- Saturday, March 31, 2012
Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: con (Tucson,  AZ)
Wow, and wow, and wow. Best bowie I own. Large, weighty. and sharp! What more could you ask for in a knife? I also like the sheath. And I especially like the brass work on the hand guard and pommel. At the price, and out of all that is out there, this one is a must.

 - Monday, March 19, 2012
Puts Rambo to shame

Reviewed By: Ben 10 (Myrtle Beach,  SC)
Sweet Jesus this is a monster of a knife. Whoever said size doesn't matter hadn't laid eyes on this beast. Crocodile Dundee was right, "Now that's a knife!!"

 - Thursday, March 08, 2012
Great knife.

Reviewed By: BigC (Catskill,  NY)
Solid knife for the price. Heavy enough to do the tasks you need it to do if you plan on using it. Has a substantial feel in the hand, which is great. Only thing I didn't like were the markings on the back of the blade.

 - Thursday, February 23, 2012
best bowie

Reviewed By: matador (atlanta,  GA)
This knife is AWESOME!!!! It is Huge, razor sharp and coolest looking Bowie I've ever had. It's heavy and can be used as a good machete. Just buy it!!!! Thanks to "Timber Rattler" for a good quality and thanks to budk.com for a good price!

 - Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Timber Rattler

Reviewed By: Pathfinder XVIII (Crawfordsville,  IN)
Extremely nice, inexpensive tool. Handy for camping, hunting, or any other wilderness activity. Don't buy a new sheath, just wrap the existing one with duct tape. Had my Rambo III and my Gerber BMF with me in Central America, Africa, and the Middle East (late '80s and early '90s). I have finally found, in the Timber Rattler, a knife that would have been worthy of joining them in my jump bag. NOTE:"Inexpensive" does not mean "cheap".

 - Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tim. Ratt. Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: bigkatz (Andover,  NJ)
For the money, this is the best deal on a bowie that I know of. This knife is HEAVY, and built like a tank. Its one piece of almost quarter inch carbon stainless steel that comes up like a razor if you know what your doing. There are 3 big rivets on a 2 piece silver wood grip. If your into bowies, buy this one. Nice basket weave sheath too. You might need to re-enforce it, like I said, knife is HEAVY!!!

 - Sunday, February 05, 2012
No better bowie for the price!

Reviewed By: Bill D (Valdosta,  GA)
Great heavy blade, feels like a short sword. Leather sheath need beefing up. Used nylon strapping from Wally world camping section, glued to front inside sheath around loop and down back of sheath with outdoor weatherproof contact cement also from Wally World. Used leather rivets around perimeter of sheath, helped a lot. Can't go wrong with price at less than $18.00.

 - Friday, January 20, 2012
Good good good 10 k good!!!!

Reviewed By: Bill (Chicago,  IL)
I was impressed. I expected a big knife, but I was impressed with the size of this beast. This knife is worth much more than $ 20. This knife, well made ??and heavy, with two of them I can calmly face any large animal, of course you get hurt, but I will surely kill the animal. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have removed a portion of the review which does not comply with our review guidelines.

 - Monday, January 16, 2012
Great Knife

Reviewed By: Cutflipandswitch (Seal Harbor,  ME)
This knife is flat out amazing, from the second I took it out of the box I fell in love with this giant knife. It has a razor sharp edge right out of the box good for any task whether your on a trek though the woods or mowing down zombies its a real bang for your buck! Thanks BUDK :D

 - Wednesday, January 11, 2012
the knife size

Reviewed By: francisco elias (Peoria ,  AZ)
Great knife for the price and strong. Like Dunde says "now that's a knife"

 - Tuesday, January 10, 2012
the knifes size

Reviewed By: Cowboy Cody (Warner Robins,  GA)
When I was buying this knife I didn't know it was going to be as big as it is. Its sharp as a razor and cuts great. This is a great knife for a great price, thanks budk.

 - Saturday, December 31, 2011
Nice and sturdy

Reviewed By: Slesher (Meadville,  PA)
I was pleased with this bowie. Looks a little worn, but I'm OK with that- makes it look tough. Very sturdy blade, haven't used it for anything but I don't doubt its capability.

 - Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: Zach (Medina,  TN)
This knife is just huge! For the money it is worth it. Can put this knife to some good outdoor use! The only problem I have with it is the sheath but that can always be fixed.

 - Saturday, November 05, 2011
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: beastlyspens@gmail.com (Cincinnati,  OH)
AMAZING! This knife is a monster. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's enormous. It also came very sharp. I cut a pumpkin to shreds with almost no effort, it's so heavy you can basically drop it and it cuts right through. Fantastic buy, get it. ENORMOUS! More sword than knife.

 - Sunday, October 30, 2011
Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: Svetlana Andruh (Rancho Cordova,  CA)
This is amazing knife. I expected that it would not be such a big knife, but it's pretty huge knife. I cut everything with this knife wood, battles. For this price it is very good knife.

