does the blade flex or is it whippy? I need a rea l stiff blade!
1025729
It's well on the stiff side. I haven't hit it against anything, yet. But, it is not what I'd call flappy or whippy at all.
1025730
It has some flexing but it's marginal. Just about right for that size/thickness
321213
It's incredibly solid. The blade will not be deployed unless The thumb hole or release is deployed. The lock up is one of the strongest lock ups of the blades I own. I would definitely suggest this blade for any blade lover.
1415715
It's probably around 2-3 mm at the back of the base of the blade. It doesn't flex much, if at all, is sharpened on the cutting edge (though not terribly sharp), and is not chromed.
416976
The blade is thick, this knife is real heavy duty, I was afraid it would be cheap or just chinssy, I was wrong! I wear as a neck knife but it is a little heavy, I am a larger man and it is ok, weight wise. I definitely recommend it.
2019960
I haven't used mine extensively. The blade is fairly thin, the handle is pretty rigid, the lock seems pretty secure. It would depend on what you mean by hard use. I sure wouldn't try prying or batoning with it. It sharpens well and holds an edge pretty well. It's great at slicing with it's full flat grind. I like it. There is now a very similar model just a little bigger with a thicker blade, I think it's called the Eland. You might want to investigate that before making up your mind. I think either would be a very good buy considering how little they cost.
1946558
The spoonula is the most flexible. The other blades are somewhat stiff, you can see the thick center rib. They do conform pretty well tho. I love the design and never use my old ones any more because they are too soft!
1610453
It is bendable but you won't leave an indentation with your nail in it. I like it because I wanted something firmer than some of the flimsy rubber knives I have used. The only thing about this knife is that it is a larger knife. I would guess its total length is about 12 inches with about a 7.5 inch blade. I still think it is a good training knife but might also recommend something smaller to train with...something more like the size of a pocket knife or switch blade since these may be more commonly used in a street fight.
291432
Good question. I tried to twist and bend the plastic handle and it did not flex at all. It appears to be made of high impact plastic and is very sturdy. I trust it will do the job.
1302793
In my opinion it does not flex easily. You do not need a blade to remove it. There is a removable paper backing.
465772
Sorry Chris, but I think the manufacturer would have to explain this one. I know it is fine since to the touch it does not feel gritty like the more coarse stones, or my steel, but it does the job to align the blade back. Can't go wrong for the price.
328906
The blade is not flimsy at all. It's a very sturdy reliable blade, you won't break it if thats what you're wondering. It DOES, however, have a good amount of flex to it, as a machete should. You could legitimately throw this blade into a tree and it wouldn't harm it. It's VERY sturdy. I've got a big blog post on it, if you want to see in detail. http://therealindianajones.blogspot.com/2014/02/cold-steel-cutlass-machete-review.html
1526960
It's was very stiff at first but I was able to break it in with use, deffenantly not a quick draw knife more of a tough every day knife, but to answer your question yes I get the blade out with one hand
226508
Yes! Nice, sturdy blade. I haven't had opportunity to use it a whole lot, but I HAVE cut potatoes and carrots, and chopped frozen green beans with it, and I don't recall ANY flexing whatsoever. I don't cook squash, and am not really even very familiar with the texture/consistency of uncooked squash, so I can't speak directly to that...
183751
It's not as beefy as the Cold Steel Gladius... If you had to pick one, I'd spend the extra coin and get the Gladius.. I have both..this BladesUSA is thinner and lighter.. you can still keep some major ass.. I just like the extra weight on the gladius.. feels like a workout when you're swinging it around.. hope this helps.
1243167
The blade shape makes it pretty good for chopping and slicing. I also like the flat blade for batoning. It batons just fine in my opinion, however, it would be better if the blade was a little thicker. Overall, it will get the job done, and the coating they put on should keep it fairly weather proof.
157902
I hear that everyone's quality is different. Some are sharp enough to do all that, some are not. Mine wasn't particularly sharp, but it was a pretty sturdy blade.
2034305
It is rigid - there is no flexibility in this blade at all. To give you an idea, the base of the 'unsharpened side' is 2 mm thick stainless steel and the sword weighs just under 1.5 lbs without the scabbard and tassel. Not full tang and not for cutting, but still - it does not feel flimsy or cheap when used for forms practice. A decent buy for $50.