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Smith & Wesson SWHRT9B Black HRT Boot Knife
This knife has a good weight and feel. It is a little small, but that is good for a knife that will be concealed in a boot. The guard is barely wider than the sheath and not as wide as my hand when holding it. The balance point is just below the guard, if that matters to you.
The blade is black, which makes for easier stealth. It was already sharpened when it arrived, not razor sharp, but sharp enough.
The sheath is thick and solid, which is a good thing since you don't want the knife cutting right through it. The snap for the strap that holds the knife in is easy to undo with your thumb. Moving the strap out of the way with your thumb to pull the knife out one handed may take a little getting used to. But it is easier than some knives I have used. The clip on the sheath is solid and strong. Though I would have preferred it up higher so the knife sits farther down in the boot. But then you would have to reach further into your boot to release it.
It is a good knife that I would recommend to someone looking for a boot knife.
Lets be Honest, this is for one purpose, "self Defense" only 3 major issues with this knife 1) It looks and feels amazing :), 2) its double edged so its illegal in many states, also its longer then 4inches so that can cause alot of problems with the law, other then that it is a pretty fine blade, "I" for one use this more of a home protection, I have many other self defense blades, but if your looking for more of self defense blade for on the go search up the "Smith & Wesson SWHRT1 HRT Tactical Boot Knife, Black" its a really good blade, its tough to pull it out of the sheath but w.e its a very batman-ish blade lol. enjoy guys
As I've written in other reviews, I've been very pleased with several of the Smith and Wesson knives found on amazon.com. These were no exception. I originally purchased 1 of these knives for use in my Bates urban combat boots, and have since purchased 2 more.
In regards to the quality of this knife, it is extremely well made. The sheath seems to be genuine leather, and the blade itself has a very nice powder coat. The handle is a very high quality rubber, and I believe the knife to be full tang. I haven't taken the handle apart to check, as that would effectively ruin it, but based upon its feel, and the weight, I believe it is full tang. The balance of this knife is wonderful.
As a note, this blade is double-edged, which has questionable legality in certain localities. Additionally, as it is a boot knife, in certain locations, wearing this in a boot without a concealed weapons permit may be illegal. While I am not a lawyer, and you should not take this as legal advice, in general, as it is a blade and not a firearm, nobody seems to care. However, it is something to keep in mind.
The blade itself is very well made, and has handled many throws at very objects (as the knife is so well balanced, I've utilized it as a throwing knife while bored, or just for fun). The powder coating WILL degrade over time as the knife is plunged into a material such as wood, as the wood will scrape it off. On my original knife, about 1 inch of the tip is without coating, mostly because of the amount of times I've stabbed it, or thrown it, into wood. The blade seems to hold an edge very well, but again, be aware, that the coating will come off if, during sharpening, you are not careful to sharpen ONLY the edge. The point has remained very sharp and "pointy", despite being thrown and stabbed into various materials.
In review of the sheath, it is very well made, and has held up exceptionally well to days worn in my boots. As a note, the "clip" on the side of the sheath, which keeps it in the boot, generally does not support thicker boots. It's made for cowboy boots, or something with a similar material thickness, and so hiking or combat boots are very difficult to use with these knives. In my case, I clip it on the waterproof goretex that it behind the zipper on my boots, which is much thinner. I am unable to clip it to the side of the boot otherwise. It does NOT clip well onto a pocket, as there is too much handle.
Again, I'm very pleased, and own 3 of these knives. The length is just about right, as is the balance, finish, and quality. You will not be disappointed, and I highly recommend this knife.
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