Folding Knives - firestarter, folding knives

Click here for more information I've owned and traded over a hundred high-quality knives over thirty years, most often custom-make and priced today at a bare minimum of $300. But it seems that factory produced knives are making great strides, with this model as an example.



My opinion, this is an excellent combination knife and tool for its purpose. Grind and steel are excellent. Liner lock is ideal for its function. LED is amazingly tiny and functional. Grip and finish details are nice. Plastic components are good material.



I have only one ironic criticism. The stainless alloy in the blade does not provide an adequate spark from the magnesium rod. A lower grade steel sparks far better. It's not a fundamental problem, just something the owner needs to know so they can carry a short piece of hacksaw blade or some other odd piece of steel to work the firestarter. Tool Logic SLP2 Tactical Folding 1/2 Serrated Knife With LED Flashlight, Magnesium Fire Starter and Signal Whistle, Silver

For backpacking I used to bring 2 keylights, a survival knife and a magnesium bar. Now I am switching to one keylight and this SLP2 Pro only, plus one set of backup batteries. The folding knife, magnesium bar and whistle work great. The design is pretty impressive, lightweight and you can carry safely on your pocket. It's a must inside the tent at night.



I ordered first the SL3, but then I realized that for some more bucks I could have the SLP2 with integrated LED light and save some more space/weight in the backpack. I returned the SL3 to Amazon which refunded me in full except the handling fee since the product was not defective.

Bought one of these and struck the flint twice and it broke off. Returned the knife and got another, just in case it was some sort of fluke to have it break so easily. The second knife flint did the exact same thing and I knew then that I couldn't trust the quality of this item to help save my life.



Better off with a good quality knife, a Swedish Steel and a seperate whistle... Don't forget means to make a shelter and acquire water, so as to fulfill the first needs to satisfy the rule of 3s (minutes without oxygen/hours of exposure/days without water/weeks without food). Some would argue that it should be a rule of 4s, but you get the point...

This is the second one of these that I have bought, I first bought the same knife in the black finish to give to a friend. I liked it so much I bought one for myself! It is a little wider than a "normal" pocket folding knife but it has more to it than a regular knife too. The blade comes to you already sharpened, the flashlight is already good to go and the whistle is LOUD!! I haven't had any problems with the flashlight falling out, the O-Ring that keeps it in place is really tight, takes a bit of effort to push in and take out which isn't a bad thing and if it were to wear out you should be able to find a replacement without a problem. I have used the fire starter a couple of times and the sparks that come off it (if you do it right) would definitely help with lighting a fire so don't forget to pack this when you go camping! It comes in a small metal box with the foam cut out on the inside for you to store it, nice presentation if you wanted to purchase this as a gift as I originally did.



Overall, I feel that this was a good purchase. Nice knife, good presentation, great value for the money.

Blade is good quality and sharp.

Light works great.

Whistle is very loud.

Fire starter is excellent. It says to use rigid portion on back of knife to strike fire starter...

use the bottom of the blade instead....works awesome!!!

Lookin for a small compact do it all knife. This is it!

I've got this knife to attach to my PFD which I ware while Kayaking, it small, fits in all the right places, has a whistle to alert others, a strong light for signaling and fire starter. I call this knife the best "Survival Knife" a small boater, kayak-er could have. - Firestarter - Folding Knives - Survival - Knife
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Liner Lock - folding knife, tenacious

Click here for more information I collect knives, and in addition to the Spyderco Tenacious, I have three other "good" folders of about the same size & weight, suitable for every day carry. All are well regarded in their price classes ($40.00, $90.00 and $120.00).



From among these choices, the knife that I am carrying most often these days is the Tenacious. Admittedly, a part of the reason for that is that this knife is newer than the others. But some new knives I have received over the years (Christmas, Birthdays, etc.) found their place in a drawer pretty quickly. Newer or not, I wouldn't carry this knife if I felt that it was notably inferior to the others.



