Does the knife bend easily or is it relatively rigid?
589564
It bends if you push it with your hand, but it's not floppy - it stands up fine on its own.
589565
It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color jokes when you draw it and it flops. It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color... » Read More It's downright floppy. Hold it sideways and it'll droop under its own weight. Handles are cheap plastic too - broke several of mine on first use. They come apart with maybe 5-10 lbs of pressure. I'd have to disagree about it being ok for martial arts use. The handle is unrealistic and prevents or impedes typical blade handling techniques, the flopping makes it impossible to simulate a real cutting stroke, and it'll break after a few uses anyway. The good ones with some rigidity are like 10 bucks. Money well spent.It's probably ok as a prop, but you're bound to get some off-color jokes when you draw it and it flops. « Show Less
589566
It bends easily. Essentially, this is a props knife. If you are using this for martial arts, it is OK but it is not great either. HTH
729146
The knife will spring right out but it'll take some breaking in first, and I can say that it is quite durable. It has fallen a few times out of my pocket but other than that it is fine. I'm sure it can handle a lot more
586597
The blade isn't "sharp". It's molded to be thinner in certain spots to get in between the coconut and shell easier. So I don't think it would ever become less effective. Also it was much sturdier than I had expected it would be. The blade doesn't bend like if you have used a butter knife in the past. I was very impressed and my 15 year old has even started taking my coconuts and eating them after using the tool on them! He used to wait for me to get all the meat out, because with a butter knife it is a long process.
116313
Not much force at all, let gravity and knife weight do the work for you. After several movements (right side, left side) you will discover how easy it really is.
1788751
It's very flexible. I bought it as a display sword to give as a gift so I don't know how far it bends or how many times it will bend before breaking. Hope this helps.
1690465
The blade is somewhat flexible but not flimsy. It is a good stiffness for cutining, bonding
1711880
It is pretty stiff. There is a slight give because it is basically rigid and hard.
1767525
I followed the directions. depending on the knife a few swipes seem to do the trick. in answer no it is not too hard. hope this helps. I am not in the least bit mechanically inclined.
543189
This spatula gets a lot of use at my house. I have 2 of them! I use it for natural nut butters, but for crystallized honey I use a knife. It doesn't bend easily, but is more rigid.
543190
The handle is rigid. The tip of blade is moderately flexible. I just tested it on a a spoonful of peanut butter (yum), and we use it to clean out peanut butter jars as well as other things. Have not tried it on crystallized honey, but I look forward to testing that also.
88338
I got this knife, primarily because Cooks Illustrated recommended it. And, to be honest, i haven't used it very much. This is not a fault with the knife, just haven't done that much with meat over the past few months. The knife seems comfortable to handle and sturdy. My opinion, based solely on instinct, is that i would prefer this straight bladed knife for boning. But then again, maybe i just need to be schooled in the appropriate technique for using a curved blade. Sorry i couldn't be more definitive.
2172802
No, it does not bend easily. It is just right for us. We are older and cannot tolerate big bulky thinks and this flatware is just what we wanted.
544869
I've been using mine for 2 years now without any real issues. That being said it is a thinner tip for precise cutting tasks. I wouldn't do heavy prying with this knife because there are far better tools for that. Quality is top notch and its been one of my favorite knives to date.
2232724
The handle seems hard enough, i've been carrying the knife everyday for almost 8 months and I haven't had an issue with the handle or blade. It's a great knife for the price.
582217
Don't worry my main man, its not flimsy. And its beefy at the hilt and then narrows and finally beefs up at the tip. Pretty sleek and sturdy though. Takes EFFORT to bend it, my main man.
1476985
Not sure what you mean by stiff.. there is some resistance in the cutting arm but that is good as I do not have to worry about it falling down on someones fingers.. I think you can adjust it by loosening the screw...
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