Big, bold, and built for the field, this Rambo-style survival bowie knife takes its cue from the iconic movie survival blades — a long 14-inch fixed knife with a fast spear-point profile, a skeletonized blade, and a grippy G10 handle finished with a paracord lanyard. Forged from tough D2 tool steel and running full tang, it's made for serious work: camp tasks, bushcraft, hunting, and hard use where a smaller knife won't do. It ships with a black cowhide leather sheath and lives in our Rambo bowie knives collection, part of our wider handmade bowie knives range.

We forge this knife by hand in our Wyoming shop — us, Naqash and Younas Minhas — with more than 15 years of combined experience at the bench. It's a tribute to the survival-knife legend, built as a genuine working tool rather than a wall-hanger. If you're new to the style, our blog on what a bowie knife is covers the history behind these big blades.

A Survival Blade Built for Real Use

This is a big knife with a job to do. The 14-inch overall length and 8-inch spear-point blade give you reach and power for chopping, batoning, clearing, and heavy camp work, while the fine point handles detail tasks. The blade is around 5 mm thick at the spine — stout enough to take a beating without flexing or failing. For anyone who wants one large blade that can do it all, this is that knife.

D2 Tool Steel

The blade is forged from D2 tool steel, a high-carbon, high-chromium steel known for outstanding wear resistance and long edge retention. It holds a keen edge through hard, extended use and, being semi-stainless, resists rust far better than plain carbon steel — a real advantage on a survival knife that lives outdoors. To keep it performing, our guide on how to sharpen a knife the right way covers the technique for a hard steel like D2.

G10 Handle & Full-Tang Strength

The handle is textured G10 — a tough, grippy composite that holds fast in wet, cold, or gloved hands and stands up to hard outdoor use without cracking or absorbing moisture. A paracord lanyard adds security and utility in the field. Underneath, the knife is full tang, with the steel running the entire length of the handle for maximum strength and balance, so it takes chopping and prying without worry.

Part of Our Bowie Knife Family

This survival bowie sits among a range of legendary and replica-inspired blades we forge by hand. If you're drawn to the movie-and-history profiles, explore our full Rambo bowie knives and our Western bowie knives collections, or browse the complete handmade bowie knives range to see everything from working blades to collector-grade Damascus showpieces.

Also a Capable Hunting Knife

Beyond bushcraft and survival, the spear-point blade and stout build make this a strong choice for larger hunting tasks and camp processing. If you want blades sized more specifically for field dressing and skinning, take a look at our D2 steel hunting knives and skinning knives collections as well.

Specifications

Blade material: D2 tool steel
Blade style: spear point, skeletonized
Blade thickness: approx 5 mm
Overall length: 14 inches (35.6 cm)
Blade length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Handle length: approx 6 inches
Handle material: G10 with paracord lanyard
Tang: full tang
Included: black cowhide leather sheath

Hand-Forged in Wyoming

This Rambo-style survival bowie knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by us, Naqash and Younas Minhas, in Casper, Wyoming. It's a handmade tribute to the survival-knife legend, built to be used, and it ships with a black cowhide leather sheath. Read more about how we work on our About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Rambo-style survival bowie knife?

It's a large fixed-blade knife inspired by the iconic movie survival blades, built for camp tasks, bushcraft, hunting, and heavy outdoor use. This one is a handmade tribute with a 14-inch overall length and a spear-point D2 blade.

Is this an official Rambo knife?

No. This is a handmade Rambo-style tribute inspired by the survival-knife legend, forged in our own Wyoming workshop. It's built for fans and outdoorsmen who want that big survival-blade feel in a genuinely handmade knife.

What steel is this survival knife made from?

The blade is forged from D2 tool steel, a high-carbon, high-chromium steel with excellent wear resistance and edge retention. It's semi-stainless, so it resists rust well, which is ideal for a knife that lives outdoors.

How big is this knife?

It has a 14-inch overall length with an 8-inch spear-point blade and a spine around 5 mm thick. That size gives it the reach and power for chopping, batoning, and heavy camp work while still handling finer tasks.

Is the knife full tang?

Yes. The steel runs the full length of the handle for maximum strength and balance, which is essential for a large survival knife meant to take chopping and prying.

What is the handle made of?

The handle is textured G10, a tough composite that grips securely in wet, cold, or gloved hands and resists moisture and cracking. It includes a paracord lanyard for added security in the field.

Can this be used as a hunting knife?

Yes. The spear-point blade and stout build make it well suited to larger hunting tasks and camp processing, though for dedicated field dressing and skinning you may also want a smaller hunting or skinning knife.

How do I care for a D2 blade?

D2 is semi-stainless but benefits from basic care. Wipe the blade clean and dry after use and apply a light coat of oil before storage. Because D2 is a hard steel, sharpen it on a diamond or ceramic stone.

Does it come with a sheath?

Yes. It includes a black cowhide leather sheath to protect the blade and carry it safely.

Is this a handmade knife?

Yes. Every Malika knife is forged, ground, and finished by hand by Naqash and Younas Minhas in Casper, Wyoming. No mass production — each one is an individual piece.

Rambo-Style Survival Bowie Knife – 14" D2 Spear Point with G10 Handle