What about normal, non-extreme knife fights... How does this knife perform in your typical, non-extreme knife fight? I'm still working my way up to extreme knife fighting, but don't want to buy something now that I will need to replace once I work my way up if I don't have to. What about normal, non-extreme knife fights... How does this knife perform in your typical, non-extreme knife fight? I'm still working my way up to extreme knife fighting, but don't want to... » Read More What about normal, non-extreme knife fights... How does this knife perform in your typical, non-extreme knife fight? I'm still working my way up to extreme knife fighting, but don't want to buy something now that I will need to replace once I work my way up if I don't have to. « Show Less
1141094
I prefer my Glock for any type of knife fight. Stitches suck, amputations hurt, carrying your kidneys to the hospital isn't fun either. You ever tried to text while carrying your own organs? Hard to do, blood is very slippery...
1141095
The name is misleading, forget 'fighting'; for civilian life this is a great general utility camping outdoors knife. Very deluxe take on a classic since before WW2.Old saying is very true: "No one 'wins' a knife fight. Loser dies in the street. Winner dies in the ambulance."
1141096
Well, this is a nice knife to have around, collection-wise, but for most all knife fights I'd recommend a shotgun.
1141097
Kabar is used by the US Marines and was standard issue since WWII. I use it for just about anything that needs cutting in the house, not for going out as cops will arrest you.
1141098
I would like to thank Matthew and Mike for the two absolute BEST 100% answers to the Best Question on Amazon.com (wish I could thank the wit who asked the question)
1141099
For normal, non-extreme knife fights, I would recommend an inexpensive fixed-blade knife. It is completely ok to cheap out if you will not be extreme knife fighting, as normal knife fights are somewhat dull like the blades used in them.
1496543
"Better" is not the right question-different knife, different purpose. The V-42 has a remarkable war record. The design itself placed fear in the enemy. The Gerber Mark 2 to a lesser degree. Read the history. Hopefully none of us will have to use them for what they were intended. Rather, the question to ask yourself is, "What is the task the knife is to accomplish?" Function dictates design, resulting in beauty. Buy both knives and enjoy them both for what they are as individual expressions of lethal intent.
381747
It is a great knife...fits in my pocket so well I forget it's there. Sharp blade that needed 2 minutes of honing to get a razor edge. Any knife can be used for self defence. The only thing this is it opens like a normal knife.. I don't see this as any different from any other knife in opening..in fact I have other knives that are easier to open.But all in all a great EDC knife
312685
Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works great with a few swipes. Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works... » Read More Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works great with a few swipes. « Show Less
465565
I work in a pro kitchen and I have only used the knife at home. I think you would have to sharpen it if you still wanted that out of the box edge. Mine is going to have to be sharpened soon.
461578
My Fiance uses this knife for a lot of things, but he loves his knives so he wouldnt use it in a situation where he might actually break the tip. He did however stab his forearm and it went in great! haha The only knives he buys is Kershaw!
531548
I bought one Zyliss bread knife for me and one for my son and his wife. Mine sits on a cutting board on my counter and has been used daily for almost a year. Great knife! I have 2 other bread knives that have been "retired" and are only used if I need to take a bread knife to another place. My son is happy with the knife I gave him but they did not have any other serrated knife so I imagine he would have been happy with any serrated knife.
381748
It is a great knife...fits in my pocket so well I forget it's there. Sharp blade that needed 2 minutes of honing to get a razor edge. Any knife can be used for self defence. The only thing this is it opens like a normal knife.. I don't see this as any different from any other knife in opening..in fact I have other knives that are easier to open. But all in all a great EDC knife
1215702
Good question! i never take this one out without my real survival knives which do have funger guard. This one is just a backup and sometimes i use it to make a spear.
1098284
IIRC, out of the box the blade was good and sharp. If you sharpen your own, you'll *love* the way this thing takes an edge. My Zetsurin is just about the sharpest thing I own. After a bit of work ;)
920721
Doesnt make a good defensive weapon imo. Unless you have experience with knife fighting, you might end up hurting yourself just as much. Its a big knife, feels solid and sturdy in the hand, but just doesnt feel balanced right for defense.
913285
I bought the knives like 2 weeks ago and they are amazing, they have a lifetime warranty in case the knives dull or are damaged. I bought the knives without the wood block holder but I may end up buying it because they are sharp and could be dangerous to those reaching into draw to get a knife. I read a review that mentioned the back side of the knife (non cutting side) is sharp and I find that yes it is true, if you cut like i do where you put pressure on the back side of the knife as you cut you may find like few slits in your fingers, nothing dangerous though. If your considering getting new knives I would recommend them, they are extremely well priced and cut like no knife that i have had before, hope this helps.
1430513
I didn't have a problem with that specific knife. But with another laguiole I did have problems opening and closing. I sent it back after taking it to a jewelry shop to close it for me.
1077015
I haven't had any problems, but I haven't used mine much. It's not the best quality knife I own and I could see where the locking mechanism would malfunction and become a problem.
2214050
Never have had any problems with what you have mentioned. There are many blades that are like that... that my son and husband own but a well made knife makes the difference.
1149669
How well does it work on pocket knives with less than a 3-inch blade? With much difficulty...that's for sure. I have a Buck 1" blade pocket knife that I keep on my key chain. I free hand to sharpen this blade without using the sharpening guide. I'm not as proficient as I'd like to be using the WSKTS-KO. Never the less, omitting the guide when sharpening this particular knife suffices for me. Good luck.
1813086
Hahaha. Why don't you buy the knife and find out. It is one of the worlds worst knifes. Do not buy.