Cold SteelLeatherneck SF 6-3/4" German D2 Steel w/Black Powdercoat Clip Point Fixed Blade Outdoor Camping Hunting Utility Knife | 5" Kray-Ex Handle, Weather-Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath

Hefty handle very grippy can't say have ever had this material should be good in all environments. Fit and finish good, this knife is a tool not a show piece. Sharp enough but what knife couldn't be sharper depending on purpose. This is a chunk of steel with a nice blade profile. Sheath is nice fits knife well, good retention,not cheesey leather. No disapointments here.

Love the weight of it, durable, sharp, what a beauty...thank you for prompt shipping and delivery!

Just got the knife. Absolutely great !! It looks cool and feels right in my hand. The handle feels like it’s made by the size of my hand. Blade is the size for multiple purposes, very sharp and hard. I haven’t used it on anything yet but I googled the D2 steel. It is one of the hardest steels that is not easy to get blunt (also not easy to hone when blunt).For those who don’t like made in China. The pics I uploaded is for new buyers to know that this knife is made in Taiwan. I didn’t know where it was made before purchasing. I think the last picture illustrating the knife should be more clear.

I wish the handle was more comfortable otherwise everything else seems functional, durable, and the blade size is good. I do think for myself personally I would have preferred the blade to be a little skinnier but it was supposed to be a gift and I ended up keeping it. Anyways all and all seems like a decent knife I guess, definitely the biggest one I’ve had.

Just opened the box for the Leatherneck. It was well packaged and in perfect condition even though it was mailed in a soft bag from Amazon. Delivery was only a couple of days after my order was placed. Always pleased with Amazon serviceNow for the knife. It came very sharp with a light bead of oil on the blade. The blade is perfectly straight and it appears made to last a lifetime even with heavy use. I find it hard to believe the quality of this knife for the price. I was going to buy the Ka Bar but after reading the reviews I decided on the leatherneck. The knife is sturdy and I like that the piece between the blade and handle is thicker than a Ka Bar and it is not off set as I have seen on the Ka Bar knives. The metal is very smooth and shaped to fit the hand comfortably. . I am very pleased with this knife and it does live up to the Cold steel description.The sheath is perfect. It removes easily but does not fall out when turned. I may cut off the cloth clip because it is not needed with this sheath. I recommend the leatherneck without reservation.

The media could not be loaded. I’m a knife collector, user, and enthusiast. I have everything from across the spectrum when it comes to knives – fixed, folding, multi-tool, et cetera.This knife has my favorite handle of any knife I own. The round-ish KA-BAR style handle is a classic for a reason: the design is great ergonomics.Cold Steel perfected it with the concave sides.I haven’t put this knife to a field test so I cannot comment on the durability of the steel and other points, but I have no doubts about its construction: it’s a Cold Steel.My grievance is that the guard is just slightly loose by a fraction and it makes a rattling noise. SEE VIDEO – HAVE YOUR SOUND ONThis is not a functional defect – this knife will still do everything a non-rattling knife will do. It’s just a particularly irritating detail.It’s like a permanent bird poop splatter on the hood of a Ferrari. You still have a Ferrari and it still goes just as fast – but with a bird poop splatter on its hood.Bottom line: get the knife. It’s superb. Just be aware of the annoying slight defect your knife may come with.

This knife has been through quite a bit, I've used it for batoning, chopping through sappy pine branches, feather sticking, being dropped several times edge down on concrete for testing. The D2 steel is probably the best way to go for a knife like this, and given that Ka-bars official D2 option is double the price of this I couldn't recommend it more.There is a few issues however, firstly the handle is made of rubber, which has amazing grip but will wear out eventually over time, not sure if it's something repairable but it may be. The clip that holds the knife on the frog is held by a single seam, which isn't confidence inspiring to say the least.Some pros-Edge retention is amazingThicker tang that official Ka-Bar offeringsGrip is solid, comfortable, and grippy.Scabbard holds knife very well, frog isn't amazing but not terrible.Some cons-Rubber handle will wear out over timesingle stitch to secure knife to frogfinish isn't super durable, but definitely reasonable(Nitpick): The lettering is very bold and lacks subtly, not something that affects usability at all but just a little thing I don't love.Conclusion-I would buy this knife a million times again, it's priced insanely competitively compared to other options and never disappointed. Being dropped edge first on concrete and not even dulling a noticeable amount was a great plus. For outdoor or even tactical uses, this knife would perform great.

One of Cold Steel best knives out there. Nothing beats an original Ka-Bar but this is the next best knife when it comes to the MARINE CORPS fighting knife. I carried a Ka-Bar when I was in the Marine Corps and carry one today when I venture out in the woods next to my 10mm. But this Leather Neck by Cold Steel has been on more trips than I can count in the back country. It holds an edge nice and the pommel or butt is good for hammering or crushing. The sheath is nice and if it gets wet it dries out better than leather. Happy Trails...