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4000316 Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie - 88Csab

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Model name 1917 FRONTIER BOWI
Special feature Slim
Age range (description) Adult

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  • 4000316 Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie - 88Csab
  • Made of highest quality material
  • Type: Knife
  • Steel: 1055 Carbon
  • Handle: 5 3/8" Hardwood

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Product Dimensions ‎50.8 x 15.24 x 10.16 cm; 1.2 kg
Item model number ‎88CSAB
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‎No
Age Range ‎Adult
Blade Edge ‎Compound Bevel
Blade Length ‎12.25 Inches
Blade Material ‎1085 High Carbon
Colour ‎Multi
Size ‎One Size
Style ‎Modern
Handle Type ‎5
Length ‎20 inches
Weight ‎1.73 kg
Material ‎Multi
Number of Items ‎2
Number of Pieces ‎5
Power Source ‎Manual
Special Features ‎Slim
Sport ‎Outdoor Lifestyle
Included Components ‎HISTORICAL SWORDS
Batteries Included? ‎No
Brand ‎Cold Steel
Item Weight ‎1.2 kg

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Date First Available Jan. 22 2014
Manufacturer GSM Outdoors

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From its huge imposing blade to its handsome Rosewood handle, every inch of our frontier Bowie screams perfection! almost sword-like in its cutting and thrusting performance, the frontier Bowie features a wide, wickedly keen hand-sharpened blade with a generous clip and huge fuller. Made from 1055 carbon steel, it is heat treated to a hard spring Temper and beautifully blued to a lustrous finish. Its blade is both long and stiff enough to oppose even much larger weapons, while wide and sharp enough to make the most of every opportunity to cut, thrust and deliver a "palpable hit". the frontier Bowies handle is a perfect accompaniment to its battle-ready blade. Its big "s" shaped guard offers excellent hand protection while the slim, flat profile stops it from twisting in your hand and keeps your edge alignment true even in the heat of combat. Its modified pistol grip also keeps the knife locked safely in your hand even when utilizing a palm reinforced grip for extended reach and L

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Customers like the quality, appearance, and sharpness of the knife. They mention it's a superb knife with excellent workmanship and pays homage to the era. Some also say the blade is heavy and massive.

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7 customers mention "Quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention it's a superb knife and the workmanship is excellent as expected from Cold Steel.

"...It really is a great knife, all suspicions aside." Read more

"...The steel is blued, almost black. The workmanship is excellent as to be expected from Cold Steel." Read more

"...This is a cross between a sword and machete really. It has impeccable quality. Perfectly blued, an even grind, and a typical sword quality sharpness...." Read more

"...Sheath broken. Replacement Arrived sharp and seems great. Not as wide as it seemed but great overall knife. Love the blued steel and build...." Read more

4 customers mention "Appearance"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the knife. They mention it's a very good-looking beast and pays homage to the era quite well.

"...The sheath is well suited for the blade and pays homage to the era quite well I find (I've attached a picture). It looks indeed..." Read more

"It is a very good looking beast. It's sharp and the sheath looks awesome. In the other hand, it is too heavy to be practical" Read more

"Absolutely beautiful knife. It was a lot bigger than I imagined it would be however it is awesome." Read more

"This is huge!! Very beautiful, not it’s heavy as you’d think..." Read more

4 customers mention "Sharpness"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention it arrived in good condition and was lubricated.

"...Perfectly blued, an even grind, and a typical sword quality sharpness. This is one very heavy blade...." Read more

"It is a very good looking beast. It's sharp and the sheath looks awesome. In the other hand, it is too heavy to be practical" Read more

"The knife came in grate condition very sharp and lubricated, way bigger than I was expecting also very solid. I’m very happy with my purchase" Read more

"Sheath is good, but arrived broken. Knife good. Sharp...." Read more

3 customers mention "Blade weight"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the blade weight of the knife. They mention it's a very heavy blade and a massive Bowie blade.

