Ben, in the past the best place I have found to find WW1 or WW2 stuff is at traveling gun and knife shows. I have been to a couple and they always have nice variety of items and people are willing to negotiate with you sins you standing there in front of them. This also gives you the opportunity to look and feel the item you want before handing over the $$. Good Luck!!!
this product is exactly as listed with no surprises. it was packed well and delivered in less than a week. for a third party vendor, i was extremely impressed. thanks.
Reciving my new k-bar was like welcoming an old friend home.It is exactly like the one I carried in the Marines from 1963 until 1968.The addition of the hard case is a real plus.It even smells like my old one.Great knife and great service from the dealer.Arrived in a short amount of time.I would recommend this dealer to anyone looking for that special knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife for a friend, and when I ordered it I didn’t expect much. First off, I ordered it with other stuff, and it was definitely the fastest shipped item I had. It was shipped within hours of ordering, it got here around maybe 4-5 days early and even beat stuff on 2-day shipping when they said it would take a week. that really impressed me. When I opened the box, It looked amazing. A very high quality knife, there was some glue on the handle that I can’t seem to ever get off but luckily It’s barely noticable. The knife is about 1/8 inch thick, which is very good for a knife of any kind. The knuckles have sort of a rounded, yet pointed edge, which doesn’t really affect its performance but makes the knife look very good. and the holster does an amazing job of holding the knife, it feels lose on you though. a great accessory especially since its free. Over all i am very impressed with this trench knife and I would reccomend anyone to buy it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I felt the words were too vicious in description for me. I am a knife thrower, but a hobbyiest and I found this written like a hunter killing a deer.
Rating: 2 / 5
haven’t had a chance to use it in the field, but as soon as i got it it seemed a bit dull, needs sharpening out of the box but very sturdy structure, and tight construction
Rating: 5 / 5
When I ordered this knife I really wasn’t expecting much for only twenty dollars. The product got here (New York) in only about one week (other websites such as [...] took a full month!!). This really is all metal but I played around with it and tested it out. Before telling you about the sharpness and toughness of the blade let me tell you it’s a tanto style blade. I was expecting that but the title didn’t say. This blade is pretty tough (because it’s thick about 1/8th inch to be exact) and it’s not to sharp. Now that may sound like a bad thing but no it means it makes a great gift and the box it comes in is perfect for wrapping. The handle is very comfortable to (if you hold it backwards though like the movies it not) and it’s tough as well I went around punching things (sounds dumb but it was for research). Now you can see the glue between the handle and blade but it’s all black so it doesn’t bother me. Before I forget I’d like to say how amazing the sheath is. It’s completely adjustable and it’s elastic. The best part is if you find it uncomfortable you can remove the straps and ware it on a belt and pants waist. Overall I recommend this product to anyone especially those desperate for an interesting gift.
Rating: 4 / 5
I don’t know what T. Lee is talking about. This is a full tanged, 440C stainless blade and the handle is well constructed. 440C is not the sharpest type of steel you can buy, but is used in some the worlds best survival/tactical fixed blades. The potential buyer should be reminded that this is not a survival knife, it is a fighting knife. Blade sharpness is good enough to do what the instrument was designed for. Get it quick though, Boker is discontinuing this model. It’s well worth the money, in my view.
Rating: 5 / 5
El libro no trae nada de informacion importante es una perdida de papel. Y como si fuera poco tiene algunas paginas en blando en el medio.
Rating: 1 / 5
Sometimes good things come in small packages. This book (actually a booklet)is only 40 pages but it has some valuable basic information for anyone interested in knife combat. It is not a comprehensive text and does not show how to perform the thrusts and slash techniques. It does cover the basic stance, basic knife grips, history of the Applegate-Fairbairn knife and vulnerable areas of the body. In conclusion, this book was written by the late Col. Rex Applegate, which makes it a little bit of a collectors item. Rating: 3 stars. Joseph J. Truncale
Rating: 3 / 5
I got this as a gift for a friend. He’s not a “knife” person but he said this was the best gift he’s ever gotten! It’s sleek and works very well. He needs a permit to carry it in our city so for now he uses the holster to carry his cell phone. The knife fits in the gravity holster and does not slip out. It’s slim design goes under a vest or sport coat without showing. Get a permit and wear this proudly! $20 will bring a smile to the knife lover in your life. I wouldn’t recommend this knife for Zombie Killing. You don’t want to get that close to a Zombie!
Rating: 5 / 5
This booklet it’s only a brief collections of hints extrapolated by the books of Col.Applegate. It’s a promotion for the Applegate/Fairbarn’s combat knife too. No use for the beginner, no use for the expert, just a bit of history.
Rating: 3 / 5
Jim G on
October 30th, 2009 9:41 am
To my knowledge it is not illegal to own that knife. It would be illegal to carry it with you. As long as it remains in your home I don’t think there’s a problem.
INSOMNIAC on
October 30th, 2009 9:55 am
Heirlooms are legal to own but not to carry unless in a case and transported in the compartment of a vehicle.~~
John S on
October 30th, 2009 10:19 am
The previous answers are, unfortunately, incorrect. It is illegal to possess brass knuckles in California, period. (Pen C 12020.) There is no exception for having them at home. There is no exception for relics or heirlooms, except for museums. Whether any reasonable peace officer would hassle your grandfather for having it is doubtful, but not all peace officers are reasonable.
I doubt that brass knuckles are going to be found to be the kind of “arm” protected by the Second Amendment. Maybe so, but I doubt that your Granddad wants to be the person who gets to litigate it.
It is good to see this classic work has been reprinted. No serious collector of WW II military cutlery can do without this thorough work in their reference collection concerning fighting knives used by the Allied Forces of WW II.
The popularity of this work is evidenced by the high prices asked by the book trade in the after market evidenced by the listings on this site under the hardback original edition. [...]
Ir gives short schrift to working blades which could be used for fighting. Most of it is about U.S. and British patterns and has little on French and orher nations’ issues. It includes much textual description and documentation from official sources; in addition, many first hand accounts are quoted.
No need to go on and on about this, If you have any serious interest in the subject this is a must.
Rating: 5 / 5
As a Vietnam War veteran, Airborne, Ranger, Infantry, I appreciate the tools of the trade in a way that others without my type of background may not. I found the first Trench Knife I ordered to be about what I expected. It arrived with the very edges dull, but fairly easy to sharpen. The steel is “Stainless”, as advertised and will likely hold an edge for about as long as practical. Let’s face it, this is not an item that a regular person will use every day. It is a specialty item, with a specific purpose in mind, Trench Warfare.
Our youngest son is now in Afghanistan in a light Infantry unit. I just ordered another one of these knives to send to him, as I believe with some attention to the blade and a modification or two here and there, it can come in handy even in modern problematic situations similar to what the original item was designed for.
Hey, the price is right and if one ever needed it for real, not many other types of knives will fill the bill like this one would.
Buy one for yourself if you are so inclined. You will likely be glad that you did. I am. Shucks, I may even get one or two more just to give to friends who would appreciate it as well.
The “Arkansas Toothpick Knife” has, perhaps, more in common with a “wooden toothpick” than a “metal knife”…. Seriously, though, this is a sub-$15 dollar knife, so what kind of quality can one really expect? The two stars awarded for this Bud K special was given solely on the product’s appearance; at first glance, the overall knife does have a somewhat menacing look. However, upon closer inspection, as well as actually holding the knife, one can see & feel the underweightedness and flimsiness of the blade. The knife blade feels very weak and flimsy, and appears to be connected into the wooden handle through the guard (or bolster) using a short, round, metal peg; this blade/handle junction has an unfinished & sloppy appearance about it. The blade of this knife does bend significantly with less than moderate exerted force through the handle onto the blade itself; it would probably bend in-half (or break) with just greater than moderate forces placed through the handle perpendicular to the flat surface of the blade. I’m really not going to waste any more time on describing this knife….Buy this knife if you want a somewhat functionless knife that is more a costume piece than anything else.
P.S. After closer examination of the blade on the knife that I received, the blade is slightly bent; it has the appearance that it had been bent BEFORE shipping, and then an attempt to re-straighten it was made. Of course, the attempt to re-straighten was not completely successful, and the “wave” in the blade is readily visible & apparent. I am currently returning the knife….
Rating: 2 / 5
sunman on
October 31st, 2009 9:11 am
Soon no knives you ll have to rip your food apart at that Fancy dinner .
5150 on
October 31st, 2009 9:26 am
I’d check with cops in your town. These days you get hassled for carrying a toothbrush.
John S on
October 31st, 2009 9:49 am
Other than laws prohibiting the possession of knives in schools or public buildings, the possession of switch blades, and the possession of CONCEALED dirks or daggers (which includes almost all fixed-blade knives), there are no state laws regulating knife possession in California. Note that a knife openly carried in a belt sheath is not concealed.
You should check, however, whether there is any applicable local ordinance.
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
I’ve read three of your articles tonight and just came across this one last. I got teary eyed from hearing you were pausing WoW after having spent 15 minutes on your blog. So, best of luck! I’ve learned so much in just 5 minutes and I thank you for it. Your writing skills are unmatchable. You must make a wonderful parent!
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
Wow, this knife is amazing! You can, like, kill so many things and just keep on killin’ and killin’. Cut out hearts, testes, livers, eyeballs, earballs, just keep on cuttin’! I have the straight edge version of this knife, because let’s be honest – the serrated edge doesn’t really help in all this mess ‘a killin’, does it? No sir. This ain’t no survival knife – it’s a combat knife. So in all seriousness, if you love you some killin’ – you need this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
The regular (non G-10 handle) model is the same knife without the fancy grip. I personally believe that SOG and CRKT both have superiour locking systems for their folders.
Positives:
Excellent tactical folder. One of the best for the money. Has about any feature you are looking for so long as it’s not one of the six inch monsters some people seem to prefer.
The Ka-Bar is legendary and for good reason. They are one of the best utility / survival knives made. Another benefit is that the knife is 100% American made, therefore you help support American business. From the woods of America, war-torn Europe and the jungles of Vietnam, the Ka-Bar is still carried by troops in today’s conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, a testament to their status and reputation.
If you want to give it to somebody as a gift, search more extensively for other Ka-Bar knives that commemorate historical military events or are marked for the specific branch of service (Army, Marines, Navy, I believe Air Force and Coast Guard ones can be had as well). For a civilian, any Ka-Bar knife will do just fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
BeastMode on
November 7th, 2009 3:52 pm
you can carry whatever you want but your screwed when you get caught
randi s on
November 7th, 2009 4:00 pm
Pocket knives, yes. Knives intended for combat, no.
Antony on
November 7th, 2009 4:36 pm
Why would you want to?
Who are you trying to kill?
Immortal on
November 7th, 2009 4:58 pm
It has to fold, and the blade can’t be longer than 6 inches.
Marc on
November 7th, 2009 5:47 pm
Small little pocket knives absolutely. If you mean serious actually size knife for cutting someone up no.
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November 7th, 2009 5:55 pm
First what I would do is ask I local Police Officer and if they say no than their is you’re answer.
This machete is fine if you need to, as other reviewers did, chop down some small trees. It’s essentially a ‘thinner’ ax. But if you want something a little less cumbersome to carry around, with a slightly longer blade (for leverage and ‘reach’)…yet still made of carbon steel for somewhat heavy duty use, I would recommend the “Cold Steel” kukri…which Amazon also sells. The only issue I have with the Cold Steel kukri machete is that the handle is a little too small (in diameter) for a good balanced feel, and it would benefit greatly by adding a piece of foam ‘tubing’ around it (such as the foam tubing used on bike handlebars or used to cushion the wooden handles of gardening equipment).
Rating: 3 / 5
grantG-dizzLE on
November 7th, 2009 6:27 pm
It depends on how big it it and what if your a felon.
Crotch Mullet on
November 7th, 2009 7:15 pm
Funny thing about knives…..I defy anyone to find in the second amendment were it states “arms” as being specific to firearms.
Knives and swords were common and considered arms when it was written and are today.
Thing is nobody has ever challenged the illegal knife laws in court.
For the guy who wants a collectors item or a hacking utility knife its an excellent pick. Its an excellent gift military friends.
Rating: 5 / 5
Myles Y on
November 7th, 2009 8:07 pm
yes, they still use it but I think it might be a different variation of that model.
The Ghost of Stan Darsh on
November 7th, 2009 8:25 pm
It’s still the same old knife, althought not many people actually are issued one. I know machinegunners are issued them sometimes, but not always. Most people just buy their own because the ones that are issued are old and dull.
jarhead2531 on
November 7th, 2009 9:09 pm
Yes it is still used, but it has been improved over the years. I compared mine from the 70’s to the ones now and the new one is much better.
Colin B on
November 7th, 2009 9:21 pm
Yeah, its still in use. The only people I saw that were issued it were SAW gunners and machine gunners. You can’t put a bayonet on those weapons, so they issue ka-bars instead. Everyone else has bayonets that can attach to their rifles.
Lava Dog on
November 7th, 2009 9:47 pm
Yes they are.
KBARS are issued to all those who rate a pistol. Corpsmen, machine gunners, radio operators and officers are examples of who gets a KBAR.
Bayonets are issued to those with rifles if those are still issued.
This is the best damn tree and brush trimming tool I’ve ever seen..!! It fits my hand as if I’d designed it for myself. Balance is blade heavy and perfect for heavy duty work. Works better than a hatchet. It keeps an edge better than any other machete-type blade I’ve owned.. Plus, this Ka-Bar blade could easily double as a combat weapon without modifications. Frankly I’ve been a Cold Steel guy for decades, Buck blades back when they had good steel decades ago. While I still like Cold Steel blades, I’ll certainly take a look at Ka-Bar products after this. Forget the cheap machetes and get something that WORKS..!!!!! This Ka-Bar Machete Kukri Model 1249 really works..!!
Rating: 5 / 5
It is the best machete I have ever used. I love the balance. I have been able to use it for clearing brush and bataning wood. Worth the Money!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is excellent quality. Has a very solid and sturdy feel to it, holds an almost perfect edge. I’ve owned many Boker knives in my life and this one is just as well made as the rest have been. This knife is just as good as any of the more expensive alternatives.
Rating: 5 / 5
This thing preforms as advertised, it has a good edge which it holds quite well, and it will go through branches up to about 3/4″ like they aren’t even there. I got it through a 3″ limb with some work. I also got it to split that same branch using a baton.
My main criticism is the sheath, it looks, and feels cheap, it slides around on my belt a lot, and the snaps make a lot of noise when they aren’t fastened. However, when it comes to keeping the knife inside until you want it out, it does it’s job well. I will also say that the blade has a textured coating on it to make it non-reflective; I don’t like this, you can’t use it to make a spark and it creates drag on the blade, particularly when splitting wood. I would prefer a smooth finish even if it makes it shiny, thats what mud is for, after all.
Rating: 5 / 5
Pauline on
November 8th, 2009 1:37 am
Boeing 747
mustanger on
November 8th, 2009 2:16 am
How do you fight with a knife from an airplane? I don’t quite understand the question.
rpm53 on
November 8th, 2009 3:15 am
Hey,dude never bring an aircraft to a knife fight. The only thing you can say about a knife is that it is stealthy. and if thrown accurately they can be lethal. But they do not fly on their own.
Ray K on
November 8th, 2009 3:57 am
The F-16 was pretty much designed with that type of dogfight in mind. Any plane with good agility is capable with the right pilot at the controls. I’ve never flown the F-22, but from all I’ve read, it should be able to compete well. F-15 has proved itself to be a decent knife-fighter. Lots of factors involved, but the pilot makes a huge difference. A MiG-21 jumped me in my F-111A close to Hanoi one day and I managed to outmaneuver him and run him off. I should not have been able to do that easily, considering the planes we were flying, so the pilots made all the difference that day.
baron_von_party on
November 8th, 2009 4:09 am
Slow close quarters? How about an A10? Slow, manueverable, and God help the other guy if you get him in your sites……….
Mig-31 Firefox on
November 8th, 2009 4:56 am
Good turn and roll rates, good power availability and control. Well, ruling out missile shoots (that should spoil the fun out of even a theoretical knife-fight) I’d agree with the colonel’s answer above that it is more of pilots skills and instincts. But an aircraft with good maneuverability and ruggedness would be an extra and going in combat you stack everything in your favor. So assuming equal pilot skills, I’d go for the new MiG-35. I’d seen it recently and that is real maneuverable.
I can imagine your exasperation when you see 747 as an answer!
Wolf of the Black Moon on
November 8th, 2009 5:53 am
NONE.
With Modern Aircraft and Weapons if you get in a Knife fight, you messed up big time.
But no other choice? F-16
CHUCO on
November 8th, 2009 11:47 am
take both brother and open you mind to all options and systems available this is the tao of jat cone dodo!!!!!
Karategurl(: on
November 8th, 2009 12:41 pm
i would say krav maga because i’m in goju ryu and we do a little bit of krav maga fighting and it teaches some knife & gun defense. its very helpful.
tre_494 on
November 8th, 2009 1:15 pm
both would help. Krav maga courses usually teach knife disarms and fighting as well though.
Night Hawk on
November 8th, 2009 1:37 pm
there’s a reason why you don’t read about robbers having there gun’s or knifes taken away from them.
the techniques are not practical and the person usually get hurt or killed in the process
ninja man on
November 8th, 2009 1:56 pm
krav maga
Arseniy P on
November 8th, 2009 2:12 pm
you know…
police officers can put you in jail
for assault with a deadly weapon (knife)
even if all you did was stab someone that attacked you
anyway you cant carry a blade everywhere or people get
suspicious around you…
hope you consider my advice
Bujinkan Ninja on
November 8th, 2009 3:08 pm
Krav Maga would probably be more applicable then just specializing in knife fighting.
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haven’t had a chance to use it in the field, but as soon as i got it it seemed a bit dull, needs sharpening out of the box but very sturdy structure, and tight construction
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is a translation of a pamphlet which was only published in Norway, and does not seem to have been put into practice — not least because, as the translator points out, a number of the techniques involved would simply not work. I had bought the book in order to get a picture of what weaknesses might be present in Fairbairn’s techniques, as research for a set of video games I’d like to create someday (I’m attempting to sort out how a martial-arts tradition beginning with Fairbairn-like unarmed attacks could evolve); but it looks like this wasn’t helpful in that regard.
As a historical document, this is valuable; but the cover implies that it’s not just a historical document.
Rating: 3 / 5
Silent Killing: Nazi Counters to Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques is the annotated English translation of a German World War II combat manual devised specifically to help German sentries defend themselves against the lethal “Silent Killing” techniques that close-combat expert W.E. Fairbiarn and E.A. Sykes taught to Allied soldiers, paratroopers, and commandos during World War II. Originally printed in 1942 for German troops in occupied Norway (and presumably not distributed outside that country), the manual is now available in its first ever English translation. The original German text and black-and-white photographs are also included, in this historical and practical martial arts relic. Especially recommended for any students, researchers or practitioners of Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques and defenses against them.
First off, this is the sharpest out of the box knife I have ever owned, it is sharper than my henkles kitchen knifes by far; it will take hair off your arm without any problem at all. The stacked leather handle and mirror finished blade look fantastic. The handle is a little bit uncomfortable, but I have very large hands, so many people may not have this problem. If it were made in the US, I would gladly pay more than $100 for one of these. This knife gets 5 stars, I’d give it more if I could.
All of that said, this knife is basically a 7″ razor blade and being that, safety mandates a good sheath. To be honest, I didn’t expect much, knives rarely include a good sheath, especially in this price range. The sheath that came with this knife is one of the worst I have ever used, it fails in almost every way. It is made of thin cheap leather. The retention strap is at the top of the belt loop, presumably to keep it from getting cut off when the knife is drawn, this will slow down how quickly it is cut, but if you use this sheath, you will cut that strap eventually. Worse than that, the retention strap doesn’t actually keep the whole sharpened edge in the sheath, up to an inch of the razor sharp blade can be exposed without releasing the strap. Worse still, it is made from one piece of leather folded then stitched and riveted on the sharp side, meaning you have rivets dangerously close to that beautiful edge I was talking about (not to mention making a loose fitting, rattly sheath). Finally, and most importantly, I do not trust this sheath to stop this blade 100% of the time. Hopefully, The blade will never pierce the sheath, but if you fell on it wrong, it could be game over and that isn’t something I want to take a chance with.
To summarize, I would expect to pay much more for a knife this good, but you will need a new sheath for it if you are going to be using it at all; I am going to try my hand at leather working and see if I can’t do better.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great bowie for the price, save yourself some money and buy it on here, its the real thing, very well made, sharpest knife. you wont be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love my KA-BAR Bowie. I have owned it since about October, 2007. This knife features KA-BAR quality and classic beauty in a practical size and weight. My only regret is that it isn’t made in USA (knife: Taiwan-sheath: Mexico), but it really doesn’t effect the quality at all. This is the biggest of the KA-BAR classic hunters and is a new model to KA-BAR’s portfolio.
The blade is very sharp and precise unlike it’s somewhat clumsey, same sized cousin the “fighting knife.” I love the fighter but it’s a terrible whittler-not good for precise and clean jobs. The blade just slices through meat like butter so its definitely in it’s element as a field dressing and light camp chore knife. It is a little large and in the way as a belt knife so if you want to carry it alot-get a smaller model, like a skinner. Please look at my customer pictures, buy the knife, and then write a review on how you feel about! I would love to hear others opinions and I hope that I have helped KA-BAR’s production a little.
P.S.
I recommend that you spray the handle with a clear waterproof enamel (Rust-oleum works well) if you plan on useing it near or around water and moisture (that’s what I did). The handle will also darken considerably from your hand so if that bothers you, spray it. It all depends on how much and what you use it for. Be sure to cover up the pommel, hilt, and blade with tape before spraying). I hope this will help avoid the frustrations that I went through.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful looking bowie out of the box…The Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife has a full tang, blood groove, brass gaurd (or bolster) & pommel, and an extra long, razor sharp edge. This knife’s blade is another in the “Timber Rattler” line made from the Pakistani Surgical Steel, which seems to be the case with all of the “Timber Rattler” knife line. Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife has the feel of a heavy & very hardy knife when held in one’s hand, and is more than hardy enough to perform general utility camp duties. The hardwood handle seems to be just the proper size, matching the blades immense size, yet easily & comfortably graspable in medium to large sized hands. Cannot attest to the ability of the knife to maintain its edge sharpness as yet. Definitely a large beautiful knife…. Overall a very nice value for a sub-$20 knife, and would be a nice addition to anybody’s knife collection…. My only complaints are that the knife’s sheath is a little cheaply made and does not match the quality of the knife; and that the blade’s knife edge had a couple of moderate defects caused by improper (or hasty) sharpening (e.g., small nicks in the knife’s cutting edge).
Rating: 5 / 5
A very nice looking knife,big & heavy,for this price.I was’nt sure what to get in my purchase but I am satisfied. This knife makes my Rambo knife III look somewhat tame,imagine pulling this knife out during a late-night bar fight scene,It does’nt matter if that person is 5″2 or 5″5 tall, he’ll make any big guy back off.(The bigger they are..The bigger the target…TIMBEEER!!).Timber Rattler makes good looking functional knife,But the sheath not so good in quality.The stapled on belt loop,no leg tie holes (would be nice to walk without the knife slapping my thigh).It Looks like that I’ll have to fine a better top grain leather sheath that might cost $$ more than the knife…bummer. this baby is going to hang on my man-wall.Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
When I pulled this out of the leather sheath, my jaw dropped! If somebody pulled this knife on me in a parking lot at night, I would be afraid! It’s HUGE and yet it’s well made. Almost too thick but definitely sturdy. This meets the definition of a Bowie knife: Large enough to use as a sword, Wide enough to use as a paddle… and heavy enough to use as an axe. An excellent deal!
Rating: 5 / 5
For the money, this is a great knife. Big and heavy, it may not fit those with small hands. The finish of the blade was a little rough but I cleaned that up with a polishing wheel on a grinder in just a few minutes! Nice handle on this knife with a pretty gray laminate wood and the big brass rivets and pommel. This knife is a great buy!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife because I wanted something to carry all the time. When I got it at home I was a little surprised at how small it is. The sheath and knife both fit in my hand side by side. I was a little disappointed about that. However when I checked to see how sharp it was I was instantly happy. This thing is very sharp. I don’t regret buying this knife. I carry it everywhere around my neck under a t-shirt. You can’t ever tell when im wearing it.
Rating: 4 / 5
As the name states, it is definitely a last ditch knife. It is very small and easy to conceal, but not my first option in a self-defense situation. I have mine looped through the shoe laces of my right shoe. You can also wear it as a neck knife or attach it to your belt with the paracord that is included. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a small backup knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
CLicks firmly into hard plastic case. Great for a neck knife to cut seatbelts, etc. This may be very useful in a close, locked or pinned position. I wear it out of sight with a break away strap connected directly to the larger hole. Pinned down, this could save your live against a violent criminal. Case can be laced in boots. Last ditch is a good description.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an excellent little knife, I gave it to my girlfriend for her to have. Even though the blade length should be acceptable for flying with, it obviously looks evil enough that it can take down an airplane just by its shear [sic] looks.
Well I bought her another one… she promised not to take it with her when flying next time!
Why advertise an item, then postpone the customer for a month, waiting for it to be in stock and shipped? This ruined a very good birthday suprise gift. Cancelled my order after a month.
Rating: 1 / 5
I ordered this knife about three weeks ago, the quality is superb. Perfect blade size 7 inches, very sharp double edge, great finish, the tilt is heavy as it should be. This British commando knife is worth its price since it’s not cheap. There is a great history behind this blade. I would recommed it to any knife collector. This knife is imported form Sheffield, England as it is stamped on the guard.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a perfect neck knife for it’s function. It’s light but not to small, a perfect companion to my Gerber LMF II. When I’m out in the woods I have this knife. It locks into the sheath and stays there till I need. It’s not the only knife I carry but it’s the knife I always carry.
Rating: 5 / 5
The butt cap doesn’t screw in completely. The blade is loose, and wiggles. Feels good in the hand, fit and balance. Save your money for an M48 (if you want the size).
Rating: 1 / 5
It came sharp, the sheath is quite good. Very stiff, as expected. Big / heavy too, but has stood for about a year and it’s still going strong.
For $30, I think I got quite a decent deal. For $45? I’d probably spend a few extra bucks and get the USMC Kabar for something a wee bit smaller, but no complaints.
Rating: 5 / 5
I knew when I ordered this I was not going to get a top of the line knife, but I must say that for the price it was better than I expected. The blade itself does have somewhat of a gleam to it, but it is not as highly polished as say as $50 knife would be. That being said however, it is a sturdy knife with some weight and a good feel to it. I like the fact that the hand grip is made out of semi hard no-slip rubber, rather than some hard plastic like material that might slip in your hands if they got sweaty. The sheath is rather basic and there is not much to say about it except that it serves it purpose. This knife has a very sharp point and the edge is acceptable. The blade is made of 440 stainless steel.
Overall a great deal on a decent knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
Much like another reviewer of this knife, I took my new BK-9 out into the woods along with a, twice the price, competitors knife to compare them; clearing brush, splitting wood, chopping fallen logs, slicing a cardboard box into strips… . It would be wrong to claim that one knife was the better of the other, since their performance was evenly matched, including the balance of each. The BK-9 showed its worth particularly when chopping; it’s quite formidable, able to chop through small saplings with a single swing. After working the knife, it would still easily push cut through newspaper, without so much as a stopping.
I own three Camillus-made Beckers, and consider the Ka-Bar offerings to be at least as good as the earlier version. The handle has been trimmed down, and the contour smoothed out for a more comfortable grip, when compared to a Camillus. There’s also a surpise knife which has it’s own slot in the nylon sheath.
Well made, dependable, at home preparing a meal or building a campsite shelter…
For the price this is a very good knife. Is is a great tool have on a camping trip or overall knife to keep in your car. It is a decent blade and the handle is very strong, It will hold up to most job’s. The throwing knife is just a token gift which comes with it. For 75.00 you can only expect so much from this item. It is a good knife for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have an original BK9 Hog hunter made a few years back by camillus… bought it for all kinds of reasons, but before I could use it, camillus went under and thus, as a collectable, I wasn’t gonna use it. Now I saw this knife and thought “hey, it could replace my original, now more valuable one at less than half of what mine is worth…” So i got one…
The blade is great. Its a great hefty knife, and becker still knows what they’re doing. The handle/grip however seems a little small. I wonder if it got downsized, if the material changed a tad, or something, because I remember my original fitting better…. but I’d have to check. What definitely got worse is the sheath. The knife rattles in it. With the original, that wasn’t the case. It may be a first production run issue, or something that gets fixed eventually, but it still surprised me.
Overall, its an american made knife (aside from the sheath and the “throwing knife”) that IS up to the task of abuse. The finish will come of, but thats normal… its only backed on.. as it always has been…
If becker managed to make the same knifes and stuff with ka-bar as with camillus… oh man, a dream would come true…
Rating: 4 / 5
The BK9 “Combat Bowie” is a pretty big knife but it can stand up to some pretty heavy duty jobs. I have one of these knives in the storage building at home and one in the tool box of my truck while my wife has a BK7 in her SUV. These knives are tough enough to chop wood if you need to chop wood but they maintain their edge for finer cutting. They are handy for camping chores as well as home landscaping when an axe or machete is too much and a pocket knife is not enough. I bought the Becker knives several years ago when the prices were substantially lower than what they are today, thus the multiple units I own. About the same time I bought the Becker knives, I also bought a semi-custom knife from a well-respected company with a reputation as one of the strongest, sharpest heavy duty knives around. That knife cost over three times the price of the Becker BK9 and, honestly, it’s not any better, any stronger, any sharper or any nicer although it did come with a nicer sheath.
While the price of the Becker has increased over the years, it’s still a bargain in comparison to the competition. There’s no reason to spend the extra money for a heavy-duty utility knife as long as the Becker BK knives are around.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have really struggled to obtain collectors information on the FS commando knife for a while now, this book seemed to be the answer. How wrong I was, this reference book IS the answer. Identification of various knives is a breeze, and I have been able to ID 2 (same) of mine that had I had no idea what thier origin was. I have one though that I cannot match though. In my opinion this was money well spent.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this at the same time as a short standard Ka-Bar, and I don’t like it for the same reason. Buying online, without seeing one in real life, I did not appreciate quite HOW scaled down this is. My mistake, not Ka-Bar’s.
If you are under five feet tall, with small hands, I think you will love this quality knife. If not, I strongly recommend you hold this knife in one hand, and the full-sized one in the other before making a decision.
Rating: 3 / 5
I give it 2 because,when I got the knife’s,the wooden handle has a crack between the two brass ring and lower left hand side.I am very dissappointed of the quality that S&W is puting out.What’s the S&W quality control doing??got his thumb up his a_ _. This knife suppose to be commemorative for The Texas Rangers,atleast show some quality and pride on the product.Thank You.
Rating: 2 / 5
Good to Great quality. Major bargan for the price. Very solid! The handle could become slippery if you get blood on it but let’s hope it never come to that. ;^)
I would recomed it for anyone looking for a LARGE knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased this monstrosity and was not disappointed.
First, an admission: I have large hands, so the gigantic “Big Bowie” smooth handle fits nicely in my palm – though someone with smaller hands will not be able to wield this gross exaggeration of manhood. But then again, the TXRBB is over 10 inches long, so I suppose you could use it as a two handed sword. Personally I use mine knife to shave my manly beard stubble every 3 to 4 hours (it’s tough having this much testosterone running through my veins). I find it particularly useful in hacking through the underbrush growing wild in my cul-de-sac.
It has considerable heft to it and a pleasing girth. You know when you’re wearing it on your hip. It calls to you, “Modern He-Man hear my call. Stud man, full of machismo, I stand sharp and ready to slay whatever dragons lay before you”. And let me tell you something, those dragons, be they would-be burglars or middle upper management, all will shake in fear of your man-tool. No longer am I ashamed when I stand naked in the mirror.
I guess that last bit doesn’t have anything to do with the knife…
Anywhoo,
If one were to chuck this at a charging rhino, I’m fully confident that the foul suburban beast would be instantly felled. Its head cleaved from its instantly lifeless body – perhaps having died in fright from just witnessing the awesome-ni-tude of this pocket claymore.
Sure, someone with a gun could easily subdue you, even if you possessed this knife and the fortitude necessary to use it. But when the police find your bullet riddled corpse, and after they remark, “Wow, he looks like he crapped his pants!” they will find this beast at your side. Their respect for you will be uncontrollably verbalized, “I can’t believe a single bullet pierced his beefcake chest if he was carrying this thing!”
A word of warning to the unprepared: If you wear the Texas Rangers Big Bowie Knife out in public, be ready for women and lesser men to seek you out and pledge their bodies to you for servicing. It’s quite a burden.
Rating: 5 / 5
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
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demons_vs_dragons on
November 25th, 2009 4:49 pm
well mate i have a real Italian Stiletto i bought it from a knife shop for 25 beacuse it was a sale going on the main prices can range from 20 to 100. like the one i got it would of cost me 90 dollars to get one so i was just having plain luck that day
? on
November 25th, 2009 5:18 pm
You can thank God that a zombie invasion will occur only in your dreamworld! And you ARE empowered to program your Kabar knife (and to command your acquisition of one) to protect you, whether you inflict skull penetration or not! (In fact, a real-world Kabar knife is fake — it cannot be carried into the realm where it could be effective.)
Terry on
November 25th, 2009 5:51 pm
The word Kabar is actually a shortening of the classic “Kill a bear” knives that Davy Crocket and Jim Bowie carried. No one ever mentioned Killing a dead Zombie with such a knife.
Roddy on
November 25th, 2009 6:49 pm
A knife should be a last resort weapon. You have to get very close to use a knife and there is always the chance it will not penetrate into the brain. Even a common claw hammer would be a better choice.
This book came very highly recommended from Amazon readers but I disagree. The writing is hard to understand, 1918 was’nt that long ago,there’s no need for the hard to understand language. Also he does’nt describe other characters well, More confusion! mediocre story about a topic that doesn’t have nearly as much written about it as ww2.
Rating: 2 / 5
Trench Knives And Mustard Gas: With The 42nd Rainbow Division In France by historian Hugh S. Thompson consists of his personal memoirs of fighting in the trenches of World War I. Informed and informative, this is the story of a young man who entered the U.S. Army in 1918 as an officer and served with the 42nd Rainbow Division — which was one of the first units to secure a sector of the line along the Western Front and experience the horror of mustard gas attacks by the Germans. Thompson barely survived the lethal battles of Lorraine, Champagne, and St. Mithiel, suffering severe wounds to the arm, leg, and back on three separate occasions. He was eventually awarded the Silver Star, the French Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart with three Oak Leaf Clusters. Ably written with a personal intensity and realism, this battlefield memoir was originally published in 1934 in the “Chattanooga Times”. This new edition from Texas A&M University Press has been enhanced with a superb introduction by historian, academician, and World War I expert Robert H. Ferrell. Vivid, insightful, and very strongly recommended reading, this memoir (Thompson died in 1961) is an enduring tribute to the hardships and horrors, comraderie and dedication, that were so characteristics of life and death on the western battlefields of World War I.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really like this sellers website (a lot of cheap stuff). an awesome selection too. he even has that giant buster sword from final fantasy (…clouds sword right??) now I really want a kill bill samurai sword for no reason lol cause a quality sword is like 40 bucks. oh yea, as for the knife, I bought it because of the size really. the surface feels like a cooking knife but it has a decent sharp edge. pretty badazz knife though. the handle feels solid and rugged. this knife gets a 4/5
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife is really on par with any other bowie out there. It’s solid, holds firm, and holds an edge well. Plenty of other places will charge you $70 for a knife of this same calliber, so this one is a real find.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife was exactly what i was hoping for in a cheap bowie. It has nice weight and size and will be excellent for chopping and clearing. It had no vibrations when tapped on the ground which indicated a solidly welded guard. The rubber handle had good solid form, and the sheath is a standard nylon.
Rating: 5 / 5
This could have potential. Both blades were barely sharpened. I am hoping I can get this fixed cheap. The knife feels durable (ie its heavy) and could be great once sharp. The sheath is nearly worthless. It hangs from the left side off your belt, no option there. It doesn’t draw out, either. You have to unbutton the whole thing. It also feels pretty light quality too. Probably will be shredded by a sharp blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have used this knife extensively, For cutting brush & etc. It performs as well as one of the extremely expensive “TOPS” knives at A tiny fraction of the cost. After cutting the limbs off a large pine that was blocking the view of a “Slow Children” sign it was still sharp & some of the limbs were at least 2″ thick. The Paratrax went through them like they were butter. When I got home I just washed the resin off with soap & steel wool, hit it with a butchers steel & put it in it’s new leather sheath I made for it. The only complaint I have is the “cheesy sheath” they send with the knife. They should make it out of Kydex or leather.(I made mine like the one used on the movie “The Hunted”). You can wear it Vertical or horizontal.
