This knife is actually worth the money...
347473
This is my first time getting an actual Ka-Bar and I can honestly say it's an awesome item to have...haven't put any real stress to the knife yet but im sure it'll do the job, came out the box razor sharp and combat ready.
3547700
A real great knife for the price, or any price. Just a fine tool. It holds a super sharp edge quite well. The knife itself is very well made and I predict a long life for this one.

I own a lot of knives; it's sort of a hobby I guess, and dollar for dollar this may be the best bargain I own. I am really, really pleased with this one. I find it in my pocket more than most of the other knives I own.

I predict you'll be quite pleased with this knife as well. That's the honest truth, a  great knife at a great price.

I hope you enjoy this or whatever knife you select.
1542394
I am a picky consumer when it comes to culinary accessories, especially knives. I look for a combination of quality (materials and workmanship), comfort/ ergonomic design, aesthetic appeal (perhaps as an afterthought, but I happen to believe that the tools we use should be thoughtfully designed) and value. This knife surprised me on all four fronts.
*The quality far surpassed my expectations. The blade is beautifully forged and has a ring to it that is similar to some of the far more expensive knives I own. It is impressively sharp and the blade is substantive. It looks like it will last for years of heavy use and sharpening. The handle, made of wood and steel, is similarly beautifully crafted. I can see that whomever made this knife took pride in its quality.
*Functionally, this is a very comfortable knife to hold. It is well-balanced and fits nicely into my hand. The handle is not likely to numb one's fingers with heavy use because it seems to be designed with ergonomics in mind.
*Aesthetically, this knife seems to be a hybrid of old school craftsmanship (think of swords or carving knives from days of yore) and modern sensibilities (there has been quite a lot of thought put into how it will be used). I like it far more than I thought I would, even though it is unlike any other knife I own.
*The value is excellent for the price. I got this knife as a 4 for 3 freebie, but I would have been glad to pay what I would have for the knife at its discounted price. I may need to see what other knives this company makes.
2164253
Yes, this knife is expensive, but it's sooo worth it. I have bought countless cheap made in China knives over the years and the tang is usually less than an inch and with daily use the blade invariably parts company from the handle. Then I tried  a made in China full tang knife and the handle has started to crack and expose the tang which has started to rust, Aarg! I realised that in the long run it actually works out more expensive to buy cheap knives, not to mention the frustration and disappointment  of spending money on poor quality items that don't last. No more cheap knives for me!
This knife is beautifully designed and engineered, functionally, aesthetically and ergonomically. It is the perfect size and shape for everything from smashing garlic cloves to mincing, chopping and slicing pretty much anything. Also, it is designed in such a way that there is no annoying crevice where the blade meets the handle for crud to collect in; a minor detail, but an added bonus!  I have banished all my other knives to the garage because this is the only knife I will ever need. Except perhaps for the Lamsonsharp Grandma's new/used parer with walnut handle which I bought at the same time. Both knives are a perfect example of the excellent design and manufacturing skills that still exist in this country. I always wash and dry my knives by hand, so they have not experienced the dishwasher and never will, as they are in constant use and are far too precious. They look like they will last a very long time.
2900221
Did a lot of research before buying this knife, want convinced before I bought it, but decided to take risk.

I don't regret my decision.  I really like the mycarta handle and the ergonomics.  It feels balanced and natural in my larger hands.  The finish quality is pretty good, came with decent edge on it.

The knife performs well, chopping/carving, slicing (kitchen work) and skinning (hog) everything I threw at it the knife handled well.  I have and will continue to recommend this knife.

The sheath is decent, would love a Hedgehog works, but can't justify a sheath x3 more expensive than the blade.
1901652
Saw this knife on America's Test Kitchen and thought that for a minimal investment (~$30.00), it was worth a try.  I was certain that for that price, it couldn't be that good...

This knife is wonderful.  It cuts perfectly, has a nice balance and handle so it's very comfortable to use.  The blade has kept it's edge nicely so far and it has become my go-to knife.
4748195
I just started to collect higher end pocket/tactical/utility knives recently. Previously I was satisfied with mid-grade CRKT or Smith and Wesson, which aren't bad knives but they cant even be compared with the likes of this Spyderco; apples and oranges.

The quality of the steel on the blade is unparalleled; type it into wikipedia; CPM S30V. I don't know how to describe it but the weight, density, build, design, and how razor sharp the blade is impart the feeling that you are carrying an authentic Japanese samurai, Weapon Grade steel; or at least how you might imagine it in your head ;)

The carbon fiber is really high quality, about the same as automotive minus the clear coat. The blade is very centered in the handle, locks up very tight despite the archaic mechanism they chose to use; it is the best of it's type of locking mechanism though as a reviewer a few posts up stated, so no complaints at all from me in this department.

