Good solid American made knife
582674
Good solid American made knife. Grew up in the 80's so bigger is better.  Amazing cool factor.  Feels good in hand, nice balance.  Honestly I would use my hatchet and pocket saw to cut fire wood, not this knife , nor my kukri.  Nor would I use it for smaller delicate? task, I would use my 30 yr old 110. Could I  if wanted and needed to? Absolutley! When camping, would I keep this on my side? Yes!!!,
215588
I debated on whether to get this knife or not based on the few poor reviews, but went ahead and purchased it to find out for myself.  This knife is great.  Its well made, in the US (Oleans, New York to be exact).  It feels substantial and the blade was perfectly sharp when i received it....or at least sharp enough for me.  It's not a big deal to sharpen a knife though.  I haven't tried cutting down any trees with this, which is what some people have complained has broken the knife....well, no s***!  Maybe use a saw next time.  IF you use this knife as a knife, you will be pleased with its durability, size and look.  Also, the sheath it comes with is great, and really protects the knife.
897703
Fairly heavy but very solid construction. Nice touches for a knife made in the USA. For instance the backwards flag emblem (read about that on Kershaw's blog) and model # 1776. Blackwash blade looks sexy and it's sharp as can be out of the box. Fantastic EDC (every day carry) knife.
551361
I am really glad I bought this knife it is extremely well made and razor sharp. I may buy more in the future to hand down to my daughters when they are older. I was pleased that the knife was designed by Abe Elias. He is a very talented knife maker and designer. I love the fact that it is made in the USA! Top American Craftsmanship in this knife! If you are looking a great bushcraft knife that is American made and made well enough to pass to future generations look no further. This is it! Colonial made a wise move having Abe design the knife. It will not disappoint!

Update. I have since purchased two more CE-400 Bushcraft Knives for both my daughter's. The knives will be given to them when they are old enough to own them. The most recent one came with a Ferro Rod and baseball cap. I am very impressed with Colonial by keeping their loyal customers happy. The Defiant is a worthy heirloom with top notch quality. I recommend that anyone who is searching for a heirloom to pass on to your children or grandchildren purchase the Defiant. The 154 cm SS will last through many generations and you will be remembered.
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2694435
Great company, great knife. Made in USA. Steel has excellent edge retention. The axis lock mechanism is strong and smooth. The knife isn't an assisted opener, but with a minute of practice you can learn to flip it open or closed. This model has the G10 scales. These are plenty strong, and have the benefit of not getting uncomfortably cold like the aluminum scales of the regular 940. Also, I prefer this black color over the green.
70819
I have a number of larger, fixed blade knives and this one I may actually carry up north during deer season. I wanted a classic, American made knife with an attractive look and decent blade; this fits the bill. Comes with a thick, leather sheath and a nice, out of the box edge. Definitely weighted heavy on the handle/pommel end but fits nice in my larger hands. If you just want a BA, larger blade to tote, I'd recommend a Kabar. They're sharper, better balanced, less expensive and look way cool.
3144381
Great knives that are made in the USA. I have my grandmothers knives from the 50's and just purchased the ones with the resin handles. Theses knives will probably outlast me. A great value.
4617741
This is a USA made TOP QUALITY KNIFE. Nothing cheaply made about this knife. I bought this knife because I lost a very nice BenchMade Apparition knife in the river. The damascus blade is a "modern" version of damascus. it's NOT the kind of damascus thats just a plain metal that has been chemically treated to "Look Like" damascus. This is a knife with real layers of high & low carbon metals. The knife locks up so solid because it is precisely aligned with the lock. I have to open the blade and sling it out firmly to get the lock to engage because the tolerances are so tight. The blade metals are superb. It holds a SCARILY sharp edge and is durable. If you want a knife that wasn't just "assembled" in the USA, but, entirely made in USA and is one of the best and easily competes with true Germany made Boker then this is your knife! This knife will last you a lifetime!
1871201
got this knife a couple weeks ago and I really like it, it's solid and feels good in hand. The belt clip(not in my picture sorry) is still solid as hell with no wiggle whatsoever, and same with the blade. It shipped reasonably fast so I'm happy with that. Also the glass breaker works(with glass bottles so far) Cons: the blade was a bit shorter than I thought(way thicker however) the blade opening is a bit slow, and the seatbelt cutter is dull(tested on charger cord) but all around a good knife for the price. PS, the paint/detail on the knife look almost pinkish instead of brown at the right angle.
2584287
An excellent, functional, small EDC.  Purchased as a first knife gift for a young nephew.
Very sharp (as every Buck ever purchased by me) out of the box.  Very reasonably priced, but sadly not made in the U S of A.  Did that fact stop my purchase?  Obviously not.  But would I gladly pay a few dollars more to see that "USA" stamped into the blade?  Absolutely!
Wish Buck could go back to manufacturing exclusively in the United States.  It's just the way some things should be.
Still my favorite American made production knife.
4584639
I just love these iconic knives.  Well built American quality.  Comes pretty sharp with a great handle and feel to them.  The sheath is full leather and seems pretty well built, I may consider the plastic sheath as an accessory but wanted the leather to maintain that original feel. These knives are priced so we can enjoy quality craftsmanship as well.
4069542
Good knife, has a nice weight and feel to it.  The main blade is wide.  It is very well made, very sturdy., Had to give it a little oil after a year
3155335
Defiantly shows made in USA quality. I think it is going to be a good knife.
3413521
Great quality knife for a great low price, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. I just wish it was made in America but we all know that it would be double if not triple the price for this quality of a knife. All is good. I definitely recommend this knife.
1573124
made in usa.and is great. The knife blade is thick. The knife has toughness of material is very hard
3767580
Great little knife from Kershaw.  It does say "made in China" on it, but is a solid knife and great for everyday carry.
1679348
Overall, this is a good knife with AUS8 Japanese steel blade, made in Taiwan.  Fit and finish are excellent with durable G-10 covering full metal liner with open back handle design.  The liner lock engages properly and is easy to close with one hand.  This is a big knife with 4 inch blade and 5 inch handle. Hollow ground edge better allows for keeping a sharp edge but possibly at the expense of blade durability.  I like the look of the modified spear point, looking business without being over the top.  I got my copy at the local Lowe's store.

I have three problems with this knife.  First, so called Quick Release CUDA Blade Launch is stiff and not so quick.  It gets easier as the hinge gets worn in with time and as you develop the necessary muscle memory to launch the blade but definitely not so smooth in the beginning.  Also, the button that activates the blade is not ambidextrous (right hand only) and feels somewhat weak and wobbly, unlike the rest of the knife that feels stout.  Also, the pocket clip is not right-left compatible and point down only.  Still, I like the knife enough to keep it.