First, the blade: The Tenacious offers a hefty chunk of steel, especially compared to most other knives at this price point. The modified leaf shape, non-serrated design is very close to the optimal drop point style I prefer. Adequate blade thickness together with the flat grind and wide chord design give this blade extra strength. I'd expect this knife to perform well even for rugged duty tasks. I respect - and never deliberately abuse - my knives. But I don't baby them either and so far these expectations (over about 3 months use) seem well founded.



The Tenacious has some niceties and features that are not usually expected at this price point. The G-10 scales and the smoothness of blade deployment, for example. The pivot tension is user adjustable. I also like the fact that the pocket clip can be switched around to suit user preference. Last but not least, the skeletonized steel liners and a hefty liner lock give this knife a solid feel. (Some people don't like liner locks but unless you are a lefty, I don't know why. They are used on some of the most expensive, custom built folders and with good reason - there is no locking design that is inherently stronger).



I can see just two areas where the Spyderco's designers cut costs on this model. The 8Cr13Mov blade steel seems like pretty good quality - probably comparable to AUS 8 (which was considered absolutely top quality not too many years ago). But it isn't D2 or S30V (see the $90.00 and $120.00 folders mentioned above). The other area where Spyderco cut cost is going with Chinese manufacture. Labor is apparently pretty cheap over there. But you wouldn't know it from the Tenacious build quality.

This knife is amazing. It has all the features of a much more expensive knife without the price of one. The g10 checkering on the handle fits snuggley in my hand, The blade comes shaving sharp out of the box, and it flicks out extremely fast for a un assisted blade. The only draw back to this knife is the blade steal. 8cr13mov steal is kinda on the soft side and my blade after a weeks worht of use is now no where near as sharp as it was out of the box. So if you plan on buying this knife id invest in a spyderco sharpining tool too.

With brass bushings and a decent quality and sharp blade, the Spyderco Tenacious is the best value for the money anywhere for the entry level knife collector or carrier. I recommend that any knife collector or carrier get this one for their collection; you cannot go wrong with this one. For a very detailed review, I recommend looking up Nutinfancy on YouTube. He provides an excellent review on everyday carry (EDC) knives.

For $35, this is the best knife you'll find. It came out of the box razor sharp, and still holds a decent edge after some use with cardboard boxes and cutting paracord. After about 5 mins of stropping, it was just as good as new. The G-10 is comfortable, and holds a decent grip even if you have sweaty palms. This knife (though ambidextrous) was designed for the right hand, as the G-10 has a slight groove for the thumb while opening and closing. The carry clip was a slightly stiff when I ordered it, but it works perfectly right now. Carry tip up, tip down, either side. The liner lock is tough and thick, but smooth enough so you're not closing it with two hands. It deploys quick and smooth, with a beautiful snapping click. The entire grip and design of the knife fits very well, and I love the fat belly of the knife. Makes cutting a whole lot easier. It's pretty light, at around 4.0oz. I had been carrying around a leatherman most of the time, and this thing is a feather compared to the Skeletool CX. If you're leaning towards buying this knife, just get it. It'll be a knife you can actually use and abuse.



I recommend getting the full straight blade instead of the 1/2 serrated.



If you're thinking about spending $30 or more on the little brother (Spyderco Persistence), you might as well get this one. Bigger blade, similar weight, and same price.

At just over $30 this is a fantastic little knife. The G-10 handle feels great. The lockup is superb, with no play up and down or left and right. Deployment speed is very fast and the blade comes razor sharp out of the box. The ability to move the pocket clip tip up/tip down on both sides is another nice feature of this blade. Also, functional jimping on the thumb ramp allows you to get a strong grip on the handle. While this knife is made in China, that doesn't mean it is lower quality. The overall quality of the Spyderco Tenacious is outstanding.



Also, for more information on this knife, check out Nutnfancy's review on YouTube (shameless plug for The Nutnfancy Project). He does a fantastic job reviewing knives, guns, tactical gear, etc. - Folding Knife - Tenacious - G-10 - Folding Knives
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Hunting Knives - pocket knife, folding knives

Click here for more information I started out looking for a fishing knife to put in my new kayak. I was also looking for a safety tool to help free me from my vehicle if it ever went into the drink. I frequently drive over a bridge that goes 26 miles over water and I've seen too many vehicles fished out of the lake. This knife turned out to be the perfect combo.