 - Sunday, August 14, 2011
simply awesome

Reviewed By: Travis (Joseph City,  AZ)
I've had this knife for three years and it has never let me down. I'm a knife maker and love it, and this is a very good quality knife. I could easily make the same knife and sell it for maybe a couple hundred off of it. An extremely good buy! I did have to make a new sheath for it after the loop on it ripped off, but after that, it'll last forever.

 - Monday, August 08, 2011
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Max Gorrell (Oregon city,  OR)
Best knife i own. I use it from cutting meat to butchering and processing on the farm. I even throw it in my spare time. H*** of a knife for $20. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have removed a portion of the review which does not comply with our review guidelines.

 - Thursday, August 04, 2011
Amazing bowie

Reviewed By: stertzbach3654@gmail.com (cuyahoga falls,  OH)
This is an amazing knife.The picture on the website does NOT give this knife justice, this is a huge knife. And for the people who say the sheath is just a piece of crap, it's not. But it's also not the best. Lets keep in mind that the sheath is an accessory to the knife. I give the KNIFE a 5 and the sheath a 3.

 - Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: mike  (Ontario,  CA)
Surprised me how big this knife was out of the box, nice and heavy duty. Will give it a try this weekend in the woods.

 - Friday, April 15, 2011
love it

Reviewed By: FRED VILLOTA (HAYWARD,  CA)
Got my order two days ago its exactly how its described and then some. It came sharp out of the box but still needed a little bit more TLC. Size is great ..Thanks

 - Monday, April 11, 2011
TIMBER RATTLER WESTERN OUTLAW BOWIE

Reviewed By: JUSTIN SMITH (Spokane,  WA)
THIS IS A GREAT BUY. THE KNIFE IS WELL BUILT, SHARP, GREAT LOOKING AND PRETTY SHARP. EVERYONE I HAVE SHOWN IT TO THINKS ITS WORTH WAY MORE THAN WHAT I PAYED. MY ONLY PROBLEM IS I WISH I WOULD HAVE ORDERED MORE.

 - Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Beautiful yet fierce bowie

Reviewed By: Ryan (Parish,  NY)
This bowie is amazing! From the moment picked this monster up I fell in love with it. The handle is a dark grey wood with the brass bolsters accenting it. All in all my only regret is that I didn't get this sooner. 5 out of 5. Great job Bud K, you hit another one out of the park.

 - Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Timber Rattler

Reviewed By: Leslie E Lovett III (White Bear Lake,  MN)
Some minor cosmetic defects, but an awesome knife. It's almost frightening to hold in your hand. It's easy to see how those unfortunate three lost the Sandbar Fight with Col. Jim weilding such a weapon. The Sandbar Fight --- This is the knife that became famous after the sandbar duel of 1827. Bowie and Wright were attendants on opposite sides of the duel. When the principals quit the field, a fight broke out among the attendees and Bowie, though seriously injured by a rifle shot, killed the 3 men, by almost decapitating one, splitting the skull of another, and disembowelling the third. Bowie and his knife, described by witnesses as "a large butcher knife," quickly attained celebrity and the Bowie brothers received many requests for knives of the same design.

 - Tuesday, March 15, 2011
KICK A$$

Reviewed By: Bronson Smith (Beatrice,  NE)
Its a whole lot of knife... just opening the box made me realize what i was really dealing with... very very sturdy construction. Just messing around (which you really shouldn't be doing with this knife) i cut a leg off a wooden stool. Well worth the money. It will be on all my outdoor adventures i plan on taking this summer!

 - Sunday, February 13, 2011
surprising quality

Reviewed By: curtis santhuff (lowry city,  MO)
i recently bought this knife for myself and was pleasently surprised by the quality of the knife.so much so i bought a second for my son to enjoy for years to come.thank you budk for delivering quality merchandise.

 - Monday, February 07, 2011
bowie

Reviewed By: jb3t (midland,  MI)
this is a very sturdy, heavy, full tang knife! i am very pleased and would have paid twice for it. the sheath is ok.

 - Sunday, February 06, 2011
timber rattler outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: theo (santa rosa ,  CA)
This is a massive, durable, heavy duty, hard use, outdoor tool. I chopped thru 10"thick downed lodge pole pine for firewood. Dug some holes. Cleared manzanita brush (very hard wood). After all this the edge needed some touching up but was in surprisingly good condition. I've wrecked expensive name brand blades on the first outing.

 - Thursday, February 03, 2011
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: rickph2 (Ramsey,  MN)
Great bowie for a great price! The phrase, you get what you pay for, is not the case here. Much more for the money. Thanks...

 - Friday, January 21, 2011
Best Bargain at Bud-K

Reviewed By: John Fogarty (Indianapolis,  IN)
Buddy has a ton of great buys here; it's the reason Bud-K is in business. But no other knife on earth comes close to the Outlaw Bowie. For 19 bucks, this is a steal of a deal, for real. Nothing this good, this cheap, can last for long. If you want a big, bad, mega-macho knife that never needs sharpening, cuts through trees like butter and just feels good in your hand, this is the knife to buy. If you get nothing else from Bud, you gotta get this one. Easily worth all 5 stars and then some.

