The quality is as good as benchmade or kershaw at 1/3 the price
352006
After buying this knife I bought 10 additional knives for friends and family! The quality is as good as benchmade or kershaw at 1/3 the price. I would know I own all three.
2751422
Very sharp and holds a nice edge. Lightweight and clips tightly to pocket. This $20 knife is a replacement for $100 Benchmade and every bit as well made.
3069532
Do not be fooled by the low prices associated with the Morakniv brand. They are some of the best fixed blade knives that I have ever handled.

This is a high quality knife at a great price. The 8.5" blade is a little on the large side for most daily uses. Having said that, I carry this knife with my fly fishing rig and primarily use it as a machete to clear thorn bushes and small branches from my path. It also has enough weight to it that it can be used around camp to split kindling and chop points onto wooden stakes. After all that the blade remains sharp enough to chop up veggies for dinner at the end of the day.

It is worth mentioning that the sheath is molded plastic with a rubberized belt loop riveted onto it. I consider this belt loop to be a downgrade from the molded belt clip that many of the other models have.
3403374
I've gone through 4 or 5 of these knives, they always seemed to disappear but I always seemed to come back. I started carrying this knife while working as an EMT and it came in handy more than a few times for me or the partner I happened to be working with that day that ended up in a sticky situation. The current price drop makes this knife even more attractive, I can't believe this knife is getting low reviews and being compared to a $170 knife, even at full price this is still a sub $100 knife. If I didn't loose knives and wanted to go with a pricy knife, I'd go all in and get a Surefire Delta Folder. As stated over and over and over again, the blade comes really nice and sharp but with heavy usage my blades always seemed to get knicks and dings but the knife always remained useful and quite functional. I've never had any issues with the opening mechanism which is one of my favorite features. One caution, I have had the opening mechanism trigger when the knife got dropped and have had the knife get dropped when someone was playing with it not expecting it to open so fast. I like the sand paper texture, worked well in inclement weather and with gloves on. As long as Kershaw offers the Blur, I will be a loyal customer.
3715238
The Kershaw Bear Hunter II!

I am a big fan of Kershaw because of their high quality steel and value for what you get. Here is one of their more basic fixed blade offerings that I like to refer to as a "high value for any budget" selection.. This knife is practically the "big brother" to the "Antelope Hunter". It's called "II" because it refers to second generation and made of 8CR13MOV steel vs. their former Bear Hunter Model that had AUS-8 Steel. This knife comes in a surprisingly decent quality leather sheath that covers all of the blade with a retention strap that runs up 1/3 the way of the handle.

The knife is built in Kershaw's Chinese factory, and features a full in-the-handle tang overmold design with finger grooves. The overmold plastic is coated with a less hard (but still durable) coat of grippy plastic. The Kershaw logo is molded into the handle material. As with some knives I have already reviewed, decent grip even for my big hands. Kershaw model and steel type are etched into the beginning of the blade, and the jimping is awesome for harder tasks that require choking up on the blade. The blade also features a beautiful flat grind comparable to much higher priced knives, and is very sturdy.

My lasting impressions...

For the price (About $21-$25 Shipped on Amazon) you really cannot go wrong. This knife is good for light to medium duty chores, and it's especially designed for dressing game (As it's "Hunter" name implies), although I think it would not be a bad knife for emergency fish filleting or basic camping and bushcraft chores. I think it would also make a nice utility knife as well due to it's sturdiness. All in all I give it a thumbs up in overall value. Now go buy one, or two!!! :)
3005743
I bought the Hogue EX01 to fill in as an EDC heavy duty knife. It fits the bill well.  Has a large monstrous sized blade for a pocket folder, BEAUTIFUL stonewash finish, and rock solid lockup.  The handle material offers mediocre traction and I sanded down the sides of the tri-laminate G10 to reduce hot spots and make the handle more comfortable.  The button lock seems durable and allows fast-one handed opening and closing, although I prefer flicking the thumbstuds for opening.  The pocket clip is kind of goofy looking but does what it's intended to do.  As with all quality knives, it is hair-whittling sharp out of the box.