A small disk inserted into the top of the blade near where it meets the handle makes it very easy to open, even when your hands are wet and slippery. The combo of half serrated and half sharpened edge makes it good for cleaning fish, cutting rope or other utility uses. The windshield shattering metal nib is on the butt of the handle and the seat belt cutter is right next to it. You can use both without having to open or turn the knife, a big plus in an emergency. It also has a very strong and long clip firmly attached to the handle. This is tight enough to slip onto the waist of your jeans or into a life vest pocket if you don't wear a belt. The knife is heavy enough to add some heft to your stroke should you ever have to break a windshield underwater. The metal looks similar to what might be used on one of their pistols and it is assembled with numerous star headed screws rather than rivets. You should be able to tighten or clean it as needed. Good purchase...patting myself on the back as I write!

I got this knife because it has the seatbelt cutter and window breaking tip to have as an all-around emergency and daily folding knife. This knife has good weight and balance. The handle fits perfectly in my hand and feels comfortable. This is my first Smith & Wesson knife and I'd buy another one based on the quality of this one.

I recently purchased this knife and was amazed at the wonderful quality for so cheap. The blade lock-up is VERY tight absolutly no wiggle what-so-ever. The deployment is quite slow but with some wrist flick it speeds up the process some. It is rather heavy at 5.7 ounces but it is a tough knife. It has the flow-through design so mud and water can flow on through. The clip is tip down non-movable, however is sits very deeply in the pocket. The steel liner is not skeletonized but it is attached with adjustable screws to disassemble the knife if necessary. Out of the box the blade needs quite the touching up on its edge, for it is rather dull. There is a small thumb ramp, but no grooves to catch your thumb, however the underneath hold the index finger superbly. The handle itself is very ergonomic and just wants to be held.

Its a good knife, if you aren't going to be using it as a rescuer. I kept it in the pocket of my turnout gear, but had to take it out. The steel isn't stainless so if it gets water on it, rust spots apear almost instantly. Also, the steel of the blade it soft enought that when I used it to try and tighten up a screw (Yes I know I should have used a screw driver, but on the fire ground you use what you have) the blade chipped all along its lengh. Its gotten moved to my car so I can use it if I have to get out, but its just not tough enough to use to help others. Bottom line - if you're going to be using a knife day-to-day, find something with a hard, stainless steel blade.

Got this to replace my Smith & Wesson work knife thinking that the glass breaker and the seat belt cutter would be a great addition. The blade itself comes very sharp and I'm pleased with that, though the profile is a bit larger than I'm used to. The liner lock is solid, like the other knife I had. The weight is good and I'm sure the glass breaker would work fine, but the safety cutter does NOT work. I work for a company that makes car seats and we have seat belt material sitting around, the safety cutter will not cut it, won't cut rope, can't cut paper, I see no applicable use for the safety cutter, in fact I feel that if you tried to use the safety cutter in an emergency situation it would do more harm than good because you would be waisting a lot of time trying to make it work instead of just turning the knife around and using the blade.



Maybe I got a defective blade, I don't know, I'm going to contact smith & wesson and if nothing happens there, I'm giong to take the knife apart and try to sharpen the safety cutter.



And if that doesn't work, I'll just use it as a regular knife until I can upgrade.