 - Monday, January 10, 2011
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Spike1288 (Falls Creek,  PA)
This is an absolutely amazing knife!! It comes sharp, and handles about anything u need it to. The only problem i had was the sheath. It is good but the strap that buttons onto the sheath is too small. I stretched it so it would snap together tho. Overall amazing knife.

 - Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Timber Rattler Knife

Reviewed By: Customer (Birmingham ,  AA)
This is a great knife for the money.

 - Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: monica baird (vidor,  TX)
My husband and I have owned this knife for about a year and a half now, we've skinned fish with it, killed alligators, skinned alligators, cut down trees with it and etc... It's one of the best knives we've ever owned. i would recommend this knife if you're looking for something to stay sharp and look bad a**.

 - Monday, November 08, 2010
Timber rattler outlaw bowie

Reviewed By: anthony lemmer (mountain home,  NC)
This knife is way better than expected! I think I may have finally found my perfect knife. It's rare to get your moneys' worth these days. By far the best Bud k product I have purchased. Worth the month long wait!

 - Saturday, September 04, 2010
Timber Rattler Bowie

Reviewed By: Cameron (Greeley,  CO)
This is a great knife and one of the best I have ever owned for the price. By the way the handle is made, makes it uncomfortable to swing at harder stuff, but it starts up an interesting conversation, especially when you show it to your friends. I have had it for almost a year, has not dulled and still going.

 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
Amazing.

Reviewed By: JaSlaba (Goshen,  IN)
Easily the most impressive knife in my collection. Sturdy. Amazing blade. The pattern on the handle isn't as dark as it looks here, but who cares? This knife is simply awesome, especially considering the price.

 - Tuesday, August 10, 2010
This knife is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

Reviewed By: Nate (Yoakum (TX),  TX)
This blade is absolutely awesome i really don't know how they sell it so cheap! and I don't care i'm buying another and maybe another. If you buy this you will not be disappointed trust me, I have bought some knives on here that weren't to impressive. That is simply not the case on this thing, I know i might be rambling but good god man this knife is BADDDDDDDDDDDDD.

 - Friday, August 06, 2010
Mr. Intimidation

Reviewed By: david n (chattanooga,  TN)
Pull this out and even crocodile Dundee would be impressed. The biggest most macho knife you will own.

 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A Big Bowie

Reviewed By: D.C. (Shelby,  NC)
If your looking for a "big" bowie knife, you've found it. This thing is huge! Although the price is cheap, the knife ain't. It's well built and has a nice, sharp edge. I wouldn't recommend it for small hands or weak wrists. This bowie is big and heavy. In my back yard, I used it to slice through some tree limbs and didn't even break a sweat. It'll get the job done. The sheath is this products only weak spot. If your too rough with it, you'll probably wind up looking for another one or having to make your own. However, I'm giving this knife five stars because this blade simply blew my mind. If your looking for a "big" bowie to use around the house or in the woods, you might as well go ahead and get this one.

 - Friday, June 18, 2010
great knife, enormous

Reviewed By: chris mendez (sahuarita,  AZ)
this knife is an excellent buy. its unmatched quality and looks superb. the sheath could be better, i think i'm going to have to reinforce its seams. cheap, great looking, cuts like a dream.

 - Friday, June 18, 2010
" MONSTER BLADE "

Reviewed By: WILLIAM BRAUNSCHWEIGER (FARMINGVILLE,  NY)
THIS IS TRULY ONE KICK-A** KNIFE! IT HAS A RAZOR SHARP BLADE WITH MUCH WEIGHT ALONG WITH A NICE SHEATH. YOU CAN SLICE & DICE UP A BEAR WITH THIS BOWIE! WELL WORTH THE CASH! Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Saturday, June 12, 2010
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: rusty_smitty (Vernon,  CT)
This is one h*** of a knife. comes right out of the box razor sharp. very hefty and well balanced for the price. great product. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate materials.

 - Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Long Lasting Blade

Reviewed By: BladeMaid (Antioch,  IL)
I've had this knife for about a year and a half now. I've only done one thing to the blade since buying it, and that was right when i got it, i sharpened it. My business specializes in cleaning, appraising and sharpening blades, hence the name Blade Maid Sword Services, and after the initial sharpening, it hasn't gone dull since. it slices cardboard as easily as it field-dresses deer. just like butter. the only complaint that i would have is that the two rivets that hold the belt strap to the sheath have started to weaken and are pulling through the leather sheath. so i will need to replace the sheath soon, as it is beyond repair. I'm going to chalk that one up to age however, so i'm still giving it 5 stars. Its a great knife that will last and one that i will use for many more years to come. My son will inherit this knife when i'm done with it (all though i don't see that happening any time soon. lol)

 - Sunday, May 30, 2010
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: James (Camarillo,  CA)
I received the knife in the mail a few days ago. It is one awesome bowie knife. Well worth the money I paid.

