... when I saw this knife thought it was a good deal so I got it and had it for ...
340357
at first when I saw this knife  thought it was a good deal so I got it and had it for about 3 to 4 months and then the other day I was cutting sticks with it and the blade came right out of the handle because it did not have a full tang the tang was only one inch long. DO NOT BUY.
4209184
I liked this knife but I did not "love" this knife, hence the reason I returned it and went with something else at a higher price. I am currently adding to my knife collection as I am gaining more bushcraft experience and increasing my experience in the process. The objective was to obtain a second quality knife for my "survival" or bug-out-bag:

Critically speaking, although I liked the overall looks and the feel of this knife, for about $100 it left a bit to be desired. Although I rated it 4 stars, if there was a choice in between 3 and 4 stars, I would have rated it less than 4 but I feel that the SK-5 merits more than 3 stars! The steel used for the blade is a premium steel but I found it to be a bit hard for me to sharpen. Since  I was undecided about whether to keep or to send back the knife, I did not wish to use heavy sharpening methods. I carefully stropped it a few times because I felt that it was not the sharpest knife just out of the box. In the end, I did not manage to get a blade sharpness which I had anticipated.

I did not put the knife through its paces out on the field as there was no such need since I decided not to keep it. There are plenty of videos by some good folks out there on YT which you may wish to view and review. I liked the material of the blade but I am not convinced that they did the best heat treatment job on this superior caliber steel. As to whether I would trust my life with it while out in the boons, the answer would be negative! I am sure that it is a well made knife to be able to perform to the many demands of bushcrafting, but in my opinion it is not a superior knife in terms of being able to serve a high purpose for defensive objective. The grip was fine and I could have lived with both the sheath (molle type - non Kydex) and the handle (G10?) although it did not feel like the best of G10's I had felt on some other knives.

Bottom line: I was not terribly sold on the ergonomics of the knife and its blade for my own personal objectives as a second knife, despite the great material used in manufacturing the blade. The knife was returned.
415817
You're better off getting a slightly more expensive knife. Heavy and cuts well, and certainly amazing for the price- its just the quality of metal used isn't as good as say, a blade that would run you 40, like a victorinox.
1512259
I like it, it is a good knife, pretty sharp and reliable, I got this to replace a spyderco which costs twice as much and I lost it.
The spyderco is a better knife, but this will handle most things you need a small knife for.
3253354
When I saw the price I hesitated... after all, who can get a good knife that will last at that price?  I bought it thinking it would do short term!  OH YEA, then I bought another and now I'm planning on one a month to get the whole collection. If your budget is tight, or even if you can splurge, this is a great buy!
4886481
I didn't buy my knife here on Amazon, I was given a Lowe's gift card so I purchased it there and it was about $20.00. The actual packaging the knife come in almost took an act of God to open it was so tough. When I got the knife out, I noticed it was super sharp, I bought the serrated edge, which is not what I wanted, but, all that Lowes had in stock and the time. The knife was and still is pretty stiff to open, but, I actually like that feature, as I have had knives that didn't stay closed in the pocket and ended up stabbing me, when I reached in my pocket.

The knife is a bit small for my hands, I am 6'4" tall. I am able to use the knife, it just isn't comfortable and if I had to work with this knife for an extended period of time, my hands would probably be cramping. The knife has a heft weight to it and holds an edge really well, I have cut through everything from paper to aluminum cans (Making an alcohol stove), and I haven't had to sharpen it yet.

I am a bit conflicted about the serrations on the blade as I have never owned a pocket knife that had them before. I have found myself limiting the stroke of my cuts sometimes worrying that the serrations might snag, but, it is just my personal hangup the knife has given nothing but a solid performance.

Finally, I have kept this knife in the same pocket with car keys, coins, etc. and they have rubbed on it daily since I have had it. The finish still looks as immaculate as the day I bought it. I would recommend this tough and affordable knife as an E.D.C. knife or a backup to your E.D.C.
2326659
Its a good knife although the quality is not as good as i thought. with this  mid quality goes the mid good looking.
628734
I received this knife in the mail the other day and initial thoughts were it was pretty good.