What prompted me to look at "First Responder Knives" was my wife's wish for me to purchase her one of those "Emergency Hammers" that can break the window and cut a seatbelt so you can get out of a wreck. Rather than get her something that might not ever be used, or be difficult to swing in a damaged and wrecked car, I thought the ideal solution would be a First Responder Knife. The SWFRS has a clip which can be clipped to a visor within reach if the car rolls, and will hold it in place. It can be held firmly in her hand (it is slightly small for me, since I have large hands, but still can be held comfortably and securely in mine.) A simple swing and it will shatter an automotive glass window with the strong metal tip. The seatbelt cutter appears to be easy to use and very sharp. The knife blade is large and locks into place firmly. My wife can open the knife with her thumb one handed quite easily too, and the lock mechanism (a liner lock) works well and again is easy for her to use, and she has no worries of the blade closing on her fingers. From my point of view I really like this knife (we bought two, one for each car). It is very well made, and appears that it could be totally disassembled with torx bits and hex wrenches. The knife blade opens smoothly with a snap role of my thumb, and locks into place and feels like a solid piece of steel. The pocket clip works well, and is bent over in such a way that pocketing it should not loosen the screws. As for the size, it fits my hand fairly well, and like one of the reviews stated "it begs to be held." The black portion, the stock, appears to be zytex. The blade is sharp too. It is very well designed. If Smith and Wesson is reading this, glow in the dark plastic stocks would be an even nicer touch.



The only thing I do not like about the knife is the serrated edge. If used, it should keep its edge for a long time, except serrated edges cannot be sharpened easily. However, this knife is better made than knives I have paid $80 for. I highly recommend this product. It is well made, thoughtfully designed, and inexpensive enough so you could put one in every car you own. - Pocket Knife - Folding Knives - Knife - Folding Knife
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Hunting Knives - pocket knife, folding knives

Collectibles - folding knife, tactical

Click here for more information I ordered this product and it came promptly but with slight defects on the blade. When I mentioned this to the seller, they promptly fixed this. This is a highly reliable seller.



As an amateur knife collector and also a poor college student, I really know my cheap knives, and this is easily one of the best nonbrand knives I have ever come across. I am a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" but at the same time the same 20 dollars could get you a knife worth 5 dollars or a knife worth 50 dollars. In this case I rate this knife with the cost in mind, so keep in mind that I am not suggesting this knife to be of comparable to a CRKT or a Kershaw. I will separately review the components of this knife.



blade (5/5) : drop point blade (even though it looks like a spear point, the grind starts above the middle of the blade) with a partial swage on the back side. It has a combo edge, with a good serrated:smooth ratio, many knives have over half the blade serrated, which is silly in my opinion. Riccasso present for increased strength, choil also present. The blade appears to be made out of 440A stainless steel, or steel of similar hardness, which is pretty much low grade carbon steel with mediocre edge retention. But any knife made out of 440C steel is at minimum 40 dollars. Overall for the price the blade is as good is it can get.



Handle (5/5): Scales present for better grip, comfortable to hold. I am a big fan of the quillions on the blade, acting as a finger guard and a thumb rise. Overall rivet construction, with star screws, I was able to tighten it with a hex wrench, which reduced the blade play.



Action (4.5/5): The fingerguard on the blade acts as a speed tab, and flipping that allows the blade to spring open. Fast deployment, and easy to use. The thumb stud, however, is difficult to use, and located too close to the handle to be able to open with, so just use the speed tab instead.



Lock-up (3/5): Only part of this knife I would suggest improvement on. It locks up fine, and I test all my knives as soon as I get them by stabbing a 1/4" wood panel of red oak to make sure the lock will not fail. At first it would fail, but upon applying some lubricant to the pivot and also loosening and then tightening the pivot, the lock would be fine. However the grooves on the lock stick out too far and I discovered that if you torque your knife in a specific way, your fingers can catch on the group and cause the lock to fail. But you do have to try hard to do that, it should not fail under normal circumstances. Also, I have found that whenever the lock has failed, the finger guards catch on your finger, preventing the blade from striking your fingers.



Clip (4/5): clip and lock-up are two of the most important things to me, one being availability and the other being reliability after deployment. That being said, I spent a lot of time examining this clip. The clip on this knife is secured by a single star screw, and an indent into the handle holds the knife into place. I have had bad experiences with clips coming loose and eventually falling off, even with big name companies like Gerber, but this clip seems extremely secure and so far has not even wobbled in the slightest. The clip is mounted on the butt-end of the knife as opposed to the pivot end, which I am a huge fan of. This allows for quick deployment from the carry position, as when it is stuck in your pocket, reaching your hand in to retrieve the knife allows your hand to be in the right position automatically.