 - Friday, May 28, 2010
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: MICKEY STRINGER (Honoraville,  AL)
Well done Timber. A heavy blade with full tang construction, hard wood handle with brass fittings. This hunk of steel is worth so much more than what you would pay for it. If I were put in the jungle I would want this blade with me. Even the scabbard is premo. A worthwhile investment. Thanks

 - Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Christopher Washburn (Las Cruces,  NM)
Hefty! The fit and finish of this knife far exceeded my expectations. The blade geometry is well done, the fittings are solid with no hint of rattle, and the handle fits my hands well. The weight forward balance is perfect for what the knife is intended for, clearing brush, chopping limbs and butchering game. And, to top it all off, it came fairly sharp right out of the box. The sheath isn't great, but I usually make my own anyway, so it doesn't matter. This would still be an excellent knife at two to three times the price!

 - Thursday, April 22, 2010
Timber Rattler

Reviewed By: Barry Rawson (Lake Geneva,  WI)
I looked for a traditional looking Bowie for some time and I received it today. All the reviews cannot convey the impression that this knife gives you in person. Well built to chop trees. The steel to make this knife costs more then the price plus you get a very nice leather sheath. Do not hesitate to order this Bowie. Shalom, Barry.

 - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
awesome

Reviewed By: Woah!!! (holbrook,  AZ)
i read all the customer reviews and was very impressed. i got the knife exactly a week after they shipped it. I got it today and carried it around; it actually comes down to my knee when its on my belt. I am extremely impressed with this knife! when i got it, i pulled it out of its sheath and got goosebumps all over! an extremely great buy!

 - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: darkstarsglory (Attalla ,  AL)
A very nice knife over all. I am surprised by the size of the blade. The sheath is a bit flimsy, but I have no complaint about the quality of the knife itself. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Wednesday, April 14, 2010
awsome knife

Reviewed By: sharkboy20005 (columbus,  OH)
i have bought a few items from bud k but this knife is the best. i am going to purchase a polishing kit. the other reviews were right, the blade 5 stars and it comes relatively sharp, the sheath 2 1/2-3 stars

 - Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Manly!

Reviewed By: Michael Kahnk (Tecumseh,  NE)
This knife is the best knife i've ever held. Just getting it out of the box i had tears of joy. It's about 5 pounds. Sharp, Heavy, Big...these words all describe the Manly knife! The only thing i had a question about was the handle in the picture is dark brown, my handle is a lightish grey blue. But it's still amazing!

 - Friday, March 19, 2010
Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Bernard Wade (Princeton,  WV)
This is a fantastic knife for the price. All the 5 star reviews are right on the money. A better quality sheath would be nice but, this bowie is everything I wanted and then some.

 - Friday, March 12, 2010
outlaw bowie

Reviewed By: jamie williams (ELKHART,  IN)
this is a score of five. beautiful bowie with full tang and 1/4 inch thick blade. one of my favorites only thing i do not like is the belt loop it will not hold this monster for long in the field you will have to reinforce the sheath for use. still the best 18 bucks i ever spent so i got two of them. thank you budk! Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
WOW!!!

Reviewed By: R.S. (Northwest,  OH)
Wow!!! First off, this Bowie, at this price point, is unbeatable! I received the knife quickly. This is a BIG, STRONG, BEAUTIFUL BOWIE! I am EXTREMELY satisfied! I am proud to own it. Without a doubt, 5 STARS! Thank you BudK!!!

 - Thursday, February 18, 2010
alot of knife for the money

Reviewed By: Mark Hakansson (Guildhall,  VT)
I received this knife a couple weeks ago, and I must say I'm impressed. I wasn't expecting this kind of quality for the price I paid. Good fit and finish, acceptable sharpness (although you will probably want to touch it up yourself), and simply massive in size and weight. REALLY thick full tang blade. You won't forget this thing is in your hand. I liked it so much I ordered another and I'm considering more, just in case they stop making them.

 - Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie knife

Reviewed By: Jammer (valley springs,  CA)
Just received the Timber Rattler in the mail this morning. Was very pleased with the prompt service and quality of this knife for the very low price! Great utility bowie that will really pack a punch out in the wilderness of the sierras. highly recommend...

 - Thursday, January 14, 2010
Timber Rattler Bowie

Reviewed By: Heinrich Ellerbeck (Riverside,  CA)
I own a officially licensed Kukri 19" blade made in India by the company that makes them for the Indian Army. The Timber Rattler Bowie is as good a knife for cutting and chopping as the Kukri. It is well made and the price is great. I own 4 Timber Rattler Bowies and I gave my Brother 1. Even if you never need to use a knife like this, buy 1 or more for display and or gifts. This Bowie is sharp with a thick heavy blade. It looks good and the other Timber Rattler Bowies are just as great. Buy them all. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: bearpower (austell,  HI)
My wife gave me Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife for a Christmas gift what a great gift excellent made knife. The workmanship and quality of this knife was way beyond my expectations. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling.

 - Friday, November 13, 2009
tr65

Reviewed By: kenneth cornelius (Oswego,  NY)
top quality the best knive i have ever owned thank you budk.

 - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Great Knife!

Reviewed By: Duckrancher (Chesterland,  OH)
This was my first purchase from BudK. I just received this knife, and I'm really impressed! It's indeed HUGE and very sturdy in construction. Impossible to find anything like this in stores for even twice the price. I can't wait to try it out on my next trip into the woods. I'll be buying more items from BudK in the near future. Thanks for a fantastic deal!

 - Monday, August 31, 2009
Pleased

Reviewed By: Anonymous
This knife is BAD to the bone. So much more than expected. Extremely sharp out of the box. The sheath is great. Basically a real MAN'S knife.

 - Thursday, August 13, 2009
WOW!!!!

Reviewed By: Erick (Cathlamet,  WA)
Bought this as a gift for a friend... Now I'm back to buy one for myself! Fantastic price for a really first class, and BIG!, Bowie knife. Extremely well made, heavy and looks great. Thanks BudK for an incredible deal!

 - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Awesome

Reviewed By: Aaron B. (Monroe,  MI)
This knife is awesome. Was bigger than i expected and came sharp. After about a week the lether strap broke off but i just rivited it back together and it's as good as new. This is one high quality low price knife.

 - Sunday, August 02, 2009
Solid

Reviewed By: Anonymous
This thing is big, I am impressed. I also bought the Renegade. Same response. Thanks BudK.

 - Friday, July 31, 2009
best bowie ive ever seen

Reviewed By: isaac (san antonio,  TX)
the picture dosent do the knife justice. this is by far the best bowie i own. by far! thick heavy full tang blade. this knife is quality. Highly recommend.

 - Thursday, July 30, 2009
Awsome Bowie

Reviewed By: Ramel (Olathe,  KS)
I recently purchased this Bowie & I am impressed! This knife feels great in the hand, looks good, has a full tang & is just an awsome knife for the money.

 - Thursday, July 30, 2009
Quality Timber Rattler Bowie

Reviewed By: MG (Joliet,  IL)
This the second of two bowie knives I purchased from the Timber Rattler Series. As with the first, I am again extremely pleased with this knife. I will give this knife also only 5 stars because there isn't a 6 star rating. As with the other TR knife, the sheath, while good quality, could be improved upon by making the belt loop as wide as the sheath body and perhaps stitching it instead of riveting it. Overall,this knife appears to be excellent quality for the purchase price, heavy duty, full tang, fit and finish, etc. I would recommend it to anyone considering purchasing a large bowie knife.

 - Wednesday, July 22, 2009
wow

Reviewed By: Porter (Payson,  UT)
great knife people razor sharp and splits wood like a axe

 - Thursday, July 16, 2009
I love this knife!

Reviewed By: Chris (Laramie,  WY)
I own several bowies from timber Rattler and this is by far the best, It's full tang, and well balanced. The construction is rock solid. The handle is on the large side, but it's still fits in your hand well enough. Get this knife!

 - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Buy it!

Reviewed By: Matt (Winder,  GA)
I just bought several knives, and this one has to be the best of the lot! It's big and heavy enough to qualify as a short sword. Still, it's not one I'd buy simply to prove I had the biggest bowie. It really does seem like a quality blade. The handle is well put together, tight, and with a smooth finish. Even the sheath is nicely decorated, well-fitted, and seemingly sturdy, which is very unusual for knives in this price range. As I write this review, there's one for sale on eBay for $42, so this is definitely a steal at BudK!

 - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
just plain awesome!

Reviewed By: Patrick (Macedonia,  OH)
Wow! i just got this today, and i already love it! this thing feels really great in my hands and has an amazing edge on it. I think i'm gonna be taking this with me when i'm shipped to Iraq

 - Friday, May 29, 2009
Had 2 Have It!!

Reviewed By: Tom Robbins (Vallonia,  IN)
When I saw this knife at BUDK, I just had to get it. I have not been disappointed at all. It delivers on every chore I give it, and does a good job of keeping an edge. I'm thinking about getting a few more to put in standby, in case I ever loose mine. BUDK...Great Quality and Quanity, at a Great Price!!!

 - Thursday, May 28, 2009
Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: Anonymous
Received the Outlaw Bowie Knife for an early Father's Day gift! A very well made knife, and very sharp. I was able to sharpen it even more & shaved hair off my arm. WOW!! What a gift !! Very usuable also.

 - Thursday, May 28, 2009
Back Water Florida

Reviewed By: George (Sarasota,  FL)
I took this knife with me on a weekend hiking trip. At first I thought it was too heavy to haul, but it proved to be well worth the effort. I was able to slice threw palm frons with ease and chop wood like a hatchet. This Bowie is a real work horse, a real outdoorsmans tool!

 - Thursday, May 21, 2009
Great knife

Reviewed By: Max garcia (Rock Hill,  SC)
Great knife great price.