"This is a massive Bowie blade. The steel is blued, almost black. The workmanship is excellent as to be expected from Cold Steel." Read more

"...This is one very heavy blade. It certainly can be used for hacking brush or even cleaving meat...." Read more

"This is huge!! Very beautiful, not it’s heavy as you’d think..." Read more

A Beast of a Blade!
5 out of 5 stars
A Beast of a Blade!
I was looking for something paying tribute to the legend of Jim Bowie, and I do believe I've found it. This blade is a classic! Made in India, it comes with a British Proof Test certificate (for swords). This is a cross between a sword and machete really. It has impeccable quality. Perfectly blued, an even grind, and a typical sword quality sharpness. This is one very heavy blade. It certainly can be used for hacking brush or even cleaving meat. As a weapon for self defense, it's by far the scariest blade I've seen. The sheath is well suited for the blade and pays homage to the era quite well I find (I've attached a picture). It looks indeed to be all genuine leather and has a belt loop than can be detached from the scabbard. It does come shipped in grease. This is 1055 carbon steel commonly used for swords. It is susceptible to corrosion, so keep it dry. For the price you get a truly great product in my opinion. It's going to look beautiful on my wall!
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  • Marc L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a superb knife.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2025
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    This is a massive Bowie blade.
    The steel is blued, almost black. The workmanship is excellent as to be expected from Cold Steel.
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  • Mr. K
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beast of a Blade!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    I was looking for something paying tribute to the legend of Jim Bowie, and I do believe I've found it. This blade is a classic! Made in India, it comes with a British Proof Test certificate (for swords). This is a cross between a sword and machete really. It has impeccable quality. Perfectly blued, an even grind, and a typical sword quality sharpness. This is one very heavy blade. It certainly can be used for hacking brush or even cleaving meat. As a weapon for self defense, it's by far the scariest blade I've seen. The sheath is well suited for the blade and pays homage to the era quite well I find (I've attached a picture). It looks indeed
    to be all genuine leather and has a belt loop than can be detached from the scabbard. It does come shipped in grease. This is 1055 carbon steel commonly used for swords. It is susceptible to corrosion, so keep it dry. For the price you get a truly great product in my opinion. It's going to look beautiful on my wall!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A Beast of a Blade!

    Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2015
    I was looking for something paying tribute to the legend of Jim Bowie, and I do believe I've found it. This blade is a classic! Made in India, it comes with a British Proof Test certificate (for swords). This is a cross between a sword and machete really. It has impeccable quality. Perfectly blued, an even grind, and a typical sword quality sharpness. This is one very heavy blade. It certainly can be used for hacking brush or even cleaving meat. As a weapon for self defense, it's by far the scariest blade I've seen. The sheath is well suited for the blade and pays homage to the era quite well I find (I've attached a picture). It looks indeed
    to be all genuine leather and has a belt loop than can be detached from the scabbard. It does come shipped in grease. This is 1055 carbon steel commonly used for swords. It is susceptible to corrosion, so keep it dry. For the price you get a truly great product in my opinion. It's going to look beautiful on my wall!
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good looking beast
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2025
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    It is a very good looking beast. It's sharp and the sheath looks awesome. In the other hand, it is too heavy to be practical
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  • Dave the knife
    4.0 out of 5 stars It’s a great knife, but it’s unlike cold steel not to put their brand on it.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2018
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    I would give it 5 stars, but it does not have the cold steel name on it. I’m not saying it is a forgery, and if it is, it’s a damn fine one. It really is a great knife, all suspicions aside.
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  • RyBo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sheath is good, but arrived broken. Knife good. Sharp.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2019
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    Had to order a replacement as sheath and edge were messed up. Sheath broken. Replacement Arrived sharp and seems great. Not as wide as it seemed but great overall knife. Love the blued steel and build. All in all
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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is huge!! Very beautiful, not it’s heavy as you’d think
    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
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    The knife came in grate condition very sharp and lubricated, way bigger than I was expecting also very solid. I’m very happy with my purchase
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    This is huge!! Very beautiful, not it’s heavy as you’d think

    Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
    The knife came in grate condition very sharp and lubricated, way bigger than I was expecting also very solid. I’m very happy with my purchase
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  • Tyrone Thacker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2015
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    Absolutely beautiful knife. It was a lot bigger than I imagined it would be however it is awesome.
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  • Gordon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not practical for anything
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2017
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    The knife is very large and not practical for anything really. It's made by windlass steel crafts but stamped cold steel. My knife came with some rust on the blade but was cleaned off quickly.
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  • notrhj
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Bowie you’ve been lookin for
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
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    I didn’t know what to expect but at first glance This knife, is Not the first knife I would reach for to peel an apple. It is big, and feels more like a sword, no rattle, firm comfortable grip, and well balanced. It came Covered in grease that I would Not clean off. Just a light wipe to remove any clumps from the sheath as it’s there to protect the steel. My blade didn’t ’/ doesn’t need any reprofiling as it’s sharp like an ax or hatchet not a BIC disposable razor. The top of the Bowie blade is formed, but blunt and can be redressed to taste. The grip is square off, with smooth edges, but not fatiguing and is meant to keep the blade positioned for branches or a fight. The grip, well secured by screws is used to cover the unsharpened part of the blade. It’s just one big piece of steel. The sheath is adequate and didn’t need any leather dressing as there was enough grease covering the blade. The tip of the sheath is metal as the blade would do so serious damage in a fall or slide without it. This knife was a bargain at $110, and I would call it a Cold Steal.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    This is the Bowie you’ve been lookin for

