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

Smaller than what I was expecting but I like it a lot. Very sharp. Quality and Schrade go hand in hand.

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!

While it may not be entirely fair, I will be comparing this knife to a Gerber Mk II which clearly seems to be it's inspiration. It is lighter than Mk II and feels less substantial. The handle seems slimmer in the hand. For users with larger hands this may affect grip. The blade had a decent edge on both sides. Edge sufficient to shave callouses but not enough to shave hair. The serrations are fairly aggressive and a bit better than expected. The blade has what appears to be a baked on black non-reflective coating. In my experience, these coatings rarely hold up to hard use, but time will tell. The sheath is leather (a personal preference of mine) evenly dyed and has a decent belt clip (I have seen sturdier clips but they were purchased at premium prices. I like that they took the time to reinforce the leather around the snap which makes opening the "thumb break" a nice one handed task. I would like to have seen lanyard holes at the tip of the sheath for a leg tie. No, it isn't a Mk II, but for the money I think it is solid knife and worth having. It is affordable, handsome and so far I am pleased with the purchase.

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

An interesting iteration of Gerber's Mark II dagger at a much lower price. It's considerably lighter and thinner, yet its blade is about 1" longer and it seems to be well made. The grip might swim a bit in large hands, but the overall ergonomic design is good. It's well balanced and mine came quite sharp. Of course, like the Gerber, the approximately 2" space between the cross guard and the serrations is un-sharpened. It's primary use is as a weapon. The light and thin blade isn't really suitable for batoning or dressing an animal carcass. The serrated portion gives it some application as a survival weapon, but it's far from ideal for that purpose. It's a dagger, plain and simple. Potential purchasers should know that double edged blades are illegal in some jurisdictions, including gun friendly ones. Anyone who has read my other knife reviews know this is a constant complaint: Why, oh why do manufacturers sabotage a fine knife with a bad sheath?? This one is leather and quality isn't the issue. It's one of those ridiculous "boot knife" sheaths with a back clip rather than a proper suspended belt loop. In the first place, almost nobody carries a knife in their boot or a heavy sock except a small minority of outlaw bikers and bag pipers. And true boot knives have shorter blades and grips. This one is much too long for that type of use. Almost anyone who carries a sheath knife does so on a belt. While it is true that the clip placement allows for belt carry, it is very awkward and uncomfortable. The knife is hard to draw quickly from this position and the long handle presses against the rib cage. Are these people on drugs or what? A proper belt sheath probably wouldn't cost any more. And even if an extra buck or two were added to the price, it would increase sales. Once again, a fine product in a disappointing package.

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.

This knife is a longer version of the WW2 commando knives. It is serrated which is even better and will stay sharper even longer. This knife is only for attack or defense against a person or animal. It is not a field knife for chopping and cutting up stuff outside in the woods. It is not a camp knife or a survival knife but it could save your life if you know how to use it in a defense situation. The length is deadly and it will puncture thinner leather jackets, access arteries and could slash flesh and muscle very easily. If you don't carry a firearm then this is a knife that could save your life with some training. It is a good quality blade, not at the level of Cold Steel products but all the same very well made and sturdy for one purpose - taking someone out. I highly recommend buying at least one for self defense and it would be a great gift for military guys, family members who insist on taking long walks at night alone and a great knife to have at the ready at home or in your vehicle.