Rating: 5 / 5
Even if you already have a few knifes, this one is worth getting. In overall appearance this blade and scabbard are even better than I was expecting. I sense that whoever designed these put a lot of thought and pride into both. The hard rubber-like handle is an usually comfortable fit for my hand, which is more the hand of an office worker than someone who does heavy labor. And the blade is somewhat like a shortened version of a Sykes Fairborn dagger, but even better in the way its painted surface is already sharpened, so you won’t have to risk scratching it as I did when I tried to improve the edge on my Sykes Fairborn. I was also pleased to realize that there’s a convenient lanyard hole in the handle. Smith & Wesson was willing to put their name on this, and they were right to do so.
Rating: 5 / 5
jas on
November 28th, 2009 11:33 am
hey sorry i can’t help, but i know bass pro shop is a perfect place for a knife. if there isn’t one near you, the website is http://www.basspro.com
I got this knife for my college roommate’s wedding gift. It was a really nice knife. A friend of mine recommended Buck and I can see why. This knife was really great and appeared to be built very well. The handle of the knife I bought was a little lighter than the picture and the sheath is a very light tan. It is a very beautiful knife. I would recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
A beautiful blade. Strong, sharp (needs some work), and endlessly useful. Fun to carry around, great for party tricks. Sheath is very easy to open with one hand, metal clip holds firm to clothing and whatnot. Go to work with a diamond dust sharpener and make yourself a double edged razor with a wicked point. Excellent knife for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nothing more to say, it’s a great boot knife. Love the blade, love the handle, I guess I’d rather the sheath have a loop rather than a clip because a clip can slip off, but for this price I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Rating: 5 / 5
daniel101983 on
November 28th, 2009 1:05 pm
Smith and Wesson usually has good tactical knives. I carry a S & W boot knife that i paid $80 for. It is a S & W HRT line. I also have 2 other knives by S & W that i love and i have always been a fan of Kershaw knives, i love the spring assisted opening.
Also http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog.html stocks great American made knives, folding and fixed at a wide range of prices. They are one of the largest suppliers of knives to the US military. Their Spec-Plus and Freedom Fighter series K-Bars are especially nice and easier on the wallet than the SOG. They can be found at retailers, such as Cabela’s, and list their distributers and links to their websites for each series..
To be short: this knife is awesome.. I would wear it on my pants all the time if I could. Well built, sharp and dangerous if you dont know how to handle this kind of knife. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
stabchopboom on
November 28th, 2009 2:29 pm
the classic ka-bar fighting knife is around 50$,
cold steel makes several tactical knives in the 50-100$ range, both folding and fixed. cold steel is an awesome company, you should really look into them
I have owned the Buck Vanguard for several years and use it to skin
deer. As with all Buck knifes, it keeps it sharpness well. I also bought three more Vanguard knifes to give out as gifts to other young hunters in my family. I own the black one but I think the brown one in rosewood looks better.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is simply great. The fit and finish are exceptional. The grip, size and balance are just right, as is the blade design. Note – this knife is intended for fighting, it is a weapon, not a utility knife. In my own cutting and penetration tests it outperformed virtually every other knife I own (which is quite a few), even larger blades.
The only drawback for military use would be that the blade is really too thin to punch through flak jackets, body armor, etc. (or for use as a combat utility knife). Otherwise it is very and quick an maneuverable and well suited to its intended purpose.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife was cheap enough that I didn’t even buy it for any specific reason… I think this knife is such a great value that anyone should own one! While it seems to be an extremely well-made product, it looks rough enough that I won’t cry if I drop it on the ground. In fact, I would probably even use it for practice as a throwing knife! The handle grip is not slippery at all, the blade is sharp as hell, and very easy to sharpen once it gets dull. The sheet is made completely out of leather, with a firm metal clip to hold it to your boot. The clip will certainly keep the knife in place unless you pull it off on purpose. The clip that holds the knife in the sheath is quite secure, but also easy to open and close with one finger.
This knife is a great all-around survival/outdoors knife! Totally recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this knife from Cheaper Than Dirt for 33 bucks. It was an outstanding buy. It has a good, quality feel and holds an edge well. In addition, the scabbard is well made and comes with a versatile strapping system that allows for several types of carry. Interestingly enough, it does not work well in a boot. The scabbard is too thick and there is no boot clip.
Another issue is that the blade point rattles a bit in the hard plastic scabbard. A small piece of foam shoved into the bottom stops the noise.
This is a quality product and I recommend it. Even though it is made in China.
its a nice knife. not very sharp but it is pointy. its sturdy and has a lock that is very easy to close. the pin you push the knife open with is kind of hard to use but its very easy to close.its an overall nice knife with the only problems of the sharpness and the pin to open it with
Rating: 4 / 5
This Buck knife looks almost too good to actually use but it is, of course, a fully functional fixed blade knife. The combination of brass, black and wood grain is very nice. The blade is extremely sharp right out of the box. The sheath was so well form fitted for this knife that I wasn’t sure if it was real leather or not until I sniffed it, yup, it’s leather and when the knife is in the sheath and the sheath is snapped closed the upper part of the sheath raps around most of the handle for protection from scratching. Both the knife and the sheath are very well made. MADE IN USA! I’m not sure if I would call the finish on the handle semi-gloss or satin but it does not slip in my hand and it just feels right, well balanced.
I really like this knife…get one for yourself, you will be glad you did.
Rating: 5 / 5
Most knife enthusiasts think of a very particular design when someone says “military boot knife.” The archetype is the long, double-edged, needle-point Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife (currently manufactured by Sheffield, among others), with its straight edges and foil-like grip. A more familiar variation may be the similar but more robust Applegate-Fairbairn pattern, exemplified by knives bearing that name as well as others like the AG Russel Sting. These are all essentially small daggers: double edged knives with the point set right down the middle, optimized for piercing but also suitable for slashing. Such knives are designed for one thing, which is killing people. They are not generally regarded as utility knives.
The Kershaw Military Boot Knife bears scarce resemblance to such knives. With its drop point, top “false edge,” distal taper, and slim profile, it can definitely pierce much like the Fairbairn-style daggers. But the drop-point configuration gives the blade more belly for its width than any dagger, which makes it extremely useful for kitchen duty. It’s really more like a long paring knife or a short boning knife than a small dagger. The pommel and guard are, to my eye, the only things marking this as a “military” design.
Indeed, I wish Kershaw had given in just a bit more to the utility aspect of this design by swapping the integral guard for something more like the bolster of a good kitchen knife. This would allow the use of the edge’s full length on a cutting board while still keeping the fingers out of the blade in an emergency.
Still, that’s a small complaint considering this knife’s utility and value. My example arrived razor sharp. It seems to me that the POM (aka Delrin) scales were assembled to the tang before finishing, and then the two were machined together to final shape. The result is a fit and finish superior to anything I have seen in this price range.
It’s a knife whose balance, keen edge, and slim profile would meet Fairbairn’s requirements for a fighting knife (minus the double edge) while still being useful for something besides stealthily dispatching unwary sentries. That’s a very neat trick. Since most campers cook far more often than they kill, this knife will get far more use than any other “military boot knife” that I’m aware of.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a realy beautiful knife, maybe too nice to use. The wood handle is gorgeous and the brass really sets it off. The dark brown sheath is a nice touch.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Buck 105 Pathfinder Fixed Blade Knife was everything my guy was hoping for – this knife exceeds his expectations. Amazon’s service was great.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased this knife to use on a camping trip. it is a classic design and it is executed flawlessly. the blade comes razor sharp out of the box and should be easy to sharpen because it is 420hc stainless (i haven’t had to sharpen it yet though). I’ve also seen other reviews that did thorough testing of the blade for corrosion resistance, and they rate it as excellent (i haven’t had it long enough to tell personally). the handle is a work of art; the guard and pommel are polished brass, and the handle is cocobolo wood which gives it a warm and classic look. Buck’s attention to detail and workmanship is remarkable, as the brass meets the wood seamlessly so it is very comfortable to hold. it’s a full-tang knife, meaning that the blade goes all the way through the handle and into the pommel, where it is attached with a brass rod (this too is seamlessly polished). it comes with a dark brown leather sheath that is also very well made and looks like it will last a lifetime. the sheath has a belt loop and can be worn comfortably on the hip.
when i was deciding which knife to get, i considered this one, as well as the standard buck 119 (with phenolic handle and aluminum guard and pommel) and the limited edition 119 (with stacked leather handle and aluminum guard/pommel). After handling all three knives in a store, i liked the feel of the wood/brass handle the most. this is the heaviest of the three knives (at 10.5oz, compared to 7.5oz for the phenolic handle and 7.3oz for the stacked leather), and the balance point is about an inch below the guard which makes it sit nicely in the hand (on the other two, the balance point was right at the guard). i personally like the heft of the knife, but i could see it getting tiring after extended use.
overall, i am very happy with the purchase and i highly recommend it to any hunter/camper/knife enthusiast. i’ll try to upload some pictures too, to show all these details.
Rating: 5 / 5
What great service! Product was exactly as described. Shipping was fast. Thank you for everything! I will definitely be doing business with you again! A+++++
Rating: 5 / 5
Knife arrived dull, with an uneven edge. I’ll never buy a another premium grade knife without be able to physically check the edge. I wanted a large “sharp” hunting knife for the upcoming moose season, and what I got was a very attactive dull knife that I can’t get to take an edge. I thought I was safe buying from Buck, but I guess quality is a thing of the past.
Rating: 2 / 5
This knife feels great in your hand. The blade is razor sharp. It comes with a sheath that can be attached to belt. The handle of the knife is has the just the right contour for a comfortable grip. I will have this knife for many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
What can I say? I am the kind of boy who still wears Levis Jeans, Pendleton Shirts, & Tony Lama Boots. My off duty vehicle is an old Ford pick up truck. Old reliable is sometimes still the best.
Guys with Sig autos still carry back-up revolvers. That little 5 shot .38 won’t jam. I’ve got tactical lights, but keep a battery operated Maglite in the toolbox. How do you recharge a Streamlight in the event of a power outage? I have a Benchmade automatic one handed knife clipped in my right front pocket. However, the Buck 110 sits right alongside my side arm on my gun belt.
Clumsy, big, heavy, two handed folder. But yet, rugged, reliable, and razor sharp. I hang up the gun belt, and stash the Baretta 92 & Benchmade in the gun locker; then walk out in my civilian clothes with my Chief’s Special and my Buck 110 tucked in my waistband.
Besides, unless you’re going into close quarters combat, who really needs to have a one handed knife for opening beef jerkey? The kind of guy who still wears a Members Only jacket & Rayban Aviators. That’s who! And you know who you are. Now shave that moustache Magnum.
The Buck 110 I had as a kid. Got it in the 8th grade. Back in those days, a kid could go to school with a folding pocket knife. It wasn’t that big of a deal. Teachers didn’t freak out. I was always cutting sandwiches for sharing, and slicing apples for the teacher. At that age, I got a real kick out of when the pretty teachers would ask to borrow my knife to open envelopes and packages. The Buck 110 on my hip & a Swiss Army in my back pack followed me all the way through College.
Ah, the 8th grade. 13. Such a magical age. When you first hit puberty and it seemed like the world was just starting to make sense. The year before high school. Your adolescence was just beginning. A time for “first”. Your first slow dance. Your first kiss. And for me, my first hand gun.
I was finally old enough to carry a sidearm on our family camping and hunting trips. This was back in the days when at 8, I was taught to shoot small game with a .22, so by 13, I already knew what I was doing. It was a .38 Smith & Wesson w/ a 4 inch barrel. Stainless steel to hold up to the elements of being outdoors. I thought I was Dirty Harry. It came with a couple of speed loaders, a quick-draw clamshell holster, and a Buck 119, on a Sam Brown belt.
Back then, we didn’t have crack cocaine, gangsta rap, or Oprah. All that I cared about was combing my hair into a duck tale like Fonzie, and “making it” with the ladies like Jack Tripper & Larry Dallas @ The Regal Beagle. The was no UFC. KickBoxing was “The Sport of the Future”. And “Iron” Mike Tyson was still snatching purses from old ladies. America was a great country, in simpler times, and it was an innocent age. We had a cowboy movie actor, who loved jellybeans, for a president. And Iraq was our ally in the Iran-Iraq war.
To this day, I still keep a Buck 119 in my camp gear.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought it because I need a sharp knife. I use it for opening packages, gardening, but not as a steak knife. I keep it sharp. It’s beautifully balanced, and comes with a leather case.
Rating: 5 / 5
i was hesitant to buy this knife. I am glad i did. it is sharp out of the box, as all Gerber knives are. feels good in your hands and i have very large hands, so this is a bonus for anyone with large hands. i like the straight edge, it has been difficult to find a nice fulltang blade w/out serrations. nice knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
A friend of mine told me that this knife is compaireable to the Seal Pup. A good Tactical Kinfe I ordered it and waiting I will let you know. If so this will be the next affordable Tactical Fixed Blade knife. Expect to hear more…..
Rating: 5 / 5
a great knife!!!! it has a great weight and a nice balance. very sharp and stays that way for a long time. very reliable and has a durable sheath too. would recommend it fr any outdoorsman as a utility knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Gerber should be spanked! (Made in China) right on the back of the package! Then on the blade it says Portland O.R. USA? It’s still not a bad knife though.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought this knife to use while hunting or camping. I like the size and general design of this knife. It has a very solid feel. I’m just not happy with the edge it has from the factory. I guess Buck has spoiled me with their out of box sharpness. Would have given this knife a solid five stars had it not needed sharpening right out of the package. I just don’t like the idea of having to sharpen a brand new knife.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this knife for my son, the deer hunter, for Christmas. He used it a few weeks later. He called to tell me how great the knife was. He said it was so sharpe he hardly had to touch the “poor” deer and it cut right away.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife is the perfect size and weight for all around use from every day to possible survival. I can see myself using this quality knife for many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
The blade on this knife makes it an excellent hunting knife. I own a few other knives (Buck, Case, Victorinox, Wenger and others) but the S30V steel in the Gerber Freeman Stag makes it the best cutting knife in the bunch. Edge retention is outstanding and out of the box the knife was the sharpest I’ve ever held in my hand. The stag handle adds a touch of classic ruggedness that I’ve come to appreciate. It also comes with a good quality leather sheath which is something that’s not too common with knife purchases anymore.
I had looked in many sporting good stores and they all had the knife listed for around $120.00…some even more. It’s worth the $120.00+ which makes it an exceptional value in this listing. I purchased the knife about a month ago when it was being sold directly from Amazon and the shipping was free. I see now that it’s listed by Big Edge Sports.
The only second thought was whether I should have purchased the gut-hook model. Personally, I don’t like the idea of having to sharpen a gut-hook on any knife but since this knife holds an edge exceptionally well, I think the hook could cut several hides before it would need to be resharpened.
I am super unhappy with this purchase. I bought the knife that was on the amazon add because it was the right knife. I ordered it for my sons birthday because it was just like my knife and it was supposed to be a special gift him. You get the idea? It wasn’t the cheapest one available either. I could have gotten the one that arrived for alot cheaper if it was what I wanted. So basically, Amazon dropped the ball big time on my sons birthday present and I am likely to tell everyone that I can, ever chance I get how this has turned out to this point. Unless someone makes an effort to make it right. So far I have been ignored. Thanks for the opprotunity to tell about it.
Rating: 2 / 5
While this is a greart knife and my son loves it, after only two weeks the speed safe know longer works. It appears to be a plastic stop and has bent, no longer keeping the blade safe inside the knife, we plan to exchange it and if it happens again, look for another knife.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have to say that I was very impressed with this knife overall. it’s well built and comes with a very nice sheath. If you want a good all around utility / camping type knife, then this is your best bet!
Rating: 5 / 5
I just received my knife and like it a lot, BUT, the first thing I wanted to do, after learning how to use it, was to take off the pocket clip. At first glance, it’s held on by very small phillips screws, but it turns out to be tiny allen head screws. Who has those size wrenches? You would think they would spend a few cents to include the tiny wrench necessary to remove the clip, especially since one of their selling points is that the clip is “easily” reversible!!
Rating: 3 / 5
I searched for a very long time for a good solid knife that I can use for survival in the field if need be. I really wanted the ka-bar, more because it is what I had in the Marines and wanted another one. Unfortunately, I couldn’t really afford it so I kept looking. I came upon this knife along the the S&W boot knife for a great price. What I received seems to be of great quality, sharp and the weight is good. the knife feels very solid and I would recommend it. It’s inexpensive and will do the job when needed. It’s sharp looking but it isn’t meant to be for show. It’s a survival/combat knife and is worth every cent.Smith & Wesson CKSUR1 Bullseye Search and Rescue 10.5″ Fixed Blade Powder Coat
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife has a great design and is a perfect everyday utility knife. It is sleek and easy to carry in a pocket. The assisted open works great. My only complaint is that I could have used a little more sharpness.
Rating: 4 / 5
The Leek is a wonderful knife, but its sword-like point is subject to breakage. (Throwing the knife into a wooden target will invariably break the tip–which is what happened to two of my Leeks!) Fortunately, Kershaw lives up to its lifetime guarantee policy and quickly replaced both of my broken knives with brand-new ones, no questions asked. I just shipped them the knife, explaining what happened, and a week later got back a new knife.
The knife itself opens beautifully, though I’ve found that the liner lock sometimes sticks and isn’t that easy to depress with one hand.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was very pleased when this knife arrived, the picture doesn’t do it justice you really must see to appreciate!Very sturdy knife and the heavy duty nylon sheath is constructed with a hard synthetic liner and metal reinforcements. The sheath also includes a D ring, lashing slots, and a front mounted nylon storage pouch with Velcro closure (the sharpening stone came in there but i put my fire starter in it). and they left out the MOLLE mounting on back of scabbard.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased the BK-2 over the summer, and since its arrival I have used and abused it. I was so impressed with outdoor tasks that one would typically want a knife like this for that I decided to TRY to kill it. From chopping wood to punching a hole in a junkyard car door, then prying said hole open, this knife shows little signs of fatigue.
If you want a solid, heavy duty knife, go with the BK-2. It’ll outlive anything else you’ve got.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a “newbie” buschrafter. Up until I bought this knife, I only owned pocket knives. But after viewing many videos on “buschcrafting” on YouTube, I felt compelled to get a decent knife. This knife is great. I used it for “batoning”/splitting wood. I know I will not outgrow this knife anytime soon (probably not in my lifetime). As other reviewers have stated, this is one “solid knife”. I am very pleased with my purchase. Looking forward to years of service as I gain experience. In my opinion the value of this knife can not be beat.
I’ve purchased a few knives in my time. The Becker companion is the most rugged knife I have ever seen for the price. Also I am a bit picky about the sheath and handle of a knife, both are exceptional on the companion.
Rating: 5 / 5
After much internet research, I’ve found an excellant and reasonably priced survival knife. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg. Can’t wait to try it out. Fits nice and snug in the sheath. I’m happy with the handles, but I’ve seen after-market Micarta replacements. Amazon shipped the knife in a timely manner.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great knife. Built like a tank. Right out of the box it was nice and sharp. Simple design, nothing can really go wrong… except maybe some rust if you don’t put vegetable oil on it after use around water or moisture. Use vegetable oil so you can cut food with it, unless you like the taste of WD-40! Great steel. Great sheath. Great balance. Great price. Buy it. You will like it too.
Rating: 5 / 5
I picked this knife up for $20 at WalMart while looking for a cheap knife to use for general yard work. It is an exceptionally good value. The knife is sturdy, holds an edge well, and sharpens nicely. Balance is good and the handle is comfortable and grips well. This is important to me because it gets muggy and hot in S. Florida and perspiration can make a cheap handle very dangerous.
I use this knife extensively in my yard to do everything including trimming palms, opening coconuts, slicing up mangoes, clearing vines and woody stems along my fence, and even chopping down some nuisance saplings.
It was only recently that I tried to replace it and realized that I can’t find it for less than $45 :O. But even at that price, I’m still getting another.
Rating: 5 / 5
Technically designed for maximum impact….this knife locks in place for safety and security….well intended reviewer(s) suggest yanking the knife out of its holster…..the knife is quite sharp & locked in place, yanking it out could damage locking mechanism, not to mention your self …..I grip the knife handle with first 3-fingers & with pointer pinkie gently nudge edge of holster for a quick safe release.
Based on quality/cost ratios, its a steal …. (product description should be corrected as the holster is not leather, thankfully).
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife a while back and am happy with it. It’s very sharp out of the box and extremely durable. The rubber handle feels great and won’t slip in your hand at all. Overall it is a good knife that I’d say is very reasonably priced.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife to replace an identical knife that I lost during a move from Alaska to Massachusetts. This knife is wonderful, reasonably priced for what it is, easy to carry and extremely dependable. I am certain that this knife will be the only one I will choose to own for personal use.
Rating: 5 / 5
I will just echo much of what “The Shepard” said about the knife. It’s almost impossible to remove it from the sheath without playing tug of war with yourself. And to make a strange situation even more strange, the belt/boot clip that is an integral part of the sheath is so weak that it is useless for holding the knife in any location…..which is why I no longer own this knife. Rideing my motorcycle today, the knife fell away somewhere on I40. I don’t miss it….Lynn Stubblefield
Rating: 2 / 5
I am a soldier curently serving in Iraq and can say without a doubt this is one tough knife. I have used it as a knife, a hammer, and a pry bar among other things and it can take it all and then some.
Rating: 5 / 5
It is very tought to pull this knife from the sheath. It has kind of a funny feel and balance. Not crazy about it. It does feel tough like it would stand up to abuse. Good for a boot tucker and not much else.
Good edge. Well constructed. Need some imagination to attach to boot. Very difficult to remove from sheath but easy to modify the sheath or knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
Wally Y on
December 1st, 2009 7:34 pm
A bunch of places can verify it for you. Contact Sothbey’s and Christie’s auction house websites. Contact verifiable antique dealers, contact Antique Roadshow. All of these places have experts that can help you. Don’t rely on any one, check several different places, several different states for experts, like Tennassee and such. I think there is even a Jim Bowie museum that you can check. Have fun, hope it is a true relic and worth a bundle.
JUAN FRAN$$$ on
December 1st, 2009 7:50 pm
You live in Dallas so your best bet will be to find an Antique dealer either there or in Fort Worth that specializes in early American artifacts.
You could try the Cowboy museum in Fort Worth. Try the history department at TCU, SMU and University of Texas at Arlington as well.
I know TCU has a heck of a museum on it’s main campus in Fort Worth. Think that would be the first place I would try.
This knife is great for all weather conditions. The shape of the handle was a little odd I thought at first, but actually works really well if you need to put alot of downward pressure on the blade. The curvature fits right into the palm of your hand then. This is a solid full tang knife, the handle has alot of grip and is well suited to larger hands. It has a very wide and flat blade very much like a large scalpel. The shape of the cutting surface makes it easy to make long and deep cuts easily. Unless you have larger hands I would opt for the smaller version of this knife. It is an excellent knife for hunting and skinning tasks however.
Rating: 5 / 5
Mountain man on
December 2nd, 2009 4:19 am
You said inexpensive……those smoke shops almost always have RAMBO knives for like 20 some bucks!
LIL' buggy on
December 2nd, 2009 4:46 am
You have to be like 30 to have a knife!
River Rat on
December 2nd, 2009 5:06 am
look at schrade high carbon blades. some of the best there is.
jracciato on
December 2nd, 2009 5:17 am
You can go to your local walmart and get one of the Buck fixed blade models for that price. The have a good reputation, and are decent knives. Nothing fancy, but they hold up well, hold an edge, and are far easier to sharpen than most of the new wonder steels out there. If I recall correctly, they are made of 420 HC stainless. I prefer their folders, but it is really hard to beat their fixed blade knives for that price.
I used this knife to field dress my first ever big game animal, a cow elk. The knife was very sharp, seemed to hold an edge well, and performed flawlessly. Definately worth the money.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is a classic appearing wood inlaid folding knife which came very sharp. However, the steel quality is generally poor and the frame and lock is mediocre as well. I only got it because my son wanted something with that “look” and I couldnt find anything reasonalby priced with the wood grain inlay. So for the price, this is an acceptable knife. If you want quality, you will need to pay much more, for carbon steel type blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
This knife is ideal for my use and all the buck knives i have had, i have lost they are the best as i am sure this one will be till i lose it, then i will buy another. thanks for the bucks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Pyar on
December 2nd, 2009 3:55 pm
call your local police department before you try wearing it . I live in Ct. and there is a blade limit of 3 inches here . I don’t know about Arizona.
glistam108 on
December 2nd, 2009 4:14 pm
Under Arizona Criminal Code 13-3102, this would potentially be legal at the state level as long as it was open carry. Get used to some nervous stares though, and one word of warning is that local cities may have their own rules on knives or on causing “alarm” among people around you.
However Arizona is one of the few smart states that you can get a concealed weapon permit for knives.
I received my new Buck knife when you said it would and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I had lost my previous knife that I had carried in my pocket for years and thought there wasn’t one out there as good as my old standby….boy, was I wrong.
My new Buck is not only nice looking but is razor sharp. It will easily replace my old one…..
Great product…great service….great price!
Rating: 5 / 5
starshine624 on
December 2nd, 2009 9:56 pm
i guess that depends if they check your truck or not.
Elaine M on
December 2nd, 2009 10:35 pm
Anything with a blade more than 3″ long is illegal and will be confiscated by the police.
Go with a taser.
stew 3:16 on
December 2nd, 2009 11:11 pm
I always thought you cannot carry a blade over 7 inches in length or double sided.Could be wrong hope it helps.
DBZ fan on
December 3rd, 2009 12:07 am
all swords are legal were i live we can walk in to any store with 2ft blades!!!! its FUN! but we cant have paintball guns those are dangerous. you could really hurt some one with a paint ball gun no joke
karlhuffman@ymail.com on
December 3rd, 2009 12:27 am
I believe it`s okay to have a sword as long as you have a shield or something to go with it. You should just say your in a re-enactment. Seriously, a friend of mine was pulled over with a camillus knife in his car. The cop didnt arrest him because he had WW2 era accessories with him. Helmet, fatigues, stuff like that.
Seems stupid but true
Michael on
December 3rd, 2009 12:50 am
i think a sword in the cramped truck bed would the one of the worst defense items you could have. go with a knife or a taser like the other poster said
dell_fargus on
December 3rd, 2009 1:01 am
No, unless you’re an immortal who is part of a worldwide contest to become The One.
ken k on
December 3rd, 2009 2:00 am
why and what are you going to do with it????soooooooooooo the guy with the gun looks at you and says oh you brought a knife to a gun fight/if you must feel like you need a defense put a little league bat in there/
Rick on
December 3rd, 2009 2:53 am
The rule in regards to blade weapons are if the blade is longer than a police officers badge is illegal which sucks because different departments have different size badges which mades it illegal in some area and legal in others swords ARE ILLEGAL in all cases on commerical vehicles…Tasers are also illegal a good tire checker though are great
3lilmen on
December 3rd, 2009 4:13 am
NO- I mean did you really think it would be legal? Or maybe you wanted us all to think you were cool?
It’s about as sharp as a piece of buttered toast and it is difficult to remove the knife from the sheath but aside from that it gets the job done. The blade it’s self is fine, sturdy with a nice heft, but I would prefer it if it were a solid blade instead of having about a third of it serrated. All and all, I wouldn’t suggest it but it works so I can’t be too harsh.
Rating: 3 / 5
First off, this attaches to the plastic holster included with the knife and is not a separate holster. It will likely be difficult to remove the original and attach this one unless you kept the tiny star head wrench that came with the knife. Luckily I still had mine and switched the clips in a few minutes.
I bought this to replace the original because it was ruining my belt by sliding on and off it every day. This clips on easily but can be difficult to remove. That’s a good thing if you don’t want to lose your knife though! The main clip has a smaller ‘reverse’ clip inside it which is what keeps it from easily sliding off. The clip appears to made of approx. 1mm thick steel and is quite strong. It has not bent or slipped off even after I clumsily caught it on doorknobs and other protrusions several times. I think it’s a great value and an essential accessory for the TDI knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Buck company for a few years now, has seemed to be selling mostly Chinese Knives. That all seems to be changing however, and the Omni Hunter is a great example of how Buck is turning things around. Made in america, with a drop point blade, the Omni Hunter is what a knife should be. Its razor sharp, and fits well within most peoples budgets. I can see this knife lasting your lifetime, and should never give you any problems at all. And if it does, its backed by Bucks Lifetime warrenty. Where else can you pay under $30, and get that kind of deal? The knife is, in my opinion the perfect size for gutting deer sized animals. I do prefer a smaller knife for cutting the lungs, heart, and windpipe out, but a knife this size is needed for the rest of the chore. It should make a good skinning knife as well. The blade has plenty of belly for most any chore. BUY AMERICAN, BUY BUCK!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good knife. Durable, very sharp, and easy to use, but I didn’t know it was gonna be this small. I guess its more my fault, but I was looking for something around 4 inches not one and a half. All around its good. Just know what your buying before you buy it.
Rating: 3 / 5
Great light weight knife to carry around everyday to the office to open envelopes, boxing tape, etc. Poor quality, but lightweight blade. Emphasis on lightweight.
Rating: 3 / 5
This is a good reasonably priced hunting knife, the gut hook works quite well. Both the blade and the gut hook hold their edge pretty good. 420HC steel is a good choice for making knives, but not the best S30V steel (which is used by benchmade, I think) is alot better, however it costs quite a bit more as well. For my purpose skinning an ocasional deer or bear this knife works great. The Benchmade knives cost about $80, which is out of my price range. Overall a good product from a good company.
Rating: 5 / 5
STEVE C on
December 4th, 2009 10:26 pm
Can you clamp everything together and drill through all the pieces at once?
f100_supersabre on
December 4th, 2009 10:31 pm
I always drilled the blade first, then using the blade as a ‘drill guide’, clamped each half of the handle on its respective side one at a time and drilled the handle halves FROM the blade side. (I use a drill press to be sure to get the holes vertical.)
I prefer blades made from a harder and thicker steel myself for most uses.
I buy ‘oil hardening’ High Carbon steel flats in the appropriate size, make the blade and just ‘roughly’ shape the cutting edge(s) then heat the blade until ‘cherry red’ over the entire cutting edge and temper the blade by cooling in oil. (THIS actually adds some more carbon to the edge.)
Then I finish grind the cutting edge, NOT letting it get hot, and hone it. Blade is not brittle, but holds an edge REAL good. You have to keep it clean though as it WILL rust if not cared for.
Hope this helps.
Lyn on
December 6th, 2009 1:56 am
It’s a knife made by the German company Solingen. Although it’s a good quality knife, like any cutlery or chef’s knife it probably isn’t worth much unless you have the whole set and it’s in good condition. If you have any interest in cooking, keep it – it’s excellent quality.
The quality of the photography and printing are exceptional. They nearly pale though in the presence of these beautiful works of art. The craftsmanship and detail is world class. Most of these knives will never be used for their intended purposes, but nearly all are fully capable.
The book portrays a huge variety in exquisite detail. You don’t have to collect or love knives to love this book!
David Darom is a professor at Hebrew University in Israel and a kind and generous man. I have had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit at the Blade Show (The world’s largest knife show) in Atlanta the past few years. My dad, custom knifemaker, Don Cowles, [...] is featured in both this book and one of David’s others.
My caricature of David adorns the copyright page in his last three books. [...]
After several years of excellent Amazon purchases and service, we hit a ‘dud’ with this knife.
As promised per ‘Prime’ subscription, the delivery was quick (two days). But just as quickly, when attempt was made to remove the knife from its sheath, the sheath ‘clasp’ pulled apart into pieces.
On further inspection, the handle appeared to have been removed from a used knife and substituted here. The blade itself was definitely in excellent shape – not the sharpest, but acceptable.Smith & Wesson SWCOM Combat Knife with Sheath
Refund is pending…
Rating: 2 / 5
Bert Nurphum on
December 6th, 2009 2:11 pm
Try this. It appears to be right up your alley.
Benjamin W on
December 6th, 2009 2:18 pm
For all of your militaria needs I would check Ebay.
this kinfe is less buisness and more show. dont get it me wrong it looks awsome but is dull and is not a reliable knife. i wouldnt recommend it.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is my second Black Seal Pup Elite and both appear identicle however the steel from my first one was made in Japan and the second was made in taiwan. The blade is sharp and it might be just as well made but don’t be surprised when you recieve your knife if it says taiwan on it.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the best survival knife I have ever had. Several years ago I was issued a SEAL Pup as a test article for SWCC boat teams (long since retired). The knife was an excellent survival knife and tested well. Ufortunately, it was subsequently stolen from me during a break-in and I have missed it ever since. I finally broke down and got a replacement and am thrilled with the features that have been added since my original.
The kydex sheath is a must have over the nylon sheath. It holds the razor sharp blade well and I prefer kydex bcause it will not absorb water like the nylon. My original SEAL Pup had a kydex sheath but since then it has been redesigned with considerable upgrades to include the ability to mount it sideways and upside-down and a groove on the sheath so you can cut paracord without unsheathing the knife.
The grip has a good feel, lends good balance to the knife, and has a hole for a lanyard. The grip is not too small like many knives on the market and is textured allowing a firm grip. The elite has a heavier blade and is worth the extra cost even though the original pup has an awesome blade.
I prefer this size knife to the full size SOG SEAL knife when back packing or in the field as a survival blade but you wouldn’t go wrong with either knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
After playing with it for a couple of days the inner lock gave way. It buckles if blade is pressed laterally. Imagine what it will do for you ina knife fight or any other use. I am lucky to have discovered this in time otherwise I would type this review with 9 digits at best.
Rating: 1 / 5
very nice knife only gets 4 because it looked and felt really good it was a gift so im unsure how it will actually perform but it does come very dull so just know that much
Rating: 4 / 5
this knife is pretty good looking knife the reason i didn’t give it a 5 star is because mine came in with unbalance blade at the end. and it is not very sharp. but those are not a big deal you still can sharp it yourself and use it well.
Rating: 4 / 5
First of all I have been carrying knifes with me all my life. I bought this knife at an army store and figured since it was a “smith and wesson” then I ought to be good. Ya it works well but after a couple of months like 6 or 10 I dont know.. it started coming apart. I did not have L wrenches to tighten it up so eventually it came apart and I lost the screws and stuff. I dont know about you but I expect my knife to last a long time if I paid $25 for it at the army store.
Rating: 1 / 5
I deceided to buy this since I have an like the black bladed single edge version. I am a lil disapointed with this one though. The point isnt really sharp like most double edged boot knives. The blade edges look like they were ground uneven an off center, its almost like the knife I recievced shouldve been in the “seconds” bin as it has imperfections. The blade edges arent as sharp as they could be as well, one shouldnt have to hone a knifes edge when its fresh outve the package.
Rating: 3 / 5
pissedoffbastard13 on
December 7th, 2009 5:07 pm
A knife. A double edged dirk. Big as a Bowie knife! Also known as a Texas Toad Stabber!
This is an excellent knife for practically anything. It’s extremely sharp on both sides, totally waterproof(knife and case) and easy to carry on the hip or concealed. A while back I went mud bogging with it strapped to my leg because you never know when you’ll need a sharp knife. I was up to my waist in mud and dirty water, and it never came out of the case and formed no rust whatsoever after I got home and washed it off. I recommend this knife for anyone with a knife collection or maybe a wife or sister who needs some self defense in their purse. Excellent product. Thanks S&W!
Rating: 5 / 5
Suprisingly smaller than it would seem in the pictures. A good utility knife should be a bit larger. Of course, for a fighting knife, it’s a bit too big…so it doesn’t fit either niche very well, but it’s decent considering the low price.
Rating: 3 / 5
I got this knife hoping the blade to be sharp but I was disappointed. Although the knife was well constructed and felt solid, it was not sharper than my cheap utility knife. The serrated section was useless to me. Overall, I think this knife is not impressive. I don’t like how you close the blade (I have to use two hands and be careful).
Rating: 3 / 5
Definitely the smaller cousin of the full-size Ka-Bar (picture ~3/4 scale of the original).
