great knife depending on your needs
919307
I am a career firefighter and have carried this knife at work for 7 years I carry it inside my turnout gear pocket and bring it inside house fires and found it faster to use this knife rather than wire cutters if entagled in ductwork.. I have also used it to break at least 30 car windows and after 7 years of hard abuse the handle finally cracked spyderco replaced it and I have a new knife again
pros:
sharp and great blade for cutting clothing seatbelts anything even have used it to cut full leathers off a patient at a motorcycle accident like butter
bulky handle (I am able to use it wearing firefighting gloves but this makes it very bulky otherwise) perfect in my bunker gear
cons
bulky handle it would be annoying to cary every day
window breaker requires you to squeeze handle and hit bottom corner of window You MUST WEAR GLOVES AND MUST HIT B POST WITH YOUR HAND ONLY THE KNIFE SHOULD HIT GLASS otherwise you could blast the knife through the window and your hand with it

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2844005
super sharp, could be in the middle to top range of all my knife collections.
It still can improve by making the handle part get little more grips. If you are holding it with a sweaty hand then the chances are you won't hold it that well, there is a great chance for it to slip out from your hand.
4703265
Fantastically sharp knife, and well made. I have very large hands. so for me, I'd have prefered a bulker handle, but that's of course going to vary from person to person. Additional, if you're used to a more curved, western style knife, this blade shape can take getting used to as it is not as comfortable to use the standard rocking motion, rather it requires you to use a more slicing motion. Bottom line, this knife performs better than most knives costing 2 or 3 times as much, and I'd recommend it highly
47403
Very nicely made multi-purpose knife that won't break the bank.  Blade is thick and sharpe.  Modified "Tanto" blade allows multi-purpose use.  Handle is rough eough to allow a good grip but not be annoying to the user.  Heavy spine allows for applying extra pressure to the blade.
364690
Although it is a brisket knife, it is excellent for ham, turkey, or an other large cut of meat. Almost no effort is required to cut through the toughest of meats. I have 2 things to note.
1) This knife is ridiculously sharp so you have to be very careful with it. One slight touch and you've lost a finger
2) the blade is very long so putting it in drawer can be challenging. The blade just barely fits in my drawers at home.
Otherwise, this is a great knife that will be great during the holiday season.

Also it can be used a great self defense weapon. It may even cut off an entire arm in one swift motion because it's so sharp.
3010506
I bought this as an everyday carry knife, and it lives up to the expectations.  Great blade, easy opening, sharp, solid.  While not a lot of tools, what it has I have used in real situations (like opening up a vacuum cleaner) and its worked flawlessly.  The screwdriver tips don't fall out, the blade locks into position with no wiggle. Overall a great knife.  One improvement would be a slightly longer blade, but not too much (1/4-3/8").
Pros:
Sharp no wiggle blade
solid tools
Fits well into a pocket
carabineer offers lots of mounting options

Cons (minor):
Belt clip might need to be removed if you intend on not using it as it can get in the way if in your pocket
17866
I have several knives just because I like knives.  In the past have carried Bucks and Kershaws but I really like this Havalon.  I've been carrying this for about 2 months and still using the first blade.  The blade is thinner that most ordinary pocket knives so for heavy duty purposes such as skinning wire, etc. this probably won't do it for you.  It is  very sharp and works well for cleaning game and slicing.  Also very light weight.
2150306
For a mid-size campling/ bush knife, you can't go wrong.  Excellent quality knife (may need some finer sharpening out of the box) for its size category.  Are there others out there that may be better or bigger (thus handeling more hacking and chopping duties), sure.  But in the right hands with an appreciation for its limitations and applications, very good.
3424702
Overall this knife is an excellent purchase for people that want to have a nice looking blade that is also sharp, functional, and strong.  My hands are very large and filled up the handle fully if not just a tiny bit over the pommel, but I expect this from most knives.

The Pro:
* The blade is literally a thing a beauty and the edge came shaving sharp.
* The blade is wide and the spine thick, it has a good heft.
* The locking mechanism is solid and when held open is very difficult to activate, yet possible.
* A Comfortable grip that feels strong enough.
* The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.

