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

Very high quality knife and very sharp out of the box.

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.

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.

The first knife I ordered arrived with a loose guard, so I sent it back for a replacement. The replacement arrived and it was tight, but as dull as a PBS television special detailing the life cycle of a dandelion. This was the dullest knife right out of the box I have ever seen. Additionally, the symmetry of the cutting edge was not particularly good. I can correct these issues, but they never should have happened. Whomever is making these knives for Cold Steel is not doing a very good job in my opinion, neither are their quality control folks (if they have any). On the other hand, this is only a $60 knife, so perhaps one's expectations should not be too high. I read a review whereupon the writer wondered whether or not these knives are factory seconds. I do not believe this to be the case. CS marks these versions in a special way. I think the manufacturer just does not quite have its act together.The Leatherneck SF is Cold Steel's answer to the USMC KaBar. Imitation is the best form of flattery, and this knife is just a slightly beefier copy. It is so close in dimensions that it fits perfectly into my KaBar's leather sheath.The LSF is a nice-looking knife, having a classic KaBar design. The handle is a rubberized material and it does feel good in the hand. D2 steel is a good high-carbon metal that takes and holds an edge rather well. Being high carbon, it is prone to rust unless properly cared for. An occasional wipe down with some WD40, CLP or any good oil will prevent any issues. The blade itself is just slightly thicker than the KaBar, and feels very solid and sturdy. The tang of the LSF is full length and extra heavy, which helps with overall durability.While the sheath is okay for most general purpose needs, it's not something I would use for serious applications, such as the military. The kydex portion of the sheath is nice, but the nylon strap that connects it to one's belt is not very good. The knife will ride up when one attempts to withdraw it from the sheath. I recommend using an actual KaBar leather sheath or a nylon version made by Spec Ops.Professionals know that a knife is not a one-size-fits-every-job tool. Knives are designed to cut material softer than the metal from which they are made. They are not intended to be used as pry bars, hammers, axes; screwdrivers, etc, and Cold Steel clearly states this on the box. If you go into the field with only one knife, you are asking for problems. The key to survival in any situation is being prepared.Cold Steel has a reputation for providing a quality knife at a reasonable price, and the LSF is no exception.Once the knife has a good, sharp edge, it may well be a fine piece. It will definitely not be replacing my KaBars, but for the money, it's a nice blade.

Tang is very robust! ! Recommend highly for all military and police !!!! Very secure grip !

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.