COLD STEEL Secret Edge Durable Lightweight Japanese AUS8A Steel Drop Point 3.5" Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Hunting Concealed Carry Neck Knife, Griv-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath

As usual, Cold Steel has produced a sturdy and attractive blade. The sheath fits well and does not show any signs of coming loose when wearing this knife around the neck and under clothing. Very nice as a personal defense weapon, but also very handy for other purposes when you need a blade handy because the neck sheath allows you to keep track of it and not have it lying around or getting lost. Also great for outdoor activities like fishing when it is handy to have a blade that is easy to access. Good product for this price.

I'm a big fan of Cold Steel products and I own a lot of them but this one was kind of disappointing as you can see from my pictures I don't wear it as a neck knife I modified the chief by drilling a single hole to line up to a Tek Lok clip and I wear it on my belt. that works fine the sheath is fine and the general construction of the knife is fine. The issue that I have with this is the edge on this knife out of the box it was poor by Cold Steel standards and barely serviceable by normal standards. It does shave paper but it doesn't shave it cleanly. So it would cut in a pinch but it's not as sharp as it should be I did order a replacement to see if there's any difference and I will update this review at that timeUPDATE...I've received my replacement and it looks like the original one I received was a return because I can get the edges perfect on my replacement extremely sharp and smooth no issue

This is my first of many Cold Steel products I think. The blade was razor sharp out of the box and has held a good edge so far. It's light and comfortable to carry in a variety of positions and easy to conceal regardless of clothing. I've worn this lashed to my belt, tucked in a boot, and even tied to a draw string on running shorts. I think I like the sheath almost as much as the blade. It's flat, light, and securely holds the knife in place even when worn inverted. The handle provides a secure grip. I did ditch the steal bead necklace in favor of some parachord. I haven't put it though any abusive tests or anything, so if you like to open cans and chop wood with your knives, I can't help you there, but if you need a sharp, easily concealed blade for self defense I think this is a good option.

Perfect sgian dhu for wear with a kilt and hose. A real, sharp, capable knife instead of a stupid bottle opener or nanny-state blunt imitation of a blade. This is a man's knife, not an apology for and accommodation of the fears of soy-drinking hoplophobes.

Couldn't be happier with this knife. Well built and the perfect size for my EDC needs.PROS:- Sheath is very secure. A few loops of paracord through and it cinches vertically or horizontally to any belt.- Low profile and comfortable enough to wear with any pair of pants. It's actually thin enough to wear the sheath under your belt in a 'scout carry' position when in formal clothes or a suit.- Size, shape and steel composition of the blade make it ideal tool for most day-to-day cutting tasks as well as a formidable weapon for self defense. Arrived razor sharp.- Full tang- Handle is small and squarish but the non-slip covering is well secured and really grippy. Surprisingly nice to hold in the hand.CONS:- Neck chain that comes with the sheath is uncomfortable and hangs funny when attached. Not a big issue for me as I prefer belt carry.- Handle is shorter than the palm of my hand. This means I have to curl my pinky under the hilt for stability when cutting or carving. A well measured loop of paracord attached with a monkey's fist knot at the end fixes this for me too.- Not a blade for chopping or batoning. Bring something heftier when you're headed to the woods.TLDR:Awesome EDC blade. None of the cons were worth dropping a star. Buy it!

This is a decent blade for the money, however, to maximize sharpness it REALLY needs to be reprofiled. The problem is blade thickness. It's VERY thin. As a result the edge angle is very shallow, and arguably somewhat weak. I ground the V edge into a very shallow convex edge on a 220 water stone and then sharpened and polished on 400 then 2000. The new edge slices paper like butter and its much more practical for simple tasks like opening packages and basic needs. For $20-25 its decent, but if you are a knife lover, you might be a tad disappointed with the edge.PROS:- Then profile helps with concealment- Good traction on the faux G10 handle- Sheath design is very good, though it can cause some hiccups if not careful because of it's symmetrical design (see below)- Inexpensive- Slick looking- A decent EDC slicer when reprofiledCONS:- Blade is too thin and flexible for some users- Beaded hanging chain is a love/hate relationship versus a cord - I prefer the later- Sheath, those very well made is symmetrical so it can be difficult to tell which side of the blade the edge is on. Your best bet is to put the spine of the knife toward the "SecretEdge" label so you know when you pull it out that's the safe side. Just remember to hang it around your neck in the appropriate direction so if you need to grab it in lower light, you're in the clear- Sheath holes too small for standard paracord- Must be careful IF you decided to put a new edge on it as the thin metal is very easy to overgrindI keep this in my laptop bag without the chain as a just-in-case knife for opening packages, cutting fruit for a snack, etc. People might describe it as a "tactical" but that ends at it's black color and stealthy design. It's a FUN blade, but not a serious worker. This design in a thicker steel with a better edge would be very cool and CS might make such a knife. I picked it up simply to mess around with. In my opinion, if you're a knife lover and your expectations arent too lofty, you'll be satisfied with it. If your looking for a decent EDC to have for basic slicing tasks it's good, but better if you redo the edge in my opinion. If you are looking for a more robust necker knife, I'd strongly encourage you to look at the original ESEE Izula blade. It's a bit over double the price but WAY more knife and it comes with every accessory you could want except handle scales, which you don't really need. I reprofile them to convex as well, but even the factory V edge is way sharper and stronger. ESEE with a good convex is among the best knives I've tried. The handle on the Isula is a tad shorter but WAY more comfortable in the hand and you'll never get confused about which side of the blade is sharp.I hate being overly critical, but I'm being honest. As with any review, please look at my expectations for the products I review and make your decision accordingly. Don't buy or not buy something because of what any ONE person says unless you read something that really hits home with you. I hope that you find this review helpful and enjoy whatever knife you ultimately decide on. I work 60-70 hour weeks, but if I can find some time, I'll load a few pics.- R