Overall it's a solid knife for a decent price and has earned a solid spot in my rotation.
704187
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This Kershaw 155TI Cryo SpeedSafe Folding knife is a fantastic knife. It comes very sharp but I have had it long enough that I have had to sharpen it and it holds the sharp edge fairly well. It is appropriately sized to conceal or carry in your pocket, whatever verbiage you want to use, in the state I live in. I suggest you check your local laws if you are unsure. It will prevent you from going to jail and that is a great thing.
I have several knives and I carry this Kershaw knife every day. This Kershaw Cryo knife fits in my pocket well and doesn't drag my pocket down much. There is a nice clip that holds it to your pocket if you want to carry it that way. It opens with one hand easily and is able to be closed one handed if you are careful. It has a locking frame which holds the blade very stable for use. I love this particular knife.
 The finish is nice and hasn't worn at all in the 2 years I have owned it. Well worth the price you pay for it. I have seen many other knives in this price range and they are not normally of this high a quality.
I have read that this is a Chinese manufactured blade, although I am not sure. Supposedly the US manufactured blades are superior strength and quality but I have to tell you I cannot imagine it is significantly better for the average persons usage.
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1590018
For the $16, this knife is an amazing knife. I've had no problem with screws loosening, it's a breeze to whip the blade out with the thumb stud without looking and is very aesthetically pleasing. Maybe these other two guys got some flukes, but compared to my CRKT Lake and my Kershaw Chill which are also $16 knives, this the SOG Fielder is the winner.
1083043
I am a big fan of Spyderco knives. The quality of the blades is excellent, and they are relatively cheap. I own 3 Spyderco knives (Centofante 3, Delica, and Endura), and this knife is the lowest quality of the three. It also happens to be the nicest looking of the three. I have owned this knife for over two years now, and this is what I have found.

Pros:
1. Good blade quality. I have found that it holds an edge well, but it is a little hard to sharpen.
2. Beautiful design. This is one fancy-looking knife.

Cons:
1. The thumb grip on the top of the blade is VERY aggressive. I carry tip down, so if I have to reach into my pocket to get anything other than the knife, it can scrape my hand.
2. The grip is slick. The ergonomic angle of the handle is good, but the grip is pretty slick.
3. Rivets instead of screws. This goes back to quality. I find that the screws are better because if anything gets loose, it can be tightened back up.
4. The spider logo falls off. This did not happen overnight, but over about a year and a half of wearing the knife (mostly with dress clothes) the logo fell off. It was just glued in a recess of the handle.

In summary, it is a good, nice looking knife that will cut when you want. I just find that it is not an ideal EDC (Every Day Carry) knife for me.
For those who care, this is a good dress knife. I tend to take my Endura to work, and the Delica is my #1 EDC. If you are looking for a quality small to medium size EDC, I recommend that you look into the Delica. The Endura is a medium to large size knife.
4646321
At less than $40.00, this knife has the quality, fit and finish of something 2 or 3 times more expensive.  Framelock locks up tight, Hinderer lock stop, Speed Safe opening like the Leek, 4-way clip, 8Cr13Mov steel, Kershaw hit a homer.
3338194
Great knife at a great price.  I have a couple Benchmade that just do not sharpen like the Kershaw does and the Kershaw is cheaper.
1762833
I found two flaws. The knife I received had a noticeable 1/32" gap between both woods on one side. I'll fill the gap with epoxy. They wouldn't have this problem, if they used just one species of reddish wood like they did with their smaller knife. That Elk Ridge knife was flawless and is why I ordered this one. The locking spring should have more spring to it, because it just barely locks the blade in the open position. Aside from these minor quirks, the design and overall quality is first rate at this price point. The blade opens and closes effortlessly. The stainless steel (SST) blade is thick as it should be and every other piece of SST is thick as well. The handle fits neatly in hand, though it's a fairly small pocketknife. It's pleasingly shaped and the price was reasonable.
1299816
This is a great knife, has become one of my favorite knives along with the thermite. Now that you can get G10 scales makes it much easier to hold. The price is great. The steel is decent enough, very easy to sharpen. I have a ZT 0550 and this knife at least in looks could pass as its baby brother. The quality is really good for such a low price.
4419558
Bought this knife during the amazon Black Friday savings. Awesome deal for this knife. Quality is definitely here. My buddy went to go look at benchmades and the only difference between this knife and his is how you recess the blade. The kershaw definitely feels sturdier also. Based on the cost difference, I will happily recess my blade manually.
3712194
This knife is extremely sharp, opens quickly and smoothly, and is built to last. This kershaw knife is made in America and it is obvious based on the great build quality. I have owned knives made in china and they are no where near the quality the Kershaw knives that are made in the USA are. After a year of use, the blade has not lost its edge and is almost as sharp as it was on day one. One of the reasons I buy kershaw is the speed safe, which allows the knife to be a legal switch blade and allows the user to open the blade with one hand which has proved to be useful when one hand is full while camping.
4693303
The Paklite series has to be one of the most overlooked series in the knife world. All of the knives in the series are around $20 a piece and made in the United States. They carry a liftetime warranty and their quality is superior to anything else in this price range.