But still has the functionality of the big guys. In my case, the knife fits perfectly in my hand, whereas if I had purchased any of the full-sized variants, it may have been too big.
For the price, it cannot be beat.
Either way one goes (full-size or short version), one gets a excellent upgrade to the American classic Ka-Bar.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s from Pakistan BUT it’s not your typical 420 “trash” one comes to associate with knives from that region.
It says TR64 SURGICAL STEEL and if it’s not, it’s pretty darn close! It IS (or can be) sharp enough to shave with. The edge on mine is holding well after I rehoned it. Blade finish is above average, but definitely not the “mirror finish” some collectors thrive on.
It’s very well made, especially for the price. If there’s any “problem” at all, it’s the most common problem among the larger Bowies in general – BALANCE (Or more specifically LACK of balance.) While the handle is relatively comfortable considering, it’s still WAY too small to compensate for the size, weight and heft of it’s MASSIVE blade. And make no mistake – this is a BIG, THICK, LONG BLADE! The handle/grip would have benefited greatly from a slightly larger circumference, etched finger grooves, an enclosed guard or all of the above. Just be aware that it’s not especially comfortable to hold for any period of time as is.
Still, for the great price, it’s among the best I’ve seen. Five star rating for the quality to price ratio alone.
The sheath is also surprisingly well made and should last quite awhile if you just work it down with mink oil/waterproofer as quick as you get it. Personally, I think the resulting darkening from the mink oil actually adds to the contrast and appearance of the brass and white (Bone? Plastic?)grip
Truly, one of the BEST knife buys around! Go for it!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought the knife because Amazon had the cheapest price on the net, plus the free shipping was a bonus. When I got the knife it was what I was expecting for the most part. The knife was sharp, balanced and very sturdy. It was standard Ka-Bar quality. The problem I had with the knife was the fact that the blade had a number of imperfections on the finish of the knife. They were a number of areas on the blade where the powder coating was uneven and spotty. I returned the knife, got a full refund and order the same knife from another supplier. This supplier was recommended on the Ka-Bar website. For only a few cents more, I got a sharp, durable, visibly perfect Ka-Bar.
Rating: 3 / 5
I strongly disagree that a 5.25-inch blade is too big to be a fighting knife. If anything, it’s too small. The 7-inch model is a better fighter, because it gives you more reach. This smaller version is easier to carry for hunters and fisherman.
i bought this knive with great hopes, and it delivered every one of them! this knive is rigid, strong, and durable. i would recomend this knive to anyone looking for a working knive. its go a strong leather sheath, and is extremly sharp. a good all around purpose knive.
Rating: 5 / 5
Rambo on
December 8th, 2009 4:30 am
How long was the blade? The other question is was the knife in question a dagger. Most states say you can carry a knife but the handle has to be exposed. Other states have rules about carrying daggers and dirks at the same time there is the issue about the blade length. I’ve sold knives all around the country and I’ve never heard you can’t carry a fixed blade.
chris d on
December 8th, 2009 4:50 am
Carrying with unlawful intent
Any person who, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, goes armed with a pistol or other firearm or dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than 2,500 dollars.
Sec. 226a. Any person who shall sell or offer to sell, or any person who shall have in his possession any knife having the appearance of a pocket knife, the blade or blades of which can be opened by the flick of a button, pressure on a handle or other mechanical contrivance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed 1 year or by a fine of not to exceed $300.00, or both. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any one-armed person carrying a knife on his person in connection with his living requirements.
History: Add. 1952, Act 233, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952.
Most states depend on length and intent I believe. I remember one time I was done bowhunting and decided to stop at the local watering hole for a beer. As I’m sitting there visiting with a friend, a female approaches me and asks to see my hunting knife which I had on my hip and had forgotten to take off. Umm, okay… I handed it to her hilt first, and she looked it over and told me to take it out to my truck. Turns out she was an Iowa State Trooper, and anything over 4 inches is a big no-no. (mine was 5) She said she could tell I was out hunting so she wasn’t concerned that I had my knife on me, but to be on the safe side, take it off and avoid any conflicts if another officer saw it.
Sarah K on
December 8th, 2009 5:59 am
It’s usually illegal to carry concealed… if you wear a knife with the hilt visable, it may be legal. Check your laws or ask your local police officer.
The Big Shot on
December 8th, 2009 6:06 am
Most states it depends on the length and purpose and whether it is concealed. If you are carrying a knife with an open handle and it is not too long for the purposes of hunting or utility, then you are probably okay. If you are walking down a city street with a machete attached to your waist, probably not.
There’s the letter of the law and then the spirit of the law.
small buck lock back knife; great knife , only disappointment in a “buck” product is that it was made in china and not the united states! ed gracia, ca.
Rating: 4 / 5
Ok this wasn’t what I expected. First the good: I’ve only just recieved this but it seems to be well built. No loose parts or flimsy construct.
However…
This is a much heavier knife then I thought. It is not practical for combat use. But it would make a hell of a heavy duty kitchen knife.
There are no rubber inserts, or if the inserts are rubber, its a very hard rubber that doesn’t help at all with the grip. So keep in mind that the grip isnt so great (not terrible, do to the shape, but not especially comfortable or slip proof).
The knife did not arrive very sharp, though with some work I’m sure it’ll be just fine.
About the sheath, besides for being cheaply made (I’m sure it’ll fall apart after some use), it has a ’safety’ latch that keeps the knife in, but makes it very hard to unsheath.
So bottom line; It is a heavy duty knife that is not badly made. The sheath is junk though. It’s a decent price, but not if you want it for army use. I would not take it into combat with me. It may be good for hunting though since I’m not a hunter, I don’t know for sure.
I received this blade yesterday(08-25) and as usual I found the product to be as good as expected. Sharpened to a perfect edge, size and weight are great. I find over all this knive itself was a good product but the sheath is a bit cheap, probably based on the price of the knife. After removing and inserting the knife in the sheath the rivits holding the plastic to the nylon loop broke away making it hard to wear the knife around the waist. I would recommend this product because of the knife only. The sheath needs work.
Rating: 5 / 5
Without any question, this Buck knife is the best knife that I have ever owned. Opens and closes with just one hand, very sharp and is lightweight to boot. Fits my hand well and this knife is an absolute bargain. Too bad it was manufactured in China. Still love it !
Rating: 5 / 5
However; it does not come particularly sharp. This is the only reason it would not get a 5 star review from me. Sharpening, however, is rather easy, or if you wish to get it done professionally, rather cheap.
I would give this product more of a 4.5 star review than 5, but I decided to round it up.
It’s surprisingly large, even from the description. I remember, receiving this as a Christmas gift, how startlingly long it actually is. After some time of getting used to it, the initial surprise will wear off.
If sharpened a bit more, this knife is an excellent tool; capable, if the need should arise, of defensive properties rivaling that of more expensive, Military grade combat knives.
I would recommend this knife even if it cost twice as much, since sharpening is not expensive in the slightest.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good looking knife that is not too big or too little. It is quite possible to open this knife one handed using the thumb stud, it just isn’t all that fast a process (about as fast as opening a standard pocket knife with two hands). Much smaller than my Gerber knife with nearly the same blade length. I got this for light duty camping work and it works fine for that. Haven’t decided if I like the clip on the handle yet (I might take it off).
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good looking knife with a sharp blade. It would be a perfect pocket knife if the handle were not so thick. The handle is 14mm wide. This is just enought to put a buldge in your pocket. By conteast a knife by Victornox with an identical length blade has a width of 9.5mm.
Rating: 3 / 5
Good knife, pretty sharp out of the box. Wouldn’t really want it sharper, it would risk damaging the edge. Nylon sheath is definitely the way to go, and it is a bit handle heavy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really nice knife. Not too big, but certainly not too small. Kydex sheath is a definite plus. Great quality. Fabulous for all sorts of tasks. I don’t recomend for throwing though. It’s a tad handle-heavy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Only drawback was a very poor edge from the factory. (Too big an angle and even that was not sharp) How hard is it to put an edge on a knife if that is what your business is? Otherwise this is one heck of a knife and sheath for the price. Full tang handle, Sheath is way better than you get with most knives in this price range. I just spent half an hour trying to fix the edge on mine. Arm got tired, probably needs another 20 minutes to get it right.
Rating: 5 / 5
Mr Smith Goes To Washington on
December 10th, 2009 1:15 pm
Ka-Bar is probably what he’d want. I’d say about $50
I have to say that I was very impressed with this knife overall. it’s well built and comes with a very nice sheath. If you want a good all around utility / camping type knife, then this is your best bet!
Rating: 5 / 5
Dude on
December 10th, 2009 2:16 pm
any custom knife would be great and would probably have more sentimentality to it also. on the really high end you could get a really good damascus steel knife that would run you anywhere from 250 up. other custom knifes are good but if you want to get him something really good id ask someone who has actually been to Afghanistan and knows what he could use. i have sog revolver (kind of gimmicky) but they make quality tactical knives.
eddygordo19 on
December 10th, 2009 2:19 pm
Randall Made Knives are very good. But to buy them directly from RMK involves a long wait. I waited about 7 years for my knife.
See below for an eBay auction for a Randall fighter. This is probably the perfect knife for your brother (among the Randall models). If you buy it now from RMK, it will cost you $345 but you will need to wait until 2014 for delivery. There’s 2 days left on the auction and you can expect the price to go up, how much idk.
If you can place a bid for $1000, you’ll probably win the auction at hopefully around $500 or $600. But you know how it is bidding on eBay, nothing is guaranteed.
fyi, the Ka-Bar is a fine knife and costs about $50.
What can I say, it’s a great knife at a great price. buy it! DONE.
Rating: 5 / 5
BaltTigger on
December 10th, 2009 2:43 pm
If he is a Marine, Ka-Bar. It is the traditional Marine knife since WWII, and Marines are steeped in tradition.
Don’t get a commemorative or display knife as these are meant to be shown off, not used in the field. Get the standard 7-in blade with serrated edge near the handle for cutting modern fabrics. Also, don’t forget the hard plastic sheath so he can strap the knife onto his gear.
This knife will last him a lifetime with proper care.
I searched for a very long time for a good solid knife that I can use for survival in the field if need be. I really wanted the ka-bar, more because it is what I had in the Marines and wanted another one. Unfortunately, I couldn’t really afford it so I kept looking. I came upon this knife along the the S&W boot knife for a great price. What I received seems to be of great quality, sharp and the weight is good. the knife feels very solid and I would recommend it. It’s inexpensive and will do the job when needed. It’s sharp looking but it isn’t meant to be for show. It’s a survival/combat knife and is worth every cent.Smith & Wesson CKSUR1 Bullseye Search and Rescue 10.5″ Fixed Blade Powder Coat
Rating: 5 / 5
A1 on
December 10th, 2009 4:33 pm
Well he should get all the knives he needs in the Marines.IF not ask him what he wants. It will have to be approved if he wears it with the uniform…unless its a pocket knife. Marines do have tradition and favor certain knives.
tempestv on
December 10th, 2009 4:56 pm
Ka-bar is the traditional marine knife. The traditional one would be the leather handle, 7″ blade, bowie point, no serrated blade, and a leather sheath. You can also buy more modern versions that are different in any of the following ways- weather resistant non slip plastic handle, 5″ blade, Tanto point, serrated section on blade, and plastic sheaths. you can also buy version with inscriptions on the side, generally marine slogans or logos.
many of the choices are more of a personal preference thing, but I would strongly recommend not getting the serrations on the blade, and getting a plastic sheath. While serrations are nice, the problem is that they are in the first couple inches of the blade, which is generally the most used part of the blade. Serrations just aren’t worth loosing the best part of the blade over. The plastic sheath will be easier to keep the knife in, and faster to get the knife out of, as well as making it easier to attach to gear.
While the kabar has some history, and is a good knife, it isn’t a great knife. For a great knife, look up some of the following brands:
Randall
Strider
Microtec
Chris Reeve
Benchmade
Busse
Fallkniven
Emerson
TOPS
SOG
RAT Cutlery
Grayman Knives
Al Mar
Katz
Knives of Alaska
Zero Tolerance
Harsey
Gerber
Expect a high end fixed blade to cost somewhere in the range of $150-400. You probably want something with blade length of 4-7″
If you really want to make it special, get it engraved before you send it over. If you get a hold of most of the knife makers from above directly, they will be able to help you out a lot more, particularly if they know that it’s for an active duty marine.
jracciato on
December 10th, 2009 5:09 pm
Truthfully, he will probably use a Swiss Army Knife more than anything else over there. Get him one with screwdrivers, a scissors, toothpick and tweezers. Not the bottom of the line ones, but something that will fit comfortably in his pocket. If you want to get him something else on top of that, look at the different multi-tools out there. Pick one with a good set of pliers on it, and blades/tools that can open when the pliers are closed. If he is going to be out in the field, weight is critical, and schlepping around a big, expensive fixed blade knife just isn’t worth it. He will have a rifle. He doesn’t need some Rambo special to defend himself. But a good SAK or multi-tool can be worth it’s weight in gold out there.
gentlewolfspaws on
December 10th, 2009 6:04 pm
A version of the K-Bar would make a valued gift and a treasured heirloom.
But a practical tool would be a Swiss Army pocket knife or a Leatherman multi-tool. I’ve enjoyed several versions of the Swiss Army knife and currently use a Leatherman Juice multi-tool.
I have a nice K-Bar (leather handle and sheath) but before I purchased it I found the M-7 bayonet issued to me was very practical. Eventually I purchased my own M-7 bayonet because I could use it as a knife and mount it onto a rifle when necessary. I think the M-9 bayonet is in current issue today.
The downside of giving a bayonet is that someone may become confused about whether or not it is personal property or government issued equipment. A multi-tool or a K-Bar wouldn’t have that problem, especially if it is personalized.
numberonemilkylicker on
December 10th, 2009 6:25 pm
Sog Daggert II, Gerber Sheridan, Sog Government Recon for a main knife. Gerber Guardian or Cold Steel Tac-II for back up. Another way to go would be an M-9 bayonet if he isnt issued one.
Dan F on
December 10th, 2009 6:57 pm
It depends, do you think he wants a large or a small knife. Also, does he want one that closes or does he want a fixed blade. If you want a great fixed blade–look at the SOG Team Leader. If you want a smaller automatic knife that closes and opens look at any of the SOG-Tac knives. I included a good link where I have bought knives in the past. You can do some good research there.
I bought this knife because it was so cheap, and I was picking up a Ka-bar military/utility knife (USMC-style, but with the green handle), and a couple of other odds and ends. So I just threw the Warthog in with the order, because it looked cool.
I would say it was worth the few dollars it costs. It is a neat looking folder, completely stealth black, screws, blade, handles and all. It is a G10 handle, surprising on a knife this cheap. The blade comes somewhat sharp, but not as sharp as more expensive knives (eg benchmade, kershaw, spyderco, if you are a knive collector). It can be sharpened up fine, and although the steel is not one of the better types (it is 1.4116, not AUS8 as advertised), it is adequate, and easily sharpened. It won’t hold an edge as well as most other modern steels (eg S30V, CPM154, VG10, even AUS8 or 440C for that matter).
The negatives, at least regarding the unit I recieved: it is REALLY hard to OPEN or CLOSE. This is funny, since it is a thumbstud, locking liner design (of which I own many models), and these are generally quick to open and easy to close. Not this one. It takes two hands to open or close, no way around it. Even with two hands, deploying the locking liner to allow the blade to swivel to the closed position takes considerable effort. So you will not be whipping this thing out of your pocket and flipping it open to employ. You will have to sort of wrestle it open. I lubed the pivot and liner with triflow– did absolutely nothing. I also tried loosening the pivot torx, but that just put the blade off its angle, and caused it to rub the liner.
About getting in or out of your pocket: forget the pocket clip– it is useless. It is SO STIFF, that I can’t even get it onto the fabric of my pants pocket. It is just locked down solid, no give whatsoever. I’ll probably have to take a pliers to it to try to loosen it up, but I don’t know if that’ll work or not.
So, the upshot is, the quality control is off– the blade ain’t too sharp, the knife is a bear to open and close, and the pocket clip is useless. BUT, it looks cool, is sharp enough for most tasks, and can be further sharpened (but you’ll have to sharpen it pretty frequently if you use it a lot, as the steel is sort of cheapo), and it is only around $15 with shipping.
I don’t regret the purchase, but if you are looking for a single, decent quality knife that you really want to use, and that opens pretty quickly and is nice and sharp– better look elsewhere. Get something like a spyderco Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife for a bit more money, but way better made.
Anyway, that’s my opinion. This is a good back-up/beater knife, not so much for a primary every day carry, main tool knife.
Even with shipping included, this is the best deal imaginable for a pocketknife. Unlike more expensive Bucks or Gerbers, this actually has a carbon-steel blade. If you’ve never had a carbon-steel knife before, trust me, it makes a huge difference. Even after cutting through an aluminum can or copper wire, the blade is perfectly sharp. When it eventually gets dull, a couple of swipes on a six dollar diamond stone brings it back to razor-sharp.
I guess what impresses me most about the knife (besides the insane sharpness) is the fact that, even after a month of use, the blade still sits perfectly evenly between the two halves of the handle when closed. I’ve owned several knives, and I’ve never seen one this solidly constructed.
I was surprised by the quality of this knife I found mine it to be fairly well put together. I got it as a junker to save my good pocket knife the wear. The hinge is solid and not sloppy at all. I also was very happy to see the blade lock to be strong and not easily disengaged . I also found the blade to hold a nice edge.(high on my list of requirements) This knife is nothing fancy but for light use and abuse you can’t beat it and the price is what make this a deal.
It worked nicely for the first week, and then all the screws in the handle fell off. I had to superglue the belt clip back on also because it’s screws started loosening up. Don’t buy.
Rating: 1 / 5
when i first got this knife(i ordered the two knifes)good price like 13 bucks for both of them well i opened the box and i was impressed they were in good condition when i first got them they were fairly sharp and sturdy and theyre pretty big to but after about a month they both started breakin down and i didnt do any cutting with them i just carried them around well any ways the screws that held the knife in place started comin lose i had to actually replace the screws the knives became wobbily and the the little support screw that held it in place to not fold back just fell out of nowhere i had to replace that to…..well i think theyre good knives if u keep tighten it and make sure everythings nice and tight theyre good knives for the price for camping or any rough cutting it can probably do the job just make sure its sturdy
Rating: 3 / 5
This knife broke within the three weeks of when I bought it. While is was using it, it folded backwards and jammed. From what I have seen from other customer reviews, this knife is somewhat of a gamble; either it will last quite a long time, or it will break very quickly. But at this price, at least you’re not out very much money.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is a great knife. Closed, this folding knife is five and a half inches long, one and a half inches wide, and a third of an inch thick. It fits easily into a pocket or a pocket book. Open, the blade is four inches long. It weighs about as much as a ceramic coffee cup.
I read other comments about the Matrix Knife being hard to open. The package came today and out
of the box, new and not used, I put it into my right hand and snapped my wrist outwards to the right, and
it snapped open and locked in the blink of a eye. It felt good in my hand. It is a real knife.
I put pressure on the back of the knife and it was secure and tightly locked. The design is well
thought out. If you were attacked by a cougar in the mountains, the blade would be in your hands
within a second, and the edge of the sharp part of the blade closest to your hand has a blood drip line, so your will not get blood on yourself or soil your clothes. The drip zone is the serrated part of the blade which is curved. Just think of the Gurkha blade design and look at one of those knifes on Amazon.com.. That Gurkha Knife has a blood drip notch also on the inner curve and close to the handle. They call that knife a Khukuri.
The Khukuri look very similar to the Spartan Sword used by the troops of Alexander The Great.
The Matrix has stainless 440 CHINA stamped on the blade. It is a quality product. I would buy it again.
I bought this and have had it for a month now. When I received it, I was disappointed because the blade was not sharp at all. I had to sharpen it myself. Also, the blade is hard to unfold and I have to apply a lot pressure to release the blade. If I were to be attacked by a criminal, I wouldnt have time to open the blade in time to defend myself. Other than that, I liked the size of it, but thats about it.
Rating: 3 / 5
If you are looking for a decent knife, this is, however if you are looking for a Celtic knife, this is not. It is fairly sturdy and could probably really be used but the fact that it says TEXAS KNIFE on the box and is covered with a scene of a forest and a deer makes it not Celtic. So to sum up not as happy as I thought and not completely unhappy.
Rating: 3 / 5
As usual the shipping and handling by Amazon were great.
I have purchased several Tomahawk Brand knives and found them to be very good quality.
This knife just isn’t up to the quality that I’m used to. It was going to be a Christmas gift, but I had to buy something else because of the poor quality.
100 dollars for a tactical knife like this quite a bit to spend, considering it’s illegal to conceal and downright unwieldy to use. However, if you do a lot of hunting, or you’re in the military, I can see it coming in handy. One thing to watch out for: some Ka-Bars are made in the US, others are made in China. Watch out for those Chinese Ka-Bars; while they ARE cheaper, the quality of materials is lower, thus a lower quality knife. Summing it all up, an 8-inch blade might seem cool, but come on, when are you ever gonna use it?
Rating: 3 / 5
This Ka-bar tanto is an excellent blade. im in the army and i love this blade. its really a blade i can trust with my life out in the field. id be crazy to go into combat without it.
Rating: 5 / 5
bought this for my boyfriend he was very excited, and checked the edge and all that right away, good knife for whittling or carving.
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Rating: 5 / 5
phvswbts on
December 14th, 2009 1:43 pm
Your Bayonet is for the M 1903 Springfield Rifle, it will also fit on the M-1 garand Rifle. Yours is still in the original configuration as the blades were shortened to 12 inches on a number of them During WW II. Value to a collector in that condition would be in excess of $75
DT89ACE on
December 14th, 2009 2:05 pm
Thats a good old M1907 bayo – the S A with the “bomb” is the stamp for the Springfield Armory Arsenal (Springfield MA). As mentioned, it will fit the M1903 and M1 Garand rifles.
Its worth a good amount – I admit I don’t have exact figures and am not an expert on bayonets. But, I’m pretty sure the original canvas scabbard adds significantly to the value, and if it is a 3-piece scabbard it is worth even more. (some people think a 3-peice 07 scab doesn’t exist – I’ve seen and handled an original…but that shows you how rare they are)
If it is indeed in “excellent” condition, and is all original its a sought after collectors item. Some 16″ bayo’s were shortened and reissued. If you look at the history, bayonet designs have shortened over the years – 16″ 1907 model was the last of the long ones in the US arsenal as far as I know. The issue bayo for the M1 Garand in WWII was 10 inches. For the M1 Carbine, M14, and M16 variants respectively, the issue bayonets were well under 10″.
This is a Buck knife. Anyone who knows knives, know that this will last for your lifetime, and probably your kids’ lives.
I got my first Buck knife, an alpha-hunter: Buck 277 Folding Alpha Hunter, Rosewood Handle, Liner Lock Folding Knife with Leather Sheath, from my father in law for my birthday, and will be handing it down to my children.
I bought this knife for my best friend for his birthday. It is a great knife, and I would recommend Buck Knives to anyone looking for a good hunting knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife as a more “traditional” pocket knife to carry on certain occasions. It is honestly a bit heavy for pocket carry, because it is sturdy and thick; however, that is why a sheath also comes with it. Regardless, I am very happy with my purchase, and would recommend Buck Knives to anyone who would want a quality knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
It’s a Buck and a keeper. The gold coloring wears off quickly but this is a great knife. Heavy duty, I’ve had knives break or fall apart on me lately. Gerbers and such, but the Buck is where it’s at. The price is nice as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Placing the order was super simple and we were able to track it once the shipping process began. It arrived in perfect condition, with a super sharp blade and it also came with a sheath, which we were not expecting. Excellent service!
Rating: 5 / 5
So, I have gotten my son almost every air hog there is and all the flying ones stink. This is the first one that actually flies somewhat decently, however, we had to go play with it on a football field. You need a lot of room…..I mean A LOT of room. First let me say that I found this to be very durable. This dropped easily 50 feet into the hard dirt many times and it still works (they do give you extra parts). If you are unfortunate enough to break the styrofoam, you are done. I was unable to get a launch with the launch holder but was very successful with a manual launch. A word of caution here: although it is styrofoam, beware, this is a dangerous toy. The props are quite strong and caught the inside of my palm that almost gave me a two inch cut. Though it did not break the skin, my hands are fairly tough, and I believe it would have easily cut through softer skin, especially a childs. I would keep children close and behind you in case you need to deflect it. Some words of advice for an easier launch, send it up in a twist (it’s actually fun to let it climb and try to make it hover) then press the mode button when it is at least 30 feet up and then practice steering. Try to find a big field, because it will hit the hardest when it is in flying mode (versus the twisting helicopter type mode). I don’t know how easy it would be for a 10 year old, as I had to take a lot of time to get even basic controls working. The worst part is that once you get fairly comfortable the battery dies out and you need to recharge it. That’s frustrating. Those are all worth a total deduction of 2 stars. Still, it is fun, and your kids will love it (if they can get it out of your hands). Do not use this in windy conditions as the wind will just take it away or send it crashing down. Use it in a field to help avoid a catastrophic crash. Send it up spinning and practice with that first so that you are comfortable with the controls. I think this one will actually work well with enough practice and adjusting the trim. I was not impressed with the “carrying case,” which turns out to be the box it came in with a cardoard handle. Most of these are completely useless. This one actually does what it says, and with some patience, you should be able to have some fun (but you will also spend some time going after it to pick it up).
Rating: 3 / 5
We’ve had all the “styrofoam” RC flying helicopters, dragonflies, and more the last few years. Every year we vow never to buy them again because they’re so fragile they break within the first or second use. Well, every year we end up trying again, in hopes the newest model will be an improvement over the previous year. We also figured that paying $[...] for the new Switchblade would ensure durability. Wrong again! Today was the first use and within 10 minutes the styrofoam wing tip broke off. The Switchblade needs to climb high into the air to have enough clearance to morph between flying and hovering. Well, it doesn’t fly high enough, so when you change modes the thing crashes before it can recover. We read the instructions and we followed everything to a “t” because we know the history with these products. I told my son to “pack it up because it’s going back” and when he was putting it in the box it rolled out of his hands onto the carpet and another foam piece broke off! Sorry to say the $[...] price is not even close to worth it. Hope this review helps prevent others from going through our frustration.
Rating: 1 / 5
Bought this knife for my son who is serving in the Army over in Afghanistan. The rebels were getting a little too close when he first arrived. As a mom I would do anything to protect my son so I sent this bad boy over to him. His text message when he got it was “sweet”. He sleeps with it under his pillow at night. Somehow this helps me sleep better too! I asked what he liked about it. He said it came with a nice leather case that clips on and has a nice weight and balance to it. Feels good in the hand. Hasn’t had to “use it” yet, hope he never does!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a medium quality knife. I bought it just to add to my collection.
It is full-tang with a textured rubber grip. It’s very lightweight. The scabbard is nylon. It has a very slim profile which makes it ideal for a boot knife, but the slim design feels loose in my hand and it doesn’t have much of a hilt. I’ll reserve it for slicing only.
Rating: 3 / 5
Bought this to replace another boot knife I lost. Its a very good knife but mine came with a duller edge than the S&A razer sharp guarantee that they are known for(need to work on quality control S&A). Also you should know that this knife is not Teflon coated like the description says(if they haven’t changed it by know). It is a powder coat finish(possibly Titanium) but it is still very scratch resistant. Other than those 2 problems this knife is very nice and heavy duty. Should hold up to some abuse for a good many years. Now off to the sharpener to finish off the edge properly.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a nice, high quality knife, as every Smith and Wesson knife I’ve ever owned or seen has been. Mine arrived a little less than the S&W ‘razor sharp’ guarantee, but I also own one of their diamond dust sharpeners, so that was easy enough to remedy.
Note: Know your state’s weapon laws before carrying any knife around in your pocket. Every state varies and some have very vague definitions to leave the decisions entirely up to the discretion of the police. This is a pretty safe choice if you are looking for a knife to carry, as it’s not a ‘dagger’ (it is a one sided blade), the blade is less than five and a half inches, and it could conceivably be used as a utility knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
I believe this knife is OK, I have a friend who LOVES wolves and I figured this would be a perfect display piece for him.
When I received it, the blade moves up and down pretty freely from the handle. It’s all most enough to make me worry that the blade my fall off. However, if you’re going to just use it as a display piece and you will never take it out of the sheath it should be OK.
It’s [...] bucks, so you get what you pay for and I am happy.
Rating: 3 / 5
Running Jim on
December 18th, 2009 12:40 am
Yep, they’re long slim stilleto type blades. Look for them at just about any Army Suplus store.
I really like the fact that the clippers are super quiet and you can adjust the speed. The clippers cut clean and do a good job. The reason I am only giving these clippers a three star is that the get hot very fast. You then have to turn off the clippers and let them cool down. Also, with the placing where the speed dial is, it is easy for your hand to turn it up or down as you are grooming.
Rating: 3 / 5
These clippers are super quiet, they are easy to handle and the do a very clean cut. The problem is they are problem prone. I have an andis 2 speed which is still working good compared to this wahl clipper which had to be sent in to be repaired numerous times. You can get a warranty but it is a hassle repeatedly sending them back and having to wait until they get fixed.If it was just one person in my grooming salon who was having this problem then I would not even have posted this response but every other groomer that I know who owns these clippers also have the same problems.
And while they are quiet when something is wrong with them they can be quite loud and every groomer knows if you have a timid,scared,aggressive
or downright bad dog on the table the last thing you need is some loud clippers to make the situation more stressful.
The speed dial is nice just turn it up, they do give an excellent cut, they do fit nicely into the hand and are quite comfortable but you will have problems with these clippers.
Rating: 3 / 5
this knife is exactly as pictured. wooden handle and the rest is all metal. i like the weight of it and it and holding it just feels good. the only slight problem was one of the three little spikes on the handle is loose and swivels back and forth. i really like it overall though.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great thing to put in your pocket. Its not the greatest knife. Its not the greatest whistle. It might be the greatest fire starter, but to have all that in one little package is increadible. The case of the knife feels a little cheap, but the knife blade is very good. The whistle is better than screaming for hours, and you could light a fire anywhere. Great product. 4 Stars for the cheap feel.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife kicks butt, I bought two, need to be sharpened and polished but it’s sweet guys. Would love it if there were shoulder holsters for them left and right hand but what can you do your not going to believe the little you paid for the quality of knife you get trust me on that!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I wouldn’t call this a boot knife, unless you have really large boots. This is a full-sized fighting knife. The double edge is great, and the serrations are a plus. It can stab well, and slash adequately coming and going. The handle is rubberized and easy to grip, the guard keeps your hands from sliding down to the blade. For pure fighting this is better than a ka-bar or airforce survival knife, both of which I own too – it is lighter-faster, a lot cheaper, and double edged. The sheath is good and functional too, not cheap goatleather. There are no other knives like this for the money, the closest thing is a Tai Pan which is 10x the price. They should make a 1.5 inch shorter version of this knife, and/or one that has the serrations go farther up the blades, a silver blade version would be cool too.
Rating: 5 / 5
The SOG Seal Pup is a must for all fighting knife collectors and is a stout, sturdy companion for long hikes in the woods or week/weekends camping or hunting in “the wilds”…A#1 tool of the trade.
Rating: 5 / 5
I saw a good deal on their price. I ordered 5 of the knives. A week later I get a notice my order was cancelled. Cancel them..Buy somewhere else where you may actually get the product at the price they advertise.
Rating: 1 / 5
I don’t know how good this knife is but I placed order from Amazon and one week later Amazon sent me cancellation email without any explanation. Bad Amazon…
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased this knife about a year and a half ago, and have used it regularly since then. It has been used in every type of weather conditions and environments. As a camping/hiking knife, the SealPup excels. The blade is very sharp, and is the perfect size to tackle most tasks in the wilderness. It’s small enough to be used precisely, if needed, but large enough to be sustantial. The finish is extremely durable and hasn’t shown any signs of wear despite the use it’s seen. The handle/grip is very solid and I found no difficulty keeping a firm grip on the knife, even with wet hands and/or gloves. Of course it’s full tang construction(meaning the blade goes through the handle, providing stability and strength). Most experts consider this trait one of the most important in any survival knife.
As for the sheath, mine came with the nylon tactical sheath. It protects the knife and holds it very securely. It can also be attached to a harness, etc. I do plan to also purchase the kydex sheath in the future, which may be alittle more convient in wet/rainy conditions as the nylon can become saturated and would need to dry.
Overall, this is a fantastic knife, and I have no doubt that with alittle care will last me a lifetime.
Rating: 5 / 5
My grandchildren, a girl age 6 and a boy age 8,and their friends absolutely loved this toy. It was such a hit, they made drawings of themselves playing with it and sent me a big thankyou note with it. I generally get an excited phone call when they get something from me, not illustrations!
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased one of these from Bass Pro Shop, and i like it quite a bit. I have smaller than average hands for a man, and the handle fit my hand perfectly which was great. This knife is a great size in my opinion, not huge like most of the Ka-Bar’s or Cold Steels, but not tiny either. I like the sheath it comes with because of the accessory pouch, which I keep a Fenix P1D flashlight in. The only thing that made me weary about this knife was seeing “Taiwan” on the blade. However, I was skeptical about Fenix flashlights (made in China) and I am perfectly happy with both of the ones I have. All in all, a great knife, I recommend it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I got one of these knives from my grand father and My dad when I was a kid. I still have this knife and keep it in my living room to open packages and stuff. How ever I wouldent realy by another one except maby for a kid because it takes a Long time to get it to where you dont need 2 hands to open it. it is also heavy in your pocket and with no clip it clunks around with your keys and stuff. The brass can corrode some times too. This knife is a classic and good for a boyscout or something like that but for adults who want to carry their knives alot and not have to be forced to use two hands to open there are many better alternatives. Though this knife is well made and WILL last for years and years without batting an eyelash.
Rating: 3 / 5
I wouldn’t try to take this fine knife to the airport and have someone steal it on me. I would leave mine at home. I love this knife. I sold the ones that I had years ago when I was much younger. I bought it for fishing and hunting and protection. What a fine made product Made in the USA !!!!!! Just like a Zippo lighter made in the GOOD OLD USA!!!! I highly recommend this knife to anyone. Enjoy it.
Great knife, I chose the one with the finger ridges, and it feels very comfortable to grip. The blade is your usual goodness you expect from buck.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have had this knife for a number of years. Had a regular 110 and someone lifted it from my dorm room desk drawer. When I replaced the 110 I got the Finger Groove model. I have used it for every task imaginable. Last Wednesday, I went hunting with a buddy of mine. I killed a good sized buck. He pulled out some folder that appeared to be a Star Wars prop. After several attempts to impress me with his “sharp” knife, I handed him my 110. He made one cut and handed it back to me after accidently poking it through the bucks stomach. He told me he had never used such a sharp knife. The interesting thing is that I had not sharpened the knife in nearly six months. I then proceeded to cape the buck like I was using a straight razor. Very, very impressive knife. Why would anyone buy anything else?
My boyfriend wanted a knife so i did some research and based on many reviews, picked this one. He LOVES it. He uses it on anything and everything. I can’t take it away from him. It’s beautiful, durable, sharp, well weighted and fits well in the hand. All of his friends love it. This is a great gift for someone who appreciates a well made knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Years ago I owned a standard 110 and bought this variant because I like the finger grip design. I wound up sending it back for an exchange. However, the 110FG is great for anyone with a S,M,or L glove size. If you have to buy an XL glove size, the 110FG is so uncomfortable it will make the knife feel unnatural in your hand. Instead of your fingers resting comfortably inside the finger grooves, they’ll press against the ridges as opposed to resting solely in the troughs. BOTTOM LINE: If you have a smaller hand, the 110FG is great. If you have an XL hand, go for the standard 110. It costs less and fits an XL hand nicely.
Rating: 3 / 5
I purchased this knife to be my EDC knife. It will fit the bill nicely. The large thumb notch is perfect for keeping this blade in my pant pocket, with no stud to get caught. The clip is nice and reversible. Though this is a lightweight knife the handle feels solid and the lock is sure. The blade is very very sharp out of the box. I have not needed to sharpen yet but it should hold its edge well. Overall the Bob Dozier designed knife is brilliant for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nick on
December 22nd, 2009 12:16 am
tens of thousands at least
Mohammad on
December 22nd, 2009 1:12 am
money
2b2 on
December 22nd, 2009 1:31 am
Just go to ebay’s website, see what they are selling for.
