Name: Schrade SCHF1 Extreme Hollow Handle Survival Special Forces 7.5" Combo Blade, Nylon Sheath
Brand: Schrade Knives
SKU: SCHF1
Price: 74.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.889 (9 reviews)

Robert
Santee, Ca

Jul 16, 2021

Pros: Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: None

Shrade Survival

Happily surprised after the complaints about the sheath. My blade arrived with a very nice nylon unit with plastic(workable) insert. The pouch is not removable but will handle a full sized multitool. The sheath alone would be $35+ and is nicer than a major brands $200+ blades that I have. Sharpness is adequate and will need immediate attention and I would like a decent amount of index finger room on the choil. The tool kit is... I'll replace it with a $6 Shade survival kit and a ferro rod. 1070 is not perfect but at this price point I cannot whine. the finish(paint) shows immediate wear after mild use but I expected nothing else and will deal with it. A great bugout, toss in the car/truck/camper blade with a working shape-a steal in the blade world in my opinion.

Eb
va.

Dec 10, 2014

Pros: Overall Quality, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

schrade

good size nice finish. very tough knife.

Bryce
Elkhart

Jan 05, 2013

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, Materials

Very Nice Knife

The knife and handle are one piece, it isn't a handle attached to a blade. Unscrew the top and there is a magnetic bit holder with different driver styles. This can be removed and a survival kit put in the handle. The sheath is good quality nylon but has a small pouch which disconnects from the main sheath. This I don't care for and having a good compass on the end cap would have been nice. Overall a very sharp, strong, well made knife.

Willb
Fl

Mar 11, 2021

Pros: None

Cons: None

Blown away

I am really blow away by the value of this knife. It's an obvious knock off of The Chris Reeve Mark IV. I had two of them at one time and sold both for a lot of $. The only obvious difference is the early IV was made of A2, which is a great tool steel. This knife being made with 1070, internal tools and all, very high quality. People turn their nose up at 1095, 1070, etc, and they are as tough or tougher than any of the modern wonder stainless steels. The main difference of course is carbon steels rust easily. But, the reason this knife is well under $100 is due to using the 1070, which is a steel that will not let you down under hard use. Just wipe down occasionally with a thin coat of oil, and GTG. To conclude, I was not expecting the fit/finish quality of this knife to be so high for the cost. A+

Sean E
Clarkesville, Ga

Jun 01, 2016

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great knife

Well made knife, great price.

Barnabe
Pacific Rim

Dec 06, 2013

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials

Cons: None

Home run for Schrade

As a general rule, I avoid cheap "survival" knives with Rambo-like hollow handles since they tend to fall apart quickly, but this knife is a major exception to that rule. Being a single solid piece of steel, it can withstand very rough treatment while still holding a useable edge. The tools in the handle can be removed if you want to store other things like flint, tinder, fishing line, and so on. However, the sheath also has a removable pouch that could hold extras as well. 1070 steel does not hold the kind of edge 1095 can hold, but the extra toughness and durability of 1070 means it can take a lot more abuse or "unofficial" use (digging, hammering, prying) in a survival situation. It also sharpens up easily and is slightly more rust resistant. This is a no-frills heavy duty survival tool that can compete with knives twice the price. All of the knives in this series are bargains. Schrade has once again hit it out of the park!

E Hudson
Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mar 22, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Since acquiring the knife I have used it on several forays into the African bushveld and it does what's required of it. Good weight and balance for chopping with. Strong one-piece construction and holds it's edge well for dressing game. Have camouflaged the knife and scabbard, khaki and olive green, as the black scabbard stands out like a sore thumb in the grey African bush. Have also removed tools from handle and added lint and a fire steel. In the substantial scabbard pouch I've placed a "Victorinox" S.A.Knife to supplement the "Schrade".

Dan
Kentucky

Dec 05, 2017

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish

Cons: None

Schrade schf1

Best survival knife for under $100, great steel, needs survival kit instead of bits in handel, a serious knife! Great camping tool.

5Cardblaze
Melbourne, Australia

Mar 16, 2013

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: Weight

Tough Blade

I cannot fault this knife ---- My standard brutal blade test matched hardness/damage-resistance with that of AUS8. {My test is to lay a small Cr-V screwdriver's shaft flat on tabletop, then 'whack' the knife edge down fairly hard. and study the depth of 'ding' in cutting edge, very close to serration (biased near handle end)}. It matched CRKT Anubis, and did heaps better than CRKT Lake 111 & CRKT Laredo/Bandera, but not as resistant to abuse as SOG Escape FF25. Not scientific; merely rule-of-thumb, but a comparison at least!!! Blade is quite stiff with little available flex. (4.5mm thick) Waterproofing ---- I lubed up threads w/ NiteCore NG7 silicone grease for flashlights/battery torches. Under water, & no water penetrates to ``bit's`` cache in handle. BUT BUT BUT, for a survival knife, what the heck is with screwdriver bits stored in there???? (great! you are given everything in the world - Torx/Philips/Slotted/Allen, & a T-Bar for extra leverage). If I am in the bush, I want a compass, a fire starting option, perhaps fishhooks & line, perhaps suture needle w/ stitches, some 'bandaids'/sticking plasters, water purification options, an EPIRB [he he he]. Will I get my kaput car going again with included screwdriver bits? I doubt it!! The supplied free sheath satisfies!!! You get the works --- compartments, carry options galore, and a most very welcome full-length plastic liner/sleeve which is riveted in place. Inside there, blade will never wear nylon sheath. I have small hands, yet the diameter of the handle is still really good for me. The knurling is really aggressive [read abrasive], & even with my ``spoiled`` office hands, I'd rather this than too smooth. The only part of the handle which I don't like is ``taper`` leading to the quillons. Maybe some will find it comfortable but not me. This knife WILL NOT CHOP very well!! I went with this SCHF1 to get the bigger "handle cavity" Verses the SCHF1sm, but I feel its blade is longer than what's necessary. This doesn't matter and I am happy with this Schrade knife