No one can forget that famous part in Crocodile Dundee when the hero pulls his huge bowie knife out and scares the crap out of the flick knife mugger or who could forget Rambo, well just being Rambo with his knife. It must have really impressed someone as know there are plenty of bowie knives on the market right now and most of them are pretty extreme. Most of the bowie knives are now rusting in places where people put them in whole world. Until now at least. The Cold Steel Natchez Bowie is a modern take on the traditional bowie knife.
It has a clip point blade that is around a foot long and made of San Mai III stainless steel. This is a sandwich of a mixture of carbon steels that give it the right mixture to make it strong with a great edge.
This Cold Steel bowie is great for battle as it is large and has the perfect shape and large blade that is great for the optimal leverage, strength, and reach. Not to mention that it is very well balanced which makes it easy to use. This bowie knife is very sharp and it will cut you just like a razor, pierce something like a dagger or chop like a cleaver would. It’s a beautiful knife, but not as beautiful as the Rambo knives such as the Rambo 2 knife.
Size matters
The Natchez bowie knife measures 18 inches long and is 4 inches wide and weights just under 1.5 pounds. This bowie knife will give you top of the line carbon steel that has been vacuum heat treated and that means that it isn’t cheap at all. It is quite expensive, but it is very much worth it since it makes the knife almost indestructible. The handle is just under 6 inches and is roughly 8mm thick. It happens to be made from black linen Micarta. The design is perfect for most any gripping style and the handle just boosts the overall performance of the knife. There is even a double guillon, a stainless steel pommel and bolster.
The sheath
When you purchase the Natchez bowie, it comes with a scabbard that is made from black leather. It has nice stitching and great rivets that are made from nickel-silver. There is even a belt peg, so you are able to place it under your belt or on your waistband without ever losing your knife.
The Cold Steel Natchez Bowie in action
Pro’s:
- Well balanced
- Well Made
- Virtually indestructible
Con’s:
- It is very expensive to make
- It is very expensive to buy
When it comes to having the best bowie knife, you can’t go wrong with the Natchez from Cold Steel. It can be purchased from here. Of course not everyone wants to spend that amount on a knife so if you’re after something a bit cheaper, check out my review of the best budget bowie knife.