Cold Steel Bushman SK-5 Fixed Blade Knife

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20.07.2026

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Hello. The knife is very sturdy, made from a single piece of steel. It comes oiled and very sharp. It twists slightly in the hand but that's not a problem. The sheath included is rather durable. The set comes with a fire starter, which is a big plus. I recommend it.

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26.03.2026

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Although this is not the most comfortable knife I own—the rubberized handle is much nicer to use—I don't regret buying it. This one is more of a rugged tool that's supposed to handle as many tasks as possible within reason. It's light for its size and well-balanced. The sheath is also very simple but serves its purpose. I'm taking off one star because it's not the prettiest ;) but if it holds up to camp work in tough terrain, it's definitely worth the money.

A piece of iron! It inspires trust, has a pleasant weight, and surprisingly fits well in the hand for a piece of bent metal, but it is much more comfortable to use with gloves than without. I bought it out of curiosity, but after the first impression, it's likely to stay for longer.

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18.01.2026

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Very good knife, quite handy, although you need to be careful not to accidentally cut yourself—it's a trade-off—but the fact that it can be used as a spearhead is worth every penny spent on this equipment. Well, a good spear "likes" a blade without any extra guards/crossbars.

Great knife concept, practical compartment, very good quality of workmanship, sharpening, and packaging. I highly recommend it, generally it's hard to find a bad knife from Cold Steel.

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19.11.2024

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A cool little bastard, so simple that it's beautiful... There's nothing unnecessary here, just what's needed... ;) you can make a spear... you can start a fire, you can cut, chop, carve... Superb.

A cleverly designed knife which, apart from being a knife, can become a spear when mounted on a shaft, and it really works, which is a big advantage.

A sensational knife made of proven Japanese steel. Minimalist construction, tons of uses – only our imagination limits what we can do with it.

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21.10.2023

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An interesting knife concept based on painful simplicity, which increases the possible uses. If I were to go on some forest expedition, this would certainly be the obvious choice. Very well made, the length and thickness of the blade are perfect for survival tasks.

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07.07.2023

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An outstanding knife in its class. Perfect in its simplicity, well-hardened carbon steel, but you have to be careful with larger stresses so it doesn't break. Its advantage is the possibility of quickly extending the handle and cutting, for example, thorny bushes safely. It can serve as a spear blade for defensive or offensive purposes – it all depends on your ability to adapt the tool and your imagination.

The biggest advantage is that you can attach it as a spearhead.

A serious piece of steel at a very good price. Sharp, batoning/chopping is easy with this knife. I haven't tried it as a spear yet, but I'm sure it will work well.

I really wanted to have it with its "humpbacked" brother. It only required removing the unsightly coating and wrapping the handle with cord and tape for better grip.

An interesting concept, as a knife it's moderately practical, the construction makes it easy to cut your fingers. Given its sharpness, that's very easy to do. However, with the handle used as a spear, it performs surprisingly well, you can even throw it.

This knife is just great. I use it as a spear for throwing at a wooden target. The steel is really durable and nothing gets dull. I recommend it.