Would you trust your life to this knife?? if you were stranded and only had this knife would you feel confident in it?? performance and reliability?
1875085
for sure . This is my go to survival knife . Its a tank and built to endure everything . For the money this is the best knife . Several reviews place this in the top survival knife ever . Check some of the popular you tube reviews. It can do everything and is close to unbreakable . Unless you want to go in the 200 area Like ZT0100 or similar this is the choice . Hope this helps . Buy it you will love it ...
1875086
I haven't tested it enough to answer. I have taken it camping a couple times. Haven't done any real woodcraft as it was very laid back. I will tell you that it keeps it edge fairly well and served at trimming saplings.
1030130
Absolutely. I've purchased multiple for family members for them to keep in their cars, or as a pocket knife. Quality blade that is good for emergencies, or everyday use.
2229477
Hi Linda ::I think they are guaranteed to stay Sharp for life. I would contact the company for that information but they say nothing, as far as I can see, about guarantees for the whole knife. Good luck.
630701
I think so. The knife is reportedly stronger and holds an edge longer but I have not tried to break it or had a need to sharpen it.
1604334
I think so. This knife has been with me through a lot of heavy use and has held up excellent. It came with a razor edge & resharpens & holds an edge well. I'd buy it again.
1711585
That's a good Question. From the looks of it, probably not. I still like it and it has a high "wow" factor. It would be the one knife I would want it I had one to choose.
544865
Short of using your knife as a pry bar which I do'nt think anyone would this knife will hold up to the Benchmade. Having a dozen benchmades and a dozenDoug Ritter knives made by Benchmade, I think you would love this knife. The S30V steel is great sharpens well and holds an edge. The benchmades usethe 154cm steel which is great but I think the S30V steel is just a little better. John from Colorado
1483478
The reason I got this knife was because Cody Lundin used it on dual survival. He put it through a beating am it never broke. So I bought it and well, I have never broken it. It's a good sturdy knife. I use it for just about everything. It's a smaller fixed blade to obviously you won't be cutting down a tree with it, but for the size it is very practical and useful. If you keep a good edge on it, it will go far.
994862
Yes I do but I wouldn't unless necessary. It is still a folding knife and you might damage locking system. I did use it that way once and still works fine.
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.
355202
I would definitely say this knife is a workhorse. Pretty enough to put in a case, sure. But definitely ready to get to work and be used in rough applications. It can take quite a beating. I would hesitate for a second to use the pommel as a hammer. It's most certainly a hunter's knife! Hope that helps.
458387
Technically it is probably OK, it would be a judgement call by the screener. Is it worth losing it? As far as travelling internationally, it is a crap shoot. I had a similar multi-tool without a blade on my keychain and when I went through screening it was flagged. I tried to explain it didn't have a knife, but the screener just kept pointing to a picture of a leatherman, so I lost it.
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It really is an awesome knife he would love it. Theres a few different blade options you'd have to choose from. Personally I did the one without any serration and I did the curved edge one instead of the tanto blade style. Honestly I would do the non serrated curved one but thats up to you haha. Also they have it in a tan color like a desert tan so maybe that would be cool for someone in the military, or olive green. I did the black and love it. I could go on and on about it but for the money, its the best pocket knife i've ever owned :D. If you do let me know how he liked it!?
80803
It has been fine in my pocket during rain, so it would probably be fine as long as it's not salt water. Great knife!
1434285
Populaifve so. It's a modern marvel and definitely attention getter. I'm not sure its the everyday carry tool as its size and its complexity of its tools design. however if I had one tool for the end of the world this would be it. if money is no object go for it. However if money is a concern I would look at a Popular multi tool designs from other knife company's.
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Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7 and 16 ! :) CDR Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7... » Read More Actually this knife is the largest fixed blade survival knife that I would carry. The BK 9 is definitely too heavy to carry on your belt for a long journey. But, I have walked 5 miles or more with this on my belt and I wasn't feeling like I wished I hadn't. I feel that It isn't too heavy or long to use on a decently long journey. That being said I think the BK 16 is a little lighter, but isn't as good for batoning or other tasks where the longer blade on the BK 7 is better suited, it does however have it's place also though. Take care and go ahead and get it or better yet, get both the BK 7 and 16 ! :) CDR « Show Less
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It's a pretty light knife. I'd say look into another brand/model for a heavier knife. Higher price-point too, I suspect.