Blackhawk!/MOD Beshara XSF-1

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Desette

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HEy Everyone,

I am new to the forums (From canada Eh? :P) and would like to introduce myself and ask anyone if they have used or reviewed this knife?

I know its typically of us Canadians to ask for Candian knives to be tested but this is bad ass and designed by Canadian Special Forces :P

I give you the Beshara XSF-1:

Quoted from "http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Beshara-XSF-1,703,1461.htm"

Designed by former Canadian special operations soldier and knife maker Brent Beshara, the XSF-1 (pronounced “ex-ces-sive one”) is the ultimate evolution of the combat dagger. Based on “Besh Wedge Technology™”—a unique triple-edged point design—it offers the supreme combination of penetration and tip strength. Precision machined from either tough A-2 tool steel or solid titanium, the XSF-1 also features textured handle slabs and an integral double guard for a positive combat grip, even under the most demanding circumstances

Specifications:
• Blade Length: 6.400"
• Overall Length: 11.600"
• Blade Material: A2 high-carbon tool steel or 6 AL/4V titanium
• Blade Finish: Black Tungsten DLC Coating (A2 blades) or matte bead-blast (titanium blades)
• Edge type: Partial or extended serrated edge
• Handle Material: Textured G-10
• Sheath: Molded Kydex® with interchangeable paddle and belt loop attachments

I am purchasing this knife soon and will give an update after my own tests :D

Here two videos on it:

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Hello and welcome to the forum.
I like my XSF pushdagger, and I would like to see your own tests with his big brother :thumbup:
 
The fully serrated titanium one looks like it should be a pretty good dive knife. Strong prying and poking device, corrosion-proof and good for cutting all sorts of cordage.
 
I bought one of the steel ones awhile back when it was on clearance. I suppose if you are loooking for a prybar, it is ok, otherwise, mine is just not very sharp and looking at the angles I don't think that there is anyway to get any edge but the front really sharp, the sides are just too steep. The sheath is fairly good but it rubs the finish off fairly quickly. If it had not been ridiculusly cheap because of a clearance sale and I wanted to add one to my dagger collection, I really found no redeeming value to the knife. Your mileage may vary of course, but it seems like the equivalent of a field expedient sharpened screwdriver- you can stick some with it with the proper amount of elbow grease but it is not a slashing machine by any means. I'm sorry, I wish I could say better things but there are far better dagger type blades out there.
 
Aw, that sucks. Have you tried making it a zero grind on the chisel face? That should be sharp enough for a dagger.
 
Sorry, I have to agree with digital. Even going zero ground would not give you enough angle. I thought about going concave to get an edge but then I just ended up sending it back. Too much work and I am not that handy.
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DocNightfall said:
Aw, that sucks. Have you tried making it a zero grind on the chisel face? That should be sharp enough for a dagger.
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I'm sorry but I don't know what a zero grind is. The knife is sharp enough for stabbing but I don't see how the side angles would allow sharpening for slashing. The very front of the blade looks like a flathead screwdriver which has been sharpened- the angles there seem to allow that area to get a decent edge. So if you are looking for a primarily stabbing weapon that can be used as a prybar, it is fine- just don't expect the side edges to cut anything, so it would not be a good choice as your sole knife. YMMV.
 
On a quick update I never did end up getting this knife but I may again now since its on a super cheap sale if I do I will review it for everyone if I get enough interest :)
 
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