Schrade Delta Class Needle Magnum Serrated Fixed Blade with High Carbon Stainless Steel for Outdoor Survival

We can clearly see where this dagger took its design from . It’s no where near a Mark 2 but a great dagger for the price. These newer ones come with a nice kydex style sheath that has positive retention. Fairly sharp but remember, this is a dagger . They are made for certain situations, great for self defense / personal protection . This type of knife was originally designed for our troops in the jungles of SE Asia / Vietnam. That should be self explanatory, this isn’t your camping knife . Never forget our POW / MIA . Great knife and price.

Awesome knife!Very sharp on both sides of the blade and the serrated parts on both sides of the blade, too!Serrated blades are a bonus!Perfect size to hang from off my belt and stick in my back pocket!The sheath that comes with the knife will come off your belt if you just pull the knife out; great retention at the cost of just pulling the knife out…I’ve learned to just push against the sheath with my thumb to release the knife; I’m not worried about the knife falling out and the clip holds well enough that I’m not worried about loosing the knife and the sheath as I ride my m’cycle or driving.You are not gonna use a leather sheath with this very sharp knife!Just use my thumb push method!Confession time!I did reconfigure the clip so that it’s got a better grip at the belt…needle nose pliers with a little twist so that the clip touches the sheath!

I love this Schrade knife. I have a Gerber Guardian 2 but the mild steel has the nasty tendency to rust, does not keep an edge and is pretty heavy. This Schrade knife has a great strength to weight because you don't need to haul extra weight with all your other gear. (This is why I prefer a Glock over a Sig.) The 440 Stainless Steel is pretty fool proof. You get a lot for a low price and low weight.The Schrade knife feels like a scalpel and that is just how you use it for knife fighting. For wet work, you need a long blade to punch under the rib cage to reach the lower ventricles of the heart or to cut the clavicle artery. Attacking from the rear with the Schrade knife allows accessibility to the kidney or medulla oblongata. Obviously, don't use this weapon unless it is justifiable self defense where you are NOT the aggressor.Be very careful about the laws in your jurisdiction regarding this type of blade. In my jurisdiction, you can own the knife but you are not allowed to carry it on your person. In the event of society breaking down (more) and the end of the rule of law then this knife will come in handy. I plan to keep my bayonet affixed to my rifle and this Schrade knife as my back up.You are going to need to add some rifle wrap to the handle to get a better grip, but I add that to all my firearms anyway. You will also want to add some paracord to the handle to prevent loss of the weapon in a fight where your tendons may get cut. The sheath that comes with the knife is not that too bad and is just a simple leather sheath.NOTE:The Spec.-Ops. Brand Combat Master Knife Sheath 8- Inch Blade (Long) does NOT fit with this knife because there is a screw at the bottom of the sheath that prevents insertion. Trust me; I tried it myself.https://smile.amazon.com/BOROLA-Self-Adhesive-Protective-Camouflage-Military/dp/B07GWYCPQP/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=rifle+wrap&qid=1608369843&sr=8-7

Great knife

Excellent for a 30 self defense knife. Although if you grab the blade and wiggle it it bends a tiny bit. Fair price for 30$ including a sheath for it.

The page was updated after purchase. This review is for the older model, so I can not attest to the quality of the newer models. The Knife I received is not the one now pictured. It is however very similar and seems to have some upgrades since the page was updated. They have upgraded the rubber handle to be less slick with new textures and the serrations on the blade are much longer. on the older model, the blade has shorter serrations and an unsharpened section below them. the knife is very light for its size but it should work just fine for most peoples intended purpose. If you are looking for a decent knife for self defense that you can have stored or on person, if the need arises, then this knifes for you. Be sure to check local laws as this is a large blade. If you want something sturdy that can take a beating check out some other sturdy fixed blade knives.

This is a $19 knife as of this review, and its quality along with the sheath is outstanding at such a price point. Even ignoring price, it's nicely made. I'll throw out the disclaimer that mine arrived slightly bent from the heat treating process, but it was easy enough to straighten it out and get it true. I took a fairly weak magnet and it sticks all the way to the end of the handle, and in straightening it out I was able to see how durable the metal is. The factory edge is sharp, but not overly so, which contrary to popular belief is what you want in a bladed weapon. The handle is nicely sized and shaped, but my hands are on the smaller side(especially versus a man's), and the texture applied ensures a no-slip-grip. I'll also add that it balances nicely at the hilt on my fingers.It conceals quite well despite its size. Would a smaller knife be easier to conceal? Yes, but to maximize your chance at effectively stopping a threat with one or two stabs, so as to not look like a serial murderer by defending yourself, it's what's needed. I hope to never have to use it, but it's nice to have and to know I'm not completely defenseless in the event someone tries things given the turn in recent events.