I didn't think I would like the size and feel of the knife from the pictures, but once I held it in my hand I fell in Love. It feels like a futuristic, precision/tactical, death leaf; enchanted spear tip; or like a scale off of a dragons back. I digress, just BUY ONE!!!

Worth MORE than its valued at, and I never say that being a very frugal person: $150 value easily =)
155073
I've read so many reviews of so-called Victorinox brand knives that were clearly fakes or copies.  Playing with the mechanisms on mine, there is no doubt this knife is the real deal.  The spring tension and pivot friction is very consistent.  Tool designs are thoughtful.

I would say this knife feels a bit wider than I expected.  I know, the dimensions are printed in the description but you never know how a tool feels until you handle it.  Also ever so slightly heavier than expected.  For my taste it is still pocketable. Any bigger or heavier and it would want a belt sheath.  I bought this one mostly to leave in my car for unexpected needs out in the world.  The Daily Deal price made it irresistible.

I don't rate this knife 5-stars mostly because of its intentional no-lock design.  My several modern multi-tools (e.g. Leatherman brand) all have locking tools.  This gives them higher limits than the tools in this knife.  if you need to put some body weight into pressing, punching, or turning something you definitely want the tool to be locked in place.  I'm not saying this tool is not usable.  I already did a few tinkerings with it and it worked fine.  All I'm saying is, to use a paraphrased Clint Eastwood line, "a tool's got to know its limitations."  On the other hand, some of the tools, such as the scissors, can opener, or file are magnificent.

I suppose I am also slightly disappointed by the instruction manual.  Seems to me they could do a better job of explaining the functions of some tools.  I'm a big boy so I can deal with the images.  It is just an odd place to be weak.  They made a tool bristling with many so purposes and don't guide us as well as they could.
2504301
I highly recommend this knife. First off, this knife is extremely cheap for the quality you get. A POS pocket knife from China costs as much as this, if you're on the fence, just buy it. The blade comes super sharp out of the box, easily chopping the corner off a thin sheet of paper with no tearing or dragging. The grind angle on the blade is fantastic and I have confidence this blade with sharpen great when the time comes. The handle is adequate, no complaints, feels comfortable in the hand and doesn't seem brittle. The sheath is nice looking but rather flimsy, I doubt the sheath will survive any extensive use attached to a belt. I would gladly pay 20 dollars more for a better sheath for this wonderful knife. The quality of the blade alone is well worth the price. Having a Swedish forged blade is an added novelty bonus for any knife enthusiast.
4323188
Normally don't spend so much on a knife, but this one was well worth it.  Out of the box it was razor sharp and since using it I have sharpened it three or four times.  It holds a great edge, and I think i might be over-sharpening it.  The simple Gerber draw thru ceramic sharpener works great, I wouldn't suggest one of the Tungsten Carbide sharpeners as they tend to remove too much material.  Comes out razor sharp every-time....
385711
This is a pretty decent knife, though I was expecting it to hold its edge a little better...

I bought this for a friend.  He wanted a knife that feels good in the hand, not flat sided like Kershaws.  He also wanted something that has a fairly fast draw and wouldn't slip out of his hand.

Well this knife delivers on all of those.  The fit is really good, it has an oval handle on it that is textured.  It feels great!  The action is really nifty too.  You can easily open and close the knife with one hand without worrying about harming yourself.