Tho Con:
* The weight of the handle is far too light for the weight of the blade.
* The locking mechanism slides a little inside itself when pushed down on, not a big deal but I expected this to be more solid.

While I knew the handle was made of zytel and would feel lighter in weight to other materials I was taken aback by the stark contrast in weight.  At first I thought the handle to be weak or cheaply made but so far it has taken light prying and my weight on the locking mechanism without failure.  I am going to inquire with a few knife makers I know to make me a handle of slightly higher weight to get the feeling perfect.

Knowing this about the handle would NOT have changed my purchase of this knife.  I still believe this to be a five star knife for 95% of the people out there.  If you know what you are doing in a knife fight or have very high expectations you already know that SOG's quality is slipping and should stick to custom made knives; another reviewer pointed this out and it bears repeating.
1001391
I knew that I would love this knife, based upon my experience with other Global knives.  And yes, I do love it.  If you are the type of home or professional chef who can afford a knife that is specific to certain tasks and needs to be kept out of the hands of careless helpers, you might like this one.
348360
The knife is awesome.
- It's light
- Razor sharp
- Great grip
Not much more I can say about it.  If you like the look you will not be disappointed.

The sheath on the other hand leaves a bit to be desired.
- Since the knife is a little large to be worn as a neck knife it would be nice if it came with some type of belt/pocket clip.
- Granted it is advertised as a neck knife so there is no reason it should come with a clip but it would be really nice if it did.
- The insertion of the blade can be a bit clumsy and awkward.  It's a bit narrow and it needs to be but inserting the blade smoothly without it catching is a bit difficult.

All in all I am happy with the knife and I'm glad I made the purchase.
1942771
This is a really great knife at this price point. It is hefty so I wouldn't recommend it as an edc. I use mine when camping for larger tasks. my only complaint is that some of the black coating on the back edge of the blade is chipping. I haven't used it enough in my opinion for that to happen already. That being said I recommend it as a great knife, good steel, and a good price.
4413621
Great Knife, if you're not looking for something as big as the BK7 this is a the knife for you. As a side note, the BK10 is a bigger knife than you would expect.
952048
A well made knife with good fit and finish and sharp blade. I found it a bit too big for everyday carry and sold it after a time. It just depends on what your comfortable with and what your use is going to be. I found the smaller Tenacious to be just right for me though I use several different knives in an EDC roll.
1455910
this knife has a stronge blade and is very usable. it is not just a pretty knife. i have 3 and use them all the time. the blade is thick and high quialty steel. holds a good edge and has a locking blade. you can open this knife one handed but holding the blade where the hole is and snapping the handle down or by thumbing the little handle leaver. the only draw back is the knife opens real easy so can open in your pocket. and the little thumb lever gets caught in the bottem of your pocket some times wedging the knife in your pocket. but i have a brass colored a pewter and a rosewood handles knife and love them all. would recomend as a hunting tool or as a work knife to keep in your pocket anytime.

Robert Thorson
2971931
This is a great knife, and one that I think should work well for almost anyone, at almost anything.  At a cutting edge of 4.5" it's just the right size for a serious survival or utility knife.  The weight of 9.5oz is more than some knives its size, but less than other knives that are needlessly thick and heavy like the ESEE 5 or the Kabar/Becker BK2.  The shape of the drop point and 3/16" thickness of the spine of the blade gives it strength for prying, drilling, or stabbing.  The jimping on the spine is great, the micarta handles are excellent and the bow drill divot and stored striker and tinder are very nice features.  Above all else, it's an ESEE, meaning it's a very high quality knife for the price, and there's an excellent warranty standing behind the knife should anything unforseen occur.  I also own an ESEE 6 and an ESEE Izula II, and this was a welcome addition to my collection.

