Solid all-round electric knife
355069
This is my third purchase of exactly this product. It's overall good quality and easy to use for lots of cutting and carving tasks. Only complaint is that the blades don't seem to last all that long, and when they dull, the knife tends to shred rather than cut. Being serrated, they aren't easy to sharpen. Wish there were higher quality blades available, or that it was easy to purchase replacements.

Still, this is a quality electric knife and a good value for the price.
729234
Glad I bought this knife- it does exactly what I expected it to do. It's not a survival knife, tactical knife or fashion statement. It's just a great compact utility knife for EDC. I have no trouble operating it one handed, and it was sharp out of the box. Not sharp enough to shave with, but I didn't intend to use it that way. Disappears in the pocket nicely (has no pocket clip), and the straight cutting edge makes it a snap to sharpen. I bought this as a replacement for my lost Gerber Trendy, which I loved dearly, and I think I like it better than the Gerber. Certainly an excellent knife at a bargain price.
4384321
Knives can be a very subjective choice, and finding the right one often takes a bit of time and research.

The new&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Coast-FX350-Frame-Lock-Folding-Knife/dp/B00CHI70L0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Coast FX350 Frame Lock Folding Knife</a>&nbsp;is unique product, with its single-sided handle design, and initially it seemed a bit awkward. But in a short time its easy to warm up to, and it becomes one that's quite comfortable and very functional. Here are my highly-subjective basic findings, followed by a bit more detail:

 Likes:

+ Non-reflective 9Cr17Mov stainless steel blade; very sharp and functional
+ Fiberglass-filled nylon textured handle; won't slip even with wet hands
+ 3-inch blade; good for most general utility purposes
+ Thumb ramping on both sides; thumb studs on both sides of the blade
+ Blade locks in place when in use; easy to release
+ Reasonable weight, 5.1 ounces; easy to carry in a pocket
+ Pocket clip; for right or left side, can be removed

 Dislikes:

- None so far

 In Use:

This Coast FX351 knife came packaged in a robust but easy-to-open box, and this will come as no surprise to those who have purchased any of the excellent flashlights from this company. My first impressions that this is a well-crafted product, though I did question whether the textured, single-sided handle would be comfortable in use. In this I was quite wrong, as it proved to be excellent. The knife was quite sharp right out of the box, and the blade has retained its original sharpness ever since it was received.

Should note that I'm just an everyday tinkerer who has occasional use for a good pocket knife, and this knife was a replacement for an older Buck folding knife that had been picked up in Maine during the '80s. That knife served my needs for years, and its wood handles still looked good after the years of on-again, off-again use until it was lost. But in comparison, this Coast FX350 has proven to be a better knife in terms of pure functionality.

 Summary:

The&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Coast-FX350-Frame-Lock-Folding-Knife/dp/B00CHI70L0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Coast FX350 Frame Lock Folding Knife</a>&nbsp;is an excellent, well-crafted product that lives up to past experiences with lighting and knife products from this company. Dedicated hunters and campers may wish to look at some of the other reviews here, but from a personal perspective, it's an excellent 5-star replacement for an old personal favorite.

11/21/2013
1719712
I got this to replace the c33 that I bought before. That was a great knife, but the c33L, with quick-open tab, is slightly better and no worse. It's a good size, has a good feel, good texture on the handle. All parts join well, and the piece as a whole feels very solid. I hate knives that try to do too many things, but this one has nothing but a carabiner at one end, which is quite helpful, and doesn't get in the way (and, hey, it doubles as a bottle opener!). For the price, I don't know a better knife.
1817382
For the money this is a very good dependable knife that is designed for everyday utility use.  It was sharp out of the box but not razor sharp.  I have had it for a while now and it is holding up to its everyday use, granted I am not asking it to do anything over the top just basic day to day stuff like opening boxes and light cutting work.  The belt clip is sturdy and I have had no issues there.  Solid and dependable about says it all.
1681948
This is a very sturdy knife that has the safety lock, which I like and need. It is a little heavy and very sharp. It stood up to a 'zap' from 120 volts without damage. It took only seconds for the handle to become used looking and personal.
1533503
This is a great all purpose knife at a nice price.  I've added it to my bob as my primary knife.  It's a good size and has tough steel. I would have rated it higher but the handle is pretty basic.  Anyway, for the money, it's a deal.