My only complaint would be the steel that was used...  I was expecting it to hold the edge a little bit more.  He has only used his for opening boxes so far and it is already starting to dull...  The good thing is that there Is a lifetime warranty on the blade so he can send it in for sharpening whenever he wants!
353883
I bought this knife after doing (too much) research. I thought I knew what to expect. i had read reviews claiming that the knife came dull, the finish wasn't great, and the grip screws would all fall out during moderate use. let me be clear in the fact that I have NO PREFERENCE when it comes to knife brands,names, or manufactures, this is the 1st K-Bar I have ever owned, or quite frankly, been interested in. i have several family members that are retired or active armed forces, and they all sing the praises of the USMC K-Bar knives, but I just didn't see the attraction to what i saw as an antiquated knife design. i was looking for a good general purpose knife, made to last, in the $50-$70 dollar range, that was no-frills, not flashy, and simple. this knife was in the running, and i made my decision based mostly on the simple design of the knife. i am very impressed with this knife. i do not think it is "too heavy" or "too bulky for smaller tasks". it is, at its core, just a great knife, strong simple, easy to maintain. i did opt for the Micarta Scales (expensive, but worth it). if you take away the fact that it is a K-Bar, and was designed by Ethan Becker; on its own, it is a good knife. it has held up to any use i have put it too, and i would consider that use to be very realistic, no tourture testing, i didn't break any windows with it, but the fact that this is a great knife for the money, in my opinion, cannot be disputed in any way..
4790369
This is one of the best knives I have purchased at any price ... I would give it 10 stars if I could
110398
I like the looks of this knife. It is well worth what I paid for it. It has an easy open blade, but is made so that the blade stays open when cutting by a strong backspring with stop at the 90 degree open position so that it doesn't snap closed from that position.
3166569
I love this knife. I bought it because I lost my Kershaw Scamp, which i found then gave away. Reason being, if you're looking for a knife that's got high-grade steel with an easy to maintain razor sharp edge , with all the the necessary features of a high-dollar blade (phosphor bushings, great clip, alignment, lanyard hole, jimping, G-10 scales, blade shape) for a quarter of the cost, stop reading right now and buy it. Then come back. I say buy it now, because one day soon these will probably go out of stock for good.

Now, some people have issues with the clip not being deep enough like their FLASH II, the G-10 scales being too slick, the paint chipping off, the steel liners not being milled, lets just write all that off as "production cost increase" for now and get to knife.

I work on the shipyard, I've done things to this edge that no one in their right mind should put it close to. I've cut string, and the left-over inertia usually sends the blade into the highly-abrasive, bullet-proof steel deck, or the bulkhead, as a result. No chipping, no dulling, no edge retention loss. EVER. Most people won't be using this to that degree of punishment. This blade always FLIES out of the handle with what I consider a moderate push. That's why I would consider it for self-defense use, for the speed of deployment.

If you want to make this RAT disappear in your pocket, you can remove the clip entirely (takes a T-5 or some needle nose pliers to grip the screw itself, its only glued with some light blue loctite), put some 550 cord through the lanyard hole, and make the lanyard 3", enough to grip for when you need to pull it out. This is nice because it blends right in and isn't obvious, allowing carry regardless of the event (assuming it's black paracord.) However, this is a pretty fierce blade, I would use a little Swiss Army during normal events before of pulling this out. I don't even like pulling it out at work, which, as i mentioned, is basically a construction zone. Everybody has some kind of knife, but it's kind of like bringing an incendiary grenade to a beach bonfire sometimes.

If you want to make the handle a little more grippy, you can grit your teeth, and take some 120 grit sand paper or a single-cut file to the handle (with the clip off) and EVENLY sand/file some of the G10 off. What results is a unique pattern, as well as a slightly grippier handle, instead of the more force you apply, the more your hand slips off.
The paint won't last forever. If flashiness is a big deal for you, and you've owned blades, you've probably perfected hitting blades with flat matte spray paint at this point over and over again.
If weight's an issue, drill some holes in the liners after you disassemble the knife yourself. This is maybe an ounce and a half heavier than my Bucklite MAX Medium knife, which has all plastic liners and a steel lockback bar. If your looking for a blade to beat up that you don't want to think is too pretty for work use, get that Bucklite MAX medium folder. I've switched that out because frankly, I don't have the fortitude to ruin, lose, wear out, or have confiscated, this caliber of knife to the shipyard. That way, if I do need my RAT for my personal safety, I can rely on it.
330669
I love this knife. I bought it about four years ago and have used it consistently in my kitchen since then. It was sharp when I got it and remains sharp to this day. The knife is really a utilitarian choice. It is very functional while not particularly pleasing aesthetically. The thing I like about it is that I don't have to worry about messing it up. I have bought nicer knives since this one including a Hiromoto AS and a Tojiro DP (both excellent knives) and they are indeed slightly sharper and feel more solid. They are also more aesthetically pleasing. I still come back to this knife sometimes though for tougher tasks like chopping through bones or when I don't want to worry about damaging my other knives. I just chopped some garlic with it and thought about how much I liked it and so I decided to write this review. If I had 30 dollars to spend I would not hesitate for a second to buy this instead of spending more on a Wusthof or Henckel. My family had Henckels growing up, and when I cook at my parents house now I think about how much worse their knives are than my cheap Forschner. Ok well anyways, just buy this knife. Its functional and you won't regret it.
1383073
I must say, I was not expecting much of this knife when I bought it, but I am extremely impresse with it. Good, solid construction, a nice weight and size, and a sense of ruggedness. My only complaint is the blade is slightly difficult to open at first (could use some WD40). Overall I'm pleased.