Cold SteelRazor Tek 6.5" 4116 Stainless Steel Recurve Fixed Blade EDC Outdoor Camping Hunting Utility Knife, 5 1/8" Ergonomic Textured Handle, Weather-Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath

I have been watching this knife for some time now because I love the appearance. Until recently, I have not pulled the trigger on it so to speak simply because I have six other Cold Steel knives and didn't feel that I needed another. Well, sometimes need has very little to do with the equation.To say the least, I am extremely pleased with this knife. The lines, angles, grinds, and edges are all as close to perfect as one could hope for, and it's razor-sharp. I have large hands and the scales fit me well. Their rough-looking texture provides a very secure yet comfortable grip. The cutout for the index finger is deep as well, adding to the overall comfort and stability. The gimping atop the spine is deep and positive, which feels extremely good. The tip is pointed and will penetrate easily, but has enough steel backing it up that the odds of it breaking are extremely remote. The blade is thick, about 4.5mm, but is not unduly heavy, even with its 6.5" length. You'll notice that the blade is a recurve. This enhances its ability to slice, slash and chop. Sharpening a recurve can involve a bit more work, unless one is skilled at using a flat stone. Me, I use the KaBar brand sharpener for all my knives, including a 12" bladed Kukri, which is nothing more than a highly pronounced recurve, and it does a fine job. The knife also balances well, right at the forwardmost edge of the scales. Weighing in at around twelve ounces, I feel it's pretty light for a knife of this size (about 11 1/2" in length) and mass.The polymer sheath itself is well made and durable. What I do not care for is the nylon strap that is attached to the sheath body. The flexibility of this strap will cause the knife to travel upward a couple inches during one's effort to draw the knife. This is not really a problem, it just adds a few seconds to the process. If you have a need for a military-grade sheath, then I recommend using the ballistic nylon sheath from Spec-Ops brand. They are a bit pricey and will cost about the same as this knife, but the quality is superb.Although I have used many different makes and models of knives over the years, I can say that dollar-for-dollar Cold Steel offers the best production-grade knives on the market. While we all have our own definition of "value", I see it as a sum of an item's quality, practicality, and price. Using this formula, I feel that the Razor Tek is an amazing value. I paid $65 for it, and it easily fits into a category of other brands of knives that range in price from $150 to $300.Because we all have our own unique preferences in what we want and need in a field knife, I can't say whether or not this would be a good fit for you. I can, however, say that as for me I love everything about this knife. I like it so much that I'm going to purchase another. While there is no such thing as any one knife that can handle every required task with equal proficiency, I feel the Cold Steel Razor Tek comes awfully close. When I hit the field, this will be on my belt, and I'll have a Leatherman tool, a Cold Steel AD10 folding knife, and a small hand axe inside my pack. The key to survival is always being prepared. Be safe out there, and God bless America and our troops!

Strong, reliable,

Reminiscent of the Al Mar pathfinder, this knife delivers at campsite.

Excellent handle grip and size, blade thickness and balance, using this as my new Kali blade.

It's a Cold Steel knife! What's not to like....except it's a bit on the heavy side compared to its size.Nice knife and sheath!!

I've now bought 3 of these knives. I keep 2 in our camping gear for cooking and eating. I have one in the house as a general purpose tool.Cold Steel makes some of the finest blades out there, I have many different ones so don't be surprised if you see me reviewing more than one.You could use this as an everyday carry where permitted and it feels so secure in your hands.Just Buy It!! You'll be glad you did.

Even though i may have overdone it on the size of the blade this knife is great quality for the price i paid, cold steel is a company i have heard of in the past and their products have never let the people ive spoken to down before.

..but will it suffice as a survival knife? Guess time will tell. I think D2 would have been a better choice. What a massive blade this baby has. May be better suited as a kitchen tool?? In any case, it's an impressive piece of work from Cold Steel. Love the handle. It fills my hand nicely and the jimping is almost excessive.