(updated May 2013)  The wood on the handle has shrunk just enough so that the pins are slightly exposed and need a little grinding down.  Aside from that, it's still a solid knife.
4025736
This knife comes razor sharp right out of the box.  The blade is nice and thick, seems like it could take care of most tasks that you put it to.  The handle is not as heavy as I'm used to in a pocket knife, but it seems durable enough.

My only gripe (which is my fault, because I did not look closely enough to the picture before I bought it) is that to unlock the blade, it requires both hands - one to hold down the release lever, the other to fold the blade back into the handle.  Not too big of a deal, but prefer knives that you can open and close with one hand.

I would definitely recommend this knife to a friend, especially considering the price tag.
1042710
Straightforward knife that is about as big as you would want to go in your pocket.  The one hand open is smooth and works well.  Lock open is solid.  You will likely want to use both hands to close.

This knife is sharp!  Eats through cardboard and packing tape.  Not for the extra clumsy as I have drawn blood twice with very light pressure (once with the point and once with the edge).

I think I payed around $10 and am almost thinking of grabbing a few more encase I forget to put this in my carry on when I go on my next airline flight.  ;-)
2137070
I never thought that I would want or need an electric knife. After all, I have an extensive set of quality knives and a Chef's Choice Professional Electric Slicer. However, due to shoulder surgery, I have had trouble slicing the holiday turkey, roast beef, or other cuts of meat/poultry. I do quite a bit of smoking/barbecue. Now, instead of pulling out the large slicer to carve a single brisket, turkey breast or other single meal meat, this product does as well in slicing uniform, thin slices. The blades are extremely sharp, while the complete knife is light enough to manuever around a turkey, making quick work of filling a platter with turkey meat. I also like the included wood "block" that holds the knife and blades. I never have to "hunt down" a misplaced blade. Finally, it is made by Cuisinart, a company that I have great faith in regarding quality products.
4032356
I purchased this knife about nine months ago. I use the knife mostly for work, where I carry it every day. It has proven to be very useful and has so far held up well. I use it mostly for opening boxes and packages, and cutting cardboard, twine and light rope.

What I like about this knife:
Size - big enough to perform a variety of tasks, small enough to carry and handle comfortably.
Steel - still sharp with no need for sharpening so far; H1 steel has held up to saltwater exposure (I work on a ship) with no problems and no special care.

What I don't like:
Lock - to unlock the blade, you must wrap your fingers around the handle, where the blade could fold onto you, creating a cut hazard.
Handle - feels light and weak; flexes under moderate stress allowing the blade to move and feel insecure. This issue is less pronounced than in larger knives in this series, but still is noticeable.
Pocket clip - made of wire which rolls under the screw which holds it in place.

Despite the faults, I do like the Dragonfly and even enjoy using it. I feel no need to replace it as my working pocket knife. If I lost it however, I might consider other options.
665483
This review is actually of the fourth Ontario RAT I have purchased. This was the first one I purchased for myself, the other three given to my groomsmen at our wedding. To cut to the quick, this is a great all around knife. It has a couple issues that keep it from being perfect, but at this price-point that is to be expected. Here is a quick rundown:

Overall build quality is very good. No complaints. Nice pillared liner construction.
Pocket clip can be mounted in any of the four corners for tip up, tip down, left or right handed. Clip slides on easily but has good retention. The knife rides rather high in the pocket though.
Non-assisted opener, but it is very smooth and opens with a simple wrist flip. Solid lock-up and no blade movement when open.
Gimping for the thumb is so-so. It looks a bit aggressive but the tips are rounded. It does help hold the thumb in place but doesn't dig in too much. You call on whether that is good or bad for you.
I'm not the biggest fan of liner locks but the one on the knife is certainly acceptable. No pros or cons here.
It is a tad heavy weighing in at about 5.0 oz. on my scale.

Here are the pros and reasons I bought it, and bought it as a gift for others:
Excellent price/performance ratio. Build quality and features are very good at a great price.
Smooth non-assisted opening.

Reasons it might not be for you:
Weight - at 5 ounces it might be too heavy for some.
Ride height - if you really like the knife to ride low in your pocket, the clip that comes on the knife probably isn't for you.