The product description says it has a “razor sharp blade,” but when I got it was VERY DULL! It was barely able to cut thru paper! This knife is a big disappointment. I plan to return it immediately!
Rating: 1 / 5
I collect knives as a hobby and was very excited for this knife to come but when I got it it was very dull, and it has an odd blade that doesn’t work in sharpeners well.
Rating: 1 / 5
It’s a substantial knife. Good weight and I like the scabbard. May be a problem getting through the airport security, so leave this one at home for the hiking/camping trip.
The quality is good enough for $12 knife, it is strong enough, big enough, very good look. If you buy a real Rambo knife that use in the Movie 1982, 1985 “first blood part I and II” it is very experience, it cost $100~$150. I will prefer to buy this $12 survival knife. The one use in the Movie is NOT good at all. I believe you will feel bad when you spend $100~$150 to Buy a real Rambo knife, because the quality is bad and easy break. Because I have Both knife. So, what I say here, you can believe me. Dut to the price different and quality, I highly recommend this $12 knife. Although this $12 knife is not perfect, but due to the price, it is good enough. Don’t be foolish to buy the expensive one that with poor quality. ( both real Rambo knife and this $12 knife are made in China)
Rating: 5 / 5
Good knife to throw in your survival kit. Compass is worthless but other than that it seemed well made.
Rating: 4 / 5
kuntryguyy on
December 22nd, 2009 9:59 am
Can’t help ya there, but ya gots a nice avatar!!! LOL
junior on
December 22nd, 2009 10:18 am
I prefer a fixed blade simply due to easy clean up after use.
Spector_Ray on
December 22nd, 2009 11:13 am
A few years ago, my wife bought me a Kodi-Pak for Father’s day. It consists of a fixed blade knife w/guthook, a caping knife and saw all in a nice leather carrying case with belt loop. They all have rubber checkered handles to aid in gripping when things get messy and they keep their edge well. It was one of the best gifts I ever received and I never go hunting without it. You can buy them at places like Cabelas or Bass Pro or get it cheaper at ebay.
River on
December 22nd, 2009 12:05 pm
Folders are handier to wear on your belt (especially if you’re in and out of a vehicle a lot) and safer (if you fall on one) and highlt popular. Fixed-blade knives are stronger and easier to clean. You’re likely to get a somewhat better fixed-blade knife for the same amount of money as a folder because they’re cheaper to make. Personally, I’ve always used fixed blades.
Dan on
December 22nd, 2009 12:39 pm
For starters don’t get a knife with a gut hook waste of time and money….
As for fixed or folder I’d suggest getting one that feels good in your hand… Don’t limit to one blade or another go by how it feels when you handle it.. Thats the important factor, and the type of blade.. As long as it feels good when your skinning and works thats what you should do.
Hope that helps
charlsyeh on
December 22nd, 2009 1:31 pm
i have used many brands. knives of alaska were the worst.they break extremely easy.they are way over priced also.thes best is the buck alpha hunter with a gut hook. they are very sturdy and made really well. they come at a great price also.
—-retired texas deputy sheriff—-
Yeah I was in love with this knife before I had a chance to use it. I went to cut a small branch for a marshmallow-stick and it broke the knife blade off the handle. There is a plastic piece in the handle that is all there is to connect the blade to it, which broke with hardly any pressure. So I would not encourage you to buy this item unless you just want it for show, which I kniow you dont.
Rating: 1 / 5
miked on
December 23rd, 2009 12:19 am
save your money. join the NAVY SEALS. THEY WILL GIVE YOU A SURVIVAL KNIFE AND TEACH YOU HOW TO USE IT CORRECTLY AND FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS MADE.
I’ve purchased over one dozen Bowie knives from this knife distributer in the past 4-months from the low end pricing catagory. To put it bluntly, the “Classic Bowie Knife” is one of the poorest quality knives I’ve purchased in the $12 to $15 range. I purchased 2 of the “Classic Bowie Knives” over 2-months from 2 different vendors of knives; both knives were very similar in that they exhibited similar defects in workmanship. As with many low end big blade knives, this knife was produced in Pakistan, where the crafstmanship is mediocre at best. This knife is probably one of the better examples of poor quality & poor craftsmanship that one could find in Pakistani made knives. Both knives I recieved had varying amounts of rust & rust pitting on the blade, guard, and pommel. The wooden handle had varying amounts of pitting & splintering, despite attempts to sand it smooth, and as well the handles are to some extent asymmetric & mis-shapen. The brass fasteners that fasten the wooden handle to the knife blade are also pitted and/or irregularly shaped with some protruding past the sanded surface of the smoothed wooden handle. If one is looking for a very rough (albeit rustic) looking knife, this is the one for you. It does have some weight relative to its size, though. However, if I were a knife vendor with any self respect (or respect for the customers), I would not sell this knife. The two examples I received from 2 different vendors should have never made it to market. Needless to say, I returned the first “Classic Bowie Knife”; and the only reason I am keeping the second one is to show my collector friends & family an example of the type of poorly made knives that one may find on the market. If you like the look of this knife in the ad, do not buy this knife. Instead, look at the “Timber Rattler Custom Bowie Knife”; its a better quality knife for just $2 more; I’ve purchased & kept two of this latter knife.
Rating: 1 / 5
greekman on
December 23rd, 2009 1:09 am
For my money there are no better knives then cold steel. Most of our special operations/reactions forces think so too. Check out coldsteel.com and get their free CD to see for your self if it is true. They make the best, toughest, sharpest knives in the world. You can actually shave your face with one and they last forever. I have had several of them and I have used/abused one for the past 10 years, still like new.
thiis knife came to me very dull it also did not lock up every time on the liner lock the thumb stud dose not work but the back switch worked great when the liner lock did work it was a solid lock up no movement at all the pocket clip is great and over all its an ok knife
Rating: 3 / 5
i got this knife for my birthday. it’s a nice knife and i was impressed by how sturdy the blade is when it is open. it’s really fun to play with, i am constantly opening and closing it. the blade wasn’t too terribly sharp when i got it, but i just used a cheap sharpener i bought separatly and it did the trick. also it is not very easy to open, but this is my first folding knife so i’m not really sure if it is normal or not. but with practice it becomes easier.
Rating: 4 / 5
I did purchase this knife. It is spring loaded, but hard to operate. The edge is not as sharp as I thought it would be, or would like. It’s a little heavy, but that is a good thing when it is a spring loaded blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
Okay, so that might be a tad bit of an exaggeration. In all truth, I was a little disappointed when I first saw how the knife looked. It was obviously very cheap to manufacture (it’s made in Pakistan) and the brass guard was somewhat dirty. This knife definitely needed some work so I polished it allover, but that’s when I saw that it wasn’t really that bad looking, in fact, I found that the handle what absolutely beautiful. Another thing worth mentioning it that the blade was fairly heavy and has a dull edge. Again, the blade needed work. A good sharpening and you got yourself a cheap, effective cutting edge. Considering the price, it’s a good knife to give your other blades a rest from some of the abuse of removing sod, for example.
Rating: 3 / 5
My friend ordered this knife,and both were disappointed of the quality of the blade,(chinese Stainless).No offense to the Great culture of china.My Timber Rattler (The outlaw) bowie knife (pakistan surgical steel) is better quality then the “space age bowie knife”,and almost the same price range. The design of the knife is awesome,but the steel is cheap,can’t be sharpen twice.Its just strictly for your man-wall deco.But I would’nt mind getting one just for the fun of it.
Rating: 2 / 5
This knife is beautiful and practical. For any who appreciate the beauty of a well made blade will love this one. I was lucky enough to buy and get a bonus folder thrown in for the same price and it alone was worth the money! It’s now my daily working knife. I have many knives but his bowie is quickly becoming my favorite.
Rating: 5 / 5
this is a great knife. i took it out for a test run and it stood up pretty well i chopped through some limbs with it and the only thing that happened was the butt of the handle came off and the rubber grip slipped off. the tang goes into the handle about 4 inches at most then a pin holds it in place. i continued to chop away at branches. but it never broke off. theres only one prob i have with it. the the saw back, the teeth are to fine and make it hard to really saw with. but other than that its good
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this as a christmas gift for a friend, who loves it, when he opened it him and i both fell in love with it. It’s a cool design and very sturdy construction.
Rating: 5 / 5
Decius Brutus on
December 24th, 2009 12:13 am
Ka Bar would be one good choice. Their fixed-blade knives come with a well-sharpened blade and a useful hammer-pommel. Cold Steel is another good choice. They carry a wide variety of fixed blades, and the company is well known for its quality, they even make DVDs of extreme abuse of their knives to prove this.
Visor on
December 24th, 2009 12:33 am
There is an endless debate what a survival knife should be, small utility blade or larger one that can take and dish out lots of punishment.
If you go with second definition, then Busse knives are probably on top of the list. Very tough, pretty much indestructible and unusually high wear resistance and edge holding for those types of knives.
I own (and owned) Busses, Cold Steels, Sogs, Benchmades and bunch of other fixed blades. The toughest are Busses for sure.
As for the Cold Steel tests I am very skeptical about those, because they void the warranty if you try to replicate the tests.
My vote for heavy duty blades goes to Busse or if you are on the budget then Swamp Rat knives(SRKW).
Those are the knives that you can cut, chop and pry with.
For more utility type knives benchmade Nimravus is pretty good and not too expensive.
Fallkniven A1 is also quite tough knife from decent steel VG-10.
Cold Steel SRK was a good knife in older version of Carbon V steel. new ones are not as good unfortunately. Though, nowhere near to Busse or SRKW in heavy duty use.
fishtrembleatmyname on
December 24th, 2009 12:47 am
It looks like they’re legal with no size limit, but I wouldn’t advise carrying one because they don’t seem to be a ‘common pocketknife’ as described in the law.
I have a Kershaw Leek knife already, but I had to send it in for warranty repair because the speedsafe opening system failed. So I needed another knife to have handy while I wait for my Leek to show up. Other than the failure of the speedsafe, I was extremely satisfied with my leek. I had used it A LOT, and even dropped it numerous times without damage to the knife or weakening of the encasement. So I decided to go with another Kershaw.
Pros: the blade is the usual Kershaw sharp, and is aesthetically pleasing. It’s a fairly decent sized knife that folds up into a small package.
Cons: the “plastic” handle that encases the knife looks very cheap in person. It feel’s cheap. It must be cheap. The speedsafe on this knife is a joke to use. My leek’s speedsafe is located where the index finger can just push down lightly. This speedsafe is located with a knob on the blade that is quite awkward to use with your thumb. It also requires an odd grip in order to keep your index finger from blocking the speedsafe procedure and allowing the blade to fully flip open. Having multiple friends try the knife agree, this was quite annoying.
While I recommend Kershaw, I don’t recommend this particular one.
Rating: 2 / 5
Lance T on
December 24th, 2009 1:11 am
Well, since that guy before said a whole bunch of stuff, I’m just going to say Ontario rat-7
steve on
December 24th, 2009 1:43 am
They are illegal in all 50 states.but there are knives that are called spring assisted,they are legal, and from personal experience they are very cool
Gray W on
December 24th, 2009 2:16 am
Switchblades are legal in Florida, but cannot be carried concealed unless small enough to be considered a “common pocketknife”
NOTE to Steve:
Switchblades are NOT illegal in all 50 states.
Doc Hudson on
December 24th, 2009 3:13 am
I don’t know about Florida law, but Gray is correct that switchblade knives are perfectly legal in several states.
They should be legal everywhere. Let’s face it, switchblade knives just make good sense. 90% of the time a guy needs to use a knife, he only has one hand free. It is lots easier to open a switchblade than to fumble around trying to hold on to whatever and opening an old three-blade stockman-type knife.
Of all the speed assisted knifes, this is the best. It’s shape makes it easy to carry and the non-serrated blade is easy to sharpen. I carried my last one for ten years before I lost it. It always opened easily and held a good edge. The blade never loosened. Of all the pocked knifes I have owned, this one gives the most bang for the buck. Plus, it is made right here in the U.S.A.!
Rating: 5 / 5
JD on
December 24th, 2009 4:08 am
Switchblade knives are legal to possess in many states,Florida being one of those that allows them, but ironically almost every state that allows them has very strict laws against carrying them (Florida is again one such state)……….
NOTE* Not ALL 50 States allow Switchblades…..
James D on
December 24th, 2009 5:03 am
Right on Doc + JD.
That means you can legally have one for your knife collection, but don’t ever carry it for protection.
Like the other reviewer, I bought this knife to replace the same make and model after I lost my original, and I’d do it again. I feels very good in the hand, and opens quickly and easily.
Rating: 5 / 5
Have now owned 2 of these knives – If I hadn’t misplaced the 1st one it would not have been replaced.This is a true one-hand opening and closing knife.After a little break-in time this is the fastest knife I have ever seen.This knife has been with me (the 2nd one) since my birthday in 2001 and it does not grow old. I would feel naked without it.
Rating: 5 / 5
nice design, nice size blade, but pushing liner to fold blade is not as easy as it could be. It takes more effort than it should to release so you fold the blade. hard on the thumb. might get better with use.
Rating: 4 / 5
Cooter on
December 25th, 2009 12:36 am
I think so, as long as it is showing, I do and have not had a problem, small town though.
NOYB on
December 25th, 2009 12:52 am
Get a ninja star!
Lttlehrse on
December 25th, 2009 1:24 am
In the OPEN.
LEGAL, but expect to be stopped and F’d with by EVERY COP you see.
Better yet, get a Concealed Carry Permit and pack a .45, like a MAN.
Kenneth on
December 25th, 2009 1:49 am
I would recommend a work/ self defense knife, that way the cops can’t say your carrying a weapon.
Dave S. on
December 25th, 2009 2:45 am
Never take a knife to a gunfight !
Al on
December 25th, 2009 3:08 am
I think a plastic spork would suit you quite well.
Jason on
December 25th, 2009 4:04 am
a stick. not too big, not too small, nice weight and balance
Jeff C on
December 25th, 2009 4:20 am
Go with a bowie knife they are bigger and stronger
GUARD on
December 25th, 2009 4:27 am
ive been in countless fights and i prefer the biggest narliest knife available for the budget. but i can also tell you that a baseball bat or similar is much better and effective because when you stab you have to get too close to your opponent and risk getting stabbed yourself
.700 nitro on
December 25th, 2009 4:39 am
Keeping a knife against intruders with guns may not be good.If you don’t hear the entry of unwanted criminals…..a knife could be used against you…
A big bowie is a nice big knife…maybe a sword or spear….
bulletproof inc. on
December 25th, 2009 5:05 am
if i were u i would sharpen a broomstick handle. seems kinda vicious to me.
jakflak on
December 25th, 2009 6:03 am
Neither one. A knife is a very poor self defense weapon.
randy on
December 25th, 2009 6:13 am
bringing a knife to a gun fight is never a good idea. Whatever weapon you use, you had better be trained it it’s use, and be able to prove that in court.. or civil court will OWN you. Better to lay a 2×4 about 4 feet long against your wall, or get a nice “walking stick” of hickory, oak or other hard wood and keep it handy. Even a furled umbrella. These are non aggressive items not associated as a weapon, and more easy to defend in court. “No, it’s not a weapon officer, it’s my walking stick or it’s just a board I was going to cut into blocks”.
Get some pepper spray or if possible and legal, get a taser.
Shoot safe
Michael on
December 25th, 2009 6:39 am
Since you can not keep a gun in the house, get yourself a small battery of tools you can easily use.
First, a good flashlight, the brighter the better.
Next, a can of pepper spray.
Someone suggested a baseball bat. Not a bad idea except it is really too long to swing in the house effectively. Notice that a cop’s baton is around 18 inches long. Properly used, it is an effective weapon, lots of training books and videos on stick fighting.
The bowie knife is a poor idea. Too heavy and unless you have good custom made Bowie, cheap and easily dulled metal. Tactical knives are always pricey and often just somebody’s gimmick.
Get a good solid hunting knife. With a fixed blade, between 4 and 5 inches long. With a good comfortable grip. Here’s the one I have.
All you need now is a yappy little dog. When it come to getting thugs out of the house, the noise these little buggers make is often more effective than the bite from a Rottweiler.
Boone V on
December 25th, 2009 6:51 am
SOG trident folding serrated pocket knife along with a long blade in your bedroom and in your edc bag.
eddygordo19 on
December 25th, 2009 7:51 am
For home defense, I would go with a 5-6″ fixed blade for speed. A 12″ bowie would be too big and slow for me. But if you’re a big guy or very strong, or if you have training with the big Bowie, then maybe that’s the knife for you.
It takes about one second for a guy with a knife to close 20 feet, and it’s not easy to shoot a moving target. Never under estimate edged weapons.
My expectations were very high for this knife, and while I love the knife, it did not totally live up to my hopes. It is not as strong as I’d hoped, though it is very sharp. The sheath is a marvel, and very well executed. The insulated grip and effective glass breaker are also excellent. I know that there are many who would disagree, but I expected a thicker, stronger blade on a survival knife.
That said, there are no real criticisms. The knife is all it claims to be (versatile, sharp, secure, insulated, and affordable). My disappointment was self-constructed…not the fault of the knife. I guess I was expecting a Rat 5.
Rating: 4 / 5
I debated, debated, debated on the LMF vs. the lower priced version (days of reading reviews over and over). For the $25 or so, I am glad I have the better knife. It is nothing but tough. The blade is sharp. The knife is balanced (and I am not a knife person, this is my first one) and heavier than you’d think (you can tell the metal runs through the handle). I don’t have a lot of uses for a knife like this – people ask me why I bought it and I say 1. I am going camping (which it was very useful) but 2. Mostly I’ve always wanted a kick-a** knife and this is it. I keep it next to my bed and feel very secure too, rather than buying a pistol with kids in the house. The knife snaps into the sheath VERY tight so no young kid is going to pull it out. My only problem is unless I carry it every day from my bedroom to work, I won’t have it all the time, so I really need two. ON pricing too, Amazon.com is the best.
Rating: 5 / 5
I puchased the LMF II as a survival knife. It is a sturdy knife with a neat sheath and built in sharpener. The one complaint I have is that I bought the knife because it was advertised as being made of Sandivik 12/20 stainless steel however when I recieved it there was a sticker stating the blade was 420 HC steel. Obviously this in not as good a steel however upon contacting Gerber I was informed by the tech dept that Sandivik was not sending consistently good steel. So the decision was made at Gerber to use the 420 HC which can be treated to a good duribility. So in summery here is my PROS/CONS:
Pros: Heavy duty, great serrations on blade, great sheath design and comes with leg straps and seatbelt cutter(not that I’ll ever use it).
Cons: This knife is HEAVY (but that is a durability trade off), Plastic in handle(for elec. insulation) not great for battoning(shelter making) I already destroyed this stuff, Point on pommel useless unless you want to break glass/plexi. I would have rather had a better pommel hammer.
Overall good knife I would take it with me if I had to have a knife to survive with, I’d rather lug a heavy blade than a light one that could break.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife before going on a primitive camping trip to False Cape State Park in Virginia. Going on a trip like this without a reliable blade is like driving your car without a seat belt, you might be OK without it but what happens when all hell breaks loose. While I didn’t experience any significant hardships on this trip I knew I had a capable knife. It did get used to prep meals, cut basic rope and some wood as well as get used as a hammer quite frequently. It shows some good wear and tear but whats the point of having a knife like this if it isn’t going to get dirty. Even got used to help me repair a few things on my bike during the trip. Absolutely recommend this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice looking bowie out of the box…Lacks a full tang, no blood groove, & needs to be honed to produce a razor sharp edge…However, it is plenty sharp out of the box. Is another in the “Timber Rattler” line made from the Pakistani Surgical Steel, which seems to be the case with all of the “Timber Rattler” knife line. Seems to be about 6 to 8 ounces lighter than the “Timber Rattler” Outlaw Bowie, which is a very heavy & hardy knife, making the “Timber Rattler” Custom Bowie an easier knife to use for general cutting. It is still a fairly weighty knife, and is hardy enough to perform general utility camp duties (once properly sharpened)…. Would not recommend trying to chop down trees, but could be used to quickly remove small to medium sized tree branches…. Lastly, the hard wood handle is large in diameter & smooth with all edges rounded-over & smoothed. Not recommended for someone with small hands, because he/she would have trouble gripping this large diameter, smooth handle. Definitely a large handed person’s knife…. Overall an okay utility camp knife with an extra large look & feel….
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve had this particular knife for about 12 years, purchased from an Army surplus store in N.C. It is solid, sharp, and well worth $50. Easy.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is NOT awesome. First thing i noticed was the sheath it almost 2″ too long for the blade, like it wasn’t made for this knife. Second, I had to try out the hammer/nail puller. Unless you plan on using the hammer end to hang pictures on drywall, your forked, and if you do just don’t plan on pulling the nail back out with the inclusive puller. It won’t grab anything less that 1/4″ exposed, and the only way to get leverage is to push on the edge of the blade.
It does however have a nice thick blade (the sawtooth back is the entire thickness, but works better than expected) and cut a few hairs off my arm. it isn’t sharp enough to shave my arm though.
Overall I will keep this knife in my box ‘o’ knives just so that i can loan it out and not worry about losing a “good” knife.
Rating: 2 / 5
Okay, to begin with, I have read reviews of this knife from several different sources, and they are all the same review by the same person. Either this guy sent his review to every knife dealer, or this is a fake review created by the dealer. Take your pick.
As for my assessment, here goes. I bought the knife out of curiosity about its blade configuration and the desire to have a cheap chopper that I could use around my farm. Examination upon receipt showed a relatively heavy knife, fairly made (it’s not a Cold Steel Trailmaster, after all)with only a passable edge and a sheath best replaced immediately. I’m not a great fan of saw teeth on the spine of a knife blade, and the ones here impress me no more than any others I have found, but then I didn’t buy it for the saw feature.
Back to the only passable edge. It took very little effort to properly sharpen, which usually indicates metal too soft to really be efficient, but again, for less than $15.00…
The balance is pretty good, and the handle configuration is fairly comfortable, but the best thing that can be said for the “removable blade” housed in the handle is that it is very easy to remove and discard.
My final assessment is, this is a knife worth every cent you spend on it, but don’t expect anything great. Use it for as long as it lasts, or until you find something better, which won’t be too hard. Just don’t depend on it too much.
Rating: 3 / 5
this knife is a little large for long backpacking trips but is surprisingly well balanced for a medium quality knife. holds an edge ok so far. overall i think it was worth the cash spent.be careful with the pry end, it tends to point toward the user for best pry angle.
Rating: 3 / 5
I flip-flopped on this knife and another similarly priced knife for longer than I should’ve. I made a split minute decision one night and went with the schrade. I have one pocket knife made by them and have been very happy with it. Once I opened my package I knew this knife wouldn’t let me down. You can’t ask much from a knife, so one that is solid built (with good steel), balanced, and cuts well is an A+ in my book. Throw in the saw teeth and a well constructed sheath, and I’m a very happy customer. This is def with me in the woods.
My ONLY complaint is the handle is a little large for my liking. I have big hands, so it’s not a huge deal, but for smaller framed people, this may be more of an issue to them than me.
Rating: 5 / 5
When you spend less than $10 on a product, you expect to get what you paid for. I expected that, and was willing to live with it.
WOW! Grey Eagle has found the “Import Of The Year”!!!!!! This is a knife of a quality I did not expect! The “fire steel” is of a high quality that was also unexpected.
Great combo set.
(by the way, I bought 3, all have been used by me and as great gifts)
This knife is dull as can be and small as the palm of my hand about 6 in. total.
Other than the size its a good lil tool. The fire starter is worth the price of this knife. I liked it but don’t buy thinking your going to get a belt knife this is definetly a boot knife.
ok a few things, first this is a full tang knife, and it comes with a fire starter. yes it comes blunter than a butter knife, and yes the rope grip is incredibly uncomfortable. BUT, the hilt has holes with makes re-wrapping the handle with some rope or para-cord very easy, once re-wrapped the handle is comfortable, also the steel is decent quality, so with a little sharpening the knife becomes very usable. bottom line 7$ and 10 minuets of your time and you have yourself a decent knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
You should be alright as your knife doesn’t fall under the “restricted category” :
Daggers, flick knives, butterfly knives, trench knives, ballistic knives, concealed knives/blades, throwing knives/blades/axes, star knives, push knives, sheath knives, non-metallic knives.
Knifes of this type are imported and sold in Australia in most camping shops.
well, im sure this is a great knife, thats why i purchased it. Unfortuatley, i don’t know because it hasnt arrived yet. I ordered the product a month and a half ago (November) and it stil hasnt come. this is asinine
Rating: 1 / 5
I thought the speedsafe was a button that you press which flings the knife open. I was dissapointed to find that it is just a spring that helps it open faster. Other than that, this knife is ultra high-quality, definately the best I have owned.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was excited to purchase what I thought was a quality knife for a good price with good ergonomics, being a Ken Onion design. What I bought was designed to sell and not to last. The handle was textured on the sides, but the edges of the handle were far too smooth to be held safely, especially if they were to ever get a little wet. The thumb studs have very sharp edges that will wear out pants quickly. The spring-assist broke after two months of extremely mild, absolutely non-abusive use.
The $12.00 return shipping fee plus the cost to ship it to Emerson makes the true cost of the knife about $84.00…and what if the spring breaks again? My advice is buy another brand.
P.S. The only reason I give it 2 stars instead of 1 is the tanto blade and the fact that it can still be used as a quick-opening folder, absent the “blur.”
Rating: 2 / 5
This knife was great. WAS great. I bought a blemished model with the 4 Xs. Everything about it was great, opened fast, super sharp, looks deadly. Maybe i didn’t notice it at first, but after a few months I saw that the very tip was bent a little tiny bit. Maybe that was the reason for the blemished selection. Like an idiot i tried to bend the tip back by putting sideways pressure on the blade against a stainless steel plate, and it snapped right off. Now the knife has no tip. Sure, I did an idiotic thing with it, but still I couldn’t believe how easily it broke. The tip of the blade is so thin, it literally snapped like plastic cutlery. I was shocked.
I’m clearly not a knife expert, but it seems like steel should be able to withstand a lof of force from any direction. Maybe I should have paid more attention in physics when they were teaching leverage.
This was the first major knife I owned. It’s not covered under warranty because it was a blemished knife. The main purpose for buying this knife was for self defense and the stab factor. Now it only has it’s slash factor. I’m sad. And I also feel defenseless. I decided to buy a Kershaw Boa to replace it. We’ll see how that goes.
It feels like my penis broke. That’s how much i loved the knife.
In conclusion, buy this knife, just don’t be an idiot with it.
Rating: 3 / 5
The Blur is a fine choice for EDC (Every Day Carry). It has a lightweight, slim profile, aluminum handle design with trac-tec inserts for a tight grip. I believe the blade steel on this model is 440A, though many others in the series are Sandvik 13C26. There are a couple of S30V models as well, but these will run about $30 to $40 more. The Speed Safe assisted opening mechanism is nice, but it always gives me a strange feeling that the knife may open in my pocket on its own. This hasn’t happened yet and I’ve not heard of it happening to anyone else, but I still thought it prudent to move the clip over so I can carry it tip up in my pocket, against the thigh seam. This seemed like a safer carry position for me. The clip is strong and keeps it in place in the pocket until needed. I like that they didn’t put the trac-tec under the pocket clip, as this would have been tougher on fabrics.
I have four of these knives, including this one in black with the partially serrated tanto point blade (Model# 1670TBLKST), one each of the gray (1670GY) and red (1670RD) modified drop point blades in Sandvik 13C26, and one black (1670S30V) modified drop point in S30V. All of these are very nice knives and in my opinion perform quite well in an EDC role. That said, there are other knives that would serve equally well and I’d like to just mention them as alternatives for consideration: Benchmade Mini-Griptilian (~$80), SOG Flash I (~$35), SOG Mini-Vulcan (~$70), Kershaw Storm (~$30), Spyderco Native (~$55), and my current favorite Spyderco Caly 3 (~$100). I’m sure there are many other great options out there.
In any case, my overall feeling is that the Blur would make a great choice, even when compared with all of the excellent competition. It feels good in the hand, cuts well, grips tight, and looks cool. At this price of around $55, it’s also a good value.
Rating: 5 / 5
Danes MMA on
December 29th, 2009 1:04 am
ok technically it’s a little more than 100 (105 actually) but I would say the SOG Seal pup elite is the best knife I’ve seen period.
I completely agree with all the points the first reviewer made. The knife is extremely solid and sharp, and a little heavier than I expected. The first thing I did when it arrived today was throw the UPS box up in the air and took a swing at it. It cleaved right through the whole thing the first time. You can easily see the three different layers of steel. The pommel and guard feel very strong and secure and the sheath’s leather is of very high quality. Cold Steel really thought of everything and spared no expense in it’s craftsmanship. It’s practically a work of art.
Now I do have to make a comment on the intended purpose of this item. I have no doubt that this thing is, as suggested by the previous reviewer and promoted by the manufacturer, readily capable of being used in knife fighting. In fact it’s so impressive I have the feeling it could easily be used the same way nuclear ICBMs are – as a deterrent by just being there. But I have been collecting various interesting knives and swords for a while, and the only thing my Natchez Bowie is ever going to be used for is to be on display as the centerpiece of my collection. I’ve never been in a knife fight and neither has anyone I know outside of actual military personnel. So, for the purpose of this review as it applies to the vast majority of other possible purchasers that might be on the fence, let me say this – This is by far the most well made and impressive bowie on the market. In fact it’s one of highest quality knives of any kind in the country and is Cold Steel’s top of line. It’s definitely going look to great in your collection and will undoubtedly impress all your friends. If you take it camping or hunting I’m sure you’ll find it very effective in all sorts of activities as long as you’re not wailing on rock or metal as the edge might chip. I’ve read from other reviews online that most wood is okay to chop. It’s definitely expensive, but if you want the absolute best bowie on Earth, look no further than this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a regular hunter and am a survival expert. I was given this knife by a friend of mine to test. I honestly have to say that the knife is poorly constructed. On the first week the blade itself fell out of the handle. Making it useless as a knife. The blade knotches very easily and the serrations on the top of the blade are useless. The saw part however was great and worked well but the fact that it fell out of the handle worries me greatly. A fixed full tang knife would be more productive and sturdy.
Rating: 1 / 5
Master T on
December 29th, 2009 3:20 am
I bought some knives off of eBay a few years back. They were called “Master” brand and they sold tanto knives. I was looking for a good deal on a Cold Steel tanto knife, but ran across these instead.
Let me tell you, the tanto knives I bought from eBay were pretty nice knives. I think I only paid about $30 each for them.
Brewmeister on
December 29th, 2009 4:06 am
Cool and best are like oil and water. Do you want to look slick, or do you want it forever?
dca2003311@yahoo.com on
December 29th, 2009 4:08 am
Make no mistake, this is a BIG knife, a VERY big knife with a 11 3/4″ blade. As you will see in the photos below it dwarfs the Laredo Bowie and it’s not a small knife at all with a 10 1/2″ blade, but the Natchez is so HUGE it just overpowers it with it’s massive size. The knife is very well balanced just a little more tip heavy than the Laredo is, but that will make it a much better chopper and slasher. For me this is a fast knife, handling both one after the other I really don’t see much of a difference in speed so this IS a great fighting knife for me. Notice the continuous curve of the blade compared to the Laredo’s being straight. This will make for very devastating slashing and chopping with this knife, a curved blade will always out slash a straight blade. The quality of Cold Steels flagship knife is as expected, excellent all around and it comes hair shaving sharp. The clip is sharpened like the Laredo, but different angle so it will aid in field use if you are splitting wood and need to baton it through a piece of wood. Blade thickness is thicker than the Laredo, but the same as the Trail Master at 5/16″ by my measurement and a lot wider than Laredo as you can see in the photos.
Fit and finish are just outstanding, the grind lines are straight, the San Mai III steel line is very noticeable even on the spine you can see the 3 layers very clearly. The satin finish on the blade is very nicely done and the polishing of the guard and pommel is also very good. The handle is very nicely done and it affords a very secure grip, the double coffin shape is excellent. The sheath is very high quality and nicely done.
This is my new Favorite Cold Steel Fixed blade, it’s as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. I take my hat off to LCT and Cold Steel for doing such an awesome job with this knife.
For the price of this knife you can’t beat it. I bought this knife as a gag gift for one of my friends. I was cheep and looks great. is a very big knife. would not want to bring it with me hunting.
Rating: 5 / 5
Mr. Gregg Andrews on
December 29th, 2009 4:39 pm
Put it in the sheath dry and oiled.
You will be fine.
Alright, I admit. Leather DOES in fact attract moisture. But if you store it in a nice dry place you AREN’T going to h
Ben, in the past the best place I have found to find WW1 or WW2 stuff is at traveling gun and knife shows. I have been to a couple and they always have nice variety of items and people are willing to negotiate with you sins you standing there in front of them. This also gives you the opportunity to look and feel the item you want before handing over the $$. Good Luck!!!
this product is exactly as listed with no surprises. it was packed well and delivered in less than a week. for a third party vendor, i was extremely impressed. thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Reciving my new k-bar was like welcoming an old friend home.It is exactly like the one I carried in the Marines from 1963 until 1968.The addition of the hard case is a real plus.It even smells like my old one.Great knife and great service from the dealer.Arrived in a short amount of time.I would recommend this dealer to anyone looking for that special knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife for a friend, and when I ordered it I didn’t expect much. First off, I ordered it with other stuff, and it was definitely the fastest shipped item I had. It was shipped within hours of ordering, it got here around maybe 4-5 days early and even beat stuff on 2-day shipping when they said it would take a week. that really impressed me. When I opened the box, It looked amazing. A very high quality knife, there was some glue on the handle that I can’t seem to ever get off but luckily It’s barely noticable. The knife is about 1/8 inch thick, which is very good for a knife of any kind. The knuckles have sort of a rounded, yet pointed edge, which doesn’t really affect its performance but makes the knife look very good. and the holster does an amazing job of holding the knife, it feels lose on you though. a great accessory especially since its free. Over all i am very impressed with this trench knife and I would reccomend anyone to buy it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this from another site. You couldn’t cut butter with it and it appears to be very cheaply put together.
Rating: 2 / 5
I felt the words were too vicious in description for me. I am a knife thrower, but a hobbyiest and I found this written like a hunter killing a deer.
Rating: 2 / 5
haven’t had a chance to use it in the field, but as soon as i got it it seemed a bit dull, needs sharpening out of the box but very sturdy structure, and tight construction
Rating: 5 / 5
When I ordered this knife I really wasn’t expecting much for only twenty dollars. The product got here (New York) in only about one week (other websites such as [...] took a full month!!). This really is all metal but I played around with it and tested it out. Before telling you about the sharpness and toughness of the blade let me tell you it’s a tanto style blade. I was expecting that but the title didn’t say. This blade is pretty tough (because it’s thick about 1/8th inch to be exact) and it’s not to sharp. Now that may sound like a bad thing but no it means it makes a great gift and the box it comes in is perfect for wrapping. The handle is very comfortable to (if you hold it backwards though like the movies it not) and it’s tough as well I went around punching things (sounds dumb but it was for research). Now you can see the glue between the handle and blade but it’s all black so it doesn’t bother me. Before I forget I’d like to say how amazing the sheath is. It’s completely adjustable and it’s elastic. The best part is if you find it uncomfortable you can remove the straps and ware it on a belt and pants waist. Overall I recommend this product to anyone especially those desperate for an interesting gift.
Rating: 4 / 5
I don’t know what T. Lee is talking about. This is a full tanged, 440C stainless blade and the handle is well constructed. 440C is not the sharpest type of steel you can buy, but is used in some the worlds best survival/tactical fixed blades. The potential buyer should be reminded that this is not a survival knife, it is a fighting knife. Blade sharpness is good enough to do what the instrument was designed for. Get it quick though, Boker is discontinuing this model. It’s well worth the money, in my view.
Rating: 5 / 5
El libro no trae nada de informacion importante es una perdida de papel. Y como si fuera poco tiene algunas paginas en blando en el medio.
