Delta Class Reckon Tini Fixed Blade with 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade, 6.4in Fixed Blade for Buschcrafting, EDC

Schrade SCHF9 Extreme Survival Knife with Fixed 1095 High Carbon Steel is an AMAZING AMAZING value. For a 6.4 inch blade .25 thick full tang a true full tang this is the DEAL of the Knife World. As of December 2013 $39.00 on Amazon this is GREAT. EXCELLENT KNIFE - Sheath is fair - it's big. Worth getting a nice custom leather sheath. This knife seems to be a great Farm Carry tool. It's TOUGH as nails - great handle - Sharp and fine looking. For the price you invest it's not going to bother you to pound the heck out of it - what are knives for. You may want to get a 2nd as a collectors piece cause in my thought this is a $50.00 knife in 4 or 5 years if not sooner. For the price I would take this over the Becker BK2 with .25 thick blade. The BK2 is a 5" blade. I like the 6 inch blade - it's about a 6" inch cutting edge - I only count blade length from tip to where the blade starts - meaning the actual cutting edge not the entire size of the blade (why cound the finger choil area as part of the blade if it does not cut?) For Wood Batoning I prefer at least a 7" to 9" blade. Becker BK9, Ontario RTAK2, Ontario SP8 .26 thick on the SP8. BK9 and RTAK2 are both 3/16th's thick. I believe the RTAK2 is a bit longer than BK9 but the blade profile on the BK9 is better for busting through wood. Although the BK9 is not .25 thick it will not get "stuck" in wood like a full flat grind blade will. Not enough "real estate" moving through the wood. Sort of like a very think Machete would not be able to Baton through 8" oak it will get stuck. Not enough mass moving through. You won't have this with the Schrade - but the BK9 being thinner has more Length so to me it's more my style of a knife. Any knife can baton through 3" diameter wood you don't need a .25 inch thick blade for small logs so I don't know why these short blades are so thick. It's nice since they will take abuse. I just with this Schrade was 7.5 inches that 1 inch makes a HUGE difference when trying to Baton wood. Back to the Schrade. It's too large for an EDC "every day carry" It dwarfs the Cold Steel SRK in mass although only 1/2 if that longer than SRK in total length. It would make a GREAT back pack blade. GREAT GREAT for wood Batoning. If you are not into 7 plus inch knives GET THIS ONE. It can do just about anything any knife can do and for the price this is a real nice gesture by Schrade. The Becker BK7 will be better for cutting food and for finer wood work cause the BK7 is thinner it's 3/16th of an inch - this Schrade is .25 inch thick VERY SOLID. I have a feeling this one will become a classic IF they end up discontinuing it soon. It is worth $50.00 in my book. Don't knock yourselves out looking for a knife this one is it. KABAR, Ontario, Ranger by Ontario are to me the best out there for the price and as good quality as a Busse or Essee - those are higher end designer blades for people who have more money to burn - at the end of the day this knife will do EVERYTHING any of the others can. Thanks Schrade - sad you are not made in the USA any more. So after buying this folks get a KABAR BK9 for your big carry or the Ontario SP9 or RTAK2 or Ranger 7 or Ranger 9 ALL MADE IN USA (Specific Models of these companies are still made in USA other models are made in Taiwan) Peace friends!