The Paklite Caper is made for, of course, caping. It also does a fine job at every day tasks. The knife is one solid piece of Buck's 420HC stainless steel, hardened to 57-59 on the Rockwell scale, often running toward the higher end of that spectrum. The entire knife is 6-3/4" long and just a hair over 1/8" thick. There is simple jimping on some of the key areas of the knife, but for me, the jimping is too smooth. The handle is skeletonized to reduce weight, and if you want to use some wood or plastic for a handle material, this is one of the easier knives to customize. You could also use 550 cord or something similar, but that's not recommended if you'll be using this to cape animals. This version of the Caper has a baked-on black coating, which helps with grip. It almost feels like a light coating of Kydex was painted to the handle. Even without a wrap or handle scales, the knife didn't slip when wet or bloody.

The Caper's blade is 2-1/2" long with a nice hollow grind, and mine came razor sharp right out of the box. All of Buck's steel get Paul Bos' heat treat, even this cheap $20 one, and that, coupled with the blade hardness, puts this steel in the range of 440C or AUS-8. It's extremely easy to get shaving sharp, and holds that sharp edge for a decent amount of time. The 420HC is pretty corrosion-resistant. Aside from being a great caping blade, this shape and size make an excellent choice for every day cutting tasks. I think the grind looks cool on the black version as well.

The Paklite comes with a simple belt sheath. It's black nylon with a light pack-cloth fill, and it keeps the knife retained with a simple snap. A plastic insert is attached inside for safety. A simple run nylon webbing is sewn on the back for belt use. A few people were concerned about slicing the snap's strap off when removing and inserting the knife since it's on the blade side; I haven't found this to be an issue at all. In the sheath, the knife doesn't rattle. If you choose to cord wrap the handle or replace the factory handles, you'll have to snip off some of the plastic liner. In the sheath, the Paklite Caper weighs just 2.2 ounces, which is lighter than a lot of folding knives.

If you choose to use the knife as it comes, clean-up is easy. Just wipe the knife down and let it dry. Throw the sheath in the laundry. All things considered, this is one of the best $20 fixed blades available. The sheath is my only real complaint, and it's not even that big of a complaint. I wish Buck would offer the Paklite series with Kydex sheaths, and I'd gladly pay $35 for a knife + Kydex sheath combo. As it is now, the Caper is a winner.
1546772
This knife is such a great EDC knife. I was recommended it by a friend and upon receiving it I see why it has such rave reviews. The knife did NOT come super sharp, which I actually LIKE so I can put my own edge on it by sharpening it up really quick. If this knife cost twice as much, I would still give it 5 stars. For 15 bucks and some change, good luck finding a better, more sturdy knife than this. I don't like super expensive knives because then I don't use them as much as I would want, so why not get a more inexpensive knife you won't be afraid to use daily. Quality, fair price, A+ all around Kershaw.