Cold Steel Bushman 7" Fixed Blade Bowie Knife - SK-5 High Carbon Steel, Black Polymer Handle

The Cold Steel Bushman 7" fixed blade bowie knife is a serious camp and field knife built from a single piece of SK-5 high carbon steel. Unlike hollow-handle knives with welded seams, Cold Steel forges the Bushman's blade and handle as one solid unit, then heat-treats it to RC54 hardness and tests it to withstand over two tons of pressure at the blade-to-handle junction. That engineering means you get a knife that won't fail when you're deep in the backcountry relying on it for food prep, shelter work, and bushcraft tasks.

The 7-inch bowie-point blade is ground thin and hand-honed to a sharp edge, with a curve that excels at skinning, splitting, and detail work around camp. The hollow handle accepts survival gear or handle extensions to adapt the knife for different jobs, and it ships with a Secure-Ex sheath that includes a ferrocerium fire steel—giving you fire-starting capability without extra weight or bulk in your pack.

At 10.1 ounces with a 5¼-inch handle and 12¼-inch overall length, the Bushman strikes a practical balance for hunters, campers, and overlanders who need a capable fixed blade without excessive heft. The black polymer handle is durable in the field and won't absorb moisture like wood. If you're shopping for a fixed blade knife that prioritizes strength and simplicity over gimmicks, the Bushman is worth a serious look.

Key Features

• Monolithic SK-5 high carbon steel construction—blade and handle forged from a single piece for maximum strength and durability
• Heat-treated to RC54 hardness and tested to exceed two tons of pressure at the blade-to-handle transition
• Hand-honed, razor-sharp edge on a thin, curved 7-inch bowie-point blade ideal for camp and bushcraft work
• Hollow handle accommodates survival supplies or extensions to customize reach and function
• Includes Secure-Ex sheath with ferrocerium fire steel for fire-starting capability in the field
• Black polymer handle resists moisture and abuse in harsh conditions

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the box with the Bushman knife?

The knife comes with a Secure-Ex sheath and a ferrocerium fire steel, so you have both blade and fire-starting capability ready to go.

Is the Bushman a good choice for hunting and field dressing?

Yes. The curved, thin bowie-point blade is designed for skinning and detailed cutting tasks around game processing and camp work, making it well-suited to hunting applications.

How does the hollow handle work, and what can you store in it?

The hollow handle is designed to accept survival supplies or handle extensions. You can customize the knife by adding gear inside or attaching extensions to increase reach or leverage for different tasks.

Is this knife one solid piece of steel?

Yes. Unlike many hollow-handle knives that use welds or seams, the Bushman's blade and handle are cold-forged from a single piece of SK-5 high carbon steel, then heat-treated and tested to ensure strength at the transition point.