Rating: 1 / 5
Sometimes good things come in small packages. This book (actually a booklet)is only 40 pages but it has some valuable basic information for anyone interested in knife combat. It is not a comprehensive text and does not show how to perform the thrusts and slash techniques. It does cover the basic stance, basic knife grips, history of the Applegate-Fairbairn knife and vulnerable areas of the body. In conclusion, this book was written by the late Col. Rex Applegate, which makes it a little bit of a collectors item. Rating: 3 stars. Joseph J. Truncale
Rating: 3 / 5
I got this as a gift for a friend. He’s not a “knife” person but he said this was the best gift he’s ever gotten! It’s sleek and works very well. He needs a permit to carry it in our city so for now he uses the holster to carry his cell phone. The knife fits in the gravity holster and does not slip out. It’s slim design goes under a vest or sport coat without showing. Get a permit and wear this proudly! $20 will bring a smile to the knife lover in your life. I wouldn’t recommend this knife for Zombie Killing. You don’t want to get that close to a Zombie!
Rating: 5 / 5
it had good begininer information but ended rather slow the pictures needed help
Rating: 3 / 5
This booklet it’s only a brief collections of hints extrapolated by the books of Col.Applegate. It’s a promotion for the Applegate/Fairbarn’s combat knife too. No use for the beginner, no use for the expert, just a bit of history.
Rating: 3 / 5
To my knowledge it is not illegal to own that knife. It would be illegal to carry it with you. As long as it remains in your home I don’t think there’s a problem.
Heirlooms are legal to own but not to carry unless in a case and transported in the compartment of a vehicle.~~
The previous answers are, unfortunately, incorrect. It is illegal to possess brass knuckles in California, period. (Pen C 12020.) There is no exception for having them at home. There is no exception for relics or heirlooms, except for museums. Whether any reasonable peace officer would hassle your grandfather for having it is doubtful, but not all peace officers are reasonable.
I doubt that brass knuckles are going to be found to be the kind of “arm” protected by the Second Amendment. Maybe so, but I doubt that your Granddad wants to be the person who gets to litigate it.
Cheap construction. Blade tried to unscrew right out of the box. I think with a few mods with my welder it will be Ok.
Rating: 3 / 5
It is good to see this classic work has been reprinted. No serious collector of WW II military cutlery can do without this thorough work in their reference collection concerning fighting knives used by the Allied Forces of WW II.
The popularity of this work is evidenced by the high prices asked by the book trade in the after market evidenced by the listings on this site under the hardback original edition. [...]
Ir gives short schrift to working blades which could be used for fighting. Most of it is about U.S. and British patterns and has little on French and orher nations’ issues. It includes much textual description and documentation from official sources; in addition, many first hand accounts are quoted.
No need to go on and on about this, If you have any serious interest in the subject this is a must.
Rating: 5 / 5
As a Vietnam War veteran, Airborne, Ranger, Infantry, I appreciate the tools of the trade in a way that others without my type of background may not. I found the first Trench Knife I ordered to be about what I expected. It arrived with the very edges dull, but fairly easy to sharpen. The steel is “Stainless”, as advertised and will likely hold an edge for about as long as practical. Let’s face it, this is not an item that a regular person will use every day. It is a specialty item, with a specific purpose in mind, Trench Warfare.
Our youngest son is now in Afghanistan in a light Infantry unit. I just ordered another one of these knives to send to him, as I believe with some attention to the blade and a modification or two here and there, it can come in handy even in modern problematic situations similar to what the original item was designed for.
Hey, the price is right and if one ever needed it for real, not many other types of knives will fill the bill like this one would.
Buy one for yourself if you are so inclined. You will likely be glad that you did. I am. Shucks, I may even get one or two more just to give to friends who would appreciate it as well.
It’s a good deal. Get one.
Rating: 5 / 5
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The “Arkansas Toothpick Knife” has, perhaps, more in common with a “wooden toothpick” than a “metal knife”…. Seriously, though, this is a sub-$15 dollar knife, so what kind of quality can one really expect? The two stars awarded for this Bud K special was given solely on the product’s appearance; at first glance, the overall knife does have a somewhat menacing look. However, upon closer inspection, as well as actually holding the knife, one can see & feel the underweightedness and flimsiness of the blade. The knife blade feels very weak and flimsy, and appears to be connected into the wooden handle through the guard (or bolster) using a short, round, metal peg; this blade/handle junction has an unfinished & sloppy appearance about it. The blade of this knife does bend significantly with less than moderate exerted force through the handle onto the blade itself; it would probably bend in-half (or break) with just greater than moderate forces placed through the handle perpendicular to the flat surface of the blade. I’m really not going to waste any more time on describing this knife….Buy this knife if you want a somewhat functionless knife that is more a costume piece than anything else.
P.S. After closer examination of the blade on the knife that I received, the blade is slightly bent; it has the appearance that it had been bent BEFORE shipping, and then an attempt to re-straighten it was made. Of course, the attempt to re-straighten was not completely successful, and the “wave” in the blade is readily visible & apparent. I am currently returning the knife….
Rating: 2 / 5
Soon no knives you ll have to rip your food apart at that Fancy dinner .
I’d check with cops in your town. These days you get hassled for carrying a toothbrush.
Other than laws prohibiting the possession of knives in schools or public buildings, the possession of switch blades, and the possession of CONCEALED dirks or daggers (which includes almost all fixed-blade knives), there are no state laws regulating knife possession in California. Note that a knife openly carried in a belt sheath is not concealed.
You should check, however, whether there is any applicable local ordinance.
This is the first Bowie knife I’ve ever owned however, the quality is superb, true crafstmenship…
Rating: 4 / 5
I just received my SMITH & WESSON 16 Inch Big Bowie Knife, and it is
Awesome !!! I have the smaller Smith & Wesson Bowie which is very good, but the big 16 inch SMITH & WESSON is truly Awesome !!!!!
If you really want a Bowie knife to show off to your friends, then just buy this one. You will not be disapointed !!!
Rating: 5 / 5
What a knife. When I opened the box my jaw drooped. This knife is much more than I expected. It is an outright steel at this price.
Smith and Wesson has outdone themselves with this knife.
Looks and feels like a $200.00 or $300.00 knife
Rating: 5 / 5
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
Rating: 3 / 5
I’ve read three of your articles tonight and just came across this one last. I got teary eyed from hearing you were pausing WoW after having spent 15 minutes on your blog. So, best of luck! I’ve learned so much in just 5 minutes and I thank you for it. Your writing skills are unmatchable. You must make a wonderful parent!
This is the first Bowie knife I’ve ever owned however, the quality is superb, true crafstmenship…
Rating: 4 / 5
I just received my SMITH & WESSON 16 Inch Big Bowie Knife, and it is
Awesome !!! I have the smaller Smith & Wesson Bowie which is very good, but the big 16 inch SMITH & WESSON is truly Awesome !!!!!
If you really want a Bowie knife to show off to your friends, then just buy this one. You will not be disapointed !!!
Rating: 5 / 5
What a knife. When I opened the box my jaw drooped. This knife is much more than I expected. It is an outright steel at this price.
Smith and Wesson has outdone themselves with this knife.
Looks and feels like a $200.00 or $300.00 knife
Rating: 5 / 5
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
Rating: 3 / 5
Wow, this knife is amazing! You can, like, kill so many things and just keep on killin’ and killin’. Cut out hearts, testes, livers, eyeballs, earballs, just keep on cuttin’! I have the straight edge version of this knife, because let’s be honest – the serrated edge doesn’t really help in all this mess ‘a killin’, does it? No sir. This ain’t no survival knife – it’s a combat knife. So in all seriousness, if you love you some killin’ – you need this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Negatives:
The regular (non G-10 handle) model is the same knife without the fancy grip. I personally believe that SOG and CRKT both have superiour locking systems for their folders.
Positives:
Excellent tactical folder. One of the best for the money. Has about any feature you are looking for so long as it’s not one of the six inch monsters some people seem to prefer.
Recommend it?
Yes.
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered this one, and it is exactly what it claims to be.
And, based on that, it thus gets five stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best knife ever made. You won’t find a better knife for twice the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
Good Quality Does the job A full utility knife. Few scratches on outside coating
Rating: 5 / 5
The Ka-Bar is legendary and for good reason. They are one of the best utility / survival knives made. Another benefit is that the knife is 100% American made, therefore you help support American business. From the woods of America, war-torn Europe and the jungles of Vietnam, the Ka-Bar is still carried by troops in today’s conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, a testament to their status and reputation.
If you want to give it to somebody as a gift, search more extensively for other Ka-Bar knives that commemorate historical military events or are marked for the specific branch of service (Army, Marines, Navy, I believe Air Force and Coast Guard ones can be had as well). For a civilian, any Ka-Bar knife will do just fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
you can carry whatever you want but your screwed when you get caught
Pocket knives, yes. Knives intended for combat, no.
Why would you want to?
Who are you trying to kill?
It has to fold, and the blade can’t be longer than 6 inches.
Small little pocket knives absolutely. If you mean serious actually size knife for cutting someone up no.
First what I would do is ask I local Police Officer and if they say no than their is you’re answer.
This machete is fine if you need to, as other reviewers did, chop down some small trees. It’s essentially a ‘thinner’ ax. But if you want something a little less cumbersome to carry around, with a slightly longer blade (for leverage and ‘reach’)…yet still made of carbon steel for somewhat heavy duty use, I would recommend the “Cold Steel” kukri…which Amazon also sells. The only issue I have with the Cold Steel kukri machete is that the handle is a little too small (in diameter) for a good balanced feel, and it would benefit greatly by adding a piece of foam ‘tubing’ around it (such as the foam tubing used on bike handlebars or used to cushion the wooden handles of gardening equipment).
Rating: 3 / 5
It depends on how big it it and what if your a felon.
Funny thing about knives…..I defy anyone to find in the second amendment were it states “arms” as being specific to firearms.
Knives and swords were common and considered arms when it was written and are today.
Thing is nobody has ever challenged the illegal knife laws in court.
With a CCW, you can.
For the guy who wants a collectors item or a hacking utility knife its an excellent pick. Its an excellent gift military friends.
Rating: 5 / 5
yes, they still use it but I think it might be a different variation of that model.
It’s still the same old knife, althought not many people actually are issued one. I know machinegunners are issued them sometimes, but not always. Most people just buy their own because the ones that are issued are old and dull.
Yes it is still used, but it has been improved over the years. I compared mine from the 70’s to the ones now and the new one is much better.
Yeah, its still in use. The only people I saw that were issued it were SAW gunners and machine gunners. You can’t put a bayonet on those weapons, so they issue ka-bars instead. Everyone else has bayonets that can attach to their rifles.
Yes they are.
KBARS are issued to all those who rate a pistol. Corpsmen, machine gunners, radio operators and officers are examples of who gets a KBAR.
Bayonets are issued to those with rifles if those are still issued.
This is the best damn tree and brush trimming tool I’ve ever seen..!! It fits my hand as if I’d designed it for myself. Balance is blade heavy and perfect for heavy duty work. Works better than a hatchet. It keeps an edge better than any other machete-type blade I’ve owned.. Plus, this Ka-Bar blade could easily double as a combat weapon without modifications. Frankly I’ve been a Cold Steel guy for decades, Buck blades back when they had good steel decades ago. While I still like Cold Steel blades, I’ll certainly take a look at Ka-Bar products after this. Forget the cheap machetes and get something that WORKS..!!!!! This Ka-Bar Machete Kukri Model 1249 really works..!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes but you have to buy it yourself.
It is the best machete I have ever used. I love the balance. I have been able to use it for clearing brush and bataning wood. Worth the Money!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is excellent quality. Has a very solid and sturdy feel to it, holds an almost perfect edge. I’ve owned many Boker knives in my life and this one is just as well made as the rest have been. This knife is just as good as any of the more expensive alternatives.
Rating: 5 / 5
This thing preforms as advertised, it has a good edge which it holds quite well, and it will go through branches up to about 3/4″ like they aren’t even there. I got it through a 3″ limb with some work. I also got it to split that same branch using a baton.
My main criticism is the sheath, it looks, and feels cheap, it slides around on my belt a lot, and the snaps make a lot of noise when they aren’t fastened. However, when it comes to keeping the knife inside until you want it out, it does it’s job well. I will also say that the blade has a textured coating on it to make it non-reflective; I don’t like this, you can’t use it to make a spark and it creates drag on the blade, particularly when splitting wood. I would prefer a smooth finish even if it makes it shiny, thats what mud is for, after all.
Rating: 5 / 5
Boeing 747
How do you fight with a knife from an airplane? I don’t quite understand the question.
Hey,dude never bring an aircraft to a knife fight. The only thing you can say about a knife is that it is stealthy. and if thrown accurately they can be lethal. But they do not fly on their own.
The F-16 was pretty much designed with that type of dogfight in mind. Any plane with good agility is capable with the right pilot at the controls. I’ve never flown the F-22, but from all I’ve read, it should be able to compete well. F-15 has proved itself to be a decent knife-fighter. Lots of factors involved, but the pilot makes a huge difference. A MiG-21 jumped me in my F-111A close to Hanoi one day and I managed to outmaneuver him and run him off. I should not have been able to do that easily, considering the planes we were flying, so the pilots made all the difference that day.
Slow close quarters? How about an A10? Slow, manueverable, and God help the other guy if you get him in your sites……….
Good turn and roll rates, good power availability and control. Well, ruling out missile shoots (that should spoil the fun out of even a theoretical knife-fight) I’d agree with the colonel’s answer above that it is more of pilots skills and instincts. But an aircraft with good maneuverability and ruggedness would be an extra and going in combat you stack everything in your favor. So assuming equal pilot skills, I’d go for the new MiG-35. I’d seen it recently and that is real maneuverable.
I can imagine your exasperation when you see 747 as an answer!
NONE.
With Modern Aircraft and Weapons if you get in a Knife fight, you messed up big time.
But no other choice? F-16
take both brother and open you mind to all options and systems available this is the tao of jat cone dodo!!!!!
i would say krav maga because i’m in goju ryu and we do a little bit of krav maga fighting and it teaches some knife & gun defense. its very helpful.
both would help. Krav maga courses usually teach knife disarms and fighting as well though.
there’s a reason why you don’t read about robbers having there gun’s or knifes taken away from them.
the techniques are not practical and the person usually get hurt or killed in the process
krav maga
you know…
police officers can put you in jail
for assault with a deadly weapon (knife)
even if all you did was stab someone that attacked you
anyway you cant carry a blade everywhere or people get
suspicious around you…
hope you consider my advice
Krav Maga would probably be more applicable then just specializing in knife fighting.
Various models of Swiss Army knives exist, with different tool combinations for specific tasks. The simplest model sold includes only a single blade. The most common tools featured are, in addition to the main blade, a smaller second blade, tweezers, toothpick, corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener, slotted/flat-head screwdriver(s), phillips-head screwdriver, nail file, scissors, saw, file, hook, magnifying glass, ballpoint pen, fish scaler, hex wrench w/bits, pliers, and key chain. Recent technological features include USB flash drives, digital clock, digital altimeter, LED light, laser pointer, and MP3 player.
haven’t had a chance to use it in the field, but as soon as i got it it seemed a bit dull, needs sharpening out of the box but very sturdy structure, and tight construction
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is a translation of a pamphlet which was only published in Norway, and does not seem to have been put into practice — not least because, as the translator points out, a number of the techniques involved would simply not work. I had bought the book in order to get a picture of what weaknesses might be present in Fairbairn’s techniques, as research for a set of video games I’d like to create someday (I’m attempting to sort out how a martial-arts tradition beginning with Fairbairn-like unarmed attacks could evolve); but it looks like this wasn’t helpful in that regard.
As a historical document, this is valuable; but the cover implies that it’s not just a historical document.
Rating: 3 / 5
Silent Killing: Nazi Counters to Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques is the annotated English translation of a German World War II combat manual devised specifically to help German sentries defend themselves against the lethal “Silent Killing” techniques that close-combat expert W.E. Fairbiarn and E.A. Sykes taught to Allied soldiers, paratroopers, and commandos during World War II. Originally printed in 1942 for German troops in occupied Norway (and presumably not distributed outside that country), the manual is now available in its first ever English translation. The original German text and black-and-white photographs are also included, in this historical and practical martial arts relic. Especially recommended for any students, researchers or practitioners of Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques and defenses against them.
Rating: 5 / 5
http://www.vintageknife.net is very informative. The article is very professionally written. I enjoy reading http://www.vintageknife.net every day.
First off, this is the sharpest out of the box knife I have ever owned, it is sharper than my henkles kitchen knifes by far; it will take hair off your arm without any problem at all. The stacked leather handle and mirror finished blade look fantastic. The handle is a little bit uncomfortable, but I have very large hands, so many people may not have this problem. If it were made in the US, I would gladly pay more than $100 for one of these. This knife gets 5 stars, I’d give it more if I could.
All of that said, this knife is basically a 7″ razor blade and being that, safety mandates a good sheath. To be honest, I didn’t expect much, knives rarely include a good sheath, especially in this price range. The sheath that came with this knife is one of the worst I have ever used, it fails in almost every way. It is made of thin cheap leather. The retention strap is at the top of the belt loop, presumably to keep it from getting cut off when the knife is drawn, this will slow down how quickly it is cut, but if you use this sheath, you will cut that strap eventually. Worse than that, the retention strap doesn’t actually keep the whole sharpened edge in the sheath, up to an inch of the razor sharp blade can be exposed without releasing the strap. Worse still, it is made from one piece of leather folded then stitched and riveted on the sharp side, meaning you have rivets dangerously close to that beautiful edge I was talking about (not to mention making a loose fitting, rattly sheath). Finally, and most importantly, I do not trust this sheath to stop this blade 100% of the time. Hopefully, The blade will never pierce the sheath, but if you fell on it wrong, it could be game over and that isn’t something I want to take a chance with.
To summarize, I would expect to pay much more for a knife this good, but you will need a new sheath for it if you are going to be using it at all; I am going to try my hand at leather working and see if I can’t do better.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great bowie for the price, save yourself some money and buy it on here, its the real thing, very well made, sharpest knife. you wont be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love my KA-BAR Bowie. I have owned it since about October, 2007. This knife features KA-BAR quality and classic beauty in a practical size and weight. My only regret is that it isn’t made in USA (knife: Taiwan-sheath: Mexico), but it really doesn’t effect the quality at all. This is the biggest of the KA-BAR classic hunters and is a new model to KA-BAR’s portfolio.
The blade is very sharp and precise unlike it’s somewhat clumsey, same sized cousin the “fighting knife.” I love the fighter but it’s a terrible whittler-not good for precise and clean jobs. The blade just slices through meat like butter so its definitely in it’s element as a field dressing and light camp chore knife. It is a little large and in the way as a belt knife so if you want to carry it alot-get a smaller model, like a skinner. Please look at my customer pictures, buy the knife, and then write a review on how you feel about! I would love to hear others opinions and I hope that I have helped KA-BAR’s production a little.
P.S.
I recommend that you spray the handle with a clear waterproof enamel (Rust-oleum works well) if you plan on useing it near or around water and moisture (that’s what I did). The handle will also darken considerably from your hand so if that bothers you, spray it. It all depends on how much and what you use it for. Be sure to cover up the pommel, hilt, and blade with tape before spraying). I hope this will help avoid the frustrations that I went through.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful looking bowie out of the box…The Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife has a full tang, blood groove, brass gaurd (or bolster) & pommel, and an extra long, razor sharp edge. This knife’s blade is another in the “Timber Rattler” line made from the Pakistani Surgical Steel, which seems to be the case with all of the “Timber Rattler” knife line. Timber Rattler Outlaw Bowie Knife has the feel of a heavy & very hardy knife when held in one’s hand, and is more than hardy enough to perform general utility camp duties. The hardwood handle seems to be just the proper size, matching the blades immense size, yet easily & comfortably graspable in medium to large sized hands. Cannot attest to the ability of the knife to maintain its edge sharpness as yet. Definitely a large beautiful knife…. Overall a very nice value for a sub-$20 knife, and would be a nice addition to anybody’s knife collection…. My only complaints are that the knife’s sheath is a little cheaply made and does not match the quality of the knife; and that the blade’s knife edge had a couple of moderate defects caused by improper (or hasty) sharpening (e.g., small nicks in the knife’s cutting edge).
Rating: 5 / 5
A very nice looking knife,big & heavy,for this price.I was’nt sure what to get in my purchase but I am satisfied. This knife makes my Rambo knife III look somewhat tame,imagine pulling this knife out during a late-night bar fight scene,It does’nt matter if that person is 5″2 or 5″5 tall, he’ll make any big guy back off.(The bigger they are..The bigger the target…TIMBEEER!!).Timber Rattler makes good looking functional knife,But the sheath not so good in quality.The stapled on belt loop,no leg tie holes (would be nice to walk without the knife slapping my thigh).It Looks like that I’ll have to fine a better top grain leather sheath that might cost $$ more than the knife…bummer. this baby is going to hang on my man-wall.Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
When I pulled this out of the leather sheath, my jaw dropped! If somebody pulled this knife on me in a parking lot at night, I would be afraid! It’s HUGE and yet it’s well made. Almost too thick but definitely sturdy. This meets the definition of a Bowie knife: Large enough to use as a sword, Wide enough to use as a paddle… and heavy enough to use as an axe. An excellent deal!
Rating: 5 / 5
For the money, this is a great knife. Big and heavy, it may not fit those with small hands. The finish of the blade was a little rough but I cleaned that up with a polishing wheel on a grinder in just a few minutes! Nice handle on this knife with a pretty gray laminate wood and the big brass rivets and pommel. This knife is a great buy!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife because I wanted something to carry all the time. When I got it at home I was a little surprised at how small it is. The sheath and knife both fit in my hand side by side. I was a little disappointed about that. However when I checked to see how sharp it was I was instantly happy. This thing is very sharp. I don’t regret buying this knife. I carry it everywhere around my neck under a t-shirt. You can’t ever tell when im wearing it.
Rating: 4 / 5
As the name states, it is definitely a last ditch knife. It is very small and easy to conceal, but not my first option in a self-defense situation. I have mine looped through the shoe laces of my right shoe. You can also wear it as a neck knife or attach it to your belt with the paracord that is included. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a small backup knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
CLicks firmly into hard plastic case. Great for a neck knife to cut seatbelts, etc. This may be very useful in a close, locked or pinned position. I wear it out of sight with a break away strap connected directly to the larger hole. Pinned down, this could save your live against a violent criminal. Case can be laced in boots. Last ditch is a good description.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an excellent little knife, I gave it to my girlfriend for her to have. Even though the blade length should be acceptable for flying with, it obviously looks evil enough that it can take down an airplane just by its shear [sic] looks.
Well I bought her another one… she promised not to take it with her when flying next time!
Rating: 5 / 5
Good shipping, good price, great knife. Not to be used as a primary knife but great to have stashed away on your person just in case.
Rating: 5 / 5
Why advertise an item, then postpone the customer for a month, waiting for it to be in stock and shipped? This ruined a very good birthday suprise gift. Cancelled my order after a month.
Rating: 1 / 5
Perhaps the best combat knife ever created. Almost perfectly balanced and weighted.
If you love collecting knives this is a must have.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best knife I ever owned. Reminds me of my time as a Marine.
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered this knife about three weeks ago, the quality is superb. Perfect blade size 7 inches, very sharp double edge, great finish, the tilt is heavy as it should be. This British commando knife is worth its price since it’s not cheap. There is a great history behind this blade. I would recommed it to any knife collector. This knife is imported form Sheffield, England as it is stamped on the guard.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a perfect neck knife for it’s function. It’s light but not to small, a perfect companion to my Gerber LMF II. When I’m out in the woods I have this knife. It locks into the sheath and stays there till I need. It’s not the only knife I carry but it’s the knife I always carry.
Rating: 5 / 5
The butt cap doesn’t screw in completely. The blade is loose, and wiggles. Feels good in the hand, fit and balance. Save your money for an M48 (if you want the size).
Rating: 1 / 5
It came sharp, the sheath is quite good. Very stiff, as expected. Big / heavy too, but has stood for about a year and it’s still going strong.
For $30, I think I got quite a decent deal. For $45? I’d probably spend a few extra bucks and get the USMC Kabar for something a wee bit smaller, but no complaints.
Rating: 5 / 5
I knew when I ordered this I was not going to get a top of the line knife, but I must say that for the price it was better than I expected. The blade itself does have somewhat of a gleam to it, but it is not as highly polished as say as $50 knife would be. That being said however, it is a sturdy knife with some weight and a good feel to it. I like the fact that the hand grip is made out of semi hard no-slip rubber, rather than some hard plastic like material that might slip in your hands if they got sweaty. The sheath is rather basic and there is not much to say about it except that it serves it purpose. This knife has a very sharp point and the edge is acceptable. The blade is made of 440 stainless steel.
Overall a great deal on a decent knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
Much like another reviewer of this knife, I took my new BK-9 out into the woods along with a, twice the price, competitors knife to compare them; clearing brush, splitting wood, chopping fallen logs, slicing a cardboard box into strips… . It would be wrong to claim that one knife was the better of the other, since their performance was evenly matched, including the balance of each. The BK-9 showed its worth particularly when chopping; it’s quite formidable, able to chop through small saplings with a single swing. After working the knife, it would still easily push cut through newspaper, without so much as a stopping.
I own three Camillus-made Beckers, and consider the Ka-Bar offerings to be at least as good as the earlier version. The handle has been trimmed down, and the contour smoothed out for a more comfortable grip, when compared to a Camillus. There’s also a surpise knife which has it’s own slot in the nylon sheath.
Well made, dependable, at home preparing a meal or building a campsite shelter…
quite a value.
Rating: 5 / 5
For the price this is a very good knife. Is is a great tool have on a camping trip or overall knife to keep in your car. It is a decent blade and the handle is very strong, It will hold up to most job’s. The throwing knife is just a token gift which comes with it. For 75.00 you can only expect so much from this item. It is a good knife for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have an original BK9 Hog hunter made a few years back by camillus… bought it for all kinds of reasons, but before I could use it, camillus went under and thus, as a collectable, I wasn’t gonna use it. Now I saw this knife and thought “hey, it could replace my original, now more valuable one at less than half of what mine is worth…” So i got one…
The blade is great. Its a great hefty knife, and becker still knows what they’re doing. The handle/grip however seems a little small. I wonder if it got downsized, if the material changed a tad, or something, because I remember my original fitting better…. but I’d have to check. What definitely got worse is the sheath. The knife rattles in it. With the original, that wasn’t the case. It may be a first production run issue, or something that gets fixed eventually, but it still surprised me.
Overall, its an american made knife (aside from the sheath and the “throwing knife”) that IS up to the task of abuse. The finish will come of, but thats normal… its only backed on.. as it always has been…
If becker managed to make the same knifes and stuff with ka-bar as with camillus… oh man, a dream would come true…
Rating: 4 / 5
The BK9 “Combat Bowie” is a pretty big knife but it can stand up to some pretty heavy duty jobs. I have one of these knives in the storage building at home and one in the tool box of my truck while my wife has a BK7 in her SUV. These knives are tough enough to chop wood if you need to chop wood but they maintain their edge for finer cutting. They are handy for camping chores as well as home landscaping when an axe or machete is too much and a pocket knife is not enough. I bought the Becker knives several years ago when the prices were substantially lower than what they are today, thus the multiple units I own. About the same time I bought the Becker knives, I also bought a semi-custom knife from a well-respected company with a reputation as one of the strongest, sharpest heavy duty knives around. That knife cost over three times the price of the Becker BK9 and, honestly, it’s not any better, any stronger, any sharper or any nicer although it did come with a nicer sheath.
While the price of the Becker has increased over the years, it’s still a bargain in comparison to the competition. There’s no reason to spend the extra money for a heavy-duty utility knife as long as the Becker BK knives are around.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have really struggled to obtain collectors information on the FS commando knife for a while now, this book seemed to be the answer. How wrong I was, this reference book IS the answer. Identification of various knives is a breeze, and I have been able to ID 2 (same) of mine that had I had no idea what thier origin was. I have one though that I cannot match though. In my opinion this was money well spent.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this at the same time as a short standard Ka-Bar, and I don’t like it for the same reason. Buying online, without seeing one in real life, I did not appreciate quite HOW scaled down this is. My mistake, not Ka-Bar’s.
If you are under five feet tall, with small hands, I think you will love this quality knife. If not, I strongly recommend you hold this knife in one hand, and the full-sized one in the other before making a decision.
Rating: 3 / 5
I give it 2 because,when I got the knife’s,the wooden handle has a crack between the two brass ring and lower left hand side.I am very dissappointed of the quality that S&W is puting out.What’s the S&W quality control doing??got his thumb up his a_ _. This knife suppose to be commemorative for The Texas Rangers,atleast show some quality and pride on the product.Thank You.
Rating: 2 / 5
Good to Great quality. Major bargan for the price. Very solid! The handle could become slippery if you get blood on it but let’s hope it never come to that. ;^)
I would recomed it for anyone looking for a LARGE knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased this monstrosity and was not disappointed.
First, an admission: I have large hands, so the gigantic “Big Bowie” smooth handle fits nicely in my palm – though someone with smaller hands will not be able to wield this gross exaggeration of manhood. But then again, the TXRBB is over 10 inches long, so I suppose you could use it as a two handed sword. Personally I use mine knife to shave my manly beard stubble every 3 to 4 hours (it’s tough having this much testosterone running through my veins). I find it particularly useful in hacking through the underbrush growing wild in my cul-de-sac.
It has considerable heft to it and a pleasing girth. You know when you’re wearing it on your hip. It calls to you, “Modern He-Man hear my call. Stud man, full of machismo, I stand sharp and ready to slay whatever dragons lay before you”. And let me tell you something, those dragons, be they would-be burglars or middle upper management, all will shake in fear of your man-tool. No longer am I ashamed when I stand naked in the mirror.
I guess that last bit doesn’t have anything to do with the knife…
Anywhoo,
If one were to chuck this at a charging rhino, I’m fully confident that the foul suburban beast would be instantly felled. Its head cleaved from its instantly lifeless body – perhaps having died in fright from just witnessing the awesome-ni-tude of this pocket claymore.
Sure, someone with a gun could easily subdue you, even if you possessed this knife and the fortitude necessary to use it. But when the police find your bullet riddled corpse, and after they remark, “Wow, he looks like he crapped his pants!” they will find this beast at your side. Their respect for you will be uncontrollably verbalized, “I can’t believe a single bullet pierced his beefcake chest if he was carrying this thing!”
A word of warning to the unprepared: If you wear the Texas Rangers Big Bowie Knife out in public, be ready for women and lesser men to seek you out and pledge their bodies to you for servicing. It’s quite a burden.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the first Bowie knife I’ve ever owned however, the quality is superb, true crafstmenship…
Rating: 4 / 5
I just received my SMITH & WESSON 16 Inch Big Bowie Knife, and it is
Awesome !!! I have the smaller Smith & Wesson Bowie which is very good, but the big 16 inch SMITH & WESSON is truly Awesome !!!!!
If you really want a Bowie knife to show off to your friends, then just buy this one. You will not be disapointed !!!
Rating: 5 / 5
What a knife. When I opened the box my jaw drooped. This knife is much more than I expected. It is an outright steel at this price.
Smith and Wesson has outdone themselves with this knife.
Looks and feels like a $200.00 or $300.00 knife
Rating: 5 / 5
This Smith & Wesson Big Bowie Knife and Sheath is everything as advertised. The quality, look and feel is superior. The sheath is very good and fits the knife very well. The shipping and delivery was as advertised and arrived in good condition, and within the timeframe expected. I HIGHLY RECOMMED the seller and will purchase from them again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s a big knife, and it looks good. But, it is a little dissapointing to me. It’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Worst of all, it says Smith & Wesson, but IT’S MADE IN CHINA!!! How sad is that?
Rating: 3 / 5
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well mate i have a real Italian Stiletto i bought it from a knife shop for 25 beacuse it was a sale going on the main prices can range from 20 to 100. like the one i got it would of cost me 90 dollars to get one so i was just having plain luck that day
You can thank God that a zombie invasion will occur only in your dreamworld! And you ARE empowered to program your Kabar knife (and to command your acquisition of one) to protect you, whether you inflict skull penetration or not! (In fact, a real-world Kabar knife is fake — it cannot be carried into the realm where it could be effective.)
The word Kabar is actually a shortening of the classic “Kill a bear” knives that Davy Crocket and Jim Bowie carried. No one ever mentioned Killing a dead Zombie with such a knife.
A knife should be a last resort weapon. You have to get very close to use a knife and there is always the chance it will not penetrate into the brain. Even a common claw hammer would be a better choice.
If it’s all you’ve got, use it.
This book came very highly recommended from Amazon readers but I disagree. The writing is hard to understand, 1918 was’nt that long ago,there’s no need for the hard to understand language. Also he does’nt describe other characters well, More confusion! mediocre story about a topic that doesn’t have nearly as much written about it as ww2.
Rating: 2 / 5
Trench Knives And Mustard Gas: With The 42nd Rainbow Division In France by historian Hugh S. Thompson consists of his personal memoirs of fighting in the trenches of World War I. Informed and informative, this is the story of a young man who entered the U.S. Army in 1918 as an officer and served with the 42nd Rainbow Division — which was one of the first units to secure a sector of the line along the Western Front and experience the horror of mustard gas attacks by the Germans. Thompson barely survived the lethal battles of Lorraine, Champagne, and St. Mithiel, suffering severe wounds to the arm, leg, and back on three separate occasions. He was eventually awarded the Silver Star, the French Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart with three Oak Leaf Clusters. Ably written with a personal intensity and realism, this battlefield memoir was originally published in 1934 in the “Chattanooga Times”. This new edition from Texas A&M University Press has been enhanced with a superb introduction by historian, academician, and World War I expert Robert H. Ferrell. Vivid, insightful, and very strongly recommended reading, this memoir (Thompson died in 1961) is an enduring tribute to the hardships and horrors, comraderie and dedication, that were so characteristics of life and death on the western battlefields of World War I.
Rating: 5 / 5
I really like this sellers website (a lot of cheap stuff). an awesome selection too. he even has that giant buster sword from final fantasy (…clouds sword right??) now I really want a kill bill samurai sword for no reason lol cause a quality sword is like 40 bucks. oh yea, as for the knife, I bought it because of the size really. the surface feels like a cooking knife but it has a decent sharp edge. pretty badazz knife though. the handle feels solid and rugged. this knife gets a 4/5
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought 5 of these Knive’s for groomsmen presents at my wedding. I had them engraved and they look amazing, and cut great too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very big knife, the only thing was, it was chipped a the point but other than that it seems to be a very good knife for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife is really on par with any other bowie out there. It’s solid, holds firm, and holds an edge well. Plenty of other places will charge you $70 for a knife of this same calliber, so this one is a real find.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife was exactly what i was hoping for in a cheap bowie. It has nice weight and size and will be excellent for chopping and clearing. It had no vibrations when tapped on the ground which indicated a solidly welded guard. The rubber handle had good solid form, and the sheath is a standard nylon.
Rating: 5 / 5
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The handle on this knife broke after about 2 weeks of usage. The blade is solid and sharp so it gets 2 stars.
Rating: 2 / 5
This could have potential. Both blades were barely sharpened. I am hoping I can get this fixed cheap. The knife feels durable (ie its heavy) and could be great once sharp. The sheath is nearly worthless. It hangs from the left side off your belt, no option there. It doesn’t draw out, either. You have to unbutton the whole thing. It also feels pretty light quality too. Probably will be shredded by a sharp blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have used this knife extensively, For cutting brush & etc. It performs as well as one of the extremely expensive “TOPS” knives at A tiny fraction of the cost. After cutting the limbs off a large pine that was blocking the view of a “Slow Children” sign it was still sharp & some of the limbs were at least 2″ thick. The Paratrax went through them like they were butter. When I got home I just washed the resin off with soap & steel wool, hit it with a butchers steel & put it in it’s new leather sheath I made for it. The only complaint I have is the “cheesy sheath” they send with the knife. They should make it out of Kydex or leather.(I made mine like the one used on the movie “The Hunted”). You can wear it Vertical or horizontal.
Rating: 5 / 5
KABAR
Kabar is the earlier spelling. Company history is listed at the link below.
https://www.kabar.com/history.jsp
Even if you already have a few knifes, this one is worth getting. In overall appearance this blade and scabbard are even better than I was expecting. I sense that whoever designed these put a lot of thought and pride into both. The hard rubber-like handle is an usually comfortable fit for my hand, which is more the hand of an office worker than someone who does heavy labor. And the blade is somewhat like a shortened version of a Sykes Fairborn dagger, but even better in the way its painted surface is already sharpened, so you won’t have to risk scratching it as I did when I tried to improve the edge on my Sykes Fairborn. I was also pleased to realize that there’s a convenient lanyard hole in the handle. Smith & Wesson was willing to put their name on this, and they were right to do so.
