I loved everything about this knife up until I started throwing it. Granted this was my first thrower. The rubber handle will come loose. Glue and tape didn't hold. The handle got all mangled throwing it at a tree the first time using it. Ok, now the plus side. Easily concealed under the lightest fabric. Smooth pull from the case and it's ready to go, just make sure you don't stick yourself in the neck putting it back. Would I buy it again? No.

This is just a fun little throwing knife. the edge is not sharp and had a really wide angle like a axe. the dagger is very tough and durable but the blade is very hard to sharpen with such a wide angle.This thing is a stabber not a cutter.I couln'nt even get it to cut my hand and I tried. Also its much smaller in person than you'd expect. Basically if you want a neat tough throwing knife get it if you want it as a self defence dagger which it is supposed to be then don't bother.

This knife is VERY strong, but that's where it stops. The grind angle is 30 - 40 deg, this is supposed to be a knife, not a skinny hatchet. You cannot put a proper fighting sharp edge on it. I have no idea how someone would consider it, balanced, it is not. If ever used for it's intended purpose, the user would find out how unbalanced and ill fitting the grip is. The holster is useless, unless you're 7'2. It extremely thick...why ? You could probably it drive through steel drums all day, but so what ? It is SUPPOSED to be a stealth fighting knife, not a machinist tool. To get it out of the sheath quickly takes two hands, very clumsy, and it would be hard to get out in the heat of the moment.

great spike. the shoulder holster is alright. I ordered this knife with the united cutlery stealth tanto trench knife with the same style shoulder holster. so now double trouble. I do love BUDK.com i have been a loyal customer for more then 15 years. great company to deal with. anything M48 by united cutlery is great.

Really nice, just got it today. Feels good when in your hands. Can't wait to try it out. The case is well made and holds the knife nice and tight

This is a really well designed knife. It has a great feel. It is well balanced. The black coating looks great new but comes off easily. The shoulder harnis is really clunky. The sheath is not bad, a bit bulky under a shirt or jacket. I think it would be a struggle in and emergency! It probably works best on your belt.

The knife is great. It feels wel balanced. The only thing though is the minute you use it the bluing comes off the blade so order the stainless one. The problem here is the shoulder harness, not to be confused with the sheath it's great. The metal clip that holds it to your belt or pants is very poor quality. The first time I put it on to trial it, it got deformed and I had to squeeze it between my fingers to try and make it work properly. That's right I said my fingers, that's howsoft the metal used to make it is. Now I have to find another clip to replace that trashy one. I'm willing to do it because I like the knife that much. Otherwise I would have returned it with the piece of garbage M48 gun bag, which I'm reviewing next cause I'm so mad at its horrible quality