Comments on: Smith & Wesson Survival Black Camo Knife Full Tang Homeland Security http://www.bootknife.org/boot-knives/smith-wesson-survival-black-camo-knife-full-tang-homeland-security Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:12:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: R. Chicago http://www.bootknife.org/boot-knives/smith-wesson-survival-black-camo-knife-full-tang-homeland-security/comment-page-1#comment-101 R. Chicago Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:45:12 +0000 http://www.bootknife.org/boot-knives/smith-wesson-survival-black-camo-knife-full-tang-homeland-security#comment-101 This is truly a great knife! It is the best survival knife I've seen in a while. <br /> <br />I have not liked the trend in quality survival knives recently; they have started becoming shorter and averaging 6 inches of blade at the most. And although a smaller blade is smaller and easier to carry, it not a practical trade off because it limits its uses (as an axe, spear, small hatchet, etc.). This knife is the perfect size (8 inches), large but not to the point where it is cumbersome. <br /> <br />The workmanship on the knife is excellent. The photos posted do not do it justice. There should be better, larger photos posted so that you can see the true quality of the knife and sheath. This knife, as all true survival knives should, has full tang construction. The sheath is a sturdy composite of nylon over plastic. The picture also does not do justice to the handle. From the picture, it looked like plastic and seemed as if it could slip, but this is not the case. The handle is made of a fiber-glass type material that is textured and very hard & strong. <br /> <br />Having it manufactured by Smith & Wesson, is a plus, because of their reputation when it comes to quality weapons. The cost, for this level of construction, can not be beat. A quality survival knife will put you back $200,...this knife costs about a quarter of that! <br /> <br />My criticisms: <br /> (Things I will fix on mine & S&W should improve on) <br />1.) The blade should be sent from the factory razor sharp. It was not sharpened as much as it should have been. <br />2.) The sharpening stone included should be of better quality. <br />3.) The sheath should have a small compartment with a small, very basic survival kit. <br />4.) A handle guard would be a nice addition too. <br /> <br />All in all, this is a great knife. I will probably by an extra one in case this knife is ever discontinued. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 This is truly a great knife! It is the best survival knife I’ve seen in a while.

I have not liked the trend in quality survival knives recently; they have started becoming shorter and averaging 6 inches of blade at the most. And although a smaller blade is smaller and easier to carry, it not a practical trade off because it limits its uses (as an axe, spear, small hatchet, etc.). This knife is the perfect size (8 inches), large but not to the point where it is cumbersome.

The workmanship on the knife is excellent. The photos posted do not do it justice. There should be better, larger photos posted so that you can see the true quality of the knife and sheath. This knife, as all true survival knives should, has full tang construction. The sheath is a sturdy composite of nylon over plastic. The picture also does not do justice to the handle. From the picture, it looked like plastic and seemed as if it could slip, but this is not the case. The handle is made of a fiber-glass type material that is textured and very hard & strong.

Having it manufactured by Smith & Wesson, is a plus, because of their reputation when it comes to quality weapons. The cost, for this level of construction, can not be beat. A quality survival knife will put you back $200,…this knife costs about a quarter of that!

My criticisms:

(Things I will fix on mine & S&W should improve on)

1.) The blade should be sent from the factory razor sharp. It was not sharpened as much as it should have been.

2.) The sharpening stone included should be of better quality.

3.) The sheath should have a small compartment with a small, very basic survival kit.

4.) A handle guard would be a nice addition too.

All in all, this is a great knife. I will probably by an extra one in case this knife is ever discontinued.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Elias P. Lima http://www.bootknife.org/boot-knives/smith-wesson-survival-black-camo-knife-full-tang-homeland-security/comment-page-1#comment-100 Elias P. Lima Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:15:20 +0000 http://www.bootknife.org/boot-knives/smith-wesson-survival-black-camo-knife-full-tang-homeland-security#comment-100 The first thing that come to mind when you think about a "survival knife", is that it should be strong, thick, sturdy, reliable and able to support all unexpectable situations that may occur, a good gripping and, if possible , a brand that suggest tradition in craftmanship, and last, but not least, a good value. <br /> I have others knives, some of high value, but this one doesn't stay behind to none of them. I'm sure you'll be happy with it, and soon will return to get other one, like me. <br /> I really recommend. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 The first thing that come to mind when you think about a “survival knife”, is that it should be strong, thick, sturdy, reliable and able to support all unexpectable situations that may occur, a good gripping and, if possible , a brand that suggest tradition in craftmanship, and last, but not least, a good value.

I have others knives, some of high value, but this one doesn’t stay behind to none of them. I’m sure you’ll be happy with it, and soon will return to get other one, like me.

I really recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

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