Is $73 cheap for this knife?
1821926
73 dollars is a decent price for a benchmade pardue mini grip. They usually run from 75-85 dollars. It is a great every day carry knife. I like it since it is easy to open, great blade design and easy to sharpen.
1821927
Cheap is not the word I would use to describe this knife. It is a great value at $73, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. I have owned many knives by many well known makers, this is as nice and as high class a knife as any of my Spyderco/Buck/CRKT/etc. knives!
1455174
No, it's 20$. It's a great knife, but if it's 20$ and halfway decent they had to save money somehow and that was by hiring cheap(er) Chinese manufacturers to make it. If you're interested in Made-in-America only, check out Zero Tolerance knives. It's a Made-in-America brand by Kershaw, so you know you get that same top notch quality with all American ethos. But, if price is an issue you're going to wind up with something from China one way or another. Doesn't necessarily mean it's crap, the Chill is a GREAT knife, best buy for the price I've ever seen but if price is not an issue ZT are amazing, well worth the Kershaw name but will run you about 100$. No, it's 20$. It's a great knife, but if it's 20$ and halfway decent they had to save money somehow and that was by hiring cheap(er) Chinese manufacturers to make it. If you're interested in Made-in-America only, check out Zero Tolerance knives. It's a Made-in-America brand by Kershaw, so you know you get that same top notch quality with all American ethos. But, if price is an issue you're going to wind up with something from China one way or another. Doesn't necessarily mean it's crap, the Chill is a GREAT knife, best buy for the price I've ever seen but if price is not an issue ZT are... » Read More No, it's 20$. It's a great knife, but if it's 20$ and halfway decent they had to save money somehow and that was by hiring cheap(er) Chinese manufacturers to make it. If you're interested in Made-in-America only, check out Zero Tolerance knives. It's a Made-in-America brand by Kershaw, so you know you get that same top notch quality with all American ethos. But, if price is an issue you're going to wind up with something from China one way or another. Doesn't necessarily mean it's crap, the Chill is a GREAT knife, best buy for the price I've ever seen but if price is not an issue ZT are amazing, well worth the Kershaw name but will run you about 100$. « Show Less
822627
Less than average. Its not that sharp brand new. I had to sharpen it out of the box. I have purchased a about a dozen knives on amazon and the best brand of knife I found is Schrade. They're a little more expensive but durable and stay sharper then any other brand. I would say Smith & Wesson would be the only other blade I would recommend.
593604
I purchased mine on amazon and am confident it is. The Cabelas price was very close but obviously this saved me a drive. Those are the two least expensive retailers I've found for this particular knife.
1437335
Yes it is worth the money. I have bought three if these so far for family members. It's a knife like no other one you will find. Opens a fast as a switch blade!
2229334
Yes it is. Beautiful knife. If I could only have two knives, it'd be a SAK and this one.
100467
Yes. Just send the knife to their Costa Mesa, CA facility with a filled out coupon. You can download it from their website, and a check for $10.00. Allow 2 - 3 weeks for return. You get a nice, sharp knife back.
168071
This is the first case knife I bought in years. It is usa made, the blade is not as nicely done as my older sodbuster for the top of the blade was not finished as well for it is not as smooth on the edges. Overall a case usa made knife for under $25 is a good deal considering the china knives are getting into the price range now. This is a good solid knife for the money..
343922
Good question, every where else I have seen it for sale local it is less than $35.
1692353
It's sitting in my pocket as I type this. Its got a decent blade - razor sharp to start, but I abused it a bit. Its not going to hold an edge like a $80 or $100 knife, but for basic utility? It's excellent. Highly recommend it.
164858
I bought mine 1/21/14. I would not trust this sheath. That is the biggest flaw of this knife, the sheath is very loose. In addition, this is not a carbon steel knife, & I could not get it sharp even after 1 hour of sharpening. This knife, is just for looks.
1872675
Yes. too cheap to be otherwise. The real question is what kind steel is used for the blade. A couple of the Chinese knife steels aren't bad, the res rest you are better off w/ a stick.
1499364
don't waste time and short money trying to convert this knife....for a few bucks more you can get a proper set-up for a leg carry....good luck
589043
If your worried about the price tag I'm guessing you don't know much about knives. Gerber, kershaw Buck ect are trash compared to this knife. If you dull it you can send it back and they will refinish the blade. Watch some youtube videos on this knife. Once you hold it in your hand you will know you made the right choice. I take mine with me when I go hunting. It's the nicest fixed blade knife I've ever owned. For the price tag how can you not buy it? Look at some other high end fixed blade knives. Not the junk they have at walmart.
2270701
I've never seen any for sale, but on the same hand when the knife is less than 13 dollars it pays to just get a new one.
122648
YES it is a good knife for anyone that needs it. PS: Dull knife is dangerous!
2238588
You are right to be concerned due to the vague title. There are many "Chinese" chef's knives out there priced from $12-25, but for this price point (for the Dexter image shown) it'd better be a Dexter, whose Chinese chefs knife with wood handle is excellent and made in the USA. I would only purchase from Amazon or trusted source, if in doubt. I've used my Dexter for over 15 years.