Rating: 5 / 5
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I got this knife for my college roommate’s wedding gift. It was a really nice knife. A friend of mine recommended Buck and I can see why. This knife was really great and appeared to be built very well. The handle of the knife I bought was a little lighter than the picture and the sheath is a very light tan. It is a very beautiful knife. I would recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
A beautiful blade. Strong, sharp (needs some work), and endlessly useful. Fun to carry around, great for party tricks. Sheath is very easy to open with one hand, metal clip holds firm to clothing and whatnot. Go to work with a diamond dust sharpener and make yourself a double edged razor with a wicked point. Excellent knife for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
Gerber 650,
I cut stalkers with it.
this knife was cheap but my uncle wanted a bigger one….he said it wouldnt hurt anybody,
Rating: 4 / 5
Ka Bar
Nothing more to say, it’s a great boot knife. Love the blade, love the handle, I guess I’d rather the sheath have a loop rather than a clip because a clip can slip off, but for this price I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Rating: 5 / 5
Smith and Wesson usually has good tactical knives. I carry a S & W boot knife that i paid $80 for. It is a S & W HRT line. I also have 2 other knives by S & W that i love and i have always been a fan of Kershaw knives, i love the spring assisted opening.
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For the price, nice looking well made knife. Perfect size. Leather is a bit stiff, this should flex up some with more use.
Rating: 5 / 5
Try http://www.cheaperthandirt.com I use them for gun supplies and they have knives too.
SOG SEAL, official knife of the US Navy SEALs
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=UBMGE32RC2RUMCWQNWQSCNQK0BW0EIWE?id=0014283514924a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0460105&cm_ite=0014283514924a&_requestid=5558
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showpage?saleitemid=973574&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=free&utm_campaign=10611
The “Pup” is 4.75 inches and about $50 to $70, you can find the 7″ full sized for $100 exactly at Cabela’s and MidwayUSA but its around $140 everywhere else.
Also http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog.html stocks great American made knives, folding and fixed at a wide range of prices. They are one of the largest suppliers of knives to the US military. Their Spec-Plus and Freedom Fighter series K-Bars are especially nice and easier on the wallet than the SOG. They can be found at retailers, such as Cabela’s, and list their distributers and links to their websites for each series..
To be short: this knife is awesome.. I would wear it on my pants all the time if I could. Well built, sharp and dangerous if you dont know how to handle this kind of knife. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
the classic ka-bar fighting knife is around 50$,
cold steel makes several tactical knives in the 50-100$ range, both folding and fixed. cold steel is an awesome company, you should really look into them
This knife is very well made and heavy duty. The blade can be honed to razor sharpness. It is well balanced and very easy to open.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have owned the Buck Vanguard for several years and use it to skin
deer. As with all Buck knifes, it keeps it sharpness well. I also bought three more Vanguard knifes to give out as gifts to other young hunters in my family. I own the black one but I think the brown one in rosewood looks better.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is simply great. The fit and finish are exceptional. The grip, size and balance are just right, as is the blade design. Note – this knife is intended for fighting, it is a weapon, not a utility knife. In my own cutting and penetration tests it outperformed virtually every other knife I own (which is quite a few), even larger blades.
The only drawback for military use would be that the blade is really too thin to punch through flak jackets, body armor, etc. (or for use as a combat utility knife). Otherwise it is very and quick an maneuverable and well suited to its intended purpose.
Rating: 5 / 5
The knife its self is very good. The sheath/strap system could use a little work.
Rating: 3 / 5
This knife was cheap enough that I didn’t even buy it for any specific reason… I think this knife is such a great value that anyone should own one! While it seems to be an extremely well-made product, it looks rough enough that I won’t cry if I drop it on the ground. In fact, I would probably even use it for practice as a throwing knife! The handle grip is not slippery at all, the blade is sharp as hell, and very easy to sharpen once it gets dull. The sheet is made completely out of leather, with a firm metal clip to hold it to your boot. The clip will certainly keep the knife in place unless you pull it off on purpose. The clip that holds the knife in the sheath is quite secure, but also easy to open and close with one finger.
This knife is a great all-around survival/outdoors knife! Totally recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
M tech is a good brand for china based company. This knife is good for a casual pocket knife and for the price the quality is great.
Rating: 4 / 5
Bought this knife from Cheaper Than Dirt for 33 bucks. It was an outstanding buy. It has a good, quality feel and holds an edge well. In addition, the scabbard is well made and comes with a versatile strapping system that allows for several types of carry. Interestingly enough, it does not work well in a boot. The scabbard is too thick and there is no boot clip.
Another issue is that the blade point rattles a bit in the hard plastic scabbard. A small piece of foam shoved into the bottom stops the noise.
This is a quality product and I recommend it. Even though it is made in China.
Rating: 5 / 5
its a nice knife. not very sharp but it is pointy. its sturdy and has a lock that is very easy to close. the pin you push the knife open with is kind of hard to use but its very easy to close.its an overall nice knife with the only problems of the sharpness and the pin to open it with
Rating: 4 / 5
This Buck knife looks almost too good to actually use but it is, of course, a fully functional fixed blade knife. The combination of brass, black and wood grain is very nice. The blade is extremely sharp right out of the box. The sheath was so well form fitted for this knife that I wasn’t sure if it was real leather or not until I sniffed it, yup, it’s leather and when the knife is in the sheath and the sheath is snapped closed the upper part of the sheath raps around most of the handle for protection from scratching. Both the knife and the sheath are very well made. MADE IN USA! I’m not sure if I would call the finish on the handle semi-gloss or satin but it does not slip in my hand and it just feels right, well balanced.
I really like this knife…get one for yourself, you will be glad you did.
Rating: 5 / 5
Looks nice. I like it. Great weight for its size.
in office.
I open an envelopes with it
Rating: 5 / 5
Most knife enthusiasts think of a very particular design when someone says “military boot knife.” The archetype is the long, double-edged, needle-point Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife (currently manufactured by Sheffield, among others), with its straight edges and foil-like grip. A more familiar variation may be the similar but more robust Applegate-Fairbairn pattern, exemplified by knives bearing that name as well as others like the AG Russel Sting. These are all essentially small daggers: double edged knives with the point set right down the middle, optimized for piercing but also suitable for slashing. Such knives are designed for one thing, which is killing people. They are not generally regarded as utility knives.
The Kershaw Military Boot Knife bears scarce resemblance to such knives. With its drop point, top “false edge,” distal taper, and slim profile, it can definitely pierce much like the Fairbairn-style daggers. But the drop-point configuration gives the blade more belly for its width than any dagger, which makes it extremely useful for kitchen duty. It’s really more like a long paring knife or a short boning knife than a small dagger. The pommel and guard are, to my eye, the only things marking this as a “military” design.
Indeed, I wish Kershaw had given in just a bit more to the utility aspect of this design by swapping the integral guard for something more like the bolster of a good kitchen knife. This would allow the use of the edge’s full length on a cutting board while still keeping the fingers out of the blade in an emergency.
Still, that’s a small complaint considering this knife’s utility and value. My example arrived razor sharp. It seems to me that the POM (aka Delrin) scales were assembled to the tang before finishing, and then the two were machined together to final shape. The result is a fit and finish superior to anything I have seen in this price range.
It’s a knife whose balance, keen edge, and slim profile would meet Fairbairn’s requirements for a fighting knife (minus the double edge) while still being useful for something besides stealthily dispatching unwary sentries. That’s a very neat trick. Since most campers cook far more often than they kill, this knife will get far more use than any other “military boot knife” that I’m aware of.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a realy beautiful knife, maybe too nice to use. The wood handle is gorgeous and the brass really sets it off. The dark brown sheath is a nice touch.
Rating: 5 / 5
Have been using Buck knives for over 30 years.You can’t buy any better for the money.
Rating: 5 / 5
Made with old world craftsmanship, this knife will be passed down from generation to generation.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Buck 105 Pathfinder Fixed Blade Knife was everything my guy was hoping for – this knife exceeds his expectations. Amazon’s service was great.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased this knife to use on a camping trip. it is a classic design and it is executed flawlessly. the blade comes razor sharp out of the box and should be easy to sharpen because it is 420hc stainless (i haven’t had to sharpen it yet though). I’ve also seen other reviews that did thorough testing of the blade for corrosion resistance, and they rate it as excellent (i haven’t had it long enough to tell personally). the handle is a work of art; the guard and pommel are polished brass, and the handle is cocobolo wood which gives it a warm and classic look. Buck’s attention to detail and workmanship is remarkable, as the brass meets the wood seamlessly so it is very comfortable to hold. it’s a full-tang knife, meaning that the blade goes all the way through the handle and into the pommel, where it is attached with a brass rod (this too is seamlessly polished). it comes with a dark brown leather sheath that is also very well made and looks like it will last a lifetime. the sheath has a belt loop and can be worn comfortably on the hip.
when i was deciding which knife to get, i considered this one, as well as the standard buck 119 (with phenolic handle and aluminum guard and pommel) and the limited edition 119 (with stacked leather handle and aluminum guard/pommel). After handling all three knives in a store, i liked the feel of the wood/brass handle the most. this is the heaviest of the three knives (at 10.5oz, compared to 7.5oz for the phenolic handle and 7.3oz for the stacked leather), and the balance point is about an inch below the guard which makes it sit nicely in the hand (on the other two, the balance point was right at the guard). i personally like the heft of the knife, but i could see it getting tiring after extended use.
overall, i am very happy with the purchase and i highly recommend it to any hunter/camper/knife enthusiast. i’ll try to upload some pictures too, to show all these details.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is great for camping and for the road. it holds an edge wether cutting rope for a tent to seting down and cutting up a camp fire steak.
If your in need of a mid sized kife with a good feel and balance I highly recomend this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
What great service! Product was exactly as described. Shipping was fast. Thank you for everything! I will definitely be doing business with you again! A+++++
Rating: 5 / 5
Knife arrived dull, with an uneven edge. I’ll never buy a another premium grade knife without be able to physically check the edge. I wanted a large “sharp” hunting knife for the upcoming moose season, and what I got was a very attactive dull knife that I can’t get to take an edge. I thought I was safe buying from Buck, but I guess quality is a thing of the past.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is my husband’s favorite hunting knife! He had one for years and years… lost it, and had to have it replaced.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife feels great in your hand. The blade is razor sharp. It comes with a sheath that can be attached to belt. The handle of the knife is has the just the right contour for a comfortable grip. I will have this knife for many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
What can I say? I am the kind of boy who still wears Levis Jeans, Pendleton Shirts, & Tony Lama Boots. My off duty vehicle is an old Ford pick up truck. Old reliable is sometimes still the best.
Guys with Sig autos still carry back-up revolvers. That little 5 shot .38 won’t jam. I’ve got tactical lights, but keep a battery operated Maglite in the toolbox. How do you recharge a Streamlight in the event of a power outage? I have a Benchmade automatic one handed knife clipped in my right front pocket. However, the Buck 110 sits right alongside my side arm on my gun belt.
Clumsy, big, heavy, two handed folder. But yet, rugged, reliable, and razor sharp. I hang up the gun belt, and stash the Baretta 92 & Benchmade in the gun locker; then walk out in my civilian clothes with my Chief’s Special and my Buck 110 tucked in my waistband.
Besides, unless you’re going into close quarters combat, who really needs to have a one handed knife for opening beef jerkey? The kind of guy who still wears a Members Only jacket & Rayban Aviators. That’s who! And you know who you are. Now shave that moustache Magnum.
The Buck 110 I had as a kid. Got it in the 8th grade. Back in those days, a kid could go to school with a folding pocket knife. It wasn’t that big of a deal. Teachers didn’t freak out. I was always cutting sandwiches for sharing, and slicing apples for the teacher. At that age, I got a real kick out of when the pretty teachers would ask to borrow my knife to open envelopes and packages. The Buck 110 on my hip & a Swiss Army in my back pack followed me all the way through College.
Ah, the 8th grade. 13. Such a magical age. When you first hit puberty and it seemed like the world was just starting to make sense. The year before high school. Your adolescence was just beginning. A time for “first”. Your first slow dance. Your first kiss. And for me, my first hand gun.
I was finally old enough to carry a sidearm on our family camping and hunting trips. This was back in the days when at 8, I was taught to shoot small game with a .22, so by 13, I already knew what I was doing. It was a .38 Smith & Wesson w/ a 4 inch barrel. Stainless steel to hold up to the elements of being outdoors. I thought I was Dirty Harry. It came with a couple of speed loaders, a quick-draw clamshell holster, and a Buck 119, on a Sam Brown belt.
Back then, we didn’t have crack cocaine, gangsta rap, or Oprah. All that I cared about was combing my hair into a duck tale like Fonzie, and “making it” with the ladies like Jack Tripper & Larry Dallas @ The Regal Beagle. The was no UFC. KickBoxing was “The Sport of the Future”. And “Iron” Mike Tyson was still snatching purses from old ladies. America was a great country, in simpler times, and it was an innocent age. We had a cowboy movie actor, who loved jellybeans, for a president. And Iraq was our ally in the Iran-Iraq war.
To this day, I still keep a Buck 119 in my camp gear.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is bad ass. Sharp as hell and a perfect weight. I love it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought it because I need a sharp knife. I use it for opening packages, gardening, but not as a steak knife. I keep it sharp. It’s beautifully balanced, and comes with a leather case.
Rating: 5 / 5
i was hesitant to buy this knife. I am glad i did. it is sharp out of the box, as all Gerber knives are. feels good in your hands and i have very large hands, so this is a bonus for anyone with large hands. i like the straight edge, it has been difficult to find a nice fulltang blade w/out serrations. nice knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
A friend of mine told me that this knife is compaireable to the Seal Pup. A good Tactical Kinfe I ordered it and waiting I will let you know. If so this will be the next affordable Tactical Fixed Blade knife. Expect to hear more…..
Rating: 5 / 5
a great knife!!!! it has a great weight and a nice balance. very sharp and stays that way for a long time. very reliable and has a durable sheath too. would recommend it fr any outdoorsman as a utility knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is sturdy, sharp, simple, and rugged. What more could you ask for in a $20 knife?
Rating: 5 / 5
Gerber should be spanked! (Made in China) right on the back of the package! Then on the blade it says Portland O.R. USA? It’s still not a bad knife though.
Rating: 2 / 5
Well made and a comfortable size. Wicked cool sheath with leg strap. Cheap.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife to use while hunting or camping. I like the size and general design of this knife. It has a very solid feel. I’m just not happy with the edge it has from the factory. I guess Buck has spoiled me with their out of box sharpness. Would have given this knife a solid five stars had it not needed sharpening right out of the package. I just don’t like the idea of having to sharpen a brand new knife.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this knife for my son, the deer hunter, for Christmas. He used it a few weeks later. He called to tell me how great the knife was. He said it was so sharpe he hardly had to touch the “poor” deer and it cut right away.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife is the perfect size and weight for all around use from every day to possible survival. I can see myself using this quality knife for many years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
The product is incredible and delivered in rapid fashion as this was a Christmas gift.
Rating: 5 / 5
The blade on this knife makes it an excellent hunting knife. I own a few other knives (Buck, Case, Victorinox, Wenger and others) but the S30V steel in the Gerber Freeman Stag makes it the best cutting knife in the bunch. Edge retention is outstanding and out of the box the knife was the sharpest I’ve ever held in my hand. The stag handle adds a touch of classic ruggedness that I’ve come to appreciate. It also comes with a good quality leather sheath which is something that’s not too common with knife purchases anymore.
I had looked in many sporting good stores and they all had the knife listed for around $120.00…some even more. It’s worth the $120.00+ which makes it an exceptional value in this listing. I purchased the knife about a month ago when it was being sold directly from Amazon and the shipping was free. I see now that it’s listed by Big Edge Sports.
The only second thought was whether I should have purchased the gut-hook model. Personally, I don’t like the idea of having to sharpen a gut-hook on any knife but since this knife holds an edge exceptionally well, I think the hook could cut several hides before it would need to be resharpened.
I highly recommend the knife…
Rating: 5 / 5
I was very pleased that this item got here in time for christmas my son was really pleased that he received it. Thank you Dedde
Rating: 5 / 5
I am super unhappy with this purchase. I bought the knife that was on the amazon add because it was the right knife. I ordered it for my sons birthday because it was just like my knife and it was supposed to be a special gift him. You get the idea? It wasn’t the cheapest one available either. I could have gotten the one that arrived for alot cheaper if it was what I wanted. So basically, Amazon dropped the ball big time on my sons birthday present and I am likely to tell everyone that I can, ever chance I get how this has turned out to this point. Unless someone makes an effort to make it right. So far I have been ignored. Thanks for the opprotunity to tell about it.
Rating: 2 / 5
While this is a greart knife and my son loves it, after only two weeks the speed safe know longer works. It appears to be a plastic stop and has bent, no longer keeping the blade safe inside the knife, we plan to exchange it and if it happens again, look for another knife.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have to say that I was very impressed with this knife overall. it’s well built and comes with a very nice sheath. If you want a good all around utility / camping type knife, then this is your best bet!
Rating: 5 / 5
What can I say, it’s a great knife at a great price. buy it! DONE.
Rating: 5 / 5
I just received my knife and like it a lot, BUT, the first thing I wanted to do, after learning how to use it, was to take off the pocket clip. At first glance, it’s held on by very small phillips screws, but it turns out to be tiny allen head screws. Who has those size wrenches? You would think they would spend a few cents to include the tiny wrench necessary to remove the clip, especially since one of their selling points is that the clip is “easily” reversible!!
Rating: 3 / 5
I searched for a very long time for a good solid knife that I can use for survival in the field if need be. I really wanted the ka-bar, more because it is what I had in the Marines and wanted another one. Unfortunately, I couldn’t really afford it so I kept looking. I came upon this knife along the the S&W boot knife for a great price. What I received seems to be of great quality, sharp and the weight is good. the knife feels very solid and I would recommend it. It’s inexpensive and will do the job when needed. It’s sharp looking but it isn’t meant to be for show. It’s a survival/combat knife and is worth every cent.Smith & Wesson CKSUR1 Bullseye Search and Rescue 10.5″ Fixed Blade Powder Coat
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife has a great design and is a perfect everyday utility knife. It is sleek and easy to carry in a pocket. The assisted open works great. My only complaint is that I could have used a little more sharpness.
Rating: 4 / 5
The Leek is a wonderful knife, but its sword-like point is subject to breakage. (Throwing the knife into a wooden target will invariably break the tip–which is what happened to two of my Leeks!) Fortunately, Kershaw lives up to its lifetime guarantee policy and quickly replaced both of my broken knives with brand-new ones, no questions asked. I just shipped them the knife, explaining what happened, and a week later got back a new knife.
The knife itself opens beautifully, though I’ve found that the liner lock sometimes sticks and isn’t that easy to depress with one hand.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was very pleased when this knife arrived, the picture doesn’t do it justice you really must see to appreciate!Very sturdy knife and the heavy duty nylon sheath is constructed with a hard synthetic liner and metal reinforcements. The sheath also includes a D ring, lashing slots, and a front mounted nylon storage pouch with Velcro closure (the sharpening stone came in there but i put my fire starter in it). and they left out the MOLLE mounting on back of scabbard.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased the BK-2 over the summer, and since its arrival I have used and abused it. I was so impressed with outdoor tasks that one would typically want a knife like this for that I decided to TRY to kill it. From chopping wood to punching a hole in a junkyard car door, then prying said hole open, this knife shows little signs of fatigue.
If you want a solid, heavy duty knife, go with the BK-2. It’ll outlive anything else you’ve got.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a “newbie” buschrafter. Up until I bought this knife, I only owned pocket knives. But after viewing many videos on “buschcrafting” on YouTube, I felt compelled to get a decent knife. This knife is great. I used it for “batoning”/splitting wood. I know I will not outgrow this knife anytime soon (probably not in my lifetime). As other reviewers have stated, this is one “solid knife”. I am very pleased with my purchase. Looking forward to years of service as I gain experience. In my opinion the value of this knife can not be beat.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve purchased a few knives in my time. The Becker companion is the most rugged knife I have ever seen for the price. Also I am a bit picky about the sheath and handle of a knife, both are exceptional on the companion.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great look, well made and nice size for hiking and camping. 5 out of 5!
Rating: 5 / 5
After much internet research, I’ve found an excellant and reasonably priced survival knife. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg. Can’t wait to try it out. Fits nice and snug in the sheath. I’m happy with the handles, but I’ve seen after-market Micarta replacements. Amazon shipped the knife in a timely manner.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great knife. Built like a tank. Right out of the box it was nice and sharp. Simple design, nothing can really go wrong… except maybe some rust if you don’t put vegetable oil on it after use around water or moisture. Use vegetable oil so you can cut food with it, unless you like the taste of WD-40!
Great steel. Great sheath. Great balance. Great price. Buy it. You will like it too.
Rating: 5 / 5
I picked this knife up for $20 at WalMart while looking for a cheap knife to use for general yard work. It is an exceptionally good value. The knife is sturdy, holds an edge well, and sharpens nicely. Balance is good and the handle is comfortable and grips well. This is important to me because it gets muggy and hot in S. Florida and perspiration can make a cheap handle very dangerous.
I use this knife extensively in my yard to do everything including trimming palms, opening coconuts, slicing up mangoes, clearing vines and woody stems along my fence, and even chopping down some nuisance saplings.
It was only recently that I tried to replace it and realized that I can’t find it for less than $45 :O. But even at that price, I’m still getting another.
Rating: 5 / 5
Technically designed for maximum impact….this knife locks in place for safety and security….well intended reviewer(s) suggest yanking the knife out of its holster…..the knife is quite sharp & locked in place, yanking it out could damage locking mechanism, not to mention your self …..I grip the knife handle with first 3-fingers & with pointer pinkie gently nudge edge of holster for a quick safe release.
Based on quality/cost ratios, its a steal …. (product description should be corrected as the holster is not leather, thankfully).
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this knife a while back and am happy with it. It’s very sharp out of the box and extremely durable. The rubber handle feels great and won’t slip in your hand at all. Overall it is a good knife that I’d say is very reasonably priced.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife to replace an identical knife that I lost during a move from Alaska to Massachusetts. This knife is wonderful, reasonably priced for what it is, easy to carry and extremely dependable. I am certain that this knife will be the only one I will choose to own for personal use.
Rating: 5 / 5
I will just echo much of what “The Shepard” said about the knife. It’s almost impossible to remove it from the sheath without playing tug of war with yourself. And to make a strange situation even more strange, the belt/boot clip that is an integral part of the sheath is so weak that it is useless for holding the knife in any location…..which is why I no longer own this knife. Rideing my motorcycle today, the knife fell away somewhere on I40. I don’t miss it….Lynn Stubblefield
Rating: 2 / 5
I am a soldier curently serving in Iraq and can say without a doubt this is one tough knife. I have used it as a knife, a hammer, and a pry bar among other things and it can take it all and then some.
Rating: 5 / 5
It is very tought to pull this knife from the sheath. It has kind of a funny feel and balance. Not crazy about it. It does feel tough like it would stand up to abuse. Good for a boot tucker and not much else.
Rating: 2 / 5
carried in the open OK.*
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Good edge. Well constructed. Need some imagination to attach to boot. Very difficult to remove from sheath but easy to modify the sheath or knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
A bunch of places can verify it for you. Contact Sothbey’s and Christie’s auction house websites. Contact verifiable antique dealers, contact Antique Roadshow. All of these places have experts that can help you. Don’t rely on any one, check several different places, several different states for experts, like Tennassee and such. I think there is even a Jim Bowie museum that you can check. Have fun, hope it is a true relic and worth a bundle.
You live in Dallas so your best bet will be to find an Antique dealer either there or in Fort Worth that specializes in early American artifacts.
You could try the Cowboy museum in Fort Worth. Try the history department at TCU, SMU and University of Texas at Arlington as well.
I know TCU has a heck of a museum on it’s main campus in Fort Worth. Think that would be the first place I would try.
This knife is great for all weather conditions. The shape of the handle was a little odd I thought at first, but actually works really well if you need to put alot of downward pressure on the blade. The curvature fits right into the palm of your hand then. This is a solid full tang knife, the handle has alot of grip and is well suited to larger hands. It has a very wide and flat blade very much like a large scalpel. The shape of the cutting surface makes it easy to make long and deep cuts easily. Unless you have larger hands I would opt for the smaller version of this knife. It is an excellent knife for hunting and skinning tasks however.
Rating: 5 / 5
You said inexpensive……those smoke shops almost always have RAMBO knives for like 20 some bucks!
You have to be like 30 to have a knife!
look at schrade high carbon blades. some of the best there is.
You can go to your local walmart and get one of the Buck fixed blade models for that price. The have a good reputation, and are decent knives. Nothing fancy, but they hold up well, hold an edge, and are far easier to sharpen than most of the new wonder steels out there. If I recall correctly, they are made of 420 HC stainless. I prefer their folders, but it is really hard to beat their fixed blade knives for that price.
buck or a bowie knife for about 50 bucks
I used this knife to field dress my first ever big game animal, a cow elk. The knife was very sharp, seemed to hold an edge well, and performed flawlessly. Definately worth the money.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice knife, rides well and handles well. Hope someone gives me the chance to use it.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is a classic appearing wood inlaid folding knife which came very sharp. However, the steel quality is generally poor and the frame and lock is mediocre as well. I only got it because my son wanted something with that “look” and I couldnt find anything reasonalby priced with the wood grain inlay. So for the price, this is an acceptable knife. If you want quality, you will need to pay much more, for carbon steel type blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
It arrived quickly and made a good present for my dad, he loves it, it was just what he wanted. thank you very much.
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is ideal for my use and all the buck knives i have had, i have lost they are the best as i am sure this one will be till i lose it, then i will buy another. thanks for the bucks.
Rating: 5 / 5
call your local police department before you try wearing it . I live in Ct. and there is a blade limit of 3 inches here . I don’t know about Arizona.
Under Arizona Criminal Code 13-3102, this would potentially be legal at the state level as long as it was open carry. Get used to some nervous stares though, and one word of warning is that local cities may have their own rules on knives or on causing “alarm” among people around you.
However Arizona is one of the few smart states that you can get a concealed weapon permit for knives.
So if you get a permit, all is well.
My husband and I have used these knbives for over 10 years
a. They can be used for a multitude of uses
b. They fit well in your pocket
c. They stay sharp for a long period of time and can be easily sharpened
d You wont find a knife of this quality for the price you pay
Rating: 5 / 5
I received my new Buck knife when you said it would and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I had lost my previous knife that I had carried in my pocket for years and thought there wasn’t one out there as good as my old standby….boy, was I wrong.
My new Buck is not only nice looking but is razor sharp. It will easily replace my old one…..
Great product…great service….great price!
Rating: 5 / 5
i guess that depends if they check your truck or not.
Anything with a blade more than 3″ long is illegal and will be confiscated by the police.
Go with a taser.
I always thought you cannot carry a blade over 7 inches in length or double sided.Could be wrong hope it helps.
all swords are legal were i live we can walk in to any store with 2ft blades!!!! its FUN! but we cant have paintball guns those are dangerous. you could really hurt some one with a paint ball gun no joke
I believe it`s okay to have a sword as long as you have a shield or something to go with it. You should just say your in a re-enactment. Seriously, a friend of mine was pulled over with a camillus knife in his car. The cop didnt arrest him because he had WW2 era accessories with him. Helmet, fatigues, stuff like that.
Seems stupid but true
i think a sword in the cramped truck bed would the one of the worst defense items you could have. go with a knife or a taser like the other poster said
No, unless you’re an immortal who is part of a worldwide contest to become The One.
why and what are you going to do with it????soooooooooooo the guy with the gun looks at you and says oh you brought a knife to a gun fight/if you must feel like you need a defense put a little league bat in there/
The rule in regards to blade weapons are if the blade is longer than a police officers badge is illegal which sucks because different departments have different size badges which mades it illegal in some area and legal in others swords ARE ILLEGAL in all cases on commerical vehicles…Tasers are also illegal a good tire checker though are great
NO- I mean did you really think it would be legal? Or maybe you wanted us all to think you were cool?
It’s about as sharp as a piece of buttered toast and it is difficult to remove the knife from the sheath but aside from that it gets the job done. The blade it’s self is fine, sturdy with a nice heft, but I would prefer it if it were a solid blade instead of having about a third of it serrated. All and all, I wouldn’t suggest it but it works so I can’t be too harsh.
Rating: 3 / 5
This is a very good product and ambidexterous, it is the ideal tool for the law enforcement officer.
Rating: 5 / 5
First off, this attaches to the plastic holster included with the knife and is not a separate holster. It will likely be difficult to remove the original and attach this one unless you kept the tiny star head wrench that came with the knife. Luckily I still had mine and switched the clips in a few minutes.
I bought this to replace the original because it was ruining my belt by sliding on and off it every day. This clips on easily but can be difficult to remove. That’s a good thing if you don’t want to lose your knife though! The main clip has a smaller ‘reverse’ clip inside it which is what keeps it from easily sliding off. The clip appears to made of approx. 1mm thick steel and is quite strong. It has not bent or slipped off even after I clumsily caught it on doorknobs and other protrusions several times. I think it’s a great value and an essential accessory for the TDI knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a drop point blade not a blade with a gut hook. The picture is wrong. I am returning item due to that issue. Thanks
Rating: 2 / 5
The Buck company for a few years now, has seemed to be selling mostly Chinese Knives. That all seems to be changing however, and the Omni Hunter is a great example of how Buck is turning things around. Made in america, with a drop point blade, the Omni Hunter is what a knife should be. Its razor sharp, and fits well within most peoples budgets. I can see this knife lasting your lifetime, and should never give you any problems at all. And if it does, its backed by Bucks Lifetime warrenty. Where else can you pay under $30, and get that kind of deal? The knife is, in my opinion the perfect size for gutting deer sized animals. I do prefer a smaller knife for cutting the lungs, heart, and windpipe out, but a knife this size is needed for the rest of the chore. It should make a good skinning knife as well. The blade has plenty of belly for most any chore. BUY AMERICAN, BUY BUCK!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good knife. Durable, very sharp, and easy to use, but I didn’t know it was gonna be this small. I guess its more my fault, but I was looking for something around 4 inches not one and a half. All around its good. Just know what your buying before you buy it.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this knife for my DS11 as he likes to whittle.
So long as he doesn’t lose it then the knife should suit him just fine.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great knife for the price. Super sharp with a comfortable handle. Great for skinning anything from squirels to deer.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great light weight knife to carry around everyday to the office to open envelopes, boxing tape, etc. Poor quality, but lightweight blade. Emphasis on lightweight.
Rating: 3 / 5
great knife. very comfortable and should i mention sharp. cut myself quite good with it.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good reasonably priced hunting knife, the gut hook works quite well. Both the blade and the gut hook hold their edge pretty good. 420HC steel is a good choice for making knives, but not the best S30V steel (which is used by benchmade, I think) is alot better, however it costs quite a bit more as well. For my purpose skinning an ocasional deer or bear this knife works great. The Benchmade knives cost about $80, which is out of my price range. Overall a good product from a good company.
Rating: 5 / 5
Can you clamp everything together and drill through all the pieces at once?
I always drilled the blade first, then using the blade as a ‘drill guide’, clamped each half of the handle on its respective side one at a time and drilled the handle halves FROM the blade side. (I use a drill press to be sure to get the holes vertical.)
I prefer blades made from a harder and thicker steel myself for most uses.
I buy ‘oil hardening’ High Carbon steel flats in the appropriate size, make the blade and just ‘roughly’ shape the cutting edge(s) then heat the blade until ‘cherry red’ over the entire cutting edge and temper the blade by cooling in oil. (THIS actually adds some more carbon to the edge.)
Then I finish grind the cutting edge, NOT letting it get hot, and hone it. Blade is not brittle, but holds an edge REAL good. You have to keep it clean though as it WILL rust if not cared for.
Hope this helps.
It’s a knife made by the German company Solingen. Although it’s a good quality knife, like any cutlery or chef’s knife it probably isn’t worth much unless you have the whole set and it’s in good condition. If you have any interest in cooking, keep it – it’s excellent quality.
The quality of the photography and printing are exceptional. They nearly pale though in the presence of these beautiful works of art. The craftsmanship and detail is world class. Most of these knives will never be used for their intended purposes, but nearly all are fully capable.
The book portrays a huge variety in exquisite detail. You don’t have to collect or love knives to love this book!
David Darom is a professor at Hebrew University in Israel and a kind and generous man. I have had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit at the Blade Show (The world’s largest knife show) in Atlanta the past few years. My dad, custom knifemaker, Don Cowles, [...] is featured in both this book and one of David’s others.
My caricature of David adorns the copyright page in his last three books. [...]
Rating: 5 / 5
A coffee table art book if ever there was one. The most incredible pictures I have ever seen in any book. Highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
After several years of excellent Amazon purchases and service, we hit a ‘dud’ with this knife.
As promised per ‘Prime’ subscription, the delivery was quick (two days). But just as quickly, when attempt was made to remove the knife from its sheath, the sheath ‘clasp’ pulled apart into pieces.
On further inspection, the handle appeared to have been removed from a used knife and substituted here. The blade itself was definitely in excellent shape – not the sharpest, but acceptable.Smith & Wesson SWCOM Combat Knife with Sheath
Refund is pending…
Rating: 2 / 5
Try this. It appears to be right up your alley.
For all of your militaria needs I would check Ebay.
Here is the knife that is about 6 inches and a Vietnam Mac-Sog Combat knife for $21.95-they have a 60 day money back guarantee. https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/catalog_detail.cfm?itemNum=725
This knife is over 50 bucks but it is sweet because as they say “This Columbia River M16-13ZM Desert Camo Military Knife is Operation Iraqi Freedom Certified”
https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/catalog_detail.cfm?itemNum=776
This knife is about 30 bucks and a smith & Wesson which is a good deal for an extreme ops knife https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/catalog_detail.cfm?itemNum=765
And then there is the deluxe knife kit for $21.95 which includes a bunch of stuff https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/catalog_detail.cfm?itemNum=833
Hope this helps
this kinfe is less buisness and more show. dont get it me wrong it looks awsome but is dull and is not a reliable knife. i wouldnt recommend it.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is my second Black Seal Pup Elite and both appear identicle however the steel from my first one was made in Japan and the second was made in taiwan. The blade is sharp and it might be just as well made but don’t be surprised when you recieve your knife if it says taiwan on it.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the best survival knife I have ever had. Several years ago I was issued a SEAL Pup as a test article for SWCC boat teams (long since retired). The knife was an excellent survival knife and tested well. Ufortunately, it was subsequently stolen from me during a break-in and I have missed it ever since. I finally broke down and got a replacement and am thrilled with the features that have been added since my original.
The kydex sheath is a must have over the nylon sheath. It holds the razor sharp blade well and I prefer kydex bcause it will not absorb water like the nylon. My original SEAL Pup had a kydex sheath but since then it has been redesigned with considerable upgrades to include the ability to mount it sideways and upside-down and a groove on the sheath so you can cut paracord without unsheathing the knife.
The grip has a good feel, lends good balance to the knife, and has a hole for a lanyard. The grip is not too small like many knives on the market and is textured allowing a firm grip. The elite has a heavier blade and is worth the extra cost even though the original pup has an awesome blade.
I prefer this size knife to the full size SOG SEAL knife when back packing or in the field as a survival blade but you wouldn’t go wrong with either knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I think the blade aluminum, but it’s sharp and very menacing looking.
Besides, it’s like 10 bucks.
Rating: 5 / 5
After playing with it for a couple of days the inner lock gave way. It buckles if blade is pressed laterally. Imagine what it will do for you ina knife fight or any other use. I am lucky to have discovered this in time otherwise I would type this review with 9 digits at best.
Rating: 1 / 5
I expected something diferent, but this nife is realy good one. it fits for close combat and it is incredibly sharp – be careful.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a well made and nice looking kinfe. I will add it to the rest of my knives. and the price was very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
very nice knife only gets 4 because it looked and felt really good it was a gift so im unsure how it will actually perform but it does come very dull so just know that much
Rating: 4 / 5
this knife is pretty good looking knife the reason i didn’t give it a 5 star is because mine came in with unbalance blade at the end. and it is not very sharp. but those are not a big deal you still can sharp it yourself and use it well.