Comparatively, this seems to be a very adequate and nicely designed knife for only 40 bucks. Personally, I bought this because I wanted something between my Becker BK2 and BK7, and I wanted something with Kraton rubber grip scales from the factory rather than those slippery hard Grivory grips on the Becker BK's that cost you an extra 40 dollars a pop to replace with micarta. Also, I wanted a cheaper knife that won't worry me to abuse and neglect a little. This knife fits that bill completely. Many other reviewers seem to complain a great deal about the extended and full-sized grip but I find it just perfect for my average size male hands. (For reference: I cannot palm a basketball and I have a too short and weak grip on a football which always kept me from playing quarterback. Also, I wear men's large gloves but they are slightly loose) But the grip on this knife seems perfect for my hands. My knife came quite sharp - it just needed a little stropping to smooth it up. The grind could have been more symmetric, sure, but that really doesn't bother me for the bush craft uses I intend for this blade. Actually, this blade looks like it had more hand finishing than CNC work I bought this knife to use and abuse in the field not for show nor for something to impress people with by slicing tissue paper or shaving my forearms with! And I always prefer 1095 carbon steel, but you never really know how good the heat treatment on any blade until you have beaten it up a bit and re-sharpened it a few times. Even high-priced knives can sometimes come with poor heat-treatment - it happens to the best of them. The recurve on the SCHF9 blade is not a problem to sharpen if you use a large size ceramic rod or diamond steel rod, which are available on Amazon at low prices.. I am used to using and re-sharpening kukri shaped machetes that way, and it just takes a little practice. As for the sheath, yeah it is a little cheap and it is not made for left hand carry due to the slanted guard, but fortunately, I'm a leftie who has learned to draw with a reverse grip over the years and I can always find or make another sheath if necessary. It seems that no matter what price you pay for a knife these days, it comes with some cheap sweatshop made sheath - so that is just something to expect. So in summary, I am quite pleased with this low cost, Asian-made Taylor Brand Schrade knife as far as matters of price, ergonomic design and out-of-box quality, but only time will tell how much abuse it can endure. Upon initial inspection with some light use, I believe it to be a good value compared to similar and higher priced bush craft/survival type knives.

I purchased this knife recently, i was a bit hesitant at first because of the mixed reviews i have seen on other schrade knives, Let me just say that this knife is great! It was exactly what i was looking for and at a great price. The knife is plenty durable, the handle has in my opinion more than adequate grip (people say it is to large but i am 5'6 with average size hands and it fits me fine), and it is made of a high quality steel for the price. The Cons: Lets start with the not so great points. number one the sheath. The sheath is adequate for the price of the knife however you will want to get some Kydex made for it. )I don't agree with the people that say not to buy a good sheath for a cheap blade. you can keep the sheath forever, and when and if you destroy the blade, just buy a new blade). The sheath does not hold the knife securely without the velcro strap, which is not a big deal for me but some may not like it. The second negative of the sheath is the size, even with out the secondary pouch the sheath is way to big. For me the biggest negative of the sheath is the material it is made of, it retains water. if you plan to use the knife in the woods (which is kinda the point) the sheath will get wet, then when you put your knife in it then knife will get wet and rust, and once it gets wet it takes forever to dry. The second part is that it does not come sharp out of the box, in fact its not very sharp at all. This was not a big deal for me at all because one of my hobbies is sharpening knives. You will need to sharpen this knife before putting it through its paces. any reviews you read from people that have not sharpened it first have not unlocked this knives potential. The Pros: The knife takes an edge fairly easily and holds it very well. When i unboxed it i used my cheap Lanskey Sharpener Lansky TB 2D2C Diamond Ceramic Four Rod Turn Box to put a basic edge on the knife. it took about 10 minutes for the first go around once i got it to a useable sharpness I beat the crap out of the knife (batoning, hacking limbs, making a fire board, etc) then i used my better sharpening system to apply my final edge to the knife. The knife is very comfortable in hand. i used the knife for about 2.5 hours straight, no hot spots, no hand cramping. All and all very good knife especially for the price!