 - Thursday, May 07, 2009
best knife deal anywhere

Reviewed By: Kenneth (Springfield,  OH)
I received the Outlaw Bowie yesterday and I am very impressed with the amount of steel in this blade at ¼” thick makes it the finest knife in my collection. This is what I thought Jim bowie‘s knife must have looked like or at least felt like. I have bought other Bowie knifes over the years and this is without question the best yet. I would have been proud to have carried this in Viet Nam it feels like it could open up the side of a tank without any trouble at all. This would make an excellent combat knife for self defense. This is a “MUST HAVE” tool for anyone who is an outdoors type of person

 - Saturday, April 18, 2009
Bowie would have loved it!!

Reviewed By: Mickster (Elkins,  WV)
Man, this knife is incredible, especially for the price. It is a MONSTER!!! Yet it's well balanced and feels good in your hand. The workman ship is excellent as are the appointments. And this baby will cut your fingers off if you're not careful, it says "surgical steel" and it means it in every sense of the phrase--it's sharper than h***. We now know that those Pakistanis are tough and know their weapons. This baby is a tool, a weapon, just a very cool thing to have in your collection. The sheath is your typical run of the mill cheap leather item, but it serves the purpose and the knife fits hand to glove. Get this one if you are a Bowie fan--old Jim would have loved this one.

 - Tuesday, April 14, 2009
good deal

Reviewed By: kimo (Lahaina,  HI)
An excellent deal, well made knife. Was very satified. The weight and handling of this knife is superior.

 - Saturday, April 11, 2009
Outstanding quality

Reviewed By: Charlie (Lexington,  KY)
The workmanship and quality of this knife was way beyond my expectations, even after reading the customer reviews before I ordered. Also, it came with a very nice sheath. I ordered the knife on April 7 and received it on April 10 paying only regular postage. Outstanding service!!!

 - Monday, April 06, 2009
AMAZING!!!

Reviewed By: scorpio6871 (Atlanta,  GA)
I would like to say that this is the best , huge knife/machete that I have ever owned. I am a former Army Ranger, and I have owned and used some our Army's best weapons. I wish I had a knife like this one when I was in the jungles of Central America and Africa. An outstanding piece of work!!!!

 - Sunday, April 05, 2009
wicked

Reviewed By: Thomas (Indpls,  IN)
This knife is very solid. You can whack,crack,slice,dice,chop,top pretty much anything. Outstanding price for a multiple tool. Very good sheath that comes with this knife. Comes very sharp but can be sharpen to have a serious edge.

 - Friday, April 03, 2009
Tough

Reviewed By: JD Underhill (Portales,  NM)
For the price you can NOT beat this knife! Nice look, very sturdy and darn usable. I was very impressed with the workmanship and feel of this knife. I must also mention the sheath is very nice as well. I am an outdoorsman and history enthusiast. Trust me, you'll enjoy it!

 - Wednesday, March 25, 2009
WOW!!!

Reviewed By: A HRANAC (susanville,  ca)
I say WOW!! Because when i got this knife i was in shock that you could get such a quality blade for so cheap there is nothing cheap about this knife! its easily the best bowie knife ive ever held the blade is a quarter inch SURGICAL STEEL!! this is the one you want TRUST ME!! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

 - Wednesday, March 18, 2009
stan

Reviewed By: shawn stanley (niceville,  fl)
I only have 2 thumbs and i give this knife 2 thumbs up. Definitely, a good buy.

 - Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Great bear deterent

Reviewed By: K. H. (Henderson,  NV)
Best bowie I've ever seen or held!! Great weight for the length; razor, razor sharp. Excellent length if you're going out camping,hunting. Perfect for light chopping and defense against medium to large critters (if you're cornered, that is). Best cross of an outstanding knife and utility machete.

 - Sunday, December 07, 2008
Timber Bowie

Reviewed By: Rob K (Chippewafalls,  WI)
I was verry pleased with my knife!Overall construction was awsome.This knife was built to last for any years.Blade stays sharp and handle material is beautiful,Leather sheath is put together well also...buy this one!

 - Sunday, December 07, 2008
Awsome knife

Reviewed By: Rob K. (Chippewa Falls,  WI)
Just a beautiful and well put together knife.If you order this knife you wont be disipointed

 - Friday, December 05, 2008
Excellent knife and price

Reviewed By: Walter Thornburgh (Long Beach,  CA)
SO far I'm very impressed by timber rattler. I've had this a few months, and I love it. It helped a lot in hiking, where I could use it to cleave through branches. It came with a great edge, and it has decent construction. It's a bit too big for some, but it's just my taste.

 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
western outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: lilfeeesh@gmail.com (aston ,  PA)
When I got this knife in the mail I was very, very happy. It had good weight and length. The blade was sharp and I could cut a 4 in thick tree down in 5 hits. The down side when I got this was it had 2 dings on it and it had a very funky smell to it. Overall great buy! I give this 4 stars for sure.

 - Friday, April 13, 2012
TR's western outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: Richard Chesser (Cheektowaga,  NY)
I was and am very pleased with the knife. I would have rated it higher except for the cheap leather sheath that it came in. It's a great knife that feels good in the hand, now all it needs is a quality leather sheath.

 - Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Good for the price.

Reviewed By: NinjaofDarkness (Fairfield,  CA)
This knife is amazing for the price. Its the right weight, full tang and awesome blade. Although, the handle and hand gaurd seemed to be a bit scratched up and dented. The knife also had an uneven sharpening, but that can be fixed. Overall it can get tasks done and is worth the price.

 - Saturday, January 21, 2012
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Noah (Palmyra,  NY)
This thing is anything but ordinary, but the most obvious feature to this knife/cleaver/mythical god slaying blade, is besides its size is weight. This f****r is HEAVY!!! You better consider that very carefully if you plan on taking this anywhere, and on using it, if you lose control of this in a swing, pray, because if what you're swinging at doesn't catch it, something will. However taking all the hindrances into account and working around them, this knife will be very helpful. A flick of a wrist will effectively bury the blade into d**n near anything, it will make kindling very effectively, and shavings, the edge will need work but nothing impossible. Overall it is a good camp knife and in a pinch a serious hand held defense tool. Worth the money.

 - Thursday, January 05, 2012
HUGE!!!

Reviewed By: tcollar83 (Bridgewater,  MA)
First off, this thing is HUGE!!! I knew it would be large from the picture..but WHOA! The blade however does have some minor imperfections on it which I can easily fix. The sheath, is fitting too tightly on it and I will have to work with that to make it fit better.

 - Sunday, December 11, 2011
wester outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: Kejcra14! (kearns ,  UT)
Great knife solid cut a few tress down with it out camping for wood. Only thing I can say bad about it is the hand guard isn't sealed in place its only resting there between the knife and the handle, but great knife.

 - Monday, November 28, 2011
TR Western Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Doug (Rochester,  NY)
Weight in sheath = 2.1 lbs, balance point is right below the sharpened area of the blade. 7 mm blade thickness (just under 1/4"). Feels good but VERY big and heavy. Fit and finish fairly poor (as expected) but it's gonna be a wonderful beater knife at camp. Sheath will be OK for now, but does draw with difficulty (durability unknown). Good sharp edge. Handle guard & pommel provide secure group but I'll probably drill a lanyard hole for safety. Feels OK in my gloved hand, too. NO COMPLAINTS HERE. This is only one of my big knives, so it may not get a ton of use... but when it does I'm sure I'll like it.

 - Friday, July 01, 2011
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: T.R. (Spearfish,  SD)
I bought this large knife over others like it because of the many positive owner reviews. Turned out to be a wise choice. I split a large pile of kindling within fairly short time. Used the batoning technique as viewed on youtube. This is a sturdy knife that will amaze each new owner! My advise: Do not assume this bowie knife is inferior because of the low price. Truthfully, it is worth more than double the price! Thank you BUDK!

 - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
really good except

Reviewed By: Brad (Vancouver,  WA)
great knife but the sheath seemed like it was made out of fake or cheap leather....it was also ripped where the blade enters the sheath...other than that great purchase! especially for the price!

 - Thursday, May 12, 2011
good knife for the price

Reviewed By: zombocalypse (chester,  NH)
i got my bowie today..the handle was kinda messed up, cracked and it was splitting down the side but i think i fixed it although it seems to be splitting more already but other than that its a knife

 - Friday, December 17, 2010
Timber rattler Outlaw Bowie

Reviewed By: Johnny (nassau county,  NY)
This Knife is Huge, Massive and Looks very Intimidating. The quality was better than expected. Very Hefty and appears durable. Also came surprisingly very sharp! Definitely a great buy for the price.

 - Sunday, December 12, 2010
Great Knife super bad Sheath

Reviewed By: Magnus2112 (Ocala,  FL)
This is a top notch knife and well worth the money. The blade and feel is very good. It is well made and good feel to it in your hand. However, the Sheath SUCKS big time I bought two knives and the SHEATH broke the very first time. I have a problem because with a blade this big you need A SHEATH to hold it, and it is not easy to find another that would fit it. That is a shame because the knife is TOP OF THE LINE.

 - Tuesday, September 28, 2010
timber rattler outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: twagenberenner (cocoa,  FL)
this is the best knife ever my ma bought me this for my birthday and it is practically indestructible! the only downside is that the handle is uncomfortable the sheath seems fine but smells like wine but I don't mine though. besides some dumb a** came in and dulled the blade to about nothing it still stayed intact i will give it a 4 star rating but it needs a better grip.

 - Thursday, May 13, 2010
OUTLAW BOWIE

Reviewed By: daffy (rocktavern,  NY)
got this knife the other day, definitely worth the price!! best purchase i've made in a while. this knife is awesome.

 - Thursday, May 13, 2010
Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife - Great Buy

Reviewed By: kam2391 (Laura,  OH)
Fantastic for the price! Huge, Razor Sharp out of box. Machining is not perfect, some rough edges and gouges and handle is not blue... it is a faded blackish gray which I like. You can't help but smile when you pull this monster out of the box, it is the biggest bowie I have ever seen though i know there is bigger. Many water bottles and milk jugs have already fallen at the feet of the Outlaw Bowie!

