As an entry level survival knife it would seem to be fairly well made. Like all cheaper knives it has certain limitations a more expensive steel does not have. It has low lateral stress due to metal used and tip thickness. Basically don't pull sideways with the tip in wood or will break off the tip. Would not use it as a throwing knife for this reason. Would likely serve you well for food prepping and cutting rope and such when in the field. Would seem to be relatively easy to sharpen and maintain the sharpness fairly well. Suggest researching things before you buy. The warranties implied do not apply to knives purchased on eBay I was told by manufacturer.
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I do wish that Cold Steel would not use glass fiber reinforced plastic in their otherwise nice sheaths. It dulls the edge. I do like the compact version better than the regular one, but that's just a preference. (I have plenty of 10-12" choppers, hatchets and axes.)
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I've been a consumer of Cold Steel products for many years. Couple of swords, some fixed blades, some folders, FGX products even a blow gun. In every purchase I received a quality item at a fair price. I could have paid less but rarely would I have gotten a better deal. I could have paid more, but honestly everything I have gotten from them has been overbuilt for it's intended use. They do this in such a way that it does not hinder either use or carry. Pretty smart, and maybe I am lucky but they've all been sharpened for use, axes had axe edges (sharp but steep angled) and pocket slicers would clip hairs. So there's fit in the hand, very important. I think Ontario and Esee are comparable competitors on fixed blades, both great companies but I prefer the ergonomics of Cold Steel and definitely sheath designs over Ontario. I'm from Missouri, to sum it up y'all know where I'm going "Show Me" a better product for the same money.Read full review
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I have used the old carbon v for years..so far this sk5 steel is ok but I have only used it for a week or so. The grip is great in wet and cold..this knife works well for deer..especially if you have arthritic hands..only time will tell if this will live up to the old carbon v quality but for under $40 it is a bargain..highly recommended..fast shipping a bonus!!!
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Sheath is top notch, knife balance feels wierd. Handle is light. Handle is grippy but looks cheap. Would like thumb knotches. Good useful legnth, but not sword long. Good compromise between grizzly bear fighting and daily use. Wish it was made in america. I reccomend it.
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Indestructible blade. Razor sharp. Easy to sharpen. Holds a great edge. Tempering and annealing are perfect. No chipping of blade. Yet another example of superb quality, value for your hard earned dollar, indestructible knives from Cold Steel. Bought their knives for 30 years now. You can't go wrong. Forget the naysayers, their jealous. Cold steel-hard use knives. The originator of hard use and tactical knives. Get one now, while you still can. 48 $- what a bargain.
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