Smith & Wesson

The Smith and Wesson Holding Corporation was founded in 1852. The company is well known for it is production of firearms and other law enforcement merchandise. One of the merchandise that has grown in popularity among outdoor fanciers is Smith and Wesson knives. In particular, the company’s folding knives are ofttimes used for wilderness survival among hunters and hikers alike.

Most Smith and Wesson folding knives include a single, lasting blade. Others come with two blades, one that is plain edged and another that is serrated.

When purchasing a folding knife, it is primary to note that blades may be made with varying compositions of metal. Typically, you will have to choose amidst stainless steel and high carbon steel. There are gains and downsides to both types. For instance, while high carbon steel is harder than stainless steel, it is more difficult to sharpen once it does in the end become dull. Its sharp edge will last longer than blades made with stainless steel, but, if you are a novice sharpener, you may find it more of a chore when it does come time to sharpen a high carbon steel blade.

Depending on what you’ll be using your knife for may make all the divergence in what will work best for you. As an example, hunters often prefer high carbon steel blades that maintain their edge longer than stainless steel blades. A sharp knife is necessary for skinning larger animals. At the same time, high carbon steel is more prone to rust. There are rust shelter merchandise on the market, but a great deal of humans choose stainless steel plainly because it resists rust more than metal composites such as high carbon steel.

For added protection, there are Smith and Wesson knives that are made of black steel. One might opt for a sturdy, high carbon steel blade that has gone through this routine of bluing, which gives rise to a protective finish that is immune to rust.

While folding knives are commodious as they may be stored away in one’s pocket, a four to six-inch bladed, high quality, fixed-blade knife may also prove to be practical. Made with contemporary materials, such knifes do not have to be unreasonably heavy and will fit neatly into a sheath. Smith and Wesson manufactures a number of these tactical knives. Look for one with a full length tang that extends well into the handle for added strength.

Smith Wesson

The blade has a thumb rest and dual thumb studs for ambidextrous one hand opening. The stainless steel handle with black G10 inset, 4.32″ closed, has a liner lock and lanyard hole. A removable stainless steel pocket clip is included.

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121 of 127 people found the following review helpful.
SUPERIOR QUALITY KNIFE!
By Kilibreaux
I recieved this knife as a present last year and was without delay impressed by two things. First, the level of fit, finish, and function, and second, the ridiculously low price for such a quality knife.

The construction is solid…black anodized, micro-grooved scales with large, likeable “lightening holes”. Oversized blade pivot, and well-finished, tiny screws keeping it all together. On the right side is located a strong, spring-steel pocket clip, likewise finished in a deep, matte black, attached by three tiny screws just behind the pivot pin.
The blade is just timid of 3.25″, a dropped, tanto style with serrations along half it is lower edge. The blade is likewise “single sided” meaning the “front” (left) side has the contour shaping, serrations, and logo, while the “back” (right) side is flat. This is of no import on this type of knife to any degree more than keeping the price down since only one side of the blade needs to be machined. The blade is a deep black matte finish of S&W’s proprietary procedure and has proved to be rather lasting over a year of less than tame handling. The blade is activated by a huge thumbstud located near the hilt along the spine…on BOTH sides of the blade for ambidexterous use.
Blade locking is accomplished by a spring-steel liner lock affixed to the inside of the right scale (handle), and snaps in behind the blade when opened to in a positive manner lock the blade versus accidental closure. I’ve heard of liner-locks failing, but it’s hard to see how this one could.
Overall fit is well above average. The blade operates smoothly…VERY with no problems or difficulties and snaps into lock with a reassuringly audible click. Despite being light, the blade may likewise be snapped into lock with a quick flick of the wrist after the thumb has opened it in regards to 20 degrees.
Once locked open the blade is solid…no wobble, no looseness. To release the thumb (ideally the right thumb) is pressed versus the inside of the liner lock, and the lock disengages with no problems or difficulties without roughness, exclusively freeing the blade to be rotated into the handle.
The knife is light…easily carried in a pocket without need for being clipped.
As delivered the blade was sharp…not razor, but rather sharp, and a few strokes with an Arkansas stone speedily brought it up to RAZOR sharp and it has held that edge for a long time now.
For the price it would be hard to beat this knife. I guess S&W is now having it is knives fictitious in China, which does keep prices low, yet contrary to what galore would imply, the QUALITY of S&W knives in general, and this one in queer is superb…well above what one would suppose for the cash paid, and rather on par with all the big-name domestically produced blades costing oodles more.
To me a “good” knife not only fulfills a utile function, and possesses well-executed, crisp details, but DOES SO at a price that makes it practical to be USED. I don’t know anybody who shells out hundreds of dollars for a lot of faux-custom and then uses it hard. THIS knife may be applied to the full extent of what it’s comparatively light-weight construction was meant to allow…and then some, because it didn’t cost a little fortune…on top of being VERY well put-together.
You may in general find this knife and assorted variations of it listed through respective online venders for around $12….TWELVE BUCKS for a knife this good? Amazing. I’ve seen veritably CHEAP pieces of junk at swap-meets selling for more. Let me be very clear: This knife is a genuinely outstanding value any way you slice it (pun intended).

152 of 166 persons found the following review helpful.
First Thoughts
By Alfonso Waler
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R32YRJHW3UKBFJ 4 stars, but that is as a knife in ordinary and does not element in the price. At $10, well worth the cost (5 stars).
The Main Points:
First, I’ve only had this one day, so these are some original thoughts.
The thumb stud and liner lock are a nice latch that makes it easy to open and close with one hand.
The serrations are nice, and work OK as a wood saw, not amazing, but there is just a little over an inch of serration, so what may you expect?
The only complaint: I don’t like that the blade has an angle bend. A curve would be much nicer for such things as whittling.
Overall, a good tool. I am satisfied with my buy and would reccomend it to others.

*Update* – yeah guys I have come to grasp that a tanto blade has the angle. But I want to point out that peculiar shortcoming to somebody like me, who had no idea what that meant. So to all- This is a outstanding Tanto blade. Enjoy.

34 of 34 humans found the following review helpful.
Solid value
By Gary L. Herstein
This seems like a good knife, exceptionally at the price. I’ve not been pounding on it with a hammer, or using it to chisel marble, but the constrction seems sound, the blade well mounted and of high quality, the grip easy on the hand, and the mechanism locks in a positive manner and well.

Reflecting upon another review, it is possible that a littler hand might find the thumb-knurl on the little side and difficult to open, for lack of leverage and inadequate purchase. This is only a guess, but may be a matter of thoughtfulness for others. As already noted, I find the blade easy to open and the lock mechanism tight and solid.

One other point of approval — the belt-clip is very solid, tight and well-mounted. Many other manufacturers seem to go cheap on the clip, which makes carrying the knife a problem after a while. The clip loosens up and the knife will effortlessly fall off the belt if one is in an awkward position or brushing past things. This guy looks like it will stay on the belt long after the belt itself has fallen away. This, for me, is another positive.

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