Cold Steel Rajah Series Japanese AUS10A Razor-Sharp Blade Griv-Ex Handle Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock, Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip

This pocket kukri is my first and new favorite out of all of my pockets knives. I used to carry the kneed foss DA52 it's blade is five inches long pretty good pocket knife plenty of meat in the blade and easy to deploy. However this knife exceeds the bounds of pocket knifes. The blade work and quality are amazing the blade is shaped like a kukri and beefy like one as well. The handle is long enough to work the blade and index really comfortable. This blade feels different in the hand it's difficult to explain it the blades thickness is very well balanced the blades hardness is amazing as well. The stone wash finish method used on the blades left a pattern/ design on the blade that catches light or Sun ray's and makes the blade shimmer. The locking mechanism is very strong and the knife is very strong and sturdy. The knife has held it's edge like it was bran new. The knife is very comfortable and moves well with the wielder but be aware this knife comes to you sharpened already cuts from this kind of knife are deeper than regular knives byers be very careful... But aside from that if you like fast and sharp steel you'll have it with this blade.

Great heavy duty knife, love the Rajah 2 in AUS10A along with my CS serrated tiger claw in CTS-XHP. Why not throw in a balisong too. Just because we can, hear in the great state of Tennessee!The Rajah 2 is very strong and large, but not so large and heavy that you notice it much.5mm thick blade combined with kukri blade shape, allows for a serious chopper.The handle is very ergonomic and well textured. The pocket clip is in a good location allowing for an easy draw, while still maintaining concealability. I have found that closeing the knife can be accomplished one handed. However you must be very cautious, and keep you finger high on the first groove. I would highly recommend closing this knife with both hands. The Triad lock is very strong when engaged, 450 pounds strong. When closed it keeps spring pressure on the blade, to keep it safely closed. Will not open in your pocket. However, this means when opening. You must overcome the spring pressure. The blade can snap closed. KEEP YOUR FINGERS OUT OF THE PATH WAY OF THE BLADE. You can wave the knife open easily. Turn the blade in your pocket at 45 degrease. (looks like a machete just came out of your pocket) Then out and away from the seam with a slight pressure against your pocket, knife will open. You can use a two handed open for more safety. Or I have found, you can snap your wrist down and then out briskly. The blade will open quickly. Hold the knife very tightly when performing this action. The thumb plate can be used to open the knife, but it is the most awkward I have found. Mainly a defensive knife, it can be used for chopping kindling or for clearing brush as well. Use good judgement, and make sure the parameters of the knife are legal in your area. Great option, if operating in areas where you are not allowed to carry a firearm for defense. And a grate value for the price. Be safe and train for the worst.

First off, make sure you get a real one. There's a lot of ways to tell. I know some people here got burned but just verify it once you open it.That aside, this is easily one of my sharpest knives despite its size and thickness. It did not come shaving sharp, but five minutes on a stone and it was scary sharp. While I did have to move stuff around in my pockets to fit this into my EDC, it is doable, although some people might not enjoy carrying 13+ ounces for something overkill. Half of the fun in carrying this is getting your friends' reactions when you whip this bad boy out. Some reactions I got were, "WHAT THE F-", "WHY DO YOU HAVE THAT?!", and the best one, "do that again", when I waved it out of my pocket. The thumb plate acts as a wave and opens with authority as long as you practice. It does stick out quite a bit when clipped in your pocket so make sure you wear a longer shirt or just carry something else if going to a campus or something like that. I might pick up a Spartan for that reason. The lock is quite stiff to disengage at first, but after you inevitably keep playing with it, it becomes much smoother. One handed closing is possible but requires extra care to prevent the heavy blade from closing on you.This thing is cheaper than the Espada series but a little more expensive than the Voyager XL (and a bit longer), so I think that this is actually a great value when it comes to Cold Steel's "pocket swords".Using your thumb when not waving the knife is not the best way to open this. The blade is heavy enough that a yo-yo motion with your wrist will open it, and is probably the best way to open this, second to waving from the pocket.The finger grooves are very effective; my hand isn't going anywhere when I get a finger wrapped around one. The Rajah II also comes with a left handed pocket clip for you lefties (can't use the same clip because of the curvature). Overall, great knife. Get one even if you aren't going to EDC it because it might just replace my fixed blade knives for hiking, and its just really fun to have. If you want the biggest Cold Steel has to offer, that would be the Espada XL, but you'd also have to spend a disproportionate amount of money in terms of value. Of course, I still want one, but this is a good middle ground and will do for now.Edit: After months of carrying this, I decided to remove the thumb plate due to the amount of property damage it caused. It wore a hole through my jeans and proceeded to tear my friends leather BMW seat and scratched some other stuff. Carrying without a thumb plate isn't a big deal due to the opening method described above.

Amazing knife . The first was delivered but a porch pirate got it . I let Amazon know and another was at my door the next day !! The knife is a monster … triad lock what else is there to say . It’s a vault

Now, THIS is a real pocket knife! Big and hugely sharp, it is for those who know knives well and want protection resting out of their pocket. I do not think that you will be disappointed in the least. Hit the buy button!