is this knife full tang? if not how reliable is it has anyone had it snap on them
86224
Sorry, I do not know. If manage to break it off while pounding on someone's skull, I will be very disappointed and the first one to complain to Lynn Thompson.
86225
The chaos is incredibly awesome!You would have to seriously misuse it to cause damage. There is a video on you tube of a guy smashing a piece of cinder block with the pommel and D-ring!I recommend that you buy one for each hand!
86226
I'm not sure if it is, but take this into consideration. The handle is solid aluminum and most like fused with the blade. Plus, the company is Cold Steel. This is designed by a company that backs their knives 100%.
86227
The chaos is incredibly awesome! You would have to seriously misuse it to cause damage. There is a video on you tube of a guy smashing a piece of cinder block with the pommel and D-ring! I recommend that you buy one for each hand!
86228
I believe it is full tang. The metal runs through the handle. I have not use it in the field or torture tested one. But this knife is very nice and feels rock solid. It will be by my Ka-bar knife in my collection.
2278865
It is indeed a full tang, the construction is solid, its just the appearance, and edge were of horrid quality lol
1543139
Don't know haven't had any problems with the knife. I love it and use it often. A knifes tang isn't that important when it is as well made as this one. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
966508
I have not had a problem, the sheath holds the knife very well and I personally prefer this kind of sheath which does does not require a snap. I really like this knife and do not think that you will be disappointed.
983365
Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.
1488172
very reliable CRKT is one of my favorite knife companys its reliable and a tough knife i use mine for all the reason not to pry strip wire and a hammer... sometimes its a good knife also if you register it they warranty the handle and clip for life so for perople like me who snap there clips on seatbelts getting out the truck can order new ones end say solid knife and reliable.
348978
No, not full tang. What there is screws into a plastic handle. I've used this to easily and comfortably cut through limbs about 3/4 inch think. It's for light duty, and for this it works well. I like it.
1746378
No, the knives are not full tang. However I would say they are 3/4 tang. The handle to blade ratio is good and has great balance.
1491133
Yes Kirk it is a full tang knife and is beautify done handle, you will like it. USA made. nice
1160751
The other people commenting on this knife summed it up quite well. But, I will add that it is a really strong knife. I would say that it will preform as well as any other full tang knife of equal blade length and blade thickness. Maybe a little better than others of equal blade thickness.
1477336
I have not had any problems with this knife. One of the best knives I have bought in a long time.
1759311
Pretty sure not a full tang. Researching the issue I found this link:http://www.cheftalk.com/t/55184/not-a-full-tangI'm a chef and the knife is beautifully balanced and shows no sign of becoming unstable or loose. I have 2 Shun classic knives and both are excellent - a 9" slicer and the 8" chef knife
1335405
it is a rat tail tang. That makes it a full tang but not like you are thinking. It is a very nice knife.
1443311
Noah, I'm not positive if this is a full tang knife or not. As far as I know, it must have a piece of metal most, if not all the way down the handle. If you are considering buying this, I would definitley recommend it. I use it as my hunting knife and have cut through multiple deer and chopped through bone with this knife with ease. It's held up to everything I've put it through and it stays sharp as well. Best knife I've ever bought!
722684
I've had this knife for about 7 months now and none of the screws have come loose so far. But, if by chance the screws do loosen up then you you'll need a star wrench. I've been opening and closing my knife with one hand since day one and have had no problems. Only real downside to this knife is that it's not spring-assisted.
190707
I don't know if it is full tang. The grip design shows a seam but not the tang, so it is doubtfully full tanged. That being said...I have never been disappointed in Cold Steel or Lynn Thompson's designs since buying my first Tanto in 1984/85. I have never experienced any type of failure, other than wear induced finish flaws, in any of the multitude of his knives of various types and designs I have purchased, used and abused shamelessly and without remorse or regret. :)
76174
I haven't had a problem with it and I use it for EDC (every day carry). It's a really good knife.