M48 Talon Dagger With Sheath - Cast Stainless Steel Blade, G10 Handle, Paracord Lanyard - Length 11 5/8”

The pictures don’t do the knife justice as to how amazing this knife looks. Actually came pre-oiled, which surprised me. Easily penetrates cardboard most of the way through with a decent thrust. My complaints? Edge ain’t all the sharp. In fact, it’s fairly dull. Will try to sharpen it but I suspect that it is made purely for thrusting, given how well it did against cardboard. It’s also really heavy and the handle is a bit too rectangular for my tastes but overall a good piece.

Got this for Christmas. Totally impressed! This thing is a half inch thick. Heavy, solid, great looking. Love that sheath. Very sexy! Great balance. Does not come very sharp, but that's easy to fix. Super impressed. Enthusiastically recommended!

Fantastic Product. Very Well Made.Its like the M-48 Red/Black Dagger that I also have. The only slight Imperfection is that the Rivited Sheath Belt secruon,one of the Rivets were affixed crooked But it still works fine when implementing it to my belt

Like all M48 products I've ordered in the past, this one is solid, well made, and has a very good functional sheath. But, this is the dullest knife I have ordered from Budk, or from anywhere for that matter. I couldn't slice a sheet of paper at all. I had trouble pushing the point through a sheet of paper. I even tried it as a letter opener, but to no avail. I haven't yet tried to cut a stick of butter yet, but won't hold my breath, especially on one straight out of the fridge. Even though it is spear inspired, it should have some sort of edge on it, like most spears. I have ceremonial non-functional, non-sharpened knives and bayonets that are sharper. In fact, the edges of the G10 handle are sharper than the blade. I will have to take this to my shop and attempt to put some sort edge on it. I give it 3 stars because, for the $70.00 price, it should come somewhat sharp.