This has become my ultimate outdoor companion. I'm thrilled with this purchase, and love everything about it. I've been bringing this with me camping for more than a year now and it has held up brilliantly. I've used this knife for everything from preparing food to chopping wood to digging holes. It's an incredibly useful piece of sharpened steel. The 1095 carbon steel takes and holds an edge exceptionally well. The jimping on the back and the finger groove on the front really add a nice touch to the blade, and give it a bit of an extension allowing it to cut through thicker wood. Stress tests, I've done them. Because of the low cost of this knife, I don't have any issues with beating the carbon our of this thing if I need to, and have chosen to to prove it's worth. And is hasn't disappointed, not one bit. I was camping with it at a festival (not my usual scene) and we had a lot of pre-chopped fire wood, but most of the pieces were hardwood and too big to start a fire. i started to baton with the knife, but wasn't getting too far through the hardwood and the knots since i didn't have much to hit it with. Then I found that someone brought a 20lb sledge hammer with. I grabbed that and started batoning the back of the knife with it, and it split the wood quite fast. Sure, it left some dings and dents in the backside of the knife, but I'd be surprised if it didn't. Besides, I like a good, used look to a tool. I was able to plow through a ton of wood that way, and the knife really took the beating well. Right after that whole ordeal, I sat down with a chunk of wood and was able to make a nice feather stick with the concave part of the blade. After that, I checked the edge, and it didn't seem to even notice the work it just did. On another camping trip in the woods, I used the back of an axe to do the same thing (hard to baton with an axe). Same thing, held up really well with only some dents on the back. I even missed my target a few times and caught the knife right at the tip, and because of the approach angle on that tip, it didn't break off. The included holster for it deserves it's own review. It's really of great quality and has everything I could ask for in a holster. Multiple mounting option, holds the blade securely, and has a great storage pouch. I've added items to the pouch to make it my perfect outdoors kit. Hanging from the outside I've added a piece of firesteel (lights immediately against the back of the knife) and a small flashlight (made by Oveready). On the inside of the pouch I have an ESSE arrow head, fishing hooks, weights, and small bobbers, 4-5 sticks of firestarters, some wire for snares, some dryer lint for kindling, and some iodine tablets. And of course a bunch of paracord. If all I could take is one thing into the woods with me, it'd be this knife, the holster, and what I have in the pouch. To make it stay on my leg tighter, but to prevent it from binding when I crouch down, I've replaced the paracord leg strap with some elastic cord. A couple things to point out. The finish on the blast started coming off after the first camping trip with it. After more use, you can tell that the blade has been used. I personally like the look of a used knife, so this is not a problem for me. When I got back from my first trip, I just put it directly away without thinking about it, and when I looked at it a couple weeks later, I noticed a couple spots of rust on the blade. I grabbed some steel wool and was able to buff that out pretty easily. From that point on, if it wasn't in use on my hip, I keep it oiled with mineral oil, and I've never had any other issues since. This is just a basic factor of taking care of a nice blade made of this quality of steel. Also, because of the recurve in the blade, some may have some issues with sharpening the concave part of the edge. I found that I could use the edge of my sharpener to get in here, and I have no problem keeping this part of the blade ready to chew through wood. After my first heavy use of it, I noticed that the grip was such that it gave me a blister on the inside of my thumb. I've purchased a cheap pair of leather gloves from a hardware store to wear while using it (good to have around a campsite anyways), and now my hands are completely unscathed from continuous chopping. Overall, this knife is well worth the money, and then some. If anything happened to mine, I'd immediately replace it with exactly the same knife.

Thank you, Schrade! First off, I have to say that this knife is clearly superior to its newer counterpart, the SCHF10. While the SCHF10 is made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the 1095 high carbon steel of this knife makes it the better option in my book. Besides, the duracoat on the blade provides all the corrosion resistance you'll probably ever need. The .25" thick blade is very solid and sturdy. It should go without saying that this knife is meant to take a beating. You could expect it to easily handle most bushcraft tasks like splitting, batoning, and carving. Some people consider the handle to be a bit wide, but I would say it's about medium thickness. Yes, the blade does come with a factory edge, which isn't too terribly sharp, but one could easily put a razor edge on it without much difficulty. Seriously guys, this thing has secured its place as my go-to survival knife, despite owning many other "survival knives". It seems that my other knives always fall short in some area, whereas this one always delivers in all departments. Something else to consider is the price. Lately it seems like you can just slap the word "survival" in the title of a knife and the price magically raises by at least 30%. This appears especially true with one series of orange-handle knives endorsed by a certain celebrity. However if you were to compare this knife to higher-end and more expensive knives, you'll see that this one clearly has the better value or "bang for your buck". The sheath is pretty so-so, but it does have a couple saving graces. The nylon outer is reasonably tough and has a hard plastic interior for the blade. Also, it has a removable nylon pouch on the outside. The pouch isn't very large, but it could definitely hold a field sharpener, ferro rod, some Quick-Tinder, and a small bottle of mineral oil (for the blade) comfortably. The entire sheath is fully compatible with both American and Russian MOLLE straps. (Russian MOLLE straps are a fair bit wider than ours.) I've seen this type of sheath before many times. In fact, almost all fixed blade Smith & Wesson knives have the same sheath configuration. If you want a better sheath, I would say to add a couple Kydex sheets to your order and make a better one. If you want a true survival knife that will last and don't mind a mediocre initial sheath, then this knife is for you.

