Pros: Weight, Finish, None
Cons: Handle Material
Impressive for the price
I bought this to test alternatives for pricier camp knives such as the Junglas. First, the blade feels light on the belt compared to other big blades I carried. While not a true dangler, the pivot on the belt loop is a nice touch that makes sitting with the knife convenient. I tested the knife right out of the box without touching up the edge. It could be sharper, but it is sharp enough. Still has a better edge profile and sharpness than some expensive sharpened prybars I've seen around (you know exactly what I am talking about). I chopped some 3-4" trees, some batoning, made a bowdrill kit, prepped some food. It passes the test in my book. Good balance on the blade.Shorter than some other camp knives, but the width adds some weight to the front. Handle is comfy. Might not last as long as micarta, but it's well made. There is no lanyard hole. I don't mind, but some folks might. It is a carbon steel blade, so yeah it can rust. My edge has a little rust spot that will be easy to remove.My fault as I didn't wipe the blade properly. As a wilderness survival instructor, I wanted to test blades for people not willing to spend much on a camp knife. For the price this one definitely passed the test.