Overall, I would honestly say this is an excellent knife for anyone to have in their collection. I and all my friends have nothing but positive thoughts on this blade, barring the two cons listed above. I will say that I generally use one of my other knives for EDC (every day carry), often a Spyderco ParaMilitary 2, primarily because of weight. That knife costs four times more and honestly is nowhere near four times as good as this knife. I have no regrets on buying this knife and would buy it again. Hope this helps when deciding how to spend money on your next knife purchase. Thank you.
2867152
I really like this knife. Its a little on the heavy side, but yet still lightweight and solid for a knife of it's size. Its pretty slender and fits well in my pocket. The knife arrived sharp, only minor honing was necessary. The surated edge on the lower part of the blade is a solid design. My favorite part of the knife is the tonto point edge. While camping, it did a great job. Some of the screws did start to come loose in the handle, but its very simple to fix. Blue lock tight fixed it just fine.
3388456
I own/collect knives. (CR Sebenza to Kershaw Blur) but this Pink RAT 2 is now my EDC. Scary sharp from the factory. Great ergo. Solid without being heavy. Yes, the clip causes a high pocket ride, but try removing the clip and using a leather fob/lanyard. The blade steel is not the real expensive stuff but it is classic; stays sharp and is easy to sharpen.  Oh, about the pink... ever drop or set your black scaled knife down? Pink is much easier to see/find!

CONs: Yes, the black scratches, so get the satin finish. The clip is low (see above).  It is not a Spyderco Tenacious, but it is cheaper and its pink..
2157569
i really needed a knife where after i would cut a sucka i could get a new sharp blade, so i could properly cut another sucka.  I found just that knife, it is nice and solid, and comes with a good blade in it already. It uses standard utility blades, the one in it is slightly thicker than a stanley, irwin, or lennox, but all of those others fit in it well.
1908643
I purchased this knife after watching several reviews on youtube.  I am glad that I got it.  You really get a lot of knife for the money.  In your hand it feels very solid, even though it only weighs 4 ounces.  The blade deploys with authority using the Speedsafe assisted opening and the flipper.  Out of the box the knife was pretty sharp.  I did touch it up with my Lansky sharpener (LCD5D), and now it easily shaves hair.  For me the knife carries nicely in an EDC role.  The only thing that I dislike about the knife is that the small clip is very strong and tight, which makes it a little difficult to clip onto my pocket.  I'm sure this will loosen up some with use, but at least for now I don't have to worry about the knife falling out of my pocket.  This is definitely a good value for the money, if you are looking for an inexpensive knife.
4414192
I've really liked this knife and will be getting one for each glove box.  It's got a nice feel to it, the blade is very sharp, but I'm unsure how well the seatbelt cutter will work in a pressure situation.  My guess is the knife will work better.  I've tested the blade with rope and other goodies and all were cut very easily.  The serrated edges are an added bonus, very sharp and great for cutting.  The heft to the knife shows me that it'll be able to break a window if I ever do need to use the window punch.  The window punch is formed out of the center piece of that end of the knife, one solid piece.  The knife weighs in at 5.2oz on my digital scale (slightly more than shown in the product specs).

I have been surprised at how much I like carrying this knife with me through the day.  It's larger than my normal pocket knife, it fits well in my pocket clipped to the top of my pocket and has such a good feel in my hands that I'm going to carry this size around for a few weeks and perhaps make a permanent change.  I like that the clip mounting keeps the knife blade pointed down and that the top edge is smooth when in your pocket.  If it were the other way around the glass break point would be facing up.  One negative is that due to the end the clip is on you do have to turn the knife around in your hand to actually open it once you remove it from your pocket.

The knife has a very solid feel to it.  It was a little rough opening and locking in place at first but some spray lube in the main joint easily fixed that.  There is also a Torx nut you can adjust the tension with. Opening the blade, it works well and smoothly via the thumb tab.  If I flip the blade out firmly it locks very securely.  In fact it can be a little difficult to unlock it once flipped out, meaning if I flip it out firmly it takes two hands to unlock it.

4 stars for being a quality sharp knife for a very good price.  Not 5 stars because I had to lube it and because it can lock open so tightly that it's difficult to close.