For the price, this is a helluva knife! It's beefy, the handle is comfortable and provides numerous hold positions, it sharpens easily and seems to hold a good edge. The choil in front of the handle allows me to choke up on the blade for delicate, close work, while gripping it by the swell at the pommel between the thumb and the index and middle fingers allows leverage for chopping. The concave reverse curve near the choil also facilitates close cutting, while the convex belly curve towards the tip replicates the curve you'll see on the business edge of a hand ax for deep penetration when chopping or splitting. The balance-point is located between the blade choil and the first finger-groove on the handle, so when I choke-up on the blade it feels blade-light and handle-heavy, while with my forefinger in the first finger-groove it feels blade-heavy; this also contributes to the feel when alternately doing close-up work or more substantial cutting. The sheath is also well-made and versatile, with the detachable velcro-fastened pouch handy for extras like a fire-steel, small sharpener, etc. The only problem is that the knife alone weighs a pound, and with the sheath and a few items stored in the pouch it tops a pound and a half; and the sheath is 14 1/2 inches long. I figure that, since I'm not the die-hard survivalist/militia-type, I'm not going to be packing around that kind of weight and bulk while hiking in the woods. So, unless I'm deliberately out there testing my survival skills with this specific knife, it's not likely to be with me when I inadvertently wind-up needing it the most... I'd be much more likely to have a smaller 3 1/2" puukko blade and a 10" folding Japanese pruning saw with me (my current preferred set-up), which can do about the same work as--or more--efficiently and at a third the weight (8 1/2 ounces). But, boy, it sure can feed those self-sufficient survivalist fantasies I'm prone to at times... PS: This is NOT a collector's display knife; it's a working tool. In no way does it compare to the fit, finish and aesthetic appeal of handmade or collector's knives (like my Randall-Made Model 7--a high-end handmade working knife). It's an inexpensive knife that happens to be made of good quality materials (like 1095 high-carbon steel) by a mass-production process to an affordable price point. It is not offered or represented to be anything other than what it is, which at the current price is quite a deal. For instance, the grind on my knife wasn't even or flawless, there was a small pockmark near the choil where they tested the Rockwell hardness, and the handle scales don't line-up perfectly, etc. If you want near-flawless, be prepared to pay big bucks for it: like $350+ and a waiting list of 5 years for a Randall-Made direct from the maker, or twice that from a knife dealer for instant gratification.

I own both the Becker BK2 and BK7 knives and they both serve me very, very well. However, I had been looking for a knife that has the weight and thickness of the Becker BK2 with some of the length of the BK7. The Schrade SCHF9 fits this need very nicely. While the Schrade is made in Taiwan, the blade itself seems to be reasonably well made. I must add, that this knife came very nicely sharpened. I was able to easily and cleanly slice through paper right out of the box. There are a few flaws that keep this knife from getting five stars. The most obvious flaws deal with the handles. The edges of the handle do not come flush with the tang of the knife and when you look closely along the top of the sides of the handles you can see small dimples from the molding process. If you use gloves, which I do, the handle defects will not be a problem. However, it would be nice if the handles were defect-free. Another defect is found in the blade itself. If you run your finger along the top of the spine of the knife you can feel dips and nooks that should have been ground out in the finishing process. Under normal outback use this shouldn't become an issue and can probably be dismissed as a cosmetic flaw. If you intend to do some extreme batoning or some other rough activity with this knife, like prying stuff, you may want to reconsider, assuming you find the same flaws along the top of your blade. The length of the handle is generous and even though the handle shape is not as good as my Becker knives, the length of the handle gives an added bit of control that is greatly welcome. In fact, I wish my Becker knives had handles this long. On the plus side: The odd curving of the blade edge at first seems decorative, but the genius of the shape becomes self-evident within a few strokes of cutting through branches. The shape of the blade turns your SCHF 9 into a small and very effective hatchet or machete. While I had a few complaints about the handles, there is no denying that the grip is excellent, the length of the handles is great and the finger notches are well placed and unlike some other knives in the price range, useful. While this is a large knife, it is large in a practical and thought out manner. For me it is the perfect knife to fill the gap between my two Beckers. The sheath is well made and has an added pocket that can be used for a small sharpening stone or perhaps a multi-tool... In short, for this price range, it is a decent knife with some exceptional features.

If you’re in the market for a big chunky knife, this one is a good one to get. Very affordable and durable. This thing is basically just a big slab of sharp metal so there’s very little chance that you can break this knife. I’ve used mine to chop through 3 or 4 inch branches with no problem. The original handle is grippy and fits pretty nicely in the hand. However I’ve removed my handle and cord wrapped my knife which works well too. The blade stays sharp under normal use, but can be tricky to sharpen due to the slight serpentine shape.

