Smith & Wesson Knives

While on the subject of S&W knives, I'm interested in knowing if anyone has used one of their Extreme Ops knives. I mean one of their big heavy folders such as model CK43BS (G-10 handles - "claimed" 440C black blade - framelock).

While I am in complete agreement that most of the current S&W knives are of low quality, might this example be one of the exceptions?

If anyone has this knife, and has put it to the test, I'd like to hear what they think of it.
 
I have picked up a couple on ebay for peanuts. My Dad uses a pocket knife to open mail and boxes; and he has a knack for losing them. Perfectly acceptable for this role.
 
Ravenfeeder said:
Thought I'd chim in. I have a S&W tacticle "S.W.A.T." folder. It has a partially serrated tanto blade and liner lock. I'll bet there is not a law enforcement professional that carries one...
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Ooh, I'll take that bet! I know of a federal agency that has an office that just put in a couple of large orders for S&W autos laser engraved with their badge and city on 'em! And some of the agents carry them daily.
 
Buck knives are made in China, but nobody disputes that they have 440C. Kabar TDI knives are made in Taiwan, but nobody disputes that they have AUS8.

im not saying that S&W is in the same league as Buck or KaBar, but just because it isnt made in The USA, or Seki City doesnt mean that they are trying to fool you with the blade steel. :rolleyes:

If they are going to go to the trouble and expence of using G-10, then they will go ahead and spend the extra $.02 to use real 440C.
 
Not all of Bucks knives are made in China. Their low-end knives are, like stockmans, and some others. The 110's and others are still made here. I believe S&W as well as others are following that trend.
 
I have a Kershaw Tactical Blur folder and a S&W ExtremeOps Folder here in Afghanistan. The Kershaw opens faster and is tighter. My S&W reads 440 only not 440C.

Both serve me well. I like the Kershaw better, but I trust the S&W.
 
I carry cheap blades for a variety of reasons on occasion. I don't imagine any Smith & Wesson is worth buying except on eBay and at very attractive prices. You can also buy cheapos in lots of 12.
 
GFarrell3 said:
Not all of Bucks knives are made in China. Their low-end knives are, like stockmans, and some others. The 110's and others are still made here. I believe S&W as well as others are following that trend.
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Do you know of any current Smith&Weson knives that are still "Made in USA"?

So far I've only seen S&W knives "Made in China" with the exception of my S&W HRT4 Boot Knife
that has 440 ROC on the blade, so I think it's "Made in Taiwan".

Andy
 
branned said:
I have a Kershaw Tactical Blur folder and a S&W ExtremeOps Folder here in Afghanistan. The Kershaw opens faster and is tighter. My S&W reads 440 only not 440C.
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The blade of my S&W ExtremeOps Folder CK6C is made of 440C steel
according to the information on various websites.
http://wolfster.de/article_graphics/SWCK6C.jpg

But it seems to depend on the particular ExtremeOps folder what kind
of steel is used for the blade.

Andy
 
rifon2 said:
ROC is China.
If it's made in Taiwan, it says either: 'Made in Taiwan' or 'Taiwan'.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/5-gp/rocprc/

I know it's quite complicated with China and Taiwan, and there are different views about it,
but according to the above websites and according to my infos:

P.R.C. = People's Republic of China = Mainland China. Products are called "Made in China"

R.O.C. = Republic of China = Taiwan. Products are called "Made in Taiwan"

It surprised me somewhat to find "ROC" on a product as nowadays Chinese products
are usually called either "Made in China" or "Made in Taiwan" and PRC and ROC are
quite obsolete today.

But I can remember that products from Mainland China were often called "Made in PRC",
and products from Taiwan were sometimes called "Made in ROC", at least here in Germany.

Andy
 
Andy_CN said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/5-gp/rocprc/

I know it's quite complicated with China and Taiwan, and there are different views about it,
but according to the above websites and according to my infos:

P.R.C. = People's Republic of China = Mainland China. Products are called "Made in China"

R.O.C. = Republic of China = Taiwan. Products are called "Made in Taiwan"

It surprised me somewhat to find "ROC" on a product as nowadays Chinese products
are usually called either "Made in China" or "Made in Taiwan" and PRC and ROC are
quite obsolete today.

But I can remember that products from Mainland China were often called "Made in PRC",
and products from Taiwan were sometimes called "Made in ROC", at least here in Germany.

Andy
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Yes, you're right, thanks for the correction and clarification.
 
I had a S&W knife that was a gift from a vendor at work.What a POS.Would not hold an edge and the blade actually hit into the bottom of the inside when closed ruining whatever edge I could give it.I threw it in the trash when I couln't give it away.
 
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