For starters I love the packaging, it seems like everytime I buy a knife it is sealed in this thick plastic housing which you need a knife to cut through. This knife was packaged very nicely in a case that easily pulled apart. It looked great and could be a good stocking stuffer or gift for someone.

The knife itself is a bit small, which is expected. It's built well and feels pretty sturdy. There is a little wobble in the blade but then again it's not a high dollar knife. It is sturdy enough to use for every day applications but I am not sure I would use this for anything more then cutting some fruit, cutting a piece of string or rope, etc.

The light on the knife is bright, however I had some issues with it. At first it came on by turning the collar on the end. After a few times it stopped turning on. I had to disassemble the light and put it back together and it started to work again. Not sure what happened.

The whistle is ok, it's not really loud but it will do in an emergency.

Overall this knife really is pretty practical. I generally carry a knife with me that is about the same size as this one and I like having a flashlight built with it.

Great little gadget if you are looking for a quick gift for someone, if you are in the market for a high quality knife may I recommend the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Smith-Wesson-CK110B-Executive-Frame-Lock-Knife-Black/dp/B00172SVBU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Smith & Wesson CK110B Executive Frame Lock Knife, Black</a>. It's about the same cost (as of writing this $1 cheaper) and is the knife I carry with me daily. But it doesn't have the neat flashlight or whistle. But then again I rarely am cutting things in the dark or having to blow a whistle.
1693901
This is a good looking knife,but after i ordered it i found out the handle is to small, oh you can hold it with 3-fingers but not the whole hand, next time i order a knife i will look close to handle length. But i still like it , and plan to keep it. It seems to hold an edge good, but i have not tried it out after sharping it.
1451771
I got this primarily because it felt like a good, solid knife and, for the most part, it is. The knife I got was from a store, and the brand had been chiseled off, but whoever did it left the serial number. Idiots.
When I got it, I liked the fact that it's heavy, and it looks cool. The only complaint I had with it was that it didn't sit right in the handle; it moved a little and in general did not seem particularly secure. After awhile, I got fed up and cut the handle off. Turns out there is a hole in the tang, but nobody thought to use it for, say, a rivet or something to stabilize the knife. I'm going to put a new handle on it and drill another hole or two for rivets. Otherwise, this knife is pretty sweet.
2647633
I purchased the knife at a great price and 2 key screws fell out after about 2 months.  I shoved it in a drawer and forgot about.  I was looking at it again recently and decided to make a review.  I figured it was a very inexpensive knife but I didn't think the screws would fall out.  I can't use it at this point. I have tried to find the screws but to get it fixed is probably more than the knife is worth.
2321070
Certainly not the best quality knife I've owned, needs some kind of guard and the handle is ...well plastic. But for the price and the quality of the metal not to mention I could shave with it. One of the best bargains on Amazon...IMHO.
1807914
It is one of the best knifes around you can sharpen to a razor edge, very good nice looking knife could be used as a collector knife.
4852728
This knife has a beautiful handle on it. And the blade is really nice also. And the best part is not a expencive knife either. I got this knive and decided to give it to my dad and he lovs it he thinks its too nce to use Haha. I tell him "it wasn't expensive so use the sucker and show off the beauty". The only down side is when I got  it, it was stiff to open and it didn't really get better with time so I just used 3in1 household oil and that fixed the problem.
2770682
I like the feel of this knife in my hand. It feels solid and the grip is contoured to fit your hand. The sheath is a bit flimsy with a cheapo plastic insert inside the main body of the sheath. Overall, a good deal for the price.
571343
It's a good knife, but when I received it and looked it over the blade had a small chip out of it.
2383788
I am confused as to why gerber would put out such a piece of junk. I know it is a cheap knife, but plenty of their cheaper knives have been usable.