Bud K Jungle Bowie--From amazon

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maximus0723

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I just bought this item...

can someone give me feedback on how it performs...
especially in terms of chopping and batoning.
Reviews on amazon were OK, but I thought it would be better if someone knows on the forums.
 
Hate to break it to ya but ya got a POS.
 
Usually BudK knives are for showing off only. You can try to use it but there is a fair chance it will fall apart or get dull very quickly.
 
Well I bought one last year not knowing it was a BudK off the bay. Not the knife you are asking about though but a traditional looking flat ground bowie. When I rec. it needless to say I was disappointed. Anyways took it camping for a week and totally changed my tune about it. It is s.s. and I assume a 440 variety. But it performed extremely well for what I using it for, mainly splitting and a bit of chopping. All the hardware is mounted extremely well as in it didn't come loose. For the 20 bucks it cost it was bargain. High flat grind, thin edge so it cuts well and it is well balanced. keepem sharp
 
eygen said:
Usually BudK knives are for showing off only. You can try to use it but there is a fair chance it will fall apart or get dull very quickly.
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Be very careful with that thing when you test it. There is an excellent chance that the handle will come loose, or it might break completely and launch the blade. A knife that size will generate alot of momentum; and, if the only thing holding it together are a thin rat tail and an alloyed (or even plastic) pommel it will break. Make sure that no one is in the line of fire. Start with light cutting, and progress from there into tougher materials and perhaps eventually chopping. If, you feel the slightest loosening along the way, stop using it iimmediately. It is better to write off $20 as an investment in your knifelore, then to push it and risk many thousands of dollars in damages.

n2s
 
maximus0723 said:
I just bought this item...

can someone give me feedback on how it performs...
especially in terms of chopping and batoning.
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No offense intended but I would suggest you do your research BEFORE parting with cold hard cash, if you were intent on a bowie style knife perhaps a trip to Walmart for a Buck 119 would've been a better option :thumbup:
 
M@elstrom said:
No offense intended but I would suggest you do your research BEFORE parting with cold hard cash, if you were intent on a bowie style knife perhaps a trip to Walmart for a Buck 119 would've been a better option :thumbup:
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I did man. Spent several hours. Just couldn't find the right material except the reseanable reviews on amazon. My problem is I like to try uncommon things. :rolleyes:

Any guess if I will be able to return it or sell it back?
 
not2sharp said:
Be very careful with that thing when you test it. There is an excellent chance that the handle will come loose, or it might break completely and launch the blade. A knife that size will generate alot of momentum; and, if the only thing holding it together are a thin rat tail and an alloyed (or even plastic) pommel it will break. Make sure that no one is in the line of fire. Start with light cutting, and progress from there into tougher materials and perhaps eventually chopping. If, you feel the slightest loosening along the way, stop using it iimmediately. It is better to write off $20 as an investment in your knifelore, then to push it and risk many thousands of dollars in damages.

n2s
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The knife is actually full tang. I checked the weight balance, center of mass is right at center. I have tried some chopping with it. Did OK and knife felt great.

But, it seems the people here didn't have good experinece with it.
Will see how easy it is to sell back. Any laws I should be worried about (live in NY)?
 
maximus0723 said:
Any guess if I will be able to return it or sell it back?
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I don't know as I'm not familiar with your State's consumer laws ;)

Opinions are balanced (reading back) but from what I can ascertain BudK are primarily known as suppliers of "ornamental cutlery" though they offer regular branded products as well, you may well have a bargain there BUT treat it with caution is what's being recommended...
 
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It's probably safe to say most people here have no experience with it. It's regarded with some condescension, as you can tell. There is nothing wrong with a cheap knife, as long as you're happy with it. However, if it is unsafe, as N2S pointed out, that is a different story. I don't know much about this knife, but if it shows any chance of coming apart during use, I'd send it back, unless you just want to use it to practice sharpening or something.

Many cheap knives are cheap because they are held together with bubble gum and duct tape. If you can prove its not going to come apart, and you only expect $20 worth of performance, you may well be happy with it. That said, for $20 an aftermarket Cold Steel bowie machete may be a much better choice. Buck 119 and similar fixed blades are also good choices, but are more than $20.
 
I've had a bud k jungle Bowie for 10+ years now, it was the first knife I ordered online Its still holding up well and I use it for chopping and yard work so I've had a positive experience but i just might be one of the lucky few
 
At 1/2" wide and having that very short hollow grind, how far did it go into the wood when you were chopping with it?
 
maximus0723 said:
I did man. Spent several hours. Just couldn't find the right material except the reseanable reviews on amazon. My problem is I like to try uncommon things. :rolleyes:

Any guess if I will be able to return it or sell it back?
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A desire to try uncommon things, plus $20 ($14.99 plus S/H) could have gotten you this:


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  • ·Fire hardened carbon steel blade with orange coating
  • ·Flexible temper grooves
  • ·Wooden handle with double brass rivets
  • ·Full tang construction
  • ·10" blade
  • ·15" overall
  • ·Lanyard hole
  • ·Nylon belt sheath with utility pocket and sharpening stone
  • ·Made in El Salvador by people who know how to survive in the jungle!

:D

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It's probably safe to say most people here have no experience with it. It's regarded with some condescension, as you can tell. There is nothing wrong with a cheap knife, as long as you're happy with it. However, if it is unsafe, as N2S pointed out, that is a different story. I don't know much about this knife, but if it shows any chance of coming apart during use, I'd send it back, unless you just want to use it to practice sharpening or something.

Many cheap knives are cheap because they are held together with bubble gum and duct tape. If you can prove its not going to come apart, and you only expect $20 worth of performance, you may well be happy with it. That said, for $20 an aftermarket Cold Steel bowie machete may be a much better choice. Buck 119 and similar fixed blades are also good choices, but are more than $20.
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+1
 
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That's an interesting find there OJ' having a full sandwiched tang inspires far more consumer confidence no? :)
 
I've spent hours sharpening it for fun and the edge is far from the one it came with so it goes in ok but after about 3 two inch thick trees my arm was tired, now I'm not saying it's my best knife but i am saying for a 15 buck knife it's held up excellent
 
OrangeJoe said:
A desire to try uncommon things, plus $20 ($14.99 plus S/H) could have gotten you this:


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  • ·Fire hardened carbon steel blade with orange coating
  • ·Flexible temper grooves
  • ·Wooden handle with double brass rivets
  • ·Full tang construction
  • ·10" blade
  • ·15" overall
  • ·Lanyard hole
  • ·Nylon belt sheath with utility pocket and sharpening stone
  • ·Made in El Salvador by people who know how to survive in the jungle!

:D
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Looks kinda ugly :D

Anyways, how does it chop? Done any batoning?
and, have you had experience with other knives in the past?

Do you have link for the site?
 
maximus0723 said:
Looks kinda ugly :D

Anyways, how does it chop? Done any batoning?
and, have you had experience with other knives in the past?

Do you have link for the site?
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Just ordered a couple it a few days ago, have not received it yet. :)

Basically it's a Mini Machete by Condor/Imacasa for the now defunct Marble's. Factory convex grind and many good reviews from fellow forumites.

My smallest machete is 3 inches longer than the Marble's Bowie. A convex ground 15 incher should be a lot of fun.

Machetes are good, Orange machetes must be better.

Ordered from Smoky Mountain web site. I just saw them on evil bay also.
 
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