BPS Knives HK5 CSH - Full-Tang Camping Knife with Leather Sheath - Survival Tactical Utility Knife - Scandinavian Sharpened Carbon Steel

I'm pleased with this item, especially considering the price for the quality of the knife and sheath. The blade is very sharp and sturdy, full tang as well. The scandi grind makes it great for cutting and splitting wood for making fires and shelter. It should be good for camping, bushcraft and hunting, but not the best for food prep or fishing. The blade is carbon steel but needs care (and oil) for wet or damp environments. Do NOT store the knife in the leather sheath if you don't want rust. For storage, use included cardboard sheath protector and oil the knife with something non-toxic and tasteless, like mineral oil. Soften up the thick and stiff sheath with a light coat of neatsfoot oil. The dangler strap on the sheath will make it easier to move around (and sit) with the somewhat long 5-inch blade. The primary scandi bevel is about 11 degrees (22 inclusive), and I sharpened it at an 18 degree angle for a "micro-bevel" to make the edge stronger and more durable. The knife has a nice lanyard hole for attaching paracord to increase visibility and grip security.The walnut scales were slightly mis-aligned, but that was easily remedied by loosening the 2.5 mm hex bolts, aligning scales and re-tightening.

I saw many reviews on these knives, and I have a lot of experience with products like this, but I think those reviews ma have oversold the product. It's still five stars, between design and value for money, but I managed my expectations and thus was not disappointed.The initial sharpness is good, but not exceptional. Some reviewers scrape their arms and consider that shaving. Maybe my standards are too high, but I don't consider shaving sharpness a factory requirement. On top of that, the edge holding is good for the steel used. I did some light work removing twigs from larger branches that I cleared from my property, and I found the edge just barely sways from straight when viewed in a certain light. It is extremely mild malformation and the knife is still completely functional.I took it out another time, this time to split and chop a bit, and no further edge damage occurred. the handles, however, did shift very slightly. Once again, it's not to any meaningful extent, but you can now detect the roughness of the tang in spots on the handle where it barely protrudes from the scales. This is barely visible, but much more apparent by touch.The knife hits a great price point and I am not returning it, as I quite enjoy the design. The trend of sharpened pry bars is behind us but much strength is afforded by the broad flats of a scandi ground blade. The square spine, classic profile, and medium length give me the feeling that students of Dave Canterbury would love this product.All this and I haven't mentioned the sheath. This is the feature that no review has oversold. It's excellent, and worth the price on its own.I still give this knife, ignoring the great sheath, five stars for being built to a price point the right way. Back when the Mora Bushcraft black and Garberg were released, I was quite disappointed by their thicker stock and obtuse bevels, and I'm a huge Mora proponent (2000, ProS, an 510 being my favorites). This BPS is the bigger, badder, affordable scandi you want.

I received my BPS HK5 knife today and was very pleased from the start! This is my 4th BPS knife and I have not been disappointed with any of them. Razor sharp out of the box. Slight stropping made it scary sharp. I have medium sized hands and the handle feels good to me. The finger grooves give a firm grip. There is an indention on the top front of the handle that fits your thumb. Nice touch! This will help when carving downward. Definitely a more beefy knife than my other BPS knives. Full tang and thicker blade. I am able to strike a fire steel with the bottom or top of the lanyard ring as well as the back of the blade. The leather sheath is reinforced with a few more rivets than my earlier knives. Over all this is a great knife. The price makes it a fantastic deal. My 4 BPS bushcraft knives cost around $100! I highly recommend them!

I have been truly impressed by the quality and craftmanship that are in the BPS knives. Most of the5which can be said about the "5" has been said, so I won't be going into too much detail. They are reliable, steady and made of quality steel and wood. The money they want for them is MORE than fair, and the sheathes are made of quality leather. I will say that while they are quality woodcraft knives, but i like a little more heft when it to bushcraft knives. But there is no question that these knives are more than capable of handling any task set before it. ,BUY ONE or 5 these knives are OUTSTANDING!!!!Took it out into the woods and used it for a couple of days. It was very comfortable and was perfect for all of the tasks it was called upon to complete. The blade is very sharp and is tough. The handle is great for fit, and due to the finger slots it is adaptable to different needs. I used it for splitting wood and for processing food-breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Made a tripod for the fire, no problem, and cut up meat and vegetables fast and accurate.Buy one of these knives for your gear, it is well worth the money.I do wish that BPS would make 6" knives. The extra inch of so would make a difference in a few tasks.