Overall: 5/5 considering the price, I have no problems at all recommending the knife. It is worth at least 40 dollars, and for 13 dollars it is a steal. In the two weeks I have owned it, I have subjected it to at least 2 months of abuse. As an EMT, I carry a CRKT as my main knife, but also carry this knife for use on things that I would not subject my CRKT to. It has been covered in blood, urine, diesel fuel, and I have used it to pry stuff, open cans, cut IV tubing, reshape splints, and other abusive stuff, and none of it has permanently damaged it at all. After getting it, I spent 20 minutes sharpening it and reshaping the bevel, but from then on 30 seconds with an arkansas stone every few days keeps it at shaving-ability sharpness.



Bottom line: I highly recommend this knife. It is reliable as long as you keep in mind to be careful about the lock. Everything else is exceptional considering the 13 dollars you pay. I know I would pay willing to pay 30 for it.

I have a thing for knives. It borders on obsession. So it was odd for me to buy a $13 knife (shipping included). I like nice ones.



But this one leapt out at me for some reason, and recently I've been abusing my $125 Benchmade knife more than I wanted to. So I figured I'd give it a try.



It's no Benchmade, but honestly... it's a great knife for the price. I will carry this thing and use it like knives aren't supposed to be used - I'll pry with it, open cans, beat on stuff.



I've had other impulse purchase cheap knives I've gotten from the welding supply store, and they felt like crap at the time, and proved themselves very quickly to be such. This knife is much tighter, and just feels better.



I may revise this review in a week or two (if I break the knife), but for now: bang for the buck! - Folding Knife - Tactical - Folding Knives - Knife
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Mens Gifts - smith and wesson, folding knives

Click here for more information Didn't really know what to expect at first with this knife, but it turned out to be everything I wanted. It's very sharp, it deploys with a flick of the wrist (after a while, all you need literally is a flick of the wrist!), the weight is just right, the liner lock is strong, and the handle feels great. The only problems are that the pocket clip is very tight, the clip position is not in a spot most convenient for pulling out of the pocket quickly, and the blade has a tendency to lean to one side of the inner handle when not deployed. Generally a great knife and I may just get another one day.

This knife is great. Razor sharp.. I know what that means as I am a chef and can shave my hair with my chefs knives. Honed it with a steel, which is not a sharpening stone, and shaved the hair on my arm. A steel is magnetized to align the electrons on the edge of the blade. It is not a sharpening stone. It is not really to sharpen a blade. Anyways, really love this knife. I am constantly cutting boxes, plastic, everything that ruins knife edges quickly, and it stays rather sharp. Life time warranty!! I may remove the belt clip, as it kind of rubs my hand the wrong way. It sets right in the middle of my palm. Wish it was on the other side...note to Smith and Wesson...works better for a lefty.

The Smith & Wesson Oasis SW423B is a great little knife.



It is heavier than most knifes of this size, but that extra weight is balanced well and gives me a better feeling. I've used knives that were of similar size but lighter and I didn't have the confidence I have with this.



The movement and locking action are very smooth but not loose. Once this knife is locked, it stays locked.

The ergonomics are great. It can be used with multiple holding styles. The butt of the knife makes for an additional weapon when you don't want to use the blade. The blade itself is strong. Out of the box it was not terribly sharp, but after a little sharpening the edge is a beauty.



I own a couple of knives, but this is my choice for EDC.

The price is deceptive. It compares favorably to others costing quite a bit more.

I purchased two of these knives and both were returned within weeks do to a failure in the locking mechanics and the blade generally being to loose. Eventually, the blade would fall to one side and scrape while closing. Its a great looking knife, but unfortunately just doesn't hold up.

