Leatherneck SF 6-3/4" German D2 Steel w/Black Powdercoat Clip Point Fixed Blade Outdoor Camping Hunting Utility Knife | 5" Kray-Ex Handle, Weather-Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath

The build quality on this knife is no joke — the D2 steel feels solid and holds its edge incredibly well. The handle has a secure, grippy texture that makes it comfortable to use for long outdoor tasks. The balance is on point, making it easy to control whether you’re cutting rope, prepping wood, or handling basic camp chores. The sheath locks it in firmly, so it stays put without rattling around. If you want a reliable fixed blade for camping or utility work, this one delivers serious value.

This knife has been through quite a bit, I've used it for batoning, chopping through sappy pine branches, feather sticking, being dropped several times edge down on concrete for testing. The D2 steel is probably the best way to go for a knife like this, and given that Ka-bars official D2 option is double the price of this I couldn't recommend it more. There is a few issues however, firstly the handle is made of rubber, which has amazing grip but will wear out eventually over time, not sure if it's something repairable but it may be. The clip that holds the knife on the frog is held by a single seam, which isn't confidence inspiring to say the least. Some pros- Edge retention is amazing Thicker tang that official Ka-Bar offerings Grip is solid, comfortable, and grippy. Scabbard holds knife very well, frog isn't amazing but not terrible. Some cons- Rubber handle will wear out over time single stitch to secure knife to frog finish isn't super durable, but definitely reasonable (Nitpick): The lettering is very bold and lacks subtly, not something that affects usability at all but just a little thing I don't love. Conclusion- I would buy this knife a million times again, it's priced insanely competitively compared to other options and never disappointed. Being dropped edge first on concrete and not even dulling a noticeable amount was a great plus. For outdoor or even tactical uses, this knife would perform great.

This is a nice knife for the money. Cold Steel version of KaBar Knife. Its an improvement over the original if you ask me , but it doesn't have the history or nostalgia of the original. Sheath is very good as well.

First, why this style of blade? I was looking for an EDC that reminded me of my grandfather's WWII Kabar Marine knife. I'm not going to use that for chores! I honestly did want the same style of knife, so that I felt the connection to him without carrying his irreplaceable knife. But I also wanted a knife that was truly useful, day in and out, and one sturdy enough to last. I feel like I hit the jackpot with the CS Leatherneck SF. PROS: -This Cold Steel Leatherneck has a full-tang. Better than the historic rat-tail Kabar, and more realistic, given how often I seem to use a knife as an impromptu prying tool. I can't imagine what would bend this blade. And I have been known to whack at things with the pommel, when it seems a long walk to get a hammer... -The Kraton handle material and shape is a huge plus. Wet or dry, hot or cold, I feel a great grip and control every time I pick it up. Honestly, easier to grip and control than the stacked leather of the original Kabar. -Handle size. I have big hands, it seems, and this handle fits me beautifully. Lots of knives feel small in my hand, but not this one. -Balance. I have used this knife for everything from cutting up boxes, slicing onions, prying apart crates, shaving down wooden shims, on and on, and I always feel I can control the longish blade. -D2 steel. Once I corrected the crummy factory edge, this holds its sharpness well. -Value. Comparing this to say a SOB Tech Bowie at almost three times the price, no question I would go with the Leatherneck again. At this price I can use it hard and not worry about it should I have to replace it. (More likely I would somehow lose it than break it!) CONS: This is the only Cold Steel knife I have ever bought that did not come shaving sharp. Seems strange, but it came paring knife sharp: forget shaving, forget paper cutting, it was dragging through cardboard boxes, etc. Two minutes of sharpening got it to 'kitchen sharp'--slicing onions with no effort, paper with a push to start. I haven't spent the time to make it 'danger sharp'--hair shaving, flesh slicing without effort. For everyday use, kitchen sharp is fine for me. -The sheath. The nylon snaps on the sheath were sewn so tightly that the snaps dug into the handle. It was stored for awhile after manufacture, so I have a knife with a permanent set of circular indentations in the soft Kraton. For EDC, not a big deal. But a ding on Cold Steel, for sure. I recommend this knife completely as an affordable, very well made full-tang Kabar clone. The full tang was the clincher, and I have sharpened enough knives that the crapola factory edge is a thing of the past. But the edge was not up to the standards of the old, pre-sale Cold Steel. Maybe you'll get one that's shaving sharp,

If you love kabar knives like I do then you'll love the Leatherneck-sf. It has a thicker blade, wider tang, more textured rubber handle and the hand gard is turned up so it does dig into my hand. Super sharp, rarely needs a touch up but easy to sharpen

Delivered before estimated date. Awesome product!

Just opened the box for the Leatherneck. It was well packaged and in perfect condition even though it was mailed in a soft bag from Amazon. Delivery was only a couple of days after my order was placed. Always pleased with Amazon service Now for the knife. It came very sharp with a light bead of oil on the blade. The blade is perfectly straight and it appears made to last a lifetime even with heavy use. I find it hard to believe the quality of this knife for the price. I was going to buy the Ka Bar but after reading the reviews I decided on the leatherneck. The knife is sturdy and I like that the piece between the blade and handle is thicker than a Ka Bar and it is not off set as I have seen on the Ka Bar knives. The metal is very smooth and shaped to fit the hand comfortably. . I am very pleased with this knife and it does live up to the Cold steel description. The sheath is perfect. It removes easily but does not fall out when turned. I may cut off the cloth clip because it is not needed with this sheath. I recommend the leatherneck without reservation.

The grinds are even, and the dark coating was evenly applied. The synthetic grip material is comfortable and practical, and finishes with a solid steel end cap. I've read some reviews that describe this knife as "heavy", but it appears to be on par with most of my full tang fixed blade knives. It has a solid feel to it, and all of my friends who have played around with it gave it positive reviews. The steel is labeled as German D2, and the knife is manufactured in Taiwan.The blade comes "liberally" greased from the factory, and the edge is very sharp. The blade length on this knife is a little under 7 inches long. This is a full tang knife, and it has a useful point which seems durable enough. Overall, I would say that this knife is more robust than the original Marine Kbars that I've played around with, and has better steel. I'll post more later, after I take it out into the bush.