Rating: 4 / 5
First of all I have been carrying knifes with me all my life. I bought this knife at an army store and figured since it was a “smith and wesson” then I ought to be good. Ya it works well but after a couple of months like 6 or 10 I dont know.. it started coming apart. I did not have L wrenches to tighten it up so eventually it came apart and I lost the screws and stuff. I dont know about you but I expect my knife to last a long time if I paid $25 for it at the army store.
Rating: 1 / 5
I deceided to buy this since I have an like the black bladed single edge version. I am a lil disapointed with this one though. The point isnt really sharp like most double edged boot knives. The blade edges look like they were ground uneven an off center, its almost like the knife I recievced shouldve been in the “seconds” bin as it has imperfections. The blade edges arent as sharp as they could be as well, one shouldnt have to hone a knifes edge when its fresh outve the package.
Rating: 3 / 5
A knife. A double edged dirk. Big as a Bowie knife! Also known as a Texas Toad Stabber!
I thought it was a bayonet for a rifle or musket.
This is an excellent knife for practically anything. It’s extremely sharp on both sides, totally waterproof(knife and case) and easy to carry on the hip or concealed. A while back I went mud bogging with it strapped to my leg because you never know when you’ll need a sharp knife. I was up to my waist in mud and dirty water, and it never came out of the case and formed no rust whatsoever after I got home and washed it off. I recommend this knife for anyone with a knife collection or maybe a wife or sister who needs some self defense in their purse. Excellent product. Thanks S&W!
Rating: 5 / 5
Suprisingly smaller than it would seem in the pictures. A good utility knife should be a bit larger. Of course, for a fighting knife, it’s a bit too big…so it doesn’t fit either niche very well, but it’s decent considering the low price.
Rating: 3 / 5
I got this knife hoping the blade to be sharp but I was disappointed. Although the knife was well constructed and felt solid, it was not sharper than my cheap utility knife. The serrated section was useless to me. Overall, I think this knife is not impressive. I don’t like how you close the blade (I have to use two hands and be careful).
Rating: 3 / 5
Definitely the smaller cousin of the full-size Ka-Bar (picture ~3/4 scale of the original).
But still has the functionality of the big guys. In my case, the knife fits perfectly in my hand, whereas if I had purchased any of the full-sized variants, it may have been too big.
For the price, it cannot be beat.
Either way one goes (full-size or short version), one gets a excellent upgrade to the American classic Ka-Bar.
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes, it’s from Pakistan BUT it’s not your typical 420 “trash” one comes to associate with knives from that region.
It says TR64 SURGICAL STEEL and if it’s not, it’s pretty darn close! It IS (or can be) sharp enough to shave with. The edge on mine is holding well after I rehoned it. Blade finish is above average, but definitely not the “mirror finish” some collectors thrive on.
It’s very well made, especially for the price. If there’s any “problem” at all, it’s the most common problem among the larger Bowies in general – BALANCE (Or more specifically LACK of balance.) While the handle is relatively comfortable considering, it’s still WAY too small to compensate for the size, weight and heft of it’s MASSIVE blade. And make no mistake – this is a BIG, THICK, LONG BLADE! The handle/grip would have benefited greatly from a slightly larger circumference, etched finger grooves, an enclosed guard or all of the above. Just be aware that it’s not especially comfortable to hold for any period of time as is.
Still, for the great price, it’s among the best I’ve seen. Five star rating for the quality to price ratio alone.
The sheath is also surprisingly well made and should last quite awhile if you just work it down with mink oil/waterproofer as quick as you get it. Personally, I think the resulting darkening from the mink oil actually adds to the contrast and appearance of the brass and white (Bone? Plastic?)grip
Truly, one of the BEST knife buys around! Go for it!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought the knife because Amazon had the cheapest price on the net, plus the free shipping was a bonus. When I got the knife it was what I was expecting for the most part. The knife was sharp, balanced and very sturdy. It was standard Ka-Bar quality. The problem I had with the knife was the fact that the blade had a number of imperfections on the finish of the knife. They were a number of areas on the blade where the powder coating was uneven and spotty. I returned the knife, got a full refund and order the same knife from another supplier. This supplier was recommended on the Ka-Bar website. For only a few cents more, I got a sharp, durable, visibly perfect Ka-Bar.
Rating: 3 / 5
I strongly disagree that a 5.25-inch blade is too big to be a fighting knife. If anything, it’s too small. The 7-inch model is a better fighter, because it gives you more reach. This smaller version is easier to carry for hunters and fisherman.
Rating: 5 / 5
i bought this knive with great hopes, and it delivered every one of them! this knive is rigid, strong, and durable. i would recomend this knive to anyone looking for a working knive. its go a strong leather sheath, and is extremly sharp. a good all around purpose knive.
Rating: 5 / 5
How long was the blade? The other question is was the knife in question a dagger. Most states say you can carry a knife but the handle has to be exposed. Other states have rules about carrying daggers and dirks at the same time there is the issue about the blade length. I’ve sold knives all around the country and I’ve never heard you can’t carry a fixed blade.
Carrying with unlawful intent
Any person who, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, goes armed with a pistol or other firearm or dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than 2,500 dollars.
Sec. 226a. Any person who shall sell or offer to sell, or any person who shall have in his possession any knife having the appearance of a pocket knife, the blade or blades of which can be opened by the flick of a button, pressure on a handle or other mechanical contrivance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed 1 year or by a fine of not to exceed $300.00, or both. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any one-armed person carrying a knife on his person in connection with his living requirements.
History: Add. 1952, Act 233, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952.
http://www.packing.org/state/michigan/#stateknifecarry_law
i hope this helps u out
Most states depend on length and intent I believe. I remember one time I was done bowhunting and decided to stop at the local watering hole for a beer. As I’m sitting there visiting with a friend, a female approaches me and asks to see my hunting knife which I had on my hip and had forgotten to take off. Umm, okay… I handed it to her hilt first, and she looked it over and told me to take it out to my truck. Turns out she was an Iowa State Trooper, and anything over 4 inches is a big no-no. (mine was 5) She said she could tell I was out hunting so she wasn’t concerned that I had my knife on me, but to be on the safe side, take it off and avoid any conflicts if another officer saw it.
It’s usually illegal to carry concealed… if you wear a knife with the hilt visable, it may be legal. Check your laws or ask your local police officer.
Most states it depends on the length and purpose and whether it is concealed. If you are carrying a knife with an open handle and it is not too long for the purposes of hunting or utility, then you are probably okay. If you are walking down a city street with a machete attached to your waist, probably not.
There’s the letter of the law and then the spirit of the law.
small buck lock back knife; great knife , only disappointment in a “buck” product is that it was made in china and not the united states! ed gracia, ca.
Rating: 4 / 5
Ok this wasn’t what I expected. First the good: I’ve only just recieved this but it seems to be well built. No loose parts or flimsy construct.
However…
This is a much heavier knife then I thought. It is not practical for combat use. But it would make a hell of a heavy duty kitchen knife.
There are no rubber inserts, or if the inserts are rubber, its a very hard rubber that doesn’t help at all with the grip. So keep in mind that the grip isnt so great (not terrible, do to the shape, but not especially comfortable or slip proof).
The knife did not arrive very sharp, though with some work I’m sure it’ll be just fine.
About the sheath, besides for being cheaply made (I’m sure it’ll fall apart after some use), it has a ’safety’ latch that keeps the knife in, but makes it very hard to unsheath.
So bottom line; It is a heavy duty knife that is not badly made. The sheath is junk though. It’s a decent price, but not if you want it for army use. I would not take it into combat with me. It may be good for hunting though since I’m not a hunter, I don’t know for sure.
Rating: 2 / 5
I received this blade yesterday(08-25) and as usual I found the product to be as good as expected. Sharpened to a perfect edge, size and weight are great. I find over all this knive itself was a good product but the sheath is a bit cheap, probably based on the price of the knife. After removing and inserting the knife in the sheath the rivits holding the plastic to the nylon loop broke away making it hard to wear the knife around the waist. I would recommend this product because of the knife only. The sheath needs work.
Rating: 5 / 5
Without any question, this Buck knife is the best knife that I have ever owned. Opens and closes with just one hand, very sharp and is lightweight to boot. Fits my hand well and this knife is an absolute bargain. Too bad it was manufactured in China. Still love it !
Rating: 5 / 5
However; it does not come particularly sharp. This is the only reason it would not get a 5 star review from me. Sharpening, however, is rather easy, or if you wish to get it done professionally, rather cheap.
I would give this product more of a 4.5 star review than 5, but I decided to round it up.
It’s surprisingly large, even from the description. I remember, receiving this as a Christmas gift, how startlingly long it actually is. After some time of getting used to it, the initial surprise will wear off.
If sharpened a bit more, this knife is an excellent tool; capable, if the need should arise, of defensive properties rivaling that of more expensive, Military grade combat knives.
I would recommend this knife even if it cost twice as much, since sharpening is not expensive in the slightest.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good looking knife that is not too big or too little. It is quite possible to open this knife one handed using the thumb stud, it just isn’t all that fast a process (about as fast as opening a standard pocket knife with two hands). Much smaller than my Gerber knife with nearly the same blade length. I got this for light duty camping work and it works fine for that. Haven’t decided if I like the clip on the handle yet (I might take it off).
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve got an old Buck folding knife I bought for camping, back in… what was it? 1975 or so. Still rock solid.
Here is another one. Clearly Buck quality. Sharp as a razor. I learned to open it with one hand in about 20 minutes.
This little puppy will be around long after I am gone. May it always have a responsible owner.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good looking knife with a sharp blade. It would be a perfect pocket knife if the handle were not so thick. The handle is 14mm wide. This is just enought to put a buldge in your pocket. By conteast a knife by Victornox with an identical length blade has a width of 9.5mm.
Rating: 3 / 5
The handle is a little small for a large hand but its a great knife
Rating: 5 / 5
Good knife, pretty sharp out of the box. Wouldn’t really want it sharper, it would risk damaging the edge. Nylon sheath is definitely the way to go, and it is a bit handle heavy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really nice knife. Not too big, but certainly not too small. Kydex sheath is a definite plus. Great quality. Fabulous for all sorts of tasks. I don’t recomend for throwing though. It’s a tad handle-heavy.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was very pleased that this item got here in time for christmas my son was really pleased that he received it. Thank you Dedde
Rating: 5 / 5
Only drawback was a very poor edge from the factory. (Too big an angle and even that was not sharp) How hard is it to put an edge on a knife if that is what your business is? Otherwise this is one heck of a knife and sheath for the price. Full tang handle, Sheath is way better than you get with most knives in this price range. I just spent half an hour trying to fix the edge on mine. Arm got tired, probably needs another 20 minutes to get it right.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ka-Bar is probably what he’d want. I’d say about $50
I have to say that I was very impressed with this knife overall. it’s well built and comes with a very nice sheath. If you want a good all around utility / camping type knife, then this is your best bet!
Rating: 5 / 5
any custom knife would be great and would probably have more sentimentality to it also. on the really high end you could get a really good damascus steel knife that would run you anywhere from 250 up. other custom knifes are good but if you want to get him something really good id ask someone who has actually been to Afghanistan and knows what he could use. i have sog revolver (kind of gimmicky) but they make quality tactical knives.
Randall Made Knives are very good. But to buy them directly from RMK involves a long wait. I waited about 7 years for my knife.
See below for an eBay auction for a Randall fighter. This is probably the perfect knife for your brother (among the Randall models). If you buy it now from RMK, it will cost you $345 but you will need to wait until 2014 for delivery. There’s 2 days left on the auction and you can expect the price to go up, how much idk.
If you can place a bid for $1000, you’ll probably win the auction at hopefully around $500 or $600. But you know how it is bidding on eBay, nothing is guaranteed.
fyi, the Ka-Bar is a fine knife and costs about $50.
What can I say, it’s a great knife at a great price. buy it! DONE.
Rating: 5 / 5
If he is a Marine, Ka-Bar. It is the traditional Marine knife since WWII, and Marines are steeped in tradition.
Don’t get a commemorative or display knife as these are meant to be shown off, not used in the field. Get the standard 7-in blade with serrated edge near the handle for cutting modern fabrics. Also, don’t forget the hard plastic sheath so he can strap the knife onto his gear.
This knife will last him a lifetime with proper care.
Semper Fi
I searched for a very long time for a good solid knife that I can use for survival in the field if need be. I really wanted the ka-bar, more because it is what I had in the Marines and wanted another one. Unfortunately, I couldn’t really afford it so I kept looking. I came upon this knife along the the S&W boot knife for a great price. What I received seems to be of great quality, sharp and the weight is good. the knife feels very solid and I would recommend it. It’s inexpensive and will do the job when needed. It’s sharp looking but it isn’t meant to be for show. It’s a survival/combat knife and is worth every cent.Smith & Wesson CKSUR1 Bullseye Search and Rescue 10.5″ Fixed Blade Powder Coat
Rating: 5 / 5
Well he should get all the knives he needs in the Marines.IF not ask him what he wants. It will have to be approved if he wears it with the uniform…unless its a pocket knife. Marines do have tradition and favor certain knives.
Ka-bar is the traditional marine knife. The traditional one would be the leather handle, 7″ blade, bowie point, no serrated blade, and a leather sheath. You can also buy more modern versions that are different in any of the following ways- weather resistant non slip plastic handle, 5″ blade, Tanto point, serrated section on blade, and plastic sheaths. you can also buy version with inscriptions on the side, generally marine slogans or logos.
many of the choices are more of a personal preference thing, but I would strongly recommend not getting the serrations on the blade, and getting a plastic sheath. While serrations are nice, the problem is that they are in the first couple inches of the blade, which is generally the most used part of the blade. Serrations just aren’t worth loosing the best part of the blade over. The plastic sheath will be easier to keep the knife in, and faster to get the knife out of, as well as making it easier to attach to gear.
While the kabar has some history, and is a good knife, it isn’t a great knife. For a great knife, look up some of the following brands:
Randall
Strider
Microtec
Chris Reeve
Benchmade
Busse
Fallkniven
Emerson
TOPS
SOG
RAT Cutlery
Grayman Knives
Al Mar
Katz
Knives of Alaska
Zero Tolerance
Harsey
Gerber
Expect a high end fixed blade to cost somewhere in the range of $150-400. You probably want something with blade length of 4-7″
If you really want to make it special, get it engraved before you send it over. If you get a hold of most of the knife makers from above directly, they will be able to help you out a lot more, particularly if they know that it’s for an active duty marine.
Truthfully, he will probably use a Swiss Army Knife more than anything else over there. Get him one with screwdrivers, a scissors, toothpick and tweezers. Not the bottom of the line ones, but something that will fit comfortably in his pocket. If you want to get him something else on top of that, look at the different multi-tools out there. Pick one with a good set of pliers on it, and blades/tools that can open when the pliers are closed. If he is going to be out in the field, weight is critical, and schlepping around a big, expensive fixed blade knife just isn’t worth it. He will have a rifle. He doesn’t need some Rambo special to defend himself. But a good SAK or multi-tool can be worth it’s weight in gold out there.
A version of the K-Bar would make a valued gift and a treasured heirloom.
But a practical tool would be a Swiss Army pocket knife or a Leatherman multi-tool. I’ve enjoyed several versions of the Swiss Army knife and currently use a Leatherman Juice multi-tool.
I have a nice K-Bar (leather handle and sheath) but before I purchased it I found the M-7 bayonet issued to me was very practical. Eventually I purchased my own M-7 bayonet because I could use it as a knife and mount it onto a rifle when necessary. I think the M-9 bayonet is in current issue today.
The downside of giving a bayonet is that someone may become confused about whether or not it is personal property or government issued equipment. A multi-tool or a K-Bar wouldn’t have that problem, especially if it is personalized.
Sog Daggert II, Gerber Sheridan, Sog Government Recon for a main knife. Gerber Guardian or Cold Steel Tac-II for back up. Another way to go would be an M-9 bayonet if he isnt issued one.
It depends, do you think he wants a large or a small knife. Also, does he want one that closes or does he want a fixed blade. If you want a great fixed blade–look at the SOG Team Leader. If you want a smaller automatic knife that closes and opens look at any of the SOG-Tac knives. I included a good link where I have bought knives in the past. You can do some good research there.
I bought this knife because it was so cheap, and I was picking up a Ka-bar military/utility knife (USMC-style, but with the green handle), and a couple of other odds and ends. So I just threw the Warthog in with the order, because it looked cool.
I would say it was worth the few dollars it costs. It is a neat looking folder, completely stealth black, screws, blade, handles and all. It is a G10 handle, surprising on a knife this cheap. The blade comes somewhat sharp, but not as sharp as more expensive knives (eg benchmade, kershaw, spyderco, if you are a knive collector). It can be sharpened up fine, and although the steel is not one of the better types (it is 1.4116, not AUS8 as advertised), it is adequate, and easily sharpened. It won’t hold an edge as well as most other modern steels (eg S30V, CPM154, VG10, even AUS8 or 440C for that matter).
The negatives, at least regarding the unit I recieved: it is REALLY hard to OPEN or CLOSE. This is funny, since it is a thumbstud, locking liner design (of which I own many models), and these are generally quick to open and easy to close. Not this one. It takes two hands to open or close, no way around it. Even with two hands, deploying the locking liner to allow the blade to swivel to the closed position takes considerable effort. So you will not be whipping this thing out of your pocket and flipping it open to employ. You will have to sort of wrestle it open. I lubed the pivot and liner with triflow– did absolutely nothing. I also tried loosening the pivot torx, but that just put the blade off its angle, and caused it to rub the liner.
About getting in or out of your pocket: forget the pocket clip– it is useless. It is SO STIFF, that I can’t even get it onto the fabric of my pants pocket. It is just locked down solid, no give whatsoever. I’ll probably have to take a pliers to it to try to loosen it up, but I don’t know if that’ll work or not.
So, the upshot is, the quality control is off– the blade ain’t too sharp, the knife is a bear to open and close, and the pocket clip is useless. BUT, it looks cool, is sharp enough for most tasks, and can be further sharpened (but you’ll have to sharpen it pretty frequently if you use it a lot, as the steel is sort of cheapo), and it is only around $15 with shipping.
I don’t regret the purchase, but if you are looking for a single, decent quality knife that you really want to use, and that opens pretty quickly and is nice and sharp– better look elsewhere. Get something like a spyderco Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife for a bit more money, but way better made.
Anyway, that’s my opinion. This is a good back-up/beater knife, not so much for a primary every day carry, main tool knife.
Rating: 3 / 5
Even with shipping included, this is the best deal imaginable for a pocketknife. Unlike more expensive Bucks or Gerbers, this actually has a carbon-steel blade. If you’ve never had a carbon-steel knife before, trust me, it makes a huge difference. Even after cutting through an aluminum can or copper wire, the blade is perfectly sharp. When it eventually gets dull, a couple of swipes on a six dollar diamond stone brings it back to razor-sharp.
I guess what impresses me most about the knife (besides the insane sharpness) is the fact that, even after a month of use, the blade still sits perfectly evenly between the two halves of the handle when closed. I’ve owned several knives, and I’ve never seen one this solidly constructed.
In short, get it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was surprised by the quality of this knife I found mine it to be fairly well put together. I got it as a junker to save my good pocket knife the wear. The hinge is solid and not sloppy at all. I also was very happy to see the blade lock to be strong and not easily disengaged . I also found the blade to hold a nice edge.(high on my list of requirements) This knife is nothing fancy but for light use and abuse you can’t beat it and the price is what make this a deal.
Rating: 4 / 5
It worked nicely for the first week, and then all the screws in the handle fell off. I had to superglue the belt clip back on also because it’s screws started loosening up. Don’t buy.
Rating: 1 / 5
when i first got this knife(i ordered the two knifes)good price like 13 bucks for both of them well i opened the box and i was impressed they were in good condition when i first got them they were fairly sharp and sturdy and theyre pretty big to but after about a month they both started breakin down and i didnt do any cutting with them i just carried them around well any ways the screws that held the knife in place started comin lose i had to actually replace the screws the knives became wobbily and the the little support screw that held it in place to not fold back just fell out of nowhere i had to replace that to…..well i think theyre good knives if u keep tighten it and make sure everythings nice and tight theyre good knives for the price for camping or any rough cutting it can probably do the job just make sure its sturdy
Rating: 3 / 5
This knife broke within the three weeks of when I bought it. While is was using it, it folded backwards and jammed. From what I have seen from other customer reviews, this knife is somewhat of a gamble; either it will last quite a long time, or it will break very quickly. But at this price, at least you’re not out very much money.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is a great knife. Closed, this folding knife is five and a half inches long, one and a half inches wide, and a third of an inch thick. It fits easily into a pocket or a pocket book. Open, the blade is four inches long. It weighs about as much as a ceramic coffee cup.
I read other comments about the Matrix Knife being hard to open. The package came today and out
of the box, new and not used, I put it into my right hand and snapped my wrist outwards to the right, and
it snapped open and locked in the blink of a eye. It felt good in my hand. It is a real knife.
I put pressure on the back of the knife and it was secure and tightly locked. The design is well
thought out. If you were attacked by a cougar in the mountains, the blade would be in your hands
within a second, and the edge of the sharp part of the blade closest to your hand has a blood drip line, so your will not get blood on yourself or soil your clothes. The drip zone is the serrated part of the blade which is curved. Just think of the Gurkha blade design and look at one of those knifes on Amazon.com.. That Gurkha Knife has a blood drip notch also on the inner curve and close to the handle. They call that knife a Khukuri.
The Khukuri look very similar to the Spartan Sword used by the troops of Alexander The Great.
The Matrix has stainless 440 CHINA stamped on the blade. It is a quality product. I would buy it again.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this and have had it for a month now. When I received it, I was disappointed because the blade was not sharp at all. I had to sharpen it myself. Also, the blade is hard to unfold and I have to apply a lot pressure to release the blade. If I were to be attacked by a criminal, I wouldnt have time to open the blade in time to defend myself. Other than that, I liked the size of it, but thats about it.
Rating: 3 / 5
The item came VERY fast and was better than expected! I actually plan to order more items from this merchant, EXCELLENT. thank you
Rating: 5 / 5
THIS KNIFE IS AWSOME I GO OUT SIDE SLASHING TREES DOWN THE KNIFE IS VERY SHARP IT IS THE BEST SURVIVAL KNIFE OUT THERE!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a very nice piece for tactical use. Its blade, Tanto shaped and its weight made a powerful combination.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you are looking for a decent knife, this is, however if you are looking for a Celtic knife, this is not. It is fairly sturdy and could probably really be used but the fact that it says TEXAS KNIFE on the box and is covered with a scene of a forest and a deer makes it not Celtic. So to sum up not as happy as I thought and not completely unhappy.
Rating: 3 / 5
I was not impressed with the quaility of this item. But for the price, I guess I should not have been expecting much.
Rating: 2 / 5
As usual the shipping and handling by Amazon were great.
I have purchased several Tomahawk Brand knives and found them to be very good quality.
This knife just isn’t up to the quality that I’m used to. It was going to be a Christmas gift, but I had to buy something else because of the poor quality.
Respectfully M L Griffiths
Rating: 3 / 5
100 dollars for a tactical knife like this quite a bit to spend, considering it’s illegal to conceal and downright unwieldy to use. However, if you do a lot of hunting, or you’re in the military, I can see it coming in handy. One thing to watch out for: some Ka-Bars are made in the US, others are made in China. Watch out for those Chinese Ka-Bars; while they ARE cheaper, the quality of materials is lower, thus a lower quality knife. Summing it all up, an 8-inch blade might seem cool, but come on, when are you ever gonna use it?
Rating: 3 / 5
Knife is nice, but a little heavy for hiking but good for everything else. I wish it came sharpened.
Rating: 4 / 5
This Ka-bar tanto is an excellent blade. im in the army and i love this blade. its really a blade i can trust with my life out in the field. id be crazy to go into combat without it.
Rating: 5 / 5
bought this for my boyfriend he was very excited, and checked the edge and all that right away, good knife for whittling or carving.
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Rating: 5 / 5
Your Bayonet is for the M 1903 Springfield Rifle, it will also fit on the M-1 garand Rifle. Yours is still in the original configuration as the blades were shortened to 12 inches on a number of them During WW II. Value to a collector in that condition would be in excess of $75
Thats a good old M1907 bayo – the S A with the “bomb” is the stamp for the Springfield Armory Arsenal (Springfield MA). As mentioned, it will fit the M1903 and M1 Garand rifles.
Its worth a good amount – I admit I don’t have exact figures and am not an expert on bayonets. But, I’m pretty sure the original canvas scabbard adds significantly to the value, and if it is a 3-piece scabbard it is worth even more. (some people think a 3-peice 07 scab doesn’t exist – I’ve seen and handled an original…but that shows you how rare they are)
If it is indeed in “excellent” condition, and is all original its a sought after collectors item. Some 16″ bayo’s were shortened and reissued. If you look at the history, bayonet designs have shortened over the years – 16″ 1907 model was the last of the long ones in the US arsenal as far as I know. The issue bayo for the M1 Garand in WWII was 10 inches. For the M1 Carbine, M14, and M16 variants respectively, the issue bayonets were well under 10″.
This is a Buck knife. Anyone who knows knives, know that this will last for your lifetime, and probably your kids’ lives.
I got my first Buck knife, an alpha-hunter: Buck 277 Folding Alpha Hunter, Rosewood Handle, Liner Lock Folding Knife with Leather Sheath, from my father in law for my birthday, and will be handing it down to my children.
I bought this knife for my best friend for his birthday. It is a great knife, and I would recommend Buck Knives to anyone looking for a good hunting knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife as a more “traditional” pocket knife to carry on certain occasions. It is honestly a bit heavy for pocket carry, because it is sturdy and thick; however, that is why a sheath also comes with it. Regardless, I am very happy with my purchase, and would recommend Buck Knives to anyone who would want a quality knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
It’s a Buck and a keeper. The gold coloring wears off quickly but this is a great knife. Heavy duty, I’ve had knives break or fall apart on me lately. Gerbers and such, but the Buck is where it’s at. The price is nice as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Placing the order was super simple and we were able to track it once the shipping process began. It arrived in perfect condition, with a super sharp blade and it also came with a sheath, which we were not expecting. Excellent service!
Rating: 5 / 5
Perfect transaction. Got this as a birthday gift for my son – a US Marine. He loves it. Great gift for anyone in the military.
Rating: 5 / 5
So, I have gotten my son almost every air hog there is and all the flying ones stink. This is the first one that actually flies somewhat decently, however, we had to go play with it on a football field. You need a lot of room…..I mean A LOT of room. First let me say that I found this to be very durable. This dropped easily 50 feet into the hard dirt many times and it still works (they do give you extra parts). If you are unfortunate enough to break the styrofoam, you are done. I was unable to get a launch with the launch holder but was very successful with a manual launch. A word of caution here: although it is styrofoam, beware, this is a dangerous toy. The props are quite strong and caught the inside of my palm that almost gave me a two inch cut. Though it did not break the skin, my hands are fairly tough, and I believe it would have easily cut through softer skin, especially a childs. I would keep children close and behind you in case you need to deflect it. Some words of advice for an easier launch, send it up in a twist (it’s actually fun to let it climb and try to make it hover) then press the mode button when it is at least 30 feet up and then practice steering. Try to find a big field, because it will hit the hardest when it is in flying mode (versus the twisting helicopter type mode). I don’t know how easy it would be for a 10 year old, as I had to take a lot of time to get even basic controls working. The worst part is that once you get fairly comfortable the battery dies out and you need to recharge it. That’s frustrating. Those are all worth a total deduction of 2 stars. Still, it is fun, and your kids will love it (if they can get it out of your hands). Do not use this in windy conditions as the wind will just take it away or send it crashing down. Use it in a field to help avoid a catastrophic crash. Send it up spinning and practice with that first so that you are comfortable with the controls. I think this one will actually work well with enough practice and adjusting the trim. I was not impressed with the “carrying case,” which turns out to be the box it came in with a cardoard handle. Most of these are completely useless. This one actually does what it says, and with some patience, you should be able to have some fun (but you will also spend some time going after it to pick it up).
Rating: 3 / 5
We’ve had all the “styrofoam” RC flying helicopters, dragonflies, and more the last few years. Every year we vow never to buy them again because they’re so fragile they break within the first or second use. Well, every year we end up trying again, in hopes the newest model will be an improvement over the previous year. We also figured that paying $[...] for the new Switchblade would ensure durability. Wrong again! Today was the first use and within 10 minutes the styrofoam wing tip broke off. The Switchblade needs to climb high into the air to have enough clearance to morph between flying and hovering. Well, it doesn’t fly high enough, so when you change modes the thing crashes before it can recover. We read the instructions and we followed everything to a “t” because we know the history with these products. I told my son to “pack it up because it’s going back” and when he was putting it in the box it rolled out of his hands onto the carpet and another foam piece broke off! Sorry to say the $[...] price is not even close to worth it. Hope this review helps prevent others from going through our frustration.
Rating: 1 / 5
Have had this knife for 3 1/2 years. Used it on two deployments. Love how it cuts, good balance, and very durable. I can depend on it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this knife for my son who is serving in the Army over in Afghanistan. The rebels were getting a little too close when he first arrived. As a mom I would do anything to protect my son so I sent this bad boy over to him. His text message when he got it was “sweet”. He sleeps with it under his pillow at night. Somehow this helps me sleep better too! I asked what he liked about it. He said it came with a nice leather case that clips on and has a nice weight and balance to it. Feels good in the hand. Hasn’t had to “use it” yet, hope he never does!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a medium quality knife. I bought it just to add to my collection.
It is full-tang with a textured rubber grip. It’s very lightweight. The scabbard is nylon. It has a very slim profile which makes it ideal for a boot knife, but the slim design feels loose in my hand and it doesn’t have much of a hilt. I’ll reserve it for slicing only.
Rating: 3 / 5
Bought this to replace another boot knife I lost. Its a very good knife but mine came with a duller edge than the S&A razer sharp guarantee that they are known for(need to work on quality control S&A). Also you should know that this knife is not Teflon coated like the description says(if they haven’t changed it by know). It is a powder coat finish(possibly Titanium) but it is still very scratch resistant. Other than those 2 problems this knife is very nice and heavy duty. Should hold up to some abuse for a good many years. Now off to the sharpener to finish off the edge properly.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a nice, high quality knife, as every Smith and Wesson knife I’ve ever owned or seen has been. Mine arrived a little less than the S&W ‘razor sharp’ guarantee, but I also own one of their diamond dust sharpeners, so that was easy enough to remedy.
Note: Know your state’s weapon laws before carrying any knife around in your pocket. Every state varies and some have very vague definitions to leave the decisions entirely up to the discretion of the police. This is a pretty safe choice if you are looking for a knife to carry, as it’s not a ‘dagger’ (it is a one sided blade), the blade is less than five and a half inches, and it could conceivably be used as a utility knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
I believe this knife is OK, I have a friend who LOVES wolves and I figured this would be a perfect display piece for him.
When I received it, the blade moves up and down pretty freely from the handle. It’s all most enough to make me worry that the blade my fall off. However, if you’re going to just use it as a display piece and you will never take it out of the sheath it should be OK.
It’s [...] bucks, so you get what you pay for and I am happy.
Rating: 3 / 5
Yep, they’re long slim stilleto type blades. Look for them at just about any Army Suplus store.
I really like the fact that the clippers are super quiet and you can adjust the speed. The clippers cut clean and do a good job. The reason I am only giving these clippers a three star is that the get hot very fast. You then have to turn off the clippers and let them cool down. Also, with the placing where the speed dial is, it is easy for your hand to turn it up or down as you are grooming.
Rating: 3 / 5
Here is a great little history on the blade.
I really like the design and function of these clippers. They are easy to hold and cut super fast without hair getting caught.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful well made knife and leather sheath. Shipping fees acceptable and delivery as planned. Very pleased with this purchase
Rating: 5 / 5
These clippers are super quiet, they are easy to handle and the do a very clean cut. The problem is they are problem prone. I have an andis 2 speed which is still working good compared to this wahl clipper which had to be sent in to be repaired numerous times. You can get a warranty but it is a hassle repeatedly sending them back and having to wait until they get fixed.If it was just one person in my grooming salon who was having this problem then I would not even have posted this response but every other groomer that I know who owns these clippers also have the same problems.
And while they are quiet when something is wrong with them they can be quite loud and every groomer knows if you have a timid,scared,aggressive
or downright bad dog on the table the last thing you need is some loud clippers to make the situation more stressful.
The speed dial is nice just turn it up, they do give an excellent cut, they do fit nicely into the hand and are quite comfortable but you will have problems with these clippers.
Rating: 3 / 5
this knife is exactly as pictured. wooden handle and the rest is all metal. i like the weight of it and it and holding it just feels good. the only slight problem was one of the three little spikes on the handle is loose and swivels back and forth. i really like it overall though.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great thing to put in your pocket. Its not the greatest knife. Its not the greatest whistle. It might be the greatest fire starter, but to have all that in one little package is increadible. The case of the knife feels a little cheap, but the knife blade is very good. The whistle is better than screaming for hours, and you could light a fire anywhere. Great product. 4 Stars for the cheap feel.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife kicks butt, I bought two, need to be sharpened and polished but it’s sweet guys. Would love it if there were shoulder holsters for them left and right hand but what can you do your not going to believe the little you paid for the quality of knife you get trust me on that!!
Rating: 5 / 5
The Buck Folding Hunter knife is a replacement for one stolen from my luggage at an airport.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wouldn’t call this a boot knife, unless you have really large boots. This is a full-sized fighting knife. The double edge is great, and the serrations are a plus. It can stab well, and slash adequately coming and going. The handle is rubberized and easy to grip, the guard keeps your hands from sliding down to the blade. For pure fighting this is better than a ka-bar or airforce survival knife, both of which I own too – it is lighter-faster, a lot cheaper, and double edged. The sheath is good and functional too, not cheap goatleather. There are no other knives like this for the money, the closest thing is a Tai Pan which is 10x the price. They should make a 1.5 inch shorter version of this knife, and/or one that has the serrations go farther up the blades, a silver blade version would be cool too.
Rating: 5 / 5
The SOG Seal Pup is a must for all fighting knife collectors and is a stout, sturdy companion for long hikes in the woods or week/weekends camping or hunting in “the wilds”…A#1 tool of the trade.
Rating: 5 / 5
I saw a good deal on their price. I ordered 5 of the knives. A week later I get a notice my order was cancelled. Cancel them..Buy somewhere else where you may actually get the product at the price they advertise.
Rating: 1 / 5
Very rugged design and is Razor sharp out of the box.
Easily carried, or concealed.
Slightly drunk I thrusted into a door and it near popped the handle through the other side! Hooo Rah!
5 stars
Rating: 5 / 5
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RJ6Z5UGJRIIDI Quick review of the blade, sheath, weight, and sharpness.
**Forgot to mention, the grip is rubberized and feels a little weird at first. I’m used to ka-bars, so that could be why.**
Rating: 5 / 5
I don’t know how good this knife is but I placed order from Amazon and one week later Amazon sent me cancellation email without any explanation. Bad Amazon…
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased this knife about a year and a half ago, and have used it regularly since then. It has been used in every type of weather conditions and environments. As a camping/hiking knife, the SealPup excels. The blade is very sharp, and is the perfect size to tackle most tasks in the wilderness. It’s small enough to be used precisely, if needed, but large enough to be sustantial. The finish is extremely durable and hasn’t shown any signs of wear despite the use it’s seen. The handle/grip is very solid and I found no difficulty keeping a firm grip on the knife, even with wet hands and/or gloves. Of course it’s full tang construction(meaning the blade goes through the handle, providing stability and strength). Most experts consider this trait one of the most important in any survival knife.
As for the sheath, mine came with the nylon tactical sheath. It protects the knife and holds it very securely. It can also be attached to a harness, etc. I do plan to also purchase the kydex sheath in the future, which may be alittle more convient in wet/rainy conditions as the nylon can become saturated and would need to dry.
Overall, this is a fantastic knife, and I have no doubt that with alittle care will last me a lifetime.
Rating: 5 / 5
My grandchildren, a girl age 6 and a boy age 8,and their friends absolutely loved this toy. It was such a hit, they made drawings of themselves playing with it and sent me a big thankyou note with it. I generally get an excited phone call when they get something from me, not illustrations!