 - Friday, October 16, 2009
outlaw bowie

Reviewed By: EDWARD JONES (MOOREVILLE,  MS)
Good solid bowie for the price. Workmanship is a little crude but still looks menesing. Sharp right out of the box for a bowie with a low cost.I guess if I wanted a bowie that had excellent workmanship I should have bought one costing alot more but for the money this bowie will do, it's well worth the money. Will be buying alot more from BudK. Love your merchandise.

 - Friday, September 04, 2009
The frontier short sword

Reviewed By: Bob (Philadelphia,  PA)
An incredible companion piece for my tomahawk fighting system. Its really given me pause and made me take another look at the role of the Bowie knife in frontier combat - honestly, it seems to occupy the vacant space of the short sword of older times.

 - Saturday, August 22, 2009
Great Value

Reviewed By: Ron (Bella Vista,  AR)
This is a great knife for the price. I bought two of them and will be back for two more, for Christmas presents. Good quality here, as you would expect from both BudK and Timber Rattler. This bowie is something to behold and handle. I love sharp knives, right out of the box and this one is sharp, both in blade and looks. It has a mans handle on it. Many knives currently produced are made with small grips and I have a big hand, even Crocidile Dundee would approve of this one. I love it and two more are going to be on order, on this visit to the site. Thanks Budk, for another winner.

 - Monday, August 17, 2009
Timber RAttler Outlaw Bowie Knife

Reviewed By: Tariq Zahran (Buffalo,  NY)
I just got this in the mail today and all i could say is wow. First, it was a lot bigger and weighted a lot more than i thought. It was sharp right out of the box, but i made it a little sharper :) It looks well made, only problem with this, is i don't like the feel of the handle. But other than that very good knife. Defiantly recommended

 - Saturday, May 16, 2009
My knife

Reviewed By: Mathew (brunswick,  ME)
The knife is cool, great collectors piece. I like everything about it except the blade is stainless steel, and the handle isn't what you would think of a wooden handle. all in all its fun to have and show off.

 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012
timber Rattled Western outlaw bowie knife

Reviewed By: csm g (Hampstead ,  NH)
I have purchased seven Timber Rattled knives, all but this one were razor sharp as advertised. It had several imperfections in the wood and does not properly fit in the sheath, its to wide. It is a true monster, the blade is super thick and strong. Overall I'm pleased, but it needs a sheath made to fit it.

 - Monday, July 04, 2011
Still Waiting...

Reviewed By: Anthony Taylor (Plano,  TX)
It looks like a wonderful knife. My neighbor got one a week ago, so I can say it's an amazing deal and an amazing knife. But they really need to put an Out Of Stock sign on this page. Mine's been on "backorder" for a good month now, with more waiting in the future. All-in-all, a knife you should get. Just not at the moment, since they didn't mention it's out of stock.

 - Sunday, May 22, 2011
good knife..for the price

Reviewed By: zombocalypse (chester,  NH)
this is a good knife. had some handle flaws but its to be expected for a knife this affordable this is far from top of the line. my handle was way to thick i had to sand it down and even out the brass pieces. I also had to do a little sharpening

 - Wednesday, November 17, 2010
It was great but......

Reviewed By: Kaiji Takahashi (Glen Cove,  NY)
I would've gave it five stars only if it didn't have stains and scratches all over the blade and a small tiny dot-like rust on the blade.

 - Thursday, November 04, 2010
Hang on to your C.C.

Reviewed By: chrisl317 (Warren,  MI)
I was a little apprehensive when I found out these were on back order. For a field knife this will do, but, the workmanship is sub-par. Made in Pakistan with a back order that'll probably be a good part of their GNP, this knife was made very slip shod. Scale handle holes mis-drilled and filled with putty. It looks like it was made with a hacksaw, file and disc sander. They were probably under a lot of pressure to get these out. The sheath is naugahide, not leather. As I said, if you're going to use this in the field fine, it's already beat-up a bit. If you're thinking about a display knife, you'll need a machine shop and have to rework the blade and the furniture. Heck, it was only twenty bucks, I'd have given up another $20 just to have had some TLC put into it's construction.

 - Friday, December 05, 2008
timber rattler outlaw bowie

Reviewed By: tyler (brattleboro,  vt)
this is an amazing knife for the cost. great for camping chores, though its way to big for widdiling.

 - Friday, December 02, 2011
Not as pictured bad condition!!!!

Reviewed By: delta888 (Holland,  MI)
I have been seeing this for months in the magazine and it looks amazing. When it arrived it came with a sheath that is poorly made and fits even worse. The knife itself is a disaster. Horrible scratches and machine errors all over the blade appearing so bad it looks used and abused and to top off the "stainless" blade it was covered in rust out of the box. Arrived looking as though someone beat the h**l out of it and left it in the rain for weeks and then returned it and they shipped it to me.