    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
    I didn’t know what to expect but at first glance This knife, is Not the first knife I would reach for to peel an apple. It is big, and feels more like a sword, no rattle, firm comfortable grip, and well balanced. It came Covered in grease that I would Not clean off. Just a light wipe to remove any clumps from the sheath as it’s there to protect the steel. My blade didn’t ’/ doesn’t need any reprofiling as it’s sharp like an ax or hatchet not a BIC disposable razor. The top of the Bowie blade is formed, but blunt and can be redressed to taste. The grip is square off, with smooth edges, but not fatiguing and is meant to keep the blade positioned for branches or a fight. The grip, well secured by screws is used to cover the unsharpened part of the blade. It’s just one big piece of steel. The sheath is adequate and didn’t need any leather dressing as there was enough grease covering the blade. The tip of the sheath is metal as the blade would do so serious damage in a fall or slide without it. This knife was a bargain at $110, and I would call it a Cold Steal.
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  • Oldschool Marcel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historisch, Hübsch und Hirschjagd geignet.
    Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2017
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    Dieses Messer von einer selbst gemessenen Klingenlänge von 32 CM ab Parierstange angesetzt erfüllte alle meine Erwartungen. Nach der Ankunft musste ich es zwar mit Ballistöl polieren um den vom Transport verursachten leichten Verunreinigungen, auch bezogen auf die Lederscheide, welche ich empfehle bei Erhalt einmal mit der Luftpumpe auszureinigen, damit keine Feinpartikel mehr darin sind.

    Ich bin sehr zufrieden und mit diesem Messer fühlt man sich mehr als ausgestattet! Ich habe es bei Bekannten auch schon zur Wildschweinjagd mehr als befriedigend einsetzen sehen!
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  • Larry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Beast
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
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    Extremely large and appears well made. The grinds are even, the handles meet the guard appropriately, the finish is nice and even, the guard is tight with no play. The scabbard is well made albeit a little tight. I'm sure it will loosen up with use. All in all a great buy for right under $100. The only complaint I have is that it could be sharper, the last 3in. and the first 2in. aren't very sharp. It is a great (huge) bowie that will make you feel like you've been taken back in time. It's well enough executed that I'll give it 5 stars even though it needs some sharpening.
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  • Leon M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brachiale Präsenz im Schlafzimmer
    Reviewed in Germany on October 5, 2016
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    Dies war das erste Messer, das ich bislang gekauft habe - es ist als Geschenk gedacht. Günstig und trotzdem sehr edel, die Klinge hinterlässt eindruck, vor allem der Griff ist sehr schön verarbeitet (Die Werte, Länge der Klinge, Gewicht etc. sind alle korrekt).

    Negativ ist, dass sowohl am Handschutz sowie an der Oberseite der Klinge Gebrauchsspuren sprich Kratzer direkt nach dem Auspacken zu erkennen waren.

    Nicht negativ aber anzumerken: Die Klinge ist stumpf, wer mit dem Bowie vorhat, etwas zu schneiden, sollte gleich noch einen schleifstein dazu bestellen. Zum Zerhacken von Fleisch und Seilen, wie in ColdSteel Werbevideos genügt es nicht, Selbst mit Kraft kann man sich nicht an ihr schneiden, zum Abhacken der Finger wirds wohl trotzdem reichen.

    hoffe ich konnte helfen.
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  • Scott Dietz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well built
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
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    I’m impressed at the build quality of this Bowie Knife! I bought it to have protection in my semi since I live in it! This will definitely do the trick! Very well balanced! Amazing blueing in it. Blade is very sharp all the way from the tip to the other end! Worth the $100 I paid for sure!
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