My one complaint about the knife, which is why I gave it 4 stars and why I eventually sold it, has to do with ergonomics.  For the majority of people, I think the ergonomics of this blade are excellent, and so many may disregard my opinion.  For those with large hands, however, the knife may be uncomfortable.  To be clear, I never experienced any hot spots, blisters or pain using the knife.  It was simply that my hand didn't feel comfortable, but for a knife of this price I'd like to be satisfied with the ergonomics.  The main reason for this discomfort is the choil.  While I really like the choil on the ESEE 6, the more substantial choil on the laser strike takes up a lot of real estate.  The handle is 5.25" so if the rear part of the choil had been filed down some, making it into more of a finger guard, there would be more than enough room for a comfortable and secure hold on the knife.  As it is though, the portion of the handle that is not within the choil seems somewhat cramped to me.  The apex of the choil also seems to be slightly deeper than any other portion of the handle, which when combined with the choil's width, made it seem that I just couldn't seat a comfortable, secure hold on the knife with the choil, like I can with the ESEE 6.  Again, this may be something that only a few will appreciate, but I hope it helps.  I will be trying the TOPS Brothers of Bushcraft (BOB) knife next, as it has the same length of handle as the laser strike but without a choil, and with a little more belly to the blade.
785251
Before writing the actual review, I see some confusion in a few places about this knife, the F-502, and an almost identical Tojiro, F-881 (not this knife).  The 502 is VG-10 steel.  The 881 is a different alloy.  VG-10 is slightly harder and should retain sharpness a little longer.  The Moly-Vanadium alloy of the 881 will still be very good, but might need more frequent sharpening.  The Moly Vanadium is a bit easier to sharpen, however, because it's not quite as hard.  Typically, the VG10 is more expensive, so take that for what it's worth.  If price is equal, I'd go with the F-502, personally.

I doubt you can go wrong with either model, but I've really loved the Tojiro VG10 DP series.  I own 5 Tojiro knives, and an Enso HD (Yaxell) Santoku knife (hammered damascus).  IF you really want the aesthetic of damascus, you'll pay for it, but I don't think it makes the knife and better from a functionality standpoint.  At least, not in my experience.

Some other clarifications:  This is a double-edged knife.  I've seen a few reviews claiming it's a single-bevel.  That is false.  I double-checked my knife when I read that.  It's definitely a double-edge blade (same cutting angle on both sides of the blade.)

Also, this knife is specifically for chopping veggies with a "Push" motion, not a rocking motion like a chef's knife or a santoku.  It's not a "all purpose" knife.  (I mean, you could cut anything with it, but it's not designed to carve or slice at all.)  If you want a knife that can do it all, get a gyuto (chef's knife).  Santoku's are also a little more versatile.

That said, I bought this knife specifically as my go-to veggie chopping knife.  For that, this knife is amazing.  I also own the Tojiro chef knive and an Enso (Yaxell) damascus steel Santoku.  This Nakiri by Tojiro is sharper than my chef's knife was out of the box, and it's exactly as sharp as the Enso HD Santoku knife.

I did the "over-ripe tomato" test with this Nakiri, and it passed with flying colors.  I didn't have to add any pressure.  I didn't have to "saw" back and forth."  It was able to cut extremely thin slices from a really soft tomato.  To me, that's the ultimate knife challenge, and this Nakiri did as well, if not better, than my Enso (Yaxell).

This knife is incredibly well-balanced.  In fact, I think it's the best balanced of all the knives I own.  Very comfortable in the hand.  My mother-in-law cut one tomato with this knife, and immediately gave me her credit card to order one for her.  Prior to that, she used my Enso Santoku for 5 days, and never felt compelled to buy her own.  Just 2 minutes with the Tojiro, and she had to have her own.  (She does prefer the "push chop" method to the "rocking" method, so that's part of it.)

I can't yet say how easy it is to sharpen, but I suspect it's exactly like my Tojiro DP chef knife.  I sharpen that (on stones) about once every other month.  I can get it to slice a sheet of paper easily, and I'd say my sharpening skills are moderate, at best.  Just keep a consistent angle (don't get those guides; they are worse to use and end up scratching the knife up).  Strop it a bit on cardboard (no need for a leather strop), and it's razor sharp.  A little trick is to rub a little metal polish into a piece of cardboard to really get a nice polished edge!

All in all, this knife is awesome.  I wish I'd have bought this particular style much sooner.  It's the best for doing what it's designed to do:  chop veggies!!!!