would this knife be a good outdoors knife? I require outdoors knife for my college program, and this knife has everything I want in a knife.
388355
I own this knife and would have to say no. Not really an outdoor knife. What exactly would be everything u want in a knife bc all this knife really has is a useless gut hook.
388356
negative, this a good knife for the general work of defense but with some outdoor work requiring a more delicate touch and the ability to put a quick edge on the blade i would recommend a good buck or ka-bar.
388357
It's actually one of the more heavy duty versions this company offers. I would stay away from the other regular looking knife. But this one and the axe are nice and sturdy and durable... And sharp! You'll impress with this knife, and the sheath is pretty cool too!
388358
I don't think so I would look at SOG SE37-K Seal Team http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EICW7G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Or the Sog E37T-K Seal Pup Elite Knife http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017HZ0O6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2AV5JJ9KUV7TK&coliid=I7YQU4R127XG2
388359
yes.. it has a heavy front blade it's very good for chopping down small trees.you have the saw on on the back what is better for bigger trees .plus the handle is counterbalanced for the weight of the front so it doesn't feel like you have a heavy blade.plus you have the hook on that so who knows if you do with that.all in all it's a good knife.I bought that one for my buddy that works on Mount Hood .said he'd love that !!#)
388360
I don't think so I would look at SOG SE37-K Seal Team SOG Specialty Knives & Tools SE37-K Seal Team Elite Knife Partially Serrated Fixed Heat Treated 7-Inch AUS-8 Steel Blade and GRN Handle, Black TiNiOr the Sog E37T-K Seal Pup Elite KnifeSOG Specialty Knives & Tools E37T-K Seal Pup Elite Knife with Part-Serrated Fixed 4.85-Inch AUS-8 Steel Blade and GRN Handle, Kydex Sheath, Black TiNi
632755
Yes it would be a good self defense knife but I don't reccommend carring it. The first day I carried te knife it opened in my pocket and I didn't know it did and I almost cut my hand open. It needs to have a lock or not be so easy to open.
2153224
what things ? this is a very sharp top quality knife but not large .. everyday carry knife for average use .. if i can help further please let me know .. thanks
1831406
This is an excellent knife. It is my everyday carry knife. It holds up well to all my uses. Th is knife is durable. No scratches or problems with the handle since I have had it.
1656313
Its a great EDC knife, for me I have to remind my self handle is a little slippery, but I have not had no problems.
41356
I would recommend this knife as a good all around utility blade. It's size, shape, and durrability lends this knife well to most general knife tasks.
939236
It is a great knife, I generally use it in the kitchen or for skinning and butchering large wild game. The newer models aren't as sturdy as the older models but they are still a good full tang knife with a sturdy handle. Easily sharpened but blade thickness is slim so not practical for wood and they rust easily.
1545503
It is slightly blade heavy. I have seen videos of people using it as a throwing knife. I believe some of the videos originated with Cold Steel themselves. I have it in hand right now. I believe it would work. The blade point geometry, however, would make me leery of doing so, myself. Point is not super reinforced, actually comes to a point. I'd think that, eventually, it would break off. Just my opinion. The videos say otherwise.
853907
I wear mine as a neck knife and it is subject high humidity aka sweat. I never get any rust so it is worth it for me. Will you miss the twenty dollars in a year? You will enjoy the additional quality for a long time. It's a great knive good luck.
939234
Strait up no! This knife is 1095 carbon and begins to rust after just a few hours of being wet, further more the handle would not take the abuse of batoning and other stresses. Look at a blackbird with micarta grips, more expensive but well suited for the job
851750
To me, it has been a great knife. Very sharp! A shith might be a good because of its shape and ware and tare on the pocket.
974110
The Buck 192br vanguard fixed blade is a awsome knife. I love mine I keep mine razor sharp. It's not hard to maintain that to. A cupel swipes of a dimond steel and your done. When it comes to you it is different then what you see in the picture you see here. It is beautiful in the sunlight the wood grain is a Carmel look. I love rosewood and this is not but it is a peice art and great workmenship. It feels great in the hand. I have about 13 buck knives and this one is one of my favorites. I would buy another one if it came in rosewood. Go to buck.com that might answer your ????
1026937
The knife overall is pretty robust and I have used it for batoning with no problems. I do see the wood handle might break if hit while batoning, so I plan on replacing it with paracord more than likely!
381747
It is a great knife...fits in my pocket so well I forget it's there. Sharp blade that needed 2 minutes of honing to get a razor edge. Any knife can be used for self defence. The only thing this is it opens like a normal knife.. I don't see this as any different from any other knife in opening..in fact I have other knives that are easier to open.But all in all a great EDC knife
1477337
I have not ha any problems with this knife. One of the best knives I have bought in a long time.
899329
It's really not a bad knife at all. The appearance may not be spectacular, and the sheath is of questionable quality. The knife, however, is pretty solid and holds a decent edge. I have skinned a couple of small animals with mine, no problem. It could probably handle deer easily.
1146798
Dennis, I shopped around for this knife and found the price on Amazon to be the best. I have never had trouble with any purchases being anything less than new at Amazon and this knife was no exception. In my original review of the knife I commented about the price and value and I would purchase this again as it is a high quality knife and it has become one of most favorite things. It is worth the money in my humble opinion. Best to you, Chris