Great Knife! I was looking for an everyday knife that I could carry for multiple uses. Smith & Wesson is a trusted name so I bought it and was not disappointed! The knife is lightweight and very sharp. The knife is easy to open and close and the pocket clip is very handy!

I bought this knife for my boyfriend as a gift after his knife went missing. I really know nothing about knives and bought this one based on look, price and reviews. I must say he loves it and uses it all the time!

I got this knife because I wanted a sturdy, trusty non-saw blade. This knife delivers everything. It's sturdy enough to handle hard cuts, compact enough to fit in my back pocket and not kill me when I sit down, and very stylish when it comes to knifes. Overall, great knife, I've had no problems with it.

I was very impressed with the quality of this blade. You may be thinking, it's only a $17 blade, how could can it be? Well it's go a great weight and nice action. The blade is plenty sharp, but could use a little bit of sharpening as do most knives. As someone else said, the only downside is release takes a while to get acquainted with. - Smith And Wesson - Folding Knives - Pocket Knife - Oasis
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When I read the Product Descriptions and Reviews of knives being sold here on Amazon, a lot of times it makes me laugh because they are so full of misinformation. I guess this is because the sellers and reviewers are not knife dealers and don't know that much about knives in general. But hey, that's ok, because everybody is entitled to their opinion. When rating a knife, I don't try to compare a $10.00 knife with a $100.00 knife. This is a good knife for the money and is all metal construction with aluminum handles. I found this knife was sharp enough to slice strips off of a sheet of paper.



DESCRIPTION:

Mtech Tactical style linerlock pocket folder

Model # MT-378

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This is a linerlock folding knife. 4 1/2" closed. 3 1/4" stainless steel, plain edge tanto blade, with dual thumb studs open and a black finish. There is blade detent in the closed position. Black anodized aluminum handles with a brushed texture, and dual stainless steel liners. The handle has small and large grooves in various places for grip. This knife features a post / spacer open back design. Blade tension adjustment screw is spanner. Black stainless steel pocket clip that is folded for deep pocket carry. Length open is 7 3/4" & weight is 4.6 oz.

I purchased this knife to use at work and I am very impressed with the quality. very cheap compared to most other knives that I looked at. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable yet affordable tool.

My knife was delivered VERY quickly, and functions near perfect. The only problem is, the screws holding the handle together have become loose, and one has fallen out. This was fixed with a small screwdriver but could pose problems for other customers.

this knife is great, especially for the price. it is a relatively simple design, yet it holds up nicely. i really like the tanto style blade. as others have stated in their reviews, it is a good idea to get some locktite or oil the screws.

I own two of these knives and both have fallen apart within 2 months of purchase. The knife has a good weight, the blade is sharp, and it looks cool. But the screw system used to hold the blade in (spanner) is terrible. The screw comes loose after a few times of opening and closing the blade and most people won't have the specialty tool required to tighten it. Save the hassle and avoid this knife and spend a little more to get something that won't fall apart during normal use.

Razor sharp out of the box, good weight and balance, opens really quick. Basically, if you have 10 bucks and you could do to have a knife, BUY THIS ONE! If I didn't know better, I'd compare it to Gerber, etc.

I was going to purchase a more expensive knife, but didn't need anything fancy and figured I'd try cheap and expendable first. This has actually held up far better than expected for the price and the abuse I've put it through in Iraq. The simple liner lock and thumb stud opening work well and feel solid. The blade arrives a bit rough though and I would highly suggest sharpening it out of the box. Other than that, buy two as you won't be disappointed.



Update: 31 October



I reached for this knife the other day and it literally fell apart in my hands. The screws holding it together vanished and I wound up tossing the remnants. Additionally, over the preceding month the blade would continuously become wobbly due to the screw holding it together coming loose. I'm not sure what tool would be used to tighten this - I used another knife myself. If you have the proper tools, I'd suggest taking it apart and using some lock-tight as others have recommended. It's just more than I care to deal with for a cheap knife and I'll order from a quality brand next time around. Still, all in all it isn't a bad deal for the money. - Knife - Folding Knife - Folding Knives - Sharp
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