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently purchased one of these from Bass Pro Shop, and i like it quite a bit. I have smaller than average hands for a man, and the handle fit my hand perfectly which was great. This knife is a great size in my opinion, not huge like most of the Ka-Bar’s or Cold Steels, but not tiny either. I like the sheath it comes with because of the accessory pouch, which I keep a Fenix P1D flashlight in. The only thing that made me weary about this knife was seeing “Taiwan” on the blade. However, I was skeptical about Fenix flashlights (made in China) and I am perfectly happy with both of the ones I have. All in all, a great knife, I recommend it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I got one of these knives from my grand father and My dad when I was a kid. I still have this knife and keep it in my living room to open packages and stuff. How ever I wouldent realy by another one except maby for a kid because it takes a Long time to get it to where you dont need 2 hands to open it. it is also heavy in your pocket and with no clip it clunks around with your keys and stuff. The brass can corrode some times too. This knife is a classic and good for a boyscout or something like that but for adults who want to carry their knives alot and not have to be forced to use two hands to open there are many better alternatives. Though this knife is well made and WILL last for years and years without batting an eyelash.
Rating: 3 / 5
Sweet knife, I use it for military purposes and it holds up great and doesnt rust if you keep it clean.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wouldn’t try to take this fine knife to the airport and have someone steal it on me. I would leave mine at home. I love this knife. I sold the ones that I had years ago when I was much younger. I bought it for fishing and hunting and protection. What a fine made product Made in the USA !!!!!! Just like a Zippo lighter made in the GOOD OLD USA!!!! I highly recommend this knife to anyone. Enjoy it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have owned buck knives for years. They are great! The warranty is especially good. I would purchase this item whenever necessary.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great knife, I chose the one with the finger ridges, and it feels very comfortable to grip. The blade is your usual goodness you expect from buck.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have had this knife for a number of years. Had a regular 110 and someone lifted it from my dorm room desk drawer. When I replaced the 110 I got the Finger Groove model. I have used it for every task imaginable. Last Wednesday, I went hunting with a buddy of mine. I killed a good sized buck. He pulled out some folder that appeared to be a Star Wars prop. After several attempts to impress me with his “sharp” knife, I handed him my 110. He made one cut and handed it back to me after accidently poking it through the bucks stomach. He told me he had never used such a sharp knife. The interesting thing is that I had not sharpened the knife in nearly six months. I then proceeded to cape the buck like I was using a straight razor. Very, very impressive knife. Why would anyone buy anything else?
Rating: 5 / 5
My boyfriend wanted a knife so i did some research and based on many reviews, picked this one. He LOVES it. He uses it on anything and everything. I can’t take it away from him. It’s beautiful, durable, sharp, well weighted and fits well in the hand. All of his friends love it. This is a great gift for someone who appreciates a well made knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Years ago I owned a standard 110 and bought this variant because I like the finger grip design. I wound up sending it back for an exchange. However, the 110FG is great for anyone with a S,M,or L glove size. If you have to buy an XL glove size, the 110FG is so uncomfortable it will make the knife feel unnatural in your hand. Instead of your fingers resting comfortably inside the finger grooves, they’ll press against the ridges as opposed to resting solely in the troughs. BOTTOM LINE: If you have a smaller hand, the 110FG is great. If you have an XL hand, go for the standard 110. It costs less and fits an XL hand nicely.
Rating: 3 / 5
I purchased this knife to be my EDC knife. It will fit the bill nicely. The large thumb notch is perfect for keeping this blade in my pant pocket, with no stud to get caught. The clip is nice and reversible. Though this is a lightweight knife the handle feels solid and the lock is sure. The blade is very very sharp out of the box. I have not needed to sharpen yet but it should hold its edge well. Overall the Bob Dozier designed knife is brilliant for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
tens of thousands at least
money
Just go to ebay’s website, see what they are selling for.
I couldn’t find anything on authentic knives, but this is what they are selling for on ebay.
http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/Original-Period-Items-/156417/i.html?_nkw=M3+trench+knife&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282
The product description says it has a “razor sharp blade,” but when I got it was VERY DULL! It was barely able to cut thru paper! This knife is a big disappointment. I plan to return it immediately!
Rating: 1 / 5
I collect knives as a hobby and was very excited for this knife to come but when I got it it was very dull, and it has an odd blade that doesn’t work in sharpeners well.
Rating: 1 / 5
It’s a substantial knife. Good weight and I like the scabbard. May be a problem getting through the airport security, so leave this one at home for the hiking/camping trip.
Rating: 3 / 5
The quality is good enough for $12 knife, it is strong enough, big enough, very good look. If you buy a real Rambo knife that use in the Movie 1982, 1985 “first blood part I and II” it is very experience, it cost $100~$150. I will prefer to buy this $12 survival knife. The one use in the Movie is NOT good at all. I believe you will feel bad when you spend $100~$150 to Buy a real Rambo knife, because the quality is bad and easy break. Because I have Both knife. So, what I say here, you can believe me. Dut to the price different and quality, I highly recommend this $12 knife. Although this $12 knife is not perfect, but due to the price, it is good enough. Don’t be foolish to buy the expensive one that with poor quality. ( both real Rambo knife and this $12 knife are made in China)
Rating: 5 / 5
Good knife to throw in your survival kit. Compass is worthless but other than that it seemed well made.
Rating: 4 / 5
Can’t help ya there, but ya gots a nice avatar!!! LOL
I prefer a fixed blade simply due to easy clean up after use.
A few years ago, my wife bought me a Kodi-Pak for Father’s day. It consists of a fixed blade knife w/guthook, a caping knife and saw all in a nice leather carrying case with belt loop. They all have rubber checkered handles to aid in gripping when things get messy and they keep their edge well. It was one of the best gifts I ever received and I never go hunting without it. You can buy them at places like Cabelas or Bass Pro or get it cheaper at ebay.
Folders are handier to wear on your belt (especially if you’re in and out of a vehicle a lot) and safer (if you fall on one) and highlt popular. Fixed-blade knives are stronger and easier to clean. You’re likely to get a somewhat better fixed-blade knife for the same amount of money as a folder because they’re cheaper to make. Personally, I’ve always used fixed blades.
For starters don’t get a knife with a gut hook waste of time and money….
As for fixed or folder I’d suggest getting one that feels good in your hand… Don’t limit to one blade or another go by how it feels when you handle it.. Thats the important factor, and the type of blade.. As long as it feels good when your skinning and works thats what you should do.
Hope that helps
i have used many brands. knives of alaska were the worst.they break extremely easy.they are way over priced also.thes best is the buck alpha hunter with a gut hook. they are very sturdy and made really well. they come at a great price also.
—-retired texas deputy sheriff—-
Yeah I was in love with this knife before I had a chance to use it. I went to cut a small branch for a marshmallow-stick and it broke the knife blade off the handle. There is a plastic piece in the handle that is all there is to connect the blade to it, which broke with hardly any pressure. So I would not encourage you to buy this item unless you just want it for show, which I kniow you dont.
Rating: 1 / 5
save your money. join the NAVY SEALS. THEY WILL GIVE YOU A SURVIVAL KNIFE AND TEACH YOU HOW TO USE IT CORRECTLY AND FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS MADE.
I’ve purchased over one dozen Bowie knives from this knife distributer in the past 4-months from the low end pricing catagory. To put it bluntly, the “Classic Bowie Knife” is one of the poorest quality knives I’ve purchased in the $12 to $15 range. I purchased 2 of the “Classic Bowie Knives” over 2-months from 2 different vendors of knives; both knives were very similar in that they exhibited similar defects in workmanship. As with many low end big blade knives, this knife was produced in Pakistan, where the crafstmanship is mediocre at best. This knife is probably one of the better examples of poor quality & poor craftsmanship that one could find in Pakistani made knives. Both knives I recieved had varying amounts of rust & rust pitting on the blade, guard, and pommel. The wooden handle had varying amounts of pitting & splintering, despite attempts to sand it smooth, and as well the handles are to some extent asymmetric & mis-shapen. The brass fasteners that fasten the wooden handle to the knife blade are also pitted and/or irregularly shaped with some protruding past the sanded surface of the smoothed wooden handle. If one is looking for a very rough (albeit rustic) looking knife, this is the one for you. It does have some weight relative to its size, though. However, if I were a knife vendor with any self respect (or respect for the customers), I would not sell this knife. The two examples I received from 2 different vendors should have never made it to market. Needless to say, I returned the first “Classic Bowie Knife”; and the only reason I am keeping the second one is to show my collector friends & family an example of the type of poorly made knives that one may find on the market. If you like the look of this knife in the ad, do not buy this knife. Instead, look at the “Timber Rattler Custom Bowie Knife”; its a better quality knife for just $2 more; I’ve purchased & kept two of this latter knife.
Rating: 1 / 5
For my money there are no better knives then cold steel. Most of our special operations/reactions forces think so too. Check out coldsteel.com and get their free CD to see for your self if it is true. They make the best, toughest, sharpest knives in the world. You can actually shave your face with one and they last forever. I have had several of them and I have used/abused one for the past 10 years, still like new.
thiis knife came to me very dull it also did not lock up every time on the liner lock the thumb stud dose not work but the back switch worked great when the liner lock did work it was a solid lock up no movement at all the pocket clip is great and over all its an ok knife
Rating: 3 / 5
I like Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) knives.
http://www.travelcountry.com/shop/SessionId/4fd93081fcfbc2a6ad023fed99367965/Action/Vendor_Show/Id/667
Arrived quickly with nice knife, but the sheath is stiff, cheaply made and difficult to use
Rating: 4 / 5
ka bar is what i use cost around $50. it will last forever and its what the military use so it must be good
this is better than expected . good heavy knife i’am sure i will get alot of use out of it thanks. p.s. i will be buying more
Rating: 5 / 5
i got this knife for my birthday. it’s a nice knife and i was impressed by how sturdy the blade is when it is open. it’s really fun to play with, i am constantly opening and closing it. the blade wasn’t too terribly sharp when i got it, but i just used a cheap sharpener i bought separatly and it did the trick. also it is not very easy to open, but this is my first folding knife so i’m not really sure if it is normal or not. but with practice it becomes easier.
Rating: 4 / 5
I did purchase this knife. It is spring loaded, but hard to operate. The edge is not as sharp as I thought it would be, or would like. It’s a little heavy, but that is a good thing when it is a spring loaded blade.
Rating: 3 / 5
FAST DELIVERY. PRODUCT WAS EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED. I WAS WELL PLEASED AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Rating: 5 / 5
Okay, so that might be a tad bit of an exaggeration. In all truth, I was a little disappointed when I first saw how the knife looked. It was obviously very cheap to manufacture (it’s made in Pakistan) and the brass guard was somewhat dirty. This knife definitely needed some work so I polished it allover, but that’s when I saw that it wasn’t really that bad looking, in fact, I found that the handle what absolutely beautiful. Another thing worth mentioning it that the blade was fairly heavy and has a dull edge. Again, the blade needed work. A good sharpening and you got yourself a cheap, effective cutting edge. Considering the price, it’s a good knife to give your other blades a rest from some of the abuse of removing sod, for example.
Rating: 3 / 5
My friend ordered this knife,and both were disappointed of the quality of the blade,(chinese Stainless).No offense to the Great culture of china.My Timber Rattler (The outlaw) bowie knife (pakistan surgical steel) is better quality then the “space age bowie knife”,and almost the same price range. The design of the knife is awesome,but the steel is cheap,can’t be sharpen twice.Its just strictly for your man-wall deco.But I would’nt mind getting one just for the fun of it.
Rating: 2 / 5
This knife is beautiful and practical. For any who appreciate the beauty of a well made blade will love this one. I was lucky enough to buy and get a bonus folder thrown in for the same price and it alone was worth the money! It’s now my daily working knife. I have many knives but his bowie is quickly becoming my favorite.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tough and sharp enough to handle any cutting chores. Recommended because of its quality & good looks. Nice tough nylon scabbard too.
Rating: 5 / 5
this is a great knife. i took it out for a test run and it stood up pretty well i chopped through some limbs with it and the only thing that happened was the butt of the handle came off and the rubber grip slipped off. the tang goes into the handle about 4 inches at most then a pin holds it in place. i continued to chop away at branches. but it never broke off. theres only one prob i have with it. the the saw back, the teeth are to fine and make it hard to really saw with. but other than that its good
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this as a christmas gift for a friend, who loves it, when he opened it him and i both fell in love with it. It’s a cool design and very sturdy construction.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ka Bar would be one good choice. Their fixed-blade knives come with a well-sharpened blade and a useful hammer-pommel. Cold Steel is another good choice. They carry a wide variety of fixed blades, and the company is well known for its quality, they even make DVDs of extreme abuse of their knives to prove this.
There is an endless debate what a survival knife should be, small utility blade or larger one that can take and dish out lots of punishment.
If you go with second definition, then Busse knives are probably on top of the list. Very tough, pretty much indestructible and unusually high wear resistance and edge holding for those types of knives.
I own (and owned) Busses, Cold Steels, Sogs, Benchmades and bunch of other fixed blades. The toughest are Busses for sure.
As for the Cold Steel tests I am very skeptical about those, because they void the warranty if you try to replicate the tests.
My vote for heavy duty blades goes to Busse or if you are on the budget then Swamp Rat knives(SRKW).
Busse reviews – http://zknives.com/knives/fixed/busse/index.shtml
SRKW review – http://zknives.com/knives/fixed/srkw/index.shtml
If you want something more exotic the kukris are also quite versatile and very tough use knives.
Kukris – http://zknives.com/knives/fixed/himp/index.shtml
Those are the knives that you can cut, chop and pry with.
For more utility type knives benchmade Nimravus is pretty good and not too expensive.
Fallkniven A1 is also quite tough knife from decent steel VG-10.
Cold Steel SRK was a good knife in older version of Carbon V steel. new ones are not as good unfortunately. Though, nowhere near to Busse or SRKW in heavy duty use.
All of those knives are full tang design.
More fixed blades here – http://zknives.com/knives/fixed/index.shtml
It looks like they’re legal with no size limit, but I wouldn’t advise carrying one because they don’t seem to be a ‘common pocketknife’ as described in the law.
I have a Kershaw Leek knife already, but I had to send it in for warranty repair because the speedsafe opening system failed. So I needed another knife to have handy while I wait for my Leek to show up. Other than the failure of the speedsafe, I was extremely satisfied with my leek. I had used it A LOT, and even dropped it numerous times without damage to the knife or weakening of the encasement. So I decided to go with another Kershaw.
Pros: the blade is the usual Kershaw sharp, and is aesthetically pleasing. It’s a fairly decent sized knife that folds up into a small package.
Cons: the “plastic” handle that encases the knife looks very cheap in person. It feel’s cheap. It must be cheap. The speedsafe on this knife is a joke to use. My leek’s speedsafe is located where the index finger can just push down lightly. This speedsafe is located with a knob on the blade that is quite awkward to use with your thumb. It also requires an odd grip in order to keep your index finger from blocking the speedsafe procedure and allowing the blade to fully flip open. Having multiple friends try the knife agree, this was quite annoying.
While I recommend Kershaw, I don’t recommend this particular one.
Rating: 2 / 5
Well, since that guy before said a whole bunch of stuff, I’m just going to say Ontario rat-7
They are illegal in all 50 states.but there are knives that are called spring assisted,they are legal, and from personal experience they are very cool
Switchblades are legal in Florida, but cannot be carried concealed unless small enough to be considered a “common pocketknife”
NOTE to Steve:
Switchblades are NOT illegal in all 50 states.
I don’t know about Florida law, but Gray is correct that switchblade knives are perfectly legal in several states.
They should be legal everywhere. Let’s face it, switchblade knives just make good sense. 90% of the time a guy needs to use a knife, he only has one hand free. It is lots easier to open a switchblade than to fumble around trying to hold on to whatever and opening an old three-blade stockman-type knife.
Doc
Of all the speed assisted knifes, this is the best. It’s shape makes it easy to carry and the non-serrated blade is easy to sharpen. I carried my last one for ten years before I lost it. It always opened easily and held a good edge. The blade never loosened. Of all the pocked knifes I have owned, this one gives the most bang for the buck. Plus, it is made right here in the U.S.A.!
Rating: 5 / 5
Switchblade knives are legal to possess in many states,Florida being one of those that allows them, but ironically almost every state that allows them has very strict laws against carrying them (Florida is again one such state)……….
NOTE* Not ALL 50 States allow Switchblades…..
Right on Doc + JD.
That means you can legally have one for your knife collection, but don’t ever carry it for protection.
Like the other reviewer, I bought this knife to replace the same make and model after I lost my original, and I’d do it again. I feels very good in the hand, and opens quickly and easily.
Rating: 5 / 5
Have now owned 2 of these knives – If I hadn’t misplaced the 1st one it would not have been replaced.This is a true one-hand opening and closing knife.After a little break-in time this is the fastest knife I have ever seen.This knife has been with me (the 2nd one) since my birthday in 2001 and it does not grow old. I would feel naked without it.
Rating: 5 / 5
nice design, nice size blade, but pushing liner to fold blade is not as easy as it could be. It takes more effort than it should to release so you fold the blade. hard on the thumb. might get better with use.
Rating: 4 / 5
I think so, as long as it is showing, I do and have not had a problem, small town though.
Get a ninja star!
In the OPEN.
LEGAL, but expect to be stopped and F’d with by EVERY COP you see.
Better yet, get a Concealed Carry Permit and pack a .45, like a MAN.
I would recommend a work/ self defense knife, that way the cops can’t say your carrying a weapon.
Never take a knife to a gunfight !
I think a plastic spork would suit you quite well.
a stick. not too big, not too small, nice weight and balance
Go with a bowie knife they are bigger and stronger
ive been in countless fights and i prefer the biggest narliest knife available for the budget. but i can also tell you that a baseball bat or similar is much better and effective because when you stab you have to get too close to your opponent and risk getting stabbed yourself
Keeping a knife against intruders with guns may not be good.If you don’t hear the entry of unwanted criminals…..a knife could be used against you…
A big bowie is a nice big knife…maybe a sword or spear….
if i were u i would sharpen a broomstick handle. seems kinda vicious to me.
Neither one. A knife is a very poor self defense weapon.
bringing a knife to a gun fight is never a good idea. Whatever weapon you use, you had better be trained it it’s use, and be able to prove that in court.. or civil court will OWN you. Better to lay a 2×4 about 4 feet long against your wall, or get a nice “walking stick” of hickory, oak or other hard wood and keep it handy. Even a furled umbrella. These are non aggressive items not associated as a weapon, and more easy to defend in court. “No, it’s not a weapon officer, it’s my walking stick or it’s just a board I was going to cut into blocks”.
Get some pepper spray or if possible and legal, get a taser.
Shoot safe
Since you can not keep a gun in the house, get yourself a small battery of tools you can easily use.
First, a good flashlight, the brighter the better.
Next, a can of pepper spray.
Someone suggested a baseball bat. Not a bad idea except it is really too long to swing in the house effectively. Notice that a cop’s baton is around 18 inches long. Properly used, it is an effective weapon, lots of training books and videos on stick fighting.
The bowie knife is a poor idea. Too heavy and unless you have good custom made Bowie, cheap and easily dulled metal. Tactical knives are always pricey and often just somebody’s gimmick.
Get a good solid hunting knife. With a fixed blade, between 4 and 5 inches long. With a good comfortable grip. Here’s the one I have.
http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&productid=3669
Back it up with a good single blade folder. Mine is a Kershaw.
http://www.kershawknives.com/searchresults.php?brand=kershaw&search_by=modelnumber&search_text=1560st&search_value=1&x=50&y=3
All you need now is a yappy little dog. When it come to getting thugs out of the house, the noise these little buggers make is often more effective than the bite from a Rottweiler.
SOG trident folding serrated pocket knife along with a long blade in your bedroom and in your edc bag.
For home defense, I would go with a 5-6″ fixed blade for speed. A 12″ bowie would be too big and slow for me. But if you’re a big guy or very strong, or if you have training with the big Bowie, then maybe that’s the knife for you.
It takes about one second for a guy with a knife to close 20 feet, and it’s not easy to shoot a moving target. Never under estimate edged weapons.
Nice knife. Heavy duty construction nice for outdoor exploits such as wilderness canoeing and camping.
Rating: 5 / 5
My expectations were very high for this knife, and while I love the knife, it did not totally live up to my hopes. It is not as strong as I’d hoped, though it is very sharp. The sheath is a marvel, and very well executed. The insulated grip and effective glass breaker are also excellent. I know that there are many who would disagree, but I expected a thicker, stronger blade on a survival knife.
That said, there are no real criticisms. The knife is all it claims to be (versatile, sharp, secure, insulated, and affordable). My disappointment was self-constructed…not the fault of the knife. I guess I was expecting a Rat 5.
Rating: 4 / 5
I debated, debated, debated on the LMF vs. the lower priced version (days of reading reviews over and over). For the $25 or so, I am glad I have the better knife. It is nothing but tough. The blade is sharp. The knife is balanced (and I am not a knife person, this is my first one) and heavier than you’d think (you can tell the metal runs through the handle). I don’t have a lot of uses for a knife like this – people ask me why I bought it and I say 1. I am going camping (which it was very useful) but 2. Mostly I’ve always wanted a kick-a** knife and this is it. I keep it next to my bed and feel very secure too, rather than buying a pistol with kids in the house. The knife snaps into the sheath VERY tight so no young kid is going to pull it out. My only problem is unless I carry it every day from my bedroom to work, I won’t have it all the time, so I really need two. ON pricing too, Amazon.com is the best.
Rating: 5 / 5
I puchased the LMF II as a survival knife. It is a sturdy knife with a neat sheath and built in sharpener. The one complaint I have is that I bought the knife because it was advertised as being made of Sandivik 12/20 stainless steel however when I recieved it there was a sticker stating the blade was 420 HC steel. Obviously this in not as good a steel however upon contacting Gerber I was informed by the tech dept that Sandivik was not sending consistently good steel. So the decision was made at Gerber to use the 420 HC which can be treated to a good duribility. So in summery here is my PROS/CONS:
Pros: Heavy duty, great serrations on blade, great sheath design and comes with leg straps and seatbelt cutter(not that I’ll ever use it).
Cons: This knife is HEAVY (but that is a durability trade off), Plastic in handle(for elec. insulation) not great for battoning(shelter making) I already destroyed this stuff, Point on pommel useless unless you want to break glass/plexi. I would have rather had a better pommel hammer.
Overall good knife I would take it with me if I had to have a knife to survive with, I’d rather lug a heavy blade than a light one that could break.
Rating: 4 / 5
I purchased this knife before going on a primitive camping trip to False Cape State Park in Virginia. Going on a trip like this without a reliable blade is like driving your car without a seat belt, you might be OK without it but what happens when all hell breaks loose. While I didn’t experience any significant hardships on this trip I knew I had a capable knife. It did get used to prep meals, cut basic rope and some wood as well as get used as a hammer quite frequently. It shows some good wear and tear but whats the point of having a knife like this if it isn’t going to get dirty. Even got used to help me repair a few things on my bike during the trip. Absolutely recommend this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice looking bowie out of the box…Lacks a full tang, no blood groove, & needs to be honed to produce a razor sharp edge…However, it is plenty sharp out of the box. Is another in the “Timber Rattler” line made from the Pakistani Surgical Steel, which seems to be the case with all of the “Timber Rattler” knife line. Seems to be about 6 to 8 ounces lighter than the “Timber Rattler” Outlaw Bowie, which is a very heavy & hardy knife, making the “Timber Rattler” Custom Bowie an easier knife to use for general cutting. It is still a fairly weighty knife, and is hardy enough to perform general utility camp duties (once properly sharpened)…. Would not recommend trying to chop down trees, but could be used to quickly remove small to medium sized tree branches…. Lastly, the hard wood handle is large in diameter & smooth with all edges rounded-over & smoothed. Not recommended for someone with small hands, because he/she would have trouble gripping this large diameter, smooth handle. Definitely a large handed person’s knife…. Overall an okay utility camp knife with an extra large look & feel….
Rating: 4 / 5
I’ve had this particular knife for about 12 years, purchased from an Army surplus store in N.C. It is solid, sharp, and well worth $50. Easy.
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought the knife, had it 2 weeks, threw it into plywood, broke the blade right off. Not impressed.
Rating: 2 / 5
The weight and size of this blade is perfect for me. (6′, 200 lbs)
This will be an excellent addition to my pack and will be very habdy.
Rating: 4 / 5
This knife is NOT awesome. First thing i noticed was the sheath it almost 2″ too long for the blade, like it wasn’t made for this knife. Second, I had to try out the hammer/nail puller. Unless you plan on using the hammer end to hang pictures on drywall, your forked, and if you do just don’t plan on pulling the nail back out with the inclusive puller. It won’t grab anything less that 1/4″ exposed, and the only way to get leverage is to push on the edge of the blade.
It does however have a nice thick blade (the sawtooth back is the entire thickness, but works better than expected) and cut a few hairs off my arm. it isn’t sharp enough to shave my arm though.
Overall I will keep this knife in my box ‘o’ knives just so that i can loan it out and not worry about losing a “good” knife.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is a good item, i bougth one for my room mate and one for myself and i was surprised it didnt look like something out of a cereal box! lol
The only down fault of it is that the blade is soft nothing for real hardcore chopping, but its a good bowie i love it.
Rating: 4 / 5
Okay, to begin with, I have read reviews of this knife from several different sources, and they are all the same review by the same person. Either this guy sent his review to every knife dealer, or this is a fake review created by the dealer. Take your pick.
As for my assessment, here goes. I bought the knife out of curiosity about its blade configuration and the desire to have a cheap chopper that I could use around my farm. Examination upon receipt showed a relatively heavy knife, fairly made (it’s not a Cold Steel Trailmaster, after all)with only a passable edge and a sheath best replaced immediately. I’m not a great fan of saw teeth on the spine of a knife blade, and the ones here impress me no more than any others I have found, but then I didn’t buy it for the saw feature.
Back to the only passable edge. It took very little effort to properly sharpen, which usually indicates metal too soft to really be efficient, but again, for less than $15.00…
The balance is pretty good, and the handle configuration is fairly comfortable, but the best thing that can be said for the “removable blade” housed in the handle is that it is very easy to remove and discard.
My final assessment is, this is a knife worth every cent you spend on it, but don’t expect anything great. Use it for as long as it lasts, or until you find something better, which won’t be too hard. Just don’t depend on it too much.
Rating: 3 / 5
this knife is a little large for long backpacking trips but is surprisingly well balanced for a medium quality knife. holds an edge ok so far. overall i think it was worth the cash spent.be careful with the pry end, it tends to point toward the user for best pry angle.
Rating: 3 / 5
I flip-flopped on this knife and another similarly priced knife for longer than I should’ve. I made a split minute decision one night and went with the schrade. I have one pocket knife made by them and have been very happy with it. Once I opened my package I knew this knife wouldn’t let me down. You can’t ask much from a knife, so one that is solid built (with good steel), balanced, and cuts well is an A+ in my book. Throw in the saw teeth and a well constructed sheath, and I’m a very happy customer. This is def with me in the woods.
My ONLY complaint is the handle is a little large for my liking. I have big hands, so it’s not a huge deal, but for smaller framed people, this may be more of an issue to them than me.
Rating: 5 / 5
Hmm . . . .I’m thinking.
When you spend less than $10 on a product, you expect to get what you paid for. I expected that, and was willing to live with it.
WOW! Grey Eagle has found the “Import Of The Year”!!!!!! This is a knife of a quality I did not expect! The “fire steel” is of a high quality that was also unexpected.
Great combo set.
(by the way, I bought 3, all have been used by me and as great gifts)
I will by again from Grey Eagle!
Rating: 5 / 5
This knife is dull as can be and small as the palm of my hand about 6 in. total.
Other than the size its a good lil tool. The fire starter is worth the price of this knife. I liked it but don’t buy thinking your going to get a belt knife this is definetly a boot knife.
Rating: 4 / 5
ok a few things, first this is a full tang knife, and it comes with a fire starter. yes it comes blunter than a butter knife, and yes the rope grip is incredibly uncomfortable. BUT, the hilt has holes with makes re-wrapping the handle with some rope or para-cord very easy, once re-wrapped the handle is comfortable, also the steel is decent quality, so with a little sharpening the knife becomes very usable. bottom line 7$ and 10 minuets of your time and you have yourself a decent knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
Knives are restricted imports and you need a permit ot import one:
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4369#e1066
You should be alright as your knife doesn’t fall under the “restricted category” :
Daggers, flick knives, butterfly knives, trench knives, ballistic knives, concealed knives/blades, throwing knives/blades/axes, star knives, push knives, sheath knives, non-metallic knives.
Knifes of this type are imported and sold in Australia in most camping shops.
well, im sure this is a great knife, thats why i purchased it. Unfortuatley, i don’t know because it hasnt arrived yet. I ordered the product a month and a half ago (November) and it stil hasnt come. this is asinine
Rating: 1 / 5
I thought the speedsafe was a button that you press which flings the knife open. I was dissapointed to find that it is just a spring that helps it open faster. Other than that, this knife is ultra high-quality, definately the best I have owned.
Rating: 4 / 5
I was excited to purchase what I thought was a quality knife for a good price with good ergonomics, being a Ken Onion design. What I bought was designed to sell and not to last. The handle was textured on the sides, but the edges of the handle were far too smooth to be held safely, especially if they were to ever get a little wet. The thumb studs have very sharp edges that will wear out pants quickly. The spring-assist broke after two months of extremely mild, absolutely non-abusive use.
The $12.00 return shipping fee plus the cost to ship it to Emerson makes the true cost of the knife about $84.00…and what if the spring breaks again? My advice is buy another brand.
P.S. The only reason I give it 2 stars instead of 1 is the tanto blade and the fact that it can still be used as a quick-opening folder, absent the “blur.”
Rating: 2 / 5
This knife was great. WAS great. I bought a blemished model with the 4 Xs. Everything about it was great, opened fast, super sharp, looks deadly. Maybe i didn’t notice it at first, but after a few months I saw that the very tip was bent a little tiny bit. Maybe that was the reason for the blemished selection. Like an idiot i tried to bend the tip back by putting sideways pressure on the blade against a stainless steel plate, and it snapped right off. Now the knife has no tip. Sure, I did an idiotic thing with it, but still I couldn’t believe how easily it broke. The tip of the blade is so thin, it literally snapped like plastic cutlery. I was shocked.
I’m clearly not a knife expert, but it seems like steel should be able to withstand a lof of force from any direction. Maybe I should have paid more attention in physics when they were teaching leverage.
This was the first major knife I owned. It’s not covered under warranty because it was a blemished knife. The main purpose for buying this knife was for self defense and the stab factor. Now it only has it’s slash factor. I’m sad. And I also feel defenseless. I decided to buy a Kershaw Boa to replace it. We’ll see how that goes.
It feels like my penis broke. That’s how much i loved the knife.
In conclusion, buy this knife, just don’t be an idiot with it.
Rating: 3 / 5
The Blur is a fine choice for EDC (Every Day Carry). It has a lightweight, slim profile, aluminum handle design with trac-tec inserts for a tight grip. I believe the blade steel on this model is 440A, though many others in the series are Sandvik 13C26. There are a couple of S30V models as well, but these will run about $30 to $40 more. The Speed Safe assisted opening mechanism is nice, but it always gives me a strange feeling that the knife may open in my pocket on its own. This hasn’t happened yet and I’ve not heard of it happening to anyone else, but I still thought it prudent to move the clip over so I can carry it tip up in my pocket, against the thigh seam. This seemed like a safer carry position for me. The clip is strong and keeps it in place in the pocket until needed. I like that they didn’t put the trac-tec under the pocket clip, as this would have been tougher on fabrics.
I have four of these knives, including this one in black with the partially serrated tanto point blade (Model# 1670TBLKST), one each of the gray (1670GY) and red (1670RD) modified drop point blades in Sandvik 13C26, and one black (1670S30V) modified drop point in S30V. All of these are very nice knives and in my opinion perform quite well in an EDC role. That said, there are other knives that would serve equally well and I’d like to just mention them as alternatives for consideration: Benchmade Mini-Griptilian (~$80), SOG Flash I (~$35), SOG Mini-Vulcan (~$70), Kershaw Storm (~$30), Spyderco Native (~$55), and my current favorite Spyderco Caly 3 (~$100). I’m sure there are many other great options out there.
In any case, my overall feeling is that the Blur would make a great choice, even when compared with all of the excellent competition. It feels good in the hand, cuts well, grips tight, and looks cool. At this price of around $55, it’s also a good value.
Rating: 5 / 5
ok technically it’s a little more than 100 (105 actually) but I would say the SOG Seal pup elite is the best knife I’ve seen period.
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Buck Short Nighthawk. 41 dollars at Wal-Mart.
I completely agree with all the points the first reviewer made. The knife is extremely solid and sharp, and a little heavier than I expected. The first thing I did when it arrived today was throw the UPS box up in the air and took a swing at it. It cleaved right through the whole thing the first time. You can easily see the three different layers of steel. The pommel and guard feel very strong and secure and the sheath’s leather is of very high quality. Cold Steel really thought of everything and spared no expense in it’s craftsmanship. It’s practically a work of art.
Now I do have to make a comment on the intended purpose of this item. I have no doubt that this thing is, as suggested by the previous reviewer and promoted by the manufacturer, readily capable of being used in knife fighting. In fact it’s so impressive I have the feeling it could easily be used the same way nuclear ICBMs are – as a deterrent by just being there. But I have been collecting various interesting knives and swords for a while, and the only thing my Natchez Bowie is ever going to be used for is to be on display as the centerpiece of my collection. I’ve never been in a knife fight and neither has anyone I know outside of actual military personnel. So, for the purpose of this review as it applies to the vast majority of other possible purchasers that might be on the fence, let me say this – This is by far the most well made and impressive bowie on the market. In fact it’s one of highest quality knives of any kind in the country and is Cold Steel’s top of line. It’s definitely going look to great in your collection and will undoubtedly impress all your friends. If you take it camping or hunting I’m sure you’ll find it very effective in all sorts of activities as long as you’re not wailing on rock or metal as the edge might chip. I’ve read from other reviews online that most wood is okay to chop. It’s definitely expensive, but if you want the absolute best bowie on Earth, look no further than this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a regular hunter and am a survival expert. I was given this knife by a friend of mine to test. I honestly have to say that the knife is poorly constructed. On the first week the blade itself fell out of the handle. Making it useless as a knife. The blade knotches very easily and the serrations on the top of the blade are useless. The saw part however was great and worked well but the fact that it fell out of the handle worries me greatly. A fixed full tang knife would be more productive and sturdy.
Rating: 1 / 5
I bought some knives off of eBay a few years back. They were called “Master” brand and they sold tanto knives. I was looking for a good deal on a Cold Steel tanto knife, but ran across these instead.
Let me tell you, the tanto knives I bought from eBay were pretty nice knives. I think I only paid about $30 each for them.
Cool and best are like oil and water. Do you want to look slick, or do you want it forever?
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Make no mistake, this is a BIG knife, a VERY big knife with a 11 3/4″ blade. As you will see in the photos below it dwarfs the Laredo Bowie and it’s not a small knife at all with a 10 1/2″ blade, but the Natchez is so HUGE it just overpowers it with it’s massive size. The knife is very well balanced just a little more tip heavy than the Laredo is, but that will make it a much better chopper and slasher. For me this is a fast knife, handling both one after the other I really don’t see much of a difference in speed so this IS a great fighting knife for me. Notice the continuous curve of the blade compared to the Laredo’s being straight. This will make for very devastating slashing and chopping with this knife, a curved blade will always out slash a straight blade. The quality of Cold Steels flagship knife is as expected, excellent all around and it comes hair shaving sharp. The clip is sharpened like the Laredo, but different angle so it will aid in field use if you are splitting wood and need to baton it through a piece of wood. Blade thickness is thicker than the Laredo, but the same as the Trail Master at 5/16″ by my measurement and a lot wider than Laredo as you can see in the photos.
Fit and finish are just outstanding, the grind lines are straight, the San Mai III steel line is very noticeable even on the spine you can see the 3 layers very clearly. The satin finish on the blade is very nicely done and the polishing of the guard and pommel is also very good. The handle is very nicely done and it affords a very secure grip, the double coffin shape is excellent. The sheath is very high quality and nicely done.
This is my new Favorite Cold Steel Fixed blade, it’s as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. I take my hat off to LCT and Cold Steel for doing such an awesome job with this knife.
Rating: 5 / 5
For the price of this knife you can’t beat it. I bought this knife as a gag gift for one of my friends. I was cheep and looks great. is a very big knife. would not want to bring it with me hunting.
Rating: 5 / 5
Put it in the sheath dry and oiled.
You will be fine.
Alright, I admit. Leather DOES in fact attract moisture. But if you store it in a nice dry place you AREN’T going to h