I have been collecting knives for nearly 20 years and when I ordered this knife, I wasn't sure what I was going to get. When I opened the box, my jaw hit the floor! The weight alone is substantial and is easily manageable in any situation. It's definitely big and tough enough to take down small trees without much effort and will stick a hog for an instant kill. The only problem I found with this is the sheath.. while not a "problem" really, more an inconvenience.. it takes a bit of effort to pull the knife out! I love the fact that the knife slides in smoothly and locks into place without having a button snap or velcro to content with.. but removing it smoothly will take some practice and you may need to shave off some of the plastic as it can be a bit sharp around the edges. Really the only other thing that I would say is a negative is the belt loop on the sheath.. it's pretty flimsy to say the least and I'd prefer the whole sheath to be of the same plastic material, one solid unit. The compass.. meh.. it's a cheapo compass that won't hold it's accuracy because of the air bubbles in it, but is ok for short distances. A proper and accurate compass should have no air pockets of any type inside the bezel. Overall.. I love it and I'm buying another one for my round trip trek on the Appalachian Trail in 2015! Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have removed a portion of the review which does not comply with our review guidelines.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I had one of these years ago..bought it from Bud K..but at that time it was made by 'Colt'..same knife..but no compass offered. I sold it after a while and decided to buy this one a few years later. Its a good buy..strong, well made, sharp. The sheath works well for me..not sure what the other reviewers find wrong with it. For the money and if you buy with free or penny shipping you cant beat it..buy it.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

More knife than I expected! Big, Tough, Solid. Great sheath. Although, way too much oil all in the sheath. Very poor edge from factory, but I can remedy that. Still just a great knife for camping and for the price I have not reservations playing with it. It's a keeper.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is a really well made knife. Sharp out of the box, rugged, thick blade with an imposing tanto slant. Perfect for camping, survival, self-defense. Excellent sheath, very sturdy. The compass is a nice addition as well. Best Buy for the price, Thanks BudK! Gunny SeattleWould you recommend this to a friend? Yes

All in all, I'm very pleased with this knife. Pros: the blade is exactly 3/16" thick, not 1/4", but still plenty thick enough. Perfect size handle, at least for me. Good overall weight. Nice serrations in a good location on the blade. The compass I received is very good. Cons: the tab that secures the knife in the sheath is entirely too tight (mine anyway). It took me so much effort to get the knife out (I was beginning to think it was epoxied in the sheath!), that when it finally released, it could have easily caused an injury. Be careful! Like a previous reviewer, I will definitely be grinding the tab down. Lastly, the knife had heavy oil on it, which I am removing, but each time the knife comes out of the sheath, there's more oil, so this will take a while to clean up. Bottom line: this knife is well worth the purchase and I would recommend it - it should last a lifetime.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This Knife is all i could hope for in a "pathfinder". I love using the knife while out and about in the woods and some times i use it too cut my huge steak!! Thanks BudK!!Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

After receipt, I immediately ordered another, I was so pleased. (I'll, likely, order more, to keep on-hand as impressive, reasonably-priced gifts.) The sheath tab-button holds the knife rather tight, at first, but has become smoother with use, and is now, just right. The synthetic-rubber inserts, in the thick aluminum handle, are effective grip enhancers. Even though aluminum, the pommel makes a useful bludgeon, due to the mass of the full-tang 1/4" blade backing it up. The blade size and mass makes the knife a good woodsman's "chopper", as well -- almost a hatchet!Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Twice the knife I thought I was getting, for the price. Heavy, thick blade, should last forever. The blade had a good nick in the edge, had to stone it for a bit to clean it up. The sheath is ok, way too tight, in my opinion. I ground down the tab a little to make drawing it out easier. For the price, I'm impressed, even with the petty things.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

For the price this is a really good knife! Looks awesome, feels great in your hand and the 1/4" full tang blade is very strong. My sheath works great with the knife, although the compass does not work well at all, but I was buying the knife not the compass.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

this knife feels so great it feels really durable. but when i took it out of the box when i got home. (it was freezing out) i opened the box because i was excited for my new knife i tried to take it out of the case and the little tab that holds the knife in the sheath broke. DON'T OPEN IT WHEN IT IS COLD!!!!!!! otherwise it is a great over all knife. and it comes with and awesome compass!Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes