Smith & Wesson CKSUR1 Bullseye Search and Rescue Fixed Blade Knife

I guarantee that this will be the best [...] that you will ever spend for a knife. And compared to others of this level, I would expect to pay triple the price. The blade comes sharp as a razor out of the box and stays that way. I use it and abuse it, give it a few licks with the included sharpening stone, then I'm back in business. I never go hiking without it and it can easily take down small trees, tree limbs, cut cording, rope, dig a hole, whatever you need done, it can do it. Hands down, no questions asked. I am never afraid to use this thing. I've paid 3 times more for half the quality. And the sheath is actually quality. So buy it!

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I bought this very same knife at a sporting goods store here some time back. First of all I have to say I like the size of it, (10 1/2 inches). Its been my experience that too many people go out of their way to buy a hunting or survival knife that is way too big for their needs. Unless you are planning to become the next Jeremiah Johnson you don't need anything as heavy and ungainly as a 15" or bigger knife. Its also been my experience that something smaller comes in far more handy, as well as more efficient in a true crisis situation as well. This knife is large enough to use as a real tool and weapon, without being a liability for most of the same purposes. It is very solidly built with what appears to be a full tang (the blade goes all the way through the handle) design, as well as a very comfortable grip. The blade was sharp when purchased and can be honed to a fine shaving worthy edge when necessary. The blade is also powder finished, meaning it doesn't carry the high... Read more

Just received the S&W knife today. Checked it out and compared it to other knives I own, some costing five times as much, and I will say that this is a real bargain. It has good balance, very decent sharpness right out of the box, and I improved on that a bit with a good stone. The scabbard is of very good quality with a Velcro fastener that goes over the handle. The scabbard has a metal top plate and it fits the knife precisely. It looks and feels like a knife that would cost at least $60.00, so I'm happy.