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

Every time i have a knife i look for perfection and this knife is it. each knife i have should be tough enough to take a beating i put in there way. in short words zombie ready and survival ready.Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This thing is a beast comes sharp, but I will touch it up. Heavy with a great feel to it. Add to cart is the best advice I can give on this. Thank you United/Budk.

Not my first idea of a type of knife set up I would like, but for the price I had to check it out. I was pleasantly supprised at the weight and ballance of this knife coming out of the sheath. It was reasonably sharp, and with a couple of passes with the sharpening stones it was sharp as I would ever need it to be. Then it went out doors to begin it's abuse. It is an affordable cutting, chopping, and prying tool. I cannot wait for an opportunity to get it out in the woods and see how it holds up. Especially once I put a good lanyard on it.