Smith & Wesson SWHRT9B 9in High Carbon S.S. Fixed Blade Knife with 4.7in Dual Edge Blade and TPE Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC, Multi Tools & Home Improvement

This knife costs $16. Let’s just get that out of the way. I have two collector’s knives and they weren’t $16. Also, just a little tip to those who are prone to cutting themselves with this, slide the knife into the sheath until all the sharpity sharpy bits are covered then pull the button thingy around the hilt and snap it. Is it called a hilt on knives? I don’t know and I don’t care. Anyway, 7Cr17MoV is not top of the line steel. If you like and buy knives you know this. It’s basically a sub average steel that sharpens up nicely but looses its edge fairly quickly. It’s not fair to compare this knife to a higher end Benchmade or Spyderco because it’s not trying to be that and it’s unapologetic at doing so. This is not an EDC knife used for box cutting or Bush crafting or anything work or job related. It’s a “get me the f out of this sh” knife. It’s incredibly light and well balanced as other reviewers have noted. It’s sharp and comes with a quality sheath. I’d recommend it as a boot knife more than a fixed blade knife you keep on your belt. I keep a Fallkniven F1 on my belt for cutting meat or general bush crafting, a Spyderco UK pen knife with S110V steel on my pocket for work and this wonderful little dagger strapped on my ankle for a get the F* out of this Sh* situation if one arises. It’s $16. Negative reviewers, get over it.

This is my every day carry knife and its perfect for that and self defense. Its a great size large enough to make a bad guy think twice but small enough to not get in your way to much. The sheath it comes in is a awesome design for being able to pull the knife out with one hand very quickly, and the tension buckle is very stiff. It takes me both hands to open it up enough to get it around my belt or pretty much anything, but that also means once it’s on it’s not going to budge so even though it makes putting on a bit difficult I would say it’s more beneficial do to it being very secure. The handle compound is very nice it’s a comfortable grip that fits good in the hand and it grips well it won’t be sliding around in your hand at all. The high carbon steel comes plenty sharp for any use, but also sharpens very nicely and takes a edge great. The black coating seems of high quality I have used and carried my knife almost daily for many months now and none has wore off, the whole knife actually still looks brand new. The level of quality you get for the price here is admirable and I tip my hat to S&W for the price point.

Very ergonomic and easy to handle. The sheath is what sold me to it. It’s thick and well designed with flip snap hook. The knife itself is just the right length. Good size to fit my grip. I have medium size hand and this feel very comfortable. I used magnet to test if this is full tang. It is.Highly recommended.

A few noteworthy aspects for a well deserved 5 star product. 1.) This Knife is an extremely effectivly made Self-defense weapon. 2.) The Clip is remarkably durable and highly adaptable to preference, making placement on Belt, Boot, or M.O.L.L.E gear an easy task.3.) Effortless Deployment with Thumb Break (below button clasp) for quick release with thumb/index finger.4.) The Handle is Rubberized/Ridged with a Wide Double Guard to prevent hand from slipping down.5.) Includes a small Brass tube lanyard hole for para-cord or whatever you prefer.When it comes to any negative remarks regarding the SWHRT9B, I would just suggest some people do their due diligence before they make a purchase. I see comments like, “Not the Best Collector’s Knife,” “Handle is too Short,” “Cut my Leg.” I must encourage the cynics to realize a few things:1.) More times than not, a knife at this price point is not going to be a collector’s item.2.) The Handle is not “too Short,” it’s just too short for your intended use or flawed expectations.3.) Don’t buy a knife boasting a Duel Edged Spear Point Blade if you don’t know how to handle it.The Bottom Line: If one is using this blade for its intended purpose, namely, self defense, I believe it meets all standards and could very well be a life saver.

Yes this knife is nothing like the knives that cost triple the price. But for 15$ this thing is a beast. I know some people are complaining about the handle being too small. I have small hands so I can actually get a full 4 finger fist around it no problem and grip is good, however I have just enough room for this as if the knife was designed for my own hand. For someone with bigger hands than me which is gonna be most men, yeah this handle might be too small for this knife to be significantly useful to you. But yeah fortunately for me the handle is perfect and I have no complaints about the blade quality either. It can be sharpened if needed but it cuts through boxes no problem as is. The matte style coating on it doesn’t really bother me it’s actually kind of satisfying to run my fingers across it, and it doesn’t seem to effect performance. Last but not least the sheath this thing comes with is awesome. Smooth leather and easy access with the belt clip/button lock. All you could ask for really in a knife this cheap.