Recon Scout 7.5" CPM 3V Razor-Sharp Clip Point Blade 5" Kray-Ex Handle Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

This is my second purchase of this knife, and I can't say enough good about it. It's a fantastic piece, and is a great value for the dollar. If I could only have one fixed blade knife, it would be a toss up between this and a USMC KaBar. Because I am not limited by this thought, I have both. First, the craftsmanship that went into the Recon Scout is amazing. The geometry is uniform, clean and distinct. CPM3V steel is a premium grade metal that makes an incredibly durable knife. It's razor sharp right out of the box and is rock solid. It's a relatively heavy knife, because of the 5/16" steel and full tang, all outstanding virtues. The handle is very user friendly, creating a grip that is secure and steadfast. It's not going to slip out of your hands. The 7 1/2" blade is long enough for the larger tasks but not so long that it becomes unwieldy. Unlike hundreds of knives on the market that are nothing more that sharpened pry bars, which I avoid like the plague, this knife can take a pounding and still be practical and functional. The Kydex portion of the sheath is very nice, holding the knife with the utmost security. What I do not like about the sheath is the nylon strap that connects the sheath to one's belt. If you are wearing the sheath, you cannot draw the knife without the sheath riding up. Being flexible, it's not stable . If the entire sheath were Kydex, it would be a functional accessory. What I use, and recommend, is the Spec Ops brand nylon sheath. It's extremely well made here in the States, and is as durable as it gets. The sheath that comes with the knife is okay for most general purpose tasks, but for serious needs, the Spec Ops sheath is the way to go. Real professionals know that knives are designed to cut material softer than the steel from which they are made. They are not designed to be used as pry bars, hammers; screwdrivers, or axes. In the event of a contingency, however, the Recon Scout can handle all these tasks. It's built like a tank while remaining practical. Knowing that different tasks require different tools, when I hit the field, I have a Recon Scout on my backpack, a USMC Kabar on my side, a Leatherman tool and a small hand axe inside the pack. These will pretty much handle anything most of us would encounter. The first rule of survival is always be prepared. The Recon Scout is made in Taiwan, but do not be fooled by thinking that it can't be a high quality piece. Taiwan is not China. China is communist and Taiwan is not. Additionally, The Cold Steel knives that I have seen coming out of Taiwan are every bit as nice (if not better) than those from Japan and the United States. The tremendous quality of the Recon Scout cannot be questioned. It is first rate all the way. It's every bit as nice as my $600 US Made Randall, with a cost that's 66% less. This is one of the best values I have seen in a knife in a very long time. If you are looking for a knife of this size, look no further. This gal is a real gem in every sense of the word. Be safe out there, and God Bless our troops!

I was looking for a knife that was strong and well made for several tasks I had to work on so I took a chance and ordered this knife. Upon arrival I was shocked and saw that it was much better than I expected. It was smaller than my Bowie but still large and strong. It has a great feel to it, and is very sharp which is an added plus. The knife case is well made and the knife fits perfect in it and seems to hold it well. I am very happy with knife and the cost was reasonable for a change, which allowed to take a chance, with positive results. All in All this seems to be a great knife that will last be the rest of my life. Good Luck, I hope this helps .

I bought two of these for presents. I liked them so much, I bought one for myself. I like the finger guards that Cold Steel puts on it's knives as it makes the knife feel a bit more secure in my hand when actually using it vs. just admiring it. :-) The knife feels balanced in the hand and the grip is fine for my medium-sized female hand. The blades on all of the knives I purchased were nice and straight and very sharp. The blade size is perfect for many uses as it is not too long and not too short. The male recipients of the gifted knives were very happy with the knives as well. Definitely recommend.

Great knife

Excellent build and assembly. Grind is equal on edge. SecureEX shield has initial resistance in sheathing the knife. Tap pommel on carpeted floor to get it to seat after loosening the two Phillips head screws. The 4 "catches" that grasp the hand guard will soon allow the proper insertion after a few tries. Some very slight marks will result on the hand guard from them, but can be removed with some polishing compound if desired. UPDATE: Green, red or black 3M scouring pad is most effective in removing scuff marks on blade/hand guard. Follow the steel marks across the blade from edge to spine. Polish with metal polish.

Been wanting one of these bad boys for a long time , totally worth the wait ! this is a very good knife , fit and finish are perfect, quality feel in hand , thick spine in 3v , sharp out of the box . Buy a new sheath as the one that comes with the knife will scratch your beautiful blade up & does not retain the knife well with the snap being the only thing holding the knife in the factory sheath . this is a good size knife you will carry unlike the trailmaster

It's an impressive blade, the handle is comfortable, no challenge is too great. Cold Steel's motto is Anytime, Anywhere- and I believe it. There are some tasks I might hesitate to try with a Ka-Bar, but with the 3V Recon Scout, I don't think twice. It is as heavy duty as they come. It takes a beating and stays sharp, what more could you ask for. If you can find one on sale, get it. Even at full price, you won't regret the purchase.

that's just one of the best knifes i have. if you are looking for a very heavy duty knife you will not be dissapointed

Total trash

Uneven grind. The knife itself is perfect, except on one side at the tip the grind gets wider. In a proper Bowie knife, the grind at the tip should be thinner not wider for extra strength. For a knife at this price, this is unacceptable. This should never have passed quality control. Trying to send it back to cold steel across the border or amazon is just too difficult. So i'm stuck with it. My last three Cold Steel Knives have had issues. The master hunter 3v had four different grinds from tip to handle uneven from side to side and the Outdoorsman rattles inside the sheath. The quality control is going downhill. Buyer beware. Good luck. Update; Amazon had a special so I decided to buy a second one hoping that it would have a better grind because the first one Disturbed me so much. However even though the grind on the second one is slightly better it's still not perfect. They must be grinding these by hand. It's not the worst thing in the world but for this price they should be doing it with a machine and not by eyeball so that it's perfect.

The knife arrived in excellent shape with perfect fit and finish and I'm well pleased with the knife. The sheath on the other hand is poorly made and does not secure the knife properly as advertised. (it does not lock in the sheath "click in"). Considering the cost of the knife I expected at least a secure sheath. While the knife has not been used, I find I'm 6 days past the return date and out of luck in that regard. Al

Great knife, very sharp blade but uneven grinds along the spine make it a disappointment for the price of this. Cold Steel needs to get some quality control inspections in the Taiwan factory. I own several Japanese San Mai CS knives and the grinds are almost flawless. This is my second recent purchase from CS Taiwan that has been sub par in the fit and finish but shouldn't affect the performance. They should really be selling these as factory seconds at a lower price point and inspect them before leaving the factory.