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 Schrade Extreme Survival Full Tang Fixed Blade, 1095 High Carbon Steel Drop Point Blade, Ring Textured TPE Handle Slabs with Lanyard Hole, Ballistic Belt Sheath with Removable Storage Pouch and Lanyard 

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 This survival style knife comes with a nylon belt sheath.

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  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

 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

 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

 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

Beefy well balanced knife ...

 PROS: -1095 high carbon steel / full tang. Great for knives in a harsh environment, and full tang is a MUST. -At about 1/4 in. thick, this knife screams durability, and can withstand plenty of abuse

 -The grip fasteners. Now here where we split hairs, I'm sure. I believe a true "survival" knife is one you don't have to take care of or maintain often, if at all. With these little screws/ nuts holding the handle to the steel, that leaves room for oxidation and rust

 -Extra, removable mini cargo pouch on the sheath. I'm HUGE on more pockets, and this comes through!  CONS: -THE SHEATH!! Now although the knife itself is absolutely fantastic, the sheath leaves a bit to be desired. First off its just nylon with a plastic insert for the blade. Not a high quality nylon, but in all fairness

 edges are slightly off on some points and the steel doesn't even contact the grips in others, giving it a slight "warped" look. With so much dedication seemingly infused into the creation of this awesome blade, one would think the creators wouldn't skimp out on the details. -The grip fasteners. Now here where we split hairs, I'm sure

IDEAL FOR A RURAL SURVIVALIST, or B.O.B.

rubber handle is not flushed with the tang, you can feel the metal edges when holding.  heavy, solid and sturdy. surely will last

Handle could be better

 1095 steel, for the price this is a plus since this steel is pretty good for outdoors/survival tasks, will need to be taken care of to avoid rust though. Looks and feels tough, very thick spine, don't think it will suffer any damage when chopping or battoning. Price!, for the size and steel material this is a great price point.  Ok now for the CONS: The balance feels a little off, I can't quite describe it but it just something you have to feel for yourself

 Having said the above in order for you to enjoy this knife you have to see it for what it is, an affordable made in Taiwan tank/beater knife for medium to heavy chores with good steel and a not so good aesthetic finish. This is a great option for a BOB or remote/primitive backpacking trip where wood processing will be high on the list of priorities and you decide not to brig a hatchet or axe. Hope this review is helpful in making your decision.

For the price excellent for a BOB system.

 For the price, I’m not aware of a tougher small chopping capable knife. The ergonomics are somewhat decidedly fixed with the finger grooves. And my hands are medium, but the knife, albeit with no gloves, feels good. The thick 1/4 inch blade reminds me of my Ka Bar BK2

 In closing, of the 40 knives that I’ve collected, this will be the bruiser that may actually get used for hard work. Buy if if you’re considering it!

 The negatives are the fit of the scales to the handle is what you should expect from a rough beast under $40.00. The scales aren’t even with the contours of the grip at all. I learned this would be the case in other reviews and it’s very very correct

What I highly recommend is the really good value for under $40.00. For the price, I’m not aware of a tougher small chopping capable knife. The ergonomics are somewhat decidedly fixed with the finger grooves

Built Like A Tank.

 Out of the box, the sheer bulk of the knife was the first thing I noticed - as many others have said, this thing is a beast, weighing in at close to a full pound. The grips are nicer than expected, rubber-like and with a slight give that gives a comfortable feel. I wish they fit better, as the tang slightly protrudes all around the handle. It's not uncomfortable, but I do wonder if that would be true once the knife was used for any extended period

  The knife was not sharp out of the box and as I was inspecting the blade, I noticed it was bent. As I looked down the spine toward the point, it curved a bit to the left. I put a straight edge against the knife to confirm, and it did show a curve. I'm not sure how it escaped factory QC

 Fortunately Amazon was superb in taking the return and getting a new knife out in a few days.  The replacement came, this time with a straight blade, though still not very sharp out of the box. The grind looks ok, but may need some work, which isn't shocking considering the price point. Like my previously returned knife, this one had the same same fit issues with the handles

  Overall, this is a good knife for the price, but it's not going to replace the Ontario SK-5 Blackbird as my primary knife in my emergency/bugout kit. It's just too heavy, and doesn't have the overall quality. Then again, it doesn't have the Blackbird's price tag. This is a nice knife for the price to keep around the house and should serve you well in most tasks

 I put a straight edge against the knife to confirm, and it did show a curve. I'm not sure how it escaped factory QC. Fortunately Amazon was superb in taking the return and getting a new knife out in a few days.  The replacement came, this time with a straight blade, though still not very sharp out of the box

Excellent price for a good, but not great knife.

