Clones (all I can see in stores) won't hold up to strong leverage (will bend from prying) but I want to know WHY this one "will". Thick, heavy blade?
1550100
I don't own the other shovels and there is a breaking point to any tool but this one is very heavy duty I just used it yesterday to dig up my water line under my house and it was a champ frozen hard ground and didn't even try to bend or flex
1550101
Yes , this device is proven tough . It can also be used as a self defense weapon . Excellent for camping , gardening , metal detecting expeditions ,and traveling . This device can fit into a carry on bag and be checked in at an airport legally .
1550102
This is exactly what I was issued in the ARMY 20+ years ago. You can't pry boulders out of the ground, but you can dig holes, chop small branches and smash things in general. It's a small folding hand tool. It had its limits.
1550103
I still have the one that 'I Picked Up' on a training mission at Camp Swift, Bastrop, TX. Just one of the many things I found lost while training. I sharpened one edge just like spetnaz. Still have it in my truck. Along with the U.S. Ontario Machete.
1550104
Everything on this shovel is "thick and heavy." :) I fought with it to open it and didn't bend a thing. At least the one I got needed some oiling and working back-and-forth, but it certainly did "hold up to strong leverage." You'll be pleased, I'm sure.
1550105
This is HARD steel, has a strong pin where the shovel pivots to the handle, so neither will the shovel blade bend, nor will the pivot pin break. This is the real deal for Americas' Finest Warrirors.
931295
i perfer the robust myself thick blade can take a lot of abuse. However if you are looking for a really heavy duty survival knife check out the Schrade Extreme Survival knives [there are 3 styles i have the SCHF3N MYSELF] the spine of the schrade is 1/4 inch thick and knife weighs almost 1 pound you can check it out on you tube [ultimate survival tips has the best review] and its only 45.00 but of the Moras the robust is my favorite and i have it and the companion
1660373
The blade is not thin. It is a strong, sturdy piece of steel that will cut through all types of brush and shrubs. I would get the longer blade if I had a chance to do it all over again. Less bending required....
728304
Big piece of steel that knife. I'm still planning on making one for mine. Look on YouTube at making sheaths and google custom made sheaths. There are companies that will make one for ya but it's not cheap compared to what you paid for the MX-8054. Have you googled your ??? about this knife model. "Is there a replacement sheath for MTECH USA XTREME MX-8054 or replacement sheath for MTECH USA XTREME MX-8054" You'd be surprised what answers you will get.
1195771
I purchased the one sold by Outfitter Country storefront, on Amazon. 100% authentic new in box. I would be willing to sell mine for the right price which is still under the $170 Amazon price. It has never cut anything but a couple sheets of paper. I rarely carry it because I have so many blades in rotation. :)
1054070
I'd have to agree with these other two respondents. I don't have my knife with me here, but I would venture to say that it tapers down less than a USMC knife, HOWEVER it is also a thinner blade overall, so I would venture to guess that the two are about the same thickness and strength. I doubt either would ever break, except under the most extreme abuse. These are strong knives and will serve you well.If you need the ultimate in tip strength, a tanto design is probably the best bet. I have seen a few non-tantos with particularly strong tips, though.
331120
Return it and get another... this should never be an issue. I just had an alignment issue on the one I ordered on Amazon. Had to RMA it.Also, make sure to never crimp when the wires aren't passed through the tool properly and straight, this will cause the blade to get bent or dull prematurely. ...I'm no longer ordering these on amazon, I haven't had good luck with quality from the ones received on here, now getting from approved platinum tools dealers and having much better luck.
60416
Ultimately I don't know. It's a great knife. So far it's maintained it's edge really well. I'm a brewer at a craft brewery in Huntington Beach. I use my knife for opening grain and hop bags. Material not quite as tough and resistant as rubber tires. My guess is that over time any knife is going to lose it's edge on such materials but based on my experience this knife with maintain it's edge for a long time. The quality of this knife is superb. I'd take a shot on it.
605311
I prefer the Heavy Duty MG because the handle on the robust is thicker than I need it to be. No difference in blade thickness or performance at all. I want to be able to have a good grip on the knife when in use.
654442
the blade seems strong BUT here's the problem. Because it does not have a full tang, after only a few throws (hits and misses), the blade head loosens slightly from the handle and will in time become even more loose. The weakness is the ax head held in place by a band of sheet metal near the top of the handle. The band is not strong enough to endure the throws, eventually bending/ crimping at the point of contact with the " metal wings " that stabilizes the ax blade to the handle. This loosening will get worse and there is no fix to this problem.
559848
Sometimes you get a bad blade from the factory. I have been using my father's blades and I think the older ones were made better.Which blade is giving you this problem? Is it one blade or many?Keeping the blade clean is important and don't over oil them.Hope this helps
1334450
(Sheepishly), I have not used mine yet. But, I read in one of the reviews a suggestion, that in order to not bend the blade, to do it when the ground is damp/wet and easy to penetrate . With that in mind, I'm sure your weight would be sufficient to work as advertised. Have F-U-N !
1821451
I just bought a new one to modify, I checked it with some of the older ones I own of which a few are so old they have lost the original shape from being sharpened so many times over the years. They are all the same thickness and I think some of them are from the first mfg. runs. They make for a good bush craft knife with some mods. Hope this helps you.
272612
Same here. It worked fine for a while, and suddenly, the blade wouldn't go back down. Can't figure it out.
168072
This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't... » Read More This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
693473
It seems adequately thick, yet not overly heavy - you want a blade of this sort to be maneuverable and agile. This blade is not just some wall-hanger, it is constructed as to be used for the intended purpose.
164859
As mentioned in my review, some of the early ones were inadequate re retention. CRKT spotted the problem, and issued a field test-can the sheathed knife lift a can of Coke w/o being pulled out? That's the test-should be a vid on YouTube. Mine passes easily. They replaced poor examples no questions asked.I think the sheath is some molded plastic rather than Kydex. It is clearly made to a budget, but within the pricing structure, it exceeds my expectations.