Cold SteelRubber Training Black Bear Classic

I use this for airsoft games, and this is a nice thing to have. The rubber is durable and is hard to mis-shape, so it's not breaking anytime soon or if at all. It's lightweight so I don't have to carry a pound of rubber everywhere I go. Although it could have been packaged a bit better, that's the seller's responsibility, so it doesn't detract from the knife itself. It's fun to use, looks cool, and has a nice sting to it, so they know they're hit.

This knife is bendable rubber, has good weight, perfect for hand to hand training but I purchased for Airsoft. Fits in my kit, close quarters, just a touch and it's an instant kill in Airsoft. Won't break like some other "airsoft bayonets" have. Worth the money for this one. Bought this over a year ago and it's still in great shape and I still carry in my load out.

Does not fit in the Cold Steel OSS sheath, I doubt it would fit in the Black Bear sheath either.Blade is shorter by a bit than the OSS.Material is marking on skin(pro or con, your call).Training knife is lighter than the OSS(already a very light knife for the size, the Black Bear is much heavier).It does not handle like the OSS, though the grip is the same.Material is tough, does not flex much. Be careful when sparring with a partner.Good enough for training, but don't expect a perfect replica.

So what to expect from a "rubber knife"? I expect it to be at least as advertised. It was. It's a good sized knife, the quality was pretty good and it works like it was designed to do. I play airsoft and simply touching someone with it counts as a kill. Plainly speaking though, this is big, looks bad-assed sticking out of my tactical vest and gives it a little more psych-out kick. It's worth the money, you get what you pay for and the service is fast. I do recommend this vendor and the product to my airsoft buds who were looking for a high quality rubber knife to carry...

It's OK. The dimensions are reasonably accurate for the knife it is supposed to simulate. However, I would prefer something weighted more like a real knife. But, for the price, I guess we can't really expect that. I wish they had the option for a more expensive weighted safe knife.

I bought this knife to use at my local paintball field for some CQB fun. The knife is perfect and is stiff enough to keep its shape in all conditions but has a little give when stabbed into something;still , I wouldn't stab anything too hard. The knife is also a good size and weight and exactly what I hoped for.

Good: Holds up to a lot of abuse, but doesn't hit much harder than a punch. This is a less painful trainer than most comparable products thanks to its long blade, rounded tip, and slim cross-section. Fencing mask, mouthguard, and cup is sufficient for high-intensity drilling and sparring.Not ideal: Weight, balance, and flexibility of the santoprene is very different from a steel. Also, a fencing mask will chew up the narrow tip over time, increasing the likelihood of cuts and abrasions.Bad: Black color is easily mistaken for a real weapon; I'd prefer a bright color for a trainer.

I'm not what you'd call your average military buff, nor what you'd call your average airsofter, and or geek. I am however creative and inventive, and I love playing with things and building things. However, for an upcoming event called zombie madness, I needed a CQC Knife to help me take out some of those dastardly undead. After purchasing these knives, (I bought a pair) I've found they make a great basis for foam to build a CQC knife for either everyday Melee events, or close combat in zombie warzones, and even nice and effective in average airsoft games. Great knife, just what I expected. A little wobbly, but honestly, if you're not careful, you'll poke someone's eye out! Great product, from a great supplier.