Fantastic knife! First of all I have been using all sorts of knives for over 30 years. I have knives for work, hiking, camping, fishing and collections. This is probably my favourite and I'll explain why. It's very strong and can handle a beating. I don't care what others say about 1095 high carbon steel it's is one of the best as far as I'm concerned. It you want a knife that can handle a %#*! Kicking this is it. It's a heavy knife with a thick blade. Yes it is slightly more prone to rust then some others but if you know how to look after a knife then you won't have an issue.i have had lesser quality knife made from 1095 that I beat on a daily basis and it has not chipped, bent or broke. It is a large so if you don't want a large heavy knife don't get it. But I have nothing bad to say about this knife and sheath at all. 1095 steel takes a bit to sharpen but if you have any idea what your doing it's not hard to get a good edge with long lasting retention. Advice for people you don't have much experience with that. It's all in the angle of the edge. Came sharpe and case is great, well designed with great durability. ALL PROS NO CONS!!

Es un excelente cuchillo por el precio. El acero es 1095 de alto carbono. Bastante resistente y cómodo para manos grandes

Buon coltello. La Schrade non si smentisce mai in quanto al rapporto qualita'/prezzo e questo coltello non è da meno. Un po' complicata la sistemazione alla cintura e, forse, se insieme alla tasca per la pietra per affilare applicata sul fodero ci fosse stata anche quest'ultima, non sarebbe stato male. E' giustamente pesante forse più dei coltelli che uso abitualmente all'aperto ma non da' fastidio né affatica la mano e il braccio. L'affilatura è precisa, priva di sbavature e si presta bene per il lavoro anche su legno stagionato, la lama ha uno spessore generoso e risulta compatta e idonea al bushcraft . Tutto sommato un coltello a tutto tondo buono per ogni genere di lavoro all'aperto e buon compagno di avventure...

Es ist mein erstes Outdoor-Messer, welches ich mir für grobe Arbeiten im Outdoor- / Camping- und Bushcraftbereich gekauft habe. Ausschlaggebend waren das als gut angepriesene Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Das Messer wiegt einiges, liegt aber gut in der Hand. Es wirkt sehr wertig und ist - soweit ich das für meine Verhältnisse einschätzen kann - ausreichend scharf (schneidet Papier und Holz gleichermaßen gut). Bisher hat es auch nach den Einsätzen nicht an Schärfe verloren. Aufgrund der Klingenlänge darf man es in Deutschland nicht führen. Das liegt meiner Auffassung nach aber eher daran, dass es als Messer deklariert ist (was es natürlich der Bauart entsprechend auch ist) und nicht als Axt / Beil, als das es auch hätte deklariert werden können (natürlich nicht ganz ernst gemeint). Beile und Äxte sind Werkzeuge, die man mit sich herumtragen darf. ;-) Im Ernst: Es ist so wuchtig und schwer, dass man damit kaum feine Schnitzarbeiten vornehmen können wird. (Außer man hat größere Hände und mehr Kraft als ich.) Dafür kann man damit hervorragend Äste kürzen, Stämme entasten, Holzscheite spalten (Batoning) also eben grobe Arbeiten verrichten - genau, wie ich das wollte. Ich glaube auch nicht, dass jemand bei größter Anstrengung (ohne Hilfsmittel) diese Klinge abbrechen könnte (5 mm stark). Es hat eine wunderbar stabile Kunststoffscheide und lässt sich mit dem mitgelieferten Band mit dem Holster sicher am Gürtel und dem Oberschenkel befestigen. Die kleine Kunststofftasche, die sich auf dem Holster befindet, kann zum Mitführen von kleinen Gerätschaften genutzt werden (kleine Taschenlampe, Feuerzeug etc.), ist aber m. E. n. nur Spielerei. Da man das Täschchen auch abmachen kann, ist es allerdings ein nettes Gadget, das man sich auch an anderer Stelle z.B. an den Rucksack machen kann.

Excelente faca, super afiada, 6mm de espessura. Cabo emborrachado com um certo grip, full tang. Bainha em cordura com passadores e bolso. Um excelente produto. Obrigado.