EF123 Fixed Blade Knife 14c28n Steel Blade G10 Handle Fixed Knife for Outdoor Camping Hunting Survival Tool Knives with Kydex Sheaths

Very nice knife, sharp and pretty. Sheath rides a bit high for me, but that is a personal prefrence. Choil is huge and if they had a larger gaurd I'd say not needed, but it pairs fine with the small sqaure fancy gaurd in case you slip it acts to stop you from getting cut. The light green handles remind me of a jade like color. Very fancy and useful for either Gents or Ladies. Steel seems sharp and decently hard. Just a nice buy.

The knife is well executed throughout, sharp even grinds and satin finished blade with a traditional tanto point. Good fitment of G10 scales with a solid sheath lockup (but would not wear upside down) as the knife is heavy given it is a full solid thickness tang. The Kydex sheath is a huge surprise, allows the knife to ride high on the hip and is easily worn in the sitting position. Edge retention seems satisfactory, time will tell for corrosion resistance and durability. All in all, an astonishing value at this price point.

Okay, I really like the looks of this knife; however I don’t usually buy anything on looks. Having said that, the knife itself is really knice! Feels great in the hand. Weight and balance are really good - I teach Japanese sogobudo (traditional martial arts) which includes Tanto jutsu. So, especially for the price it is a great deal. Just be advised the knife wasn’t sharp at all and the sheath is poorly fitted and rattles badly. The knife moves around a lot in the sheath - nothing a heat gun and a sharpening stone can’t fix. But I am also not a fan of tek lok type belt carry as I find the draw rather awkward.

This is a great design, suitable both for outdoors use as well as tactical use. The finger choil allows for for enhanced blade control during detail carvings (bushcraft). The G10 handle scales are not very textured, but unless they are very greasy, they are not slippery. This is not a skinning knife, so that shouldn't be a consideration anyway. If the steel is indeed 14C28N, it provides excellent stain resistance, edge holding and toughness. Very happy with this purchase.

Grind on the blade was impeccable. However, the hilt was tilted and grip panels were askew. Some sharp edges on grip where panels didn't align. Sheath fit well. Was able to address the finish problems, including the hilt, myself. Now a very nice knife.

Even though this knife is made in China, it is very well made. I have replaced the Kydex sheath, because it did not retain the knife securely enough. The thickness of the blade, means it will hold up to hard use. Its a knife, it functions as it should. Holds a good edge and is well balanced.

Im beyond pleased with this knife! I'm wildly pleased with the fit and finish as well as the design. Eafengrow has solidified itself as an absolute cornerstone of serious knife collections! This purchase has me blown away at the quality I got for the price. 5 STARS +++!!! I did reheat the snap-in closure at the opening of the kydex sheath to hold in the knife a bit more firmly, I could easily wear this setup horizontally or even upside-down now after this small adjustment. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS KNIFE, as well as just about everything from Eafengrow!

Initial Impression: This product lives up the Youtube hype... Pros: Sub $40 price, 14c28r, arrived sharp, overall quality excellent, nice kydex/tec-lock style included. Not a con, but be aware this product is not lightweight... I went with the jade scales and like em a lot. The kydex sheath "locks in" the knife well, but I still won't have 100% confidence in that until I carry it for awhile. Wouldn't recommend upside down carry due to overall weight of the steel. Having said the above, I don't think you can do better for value per dollar.... Full on" buy it now" recommendation.