Let's be clear here... This knife is definitely one of the best bargains going! I don't think you can get a more heavy duty knife for this price guys

 Why is this important? Well, a common complain from owners of this knife as well as the knife I received, is that the edge grind can be uneven causing the tip of the knife to be off center.  I had to spend a little time on my sharpening stones to center the tip of the knife, but I was willing to make that concession for a knife at this price.  3. This is kind of related to #2, but the knife does not come sharp out of the box in most cases

 So expect to have to sharpen it before your first outing with the knife. Once again, no big deal. Every knife owner should know how to sharpen and maintain his/her blades anyways!  4. The sheath is not the highest quality here guys

 But honestly, you could do A LOT worse at this price! The sheath is definitely very sturdy and should serve you perfectly well. The sheath also has a small sized pocket on the front that can be used to hold any number of things such as a small sharpening stone, maches, ferro rod, lighter, compass, etc. The pocket also has the added benefit of being detachable if you decide you would rather remove it.  All in all, I think this is a great value knife! Your getting a full quarter inch thick blade made from 1095 high carbon steel

Great for the price, but you have to spend some time on it.

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Perfect for when you’ve hit a sage grouse. Or a honey hole. The Mossback Bird and Trout fixed blade hunting knife with a G10 handle and 2.8” modified drop point blade;works as well upriver as it does on upland game. Tom Krein from Gentry, Arkansas, truly lived the motto of form follows function when designing this knife. Having served as an ER trauma nurse, he learned a lot about ergonomics and human anatomy. Not to mention the anatomy of animals being an avid hunter. Over the years, he’s used this background and a hefty dose of knife knowledge to create over 13 noteworthy blades. The Mossback Bird and Trout knife is big enough for any bird but small enough for trout. With a modified drop point blade, it’s compact enough to strap easily to your belt and so lightweight you won’t even know it’s there. Just like you are when sneaking up on grouse and brookies. With a G10 handle, it’s also incredibly durable and feels great in your hand. Meanwhile a nylon sheath makes it easy to attach to your belt or strap to your packThis knife looks even better in action. The Mossback Bird and Trout knife is the blade Krein wishes he had growing up on the White River. You can have it today.

Specifications:

Blade Length: 2.851" (72.42 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: SK5
Blade Finish: Powder Coat
Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.29 mm)
Grind: Hollow
Open Length: 6.562" (166.67 mm)
Weight: 2.0 oz (56.7g)
Handle: G10
Style: Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath
Sheath Material: Nylon webbing
Sheath Weight: 0.9 oz (25.51g)

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 Nine, the overall weight on the knife comes in at two ounces and the included nylon. Sheath comes in at point nine ounces, keeping the total package just under three ounces, and here you can see the Mossback burden, trout with its nylon sheath again. This is a heavy duty. Nylon sheath with some nylon webbing for belt carry and it's also plastic lines

 We have an overall length of six point: five, six inches the blade length comes in 0.85 inches with a thickness of point: zero. Nine, the overall weight on the knife comes in at two ounces and the included nylon. Sheath comes in at point nine ounces, keeping the total package just under three ounces, and here you can see the Mossback burden, trout with its nylon sheath again

 This is a heavy duty. Nylon sheath with some nylon webbing for belt carry and it's also plastic lines. So it's going to be easy to clean and maintain and it is again a deep pouch sheath. You can see that it does swallow up most of the knife and is gon na provide a very secure, carry for the knife and, if you like, what you've seen today and you'd like to stay up to date on all of our new videos

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 For both mossback models, I think they are good knives for the money. No frills, just solid performers.

 CRTK has a leather sheath available for both knives for sale separately on their website but both are out of stock. Would have preferred the leather sheath came with the knife, but we will see if they become available again. For both mossback models, I think they are good knives for the money. No frills, just solid performers

Makes a great set.

This guy is very well made & comes with great edge on it. I own quite a few CRKT knives & find them all well made, durable and sharp. I think they are excellent tools at a good price. As for this critter, I've used it on a bunch of pheasants last season

 Worked great and the edge is still sharp. Barely need a touch up after about a dozen birds. The grip is nicely made & feels very good in the hand. No slipping

 I think they are excellent tools at a good price. As for this critter, I've used it on a bunch of pheasants last season. Worked great and the edge is still sharp. Barely need a touch up after about a dozen birds

 The grip is nicely made & feels very good in the hand. No slipping. I have not used it on trout yet, but now that spring has sprung, I plan to! Recommended!

Excellent little knife

 Whether held with a finger over the blade or like a pencil as I was trained to use a scalpel it feels good. No experience with edge holding or ease of sharpening but so far so good.

Light. Decent sheath that keeps with trim and light theme. Whether held with a finger over the blade or like a pencil as I was trained to use a scalpel it feels good. No experience with edge holding or ease of sharpening but so far so good

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