COLD STEEL SRK VG-10 San Mai 6"

Really nice. Well, made super sharp and I like the fact that the the case is well made as well. It's got great balance as far as weight. It's not too heavy from one side or the other. And yes, it definitely is a nice size, and it's very comfortable meaning. It's not too heavy, but yeah, it's definitely a good way to it. The edge on, it seems to hold up very great. I've cut a lot of things with it sticks and picks branches as I do. A lot of camping very good works great. Super sharp well, made for sure, and it's a great price. And the edge, it is very good as well like I said, it's a good metal. It holds up

This is my third purchase of this knife. My first two went to friends deploying to the giant sandbox. To sum up this knife's attributes, I can state without reservation that it is a great value for the money. For someone who needs a high quality knife that is strong, well made, durable, and won't break the bank, this is it. The handle material is superb. It's highly gripable under all conditions: cold, wet, you name it. It feels good in the hand. The quality is very nice. The lines and angles are very nice, with little deviation. I always laugh when I read reviews where people say that this angle or that is off by a fraction of a millimeter or some other nonsensical excuse to nitpick. This is not a $1000 knife. This is a solid well-made working tool that is ideal for campers, backpackers, hunters, and. of course, military applications. This knife will do anything one reasonable needs a knife to do. The San Mai steel construction is quite nice, the lines and bevels are just fine, and it is frighteningly sharp, so sharp that it can cut you just by looking at it! Well, almost. The tip is also very strong and pointed. It will pierce easily. I know that some have complained about the sheath - again it seems like some just like to complain for its own sake. The sheath itself is good and holds the knife with the utmost security. The nylon belt portion could be better, but it is definitely serviceable and just fine for civilian applications. For the military, I would obtain a Spec Ops brand sheath just because field gear for mil ops has to be strong above and beyond the norm. Again, this is a great working tool and one that I can certainly recommend without hesitation.

I'm not a "knife guy" So I was very weary of spending a lot of money on what would end up being cheap chinese steel. So with a lot of research into knife steel it came down to 3V, S35VN or, San Mai and I like the qualities and price. This feels like a real combat knife. Strong enough for field and bushcraft use, And a blade sized just right for defensive use. The blade keeps a very sharp edge. The secure-ex sheath is very nice too. I know its status quo talk badly about the secure-ex but I covered my blade in petroleum jelly to see where the sheath was "grabbing" the blade and to see if the edge had any worn off and it did not. The blade is not touching anything in the sheath when the handle is locked in. They are far better than the nylon and plastic still pettled by other manufacturers. Edit: I tested this knife very thouroughly, sharpening it as much as I could and taking it into the dence pines of the PNW and abused it as hard as I could and at the vary end the knife was as sharp as your average kitchen knife. This knife being lighter than the 3V is a though nugget, I immedately bought a second. With a spare in the safe I'm genuinely interested in how far this knife can go. I don't "batton" my knifes, Get a (Estwing) hatchet or ax, nor abuse them but as an avid long term camper I need a knife that stays strong and sharp. This really fits the bill.

I’ve been a fan of cold steel products for years, but this knife is a HUGE bang for your buck. There are several versions of this knife with different types of steel or blade designs, and they’re all phenomenal. This version is excellent, despite the steel not being as good, but those minor differences would only really be recognized by somebody who is really into blades and puts them through excessive or abnormal use. 99% of consumers would be just fine with this exact model and wouldn’t need another knife for years. The grip is perfect, the sheath is great, the edge holds very well (not quite as well as some of the more expensive models of the same knife with improved steel), it’s very lightweight, fits securely in the sheath (no raffling), and it can take a beating. This is a perfect knife for hiking, camping, and most bushcraft. It can absolutely work for hunting or fishing, but obviously not quite as well as knives designed specifically for hunting/fishing. There are great videos all over the web of the various torture tests and hard use Cold Steel and consumers have put these through if you have any doubts.

If you are looking for a decently priced (get it around $90.00 on sale) well made (good edge out of the box and retention with a good balance) multi purpose Knife that will serve you with low maintenance and a design that has been proven with low maintenance to boot... then look no further and buy one while you can.

Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised. The knife is just sharp enough to cut you but wouldn't cut paper consistently. Probably sharp enough for it's intended use. (My Benchmade 162 has a better factory blade but at 2X the price.) This knife just needs a slightly longer and thicker handle and it would be world class. Either way, very good knife and worth the price. It's now my backup knife. If I can get someone to put a razor hone on it, I'll be all set. I want a knife that can cut seat belts. clothes, etc. Razor sharp for that one emergency. I don't camp anymore. I think the factory grind is for durability, not razor sharpness. Either way I like it. If the 3cvp whatever steel comes on sale, I'll probably pick up a 2nd. I'll sharpen both and see which one I can get a razors edge on and use the dull one for a beater.