Smith & Wesson 9" H.R.T Double Edged Boot Knife with High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade

Got this while on sale. No Regrets. Excellent knife, well balanced and feels good in the hand. My Main issue is I don't own boots so I don't rly have a place to secure it. I just like knives. This 'almost' feels like it would make a good thrower but I'm not sure the metal is made to handle the impact without at least breaking the tip off. Overall, beautiful, sharp, double edge blade if you need it. However, mine will likely sit for years/until I find a good use for it, as apart from throwing I don't have a reason to use a double edged blade.

I'm no knife expert, but I've owned quite a few over time. Most have been foldable. I bought S&W model CKTACBSD an Amazon a while back and really like it. I wanted a fixed blade to have in addition to the foldable for use camping and as a general tool around camp & while motorcycling. It's always good to have a reliable knife on hand. You never know how much you use one until you don't have it handy. I can't say exactly why I wanted a fixed blade other than convenience of use and durability over time, but since the S&W foldable tactical was so nice and the reviews on this were so great, I thought I'd give it a shot. I wasn't disappointed. This knife is well made, looks great, very sharp out of the box & even more so with just a little extra sharpening. Love the coating on the blade and the handle size/feel is fantastic. As I said in the title, when I first received it, I couldn't put it down. The weight, balance and size just begs to be held. I haven't tried it out camping, but after slicing and stabbing a few random inanimate objects about the house, I'm confident I'll be pleased once I do. The case is of similar quality to the knife. Nice thick leather with a sturdy clip. I had slight difficulty at first getting it back in the case without looking, but after a few tries, I got it down. Although not an issue with the product, my other concern is that in my state, I wouldn't carry this as a "boot knife" (under my pant leg anyway) as due to the fixed and double blade, it would likely violate concealed weapons laws. If I wear it on my belt in plain sight while riding or camping, I should be A-OK. That's how I wear my foldable anyway, so it's no biggie--except I can legally slip the foldable in my pocket if I need to pop in a store or some other civilized place where I don't want to stir up trouble or frighten the townspeople. Ironically, I can carry a concealed handgun (with permit), just not a fixed double blade knife.

Very good and much better quality than some other Smith & Wesson knives I have seen where the quality has been lacking. The only drawback I have to this is that the handle could be about a half inch longer so I could get a better grip. But I have large hands. It came extremely sharp, which is a definite plus and unusual for a lot of knives today. I would definitely recommend this for somebody that wants a good quality extremely sharp knife. If you were gonna let a kid use this, I would not recommend it as the dual age is very sharp and they could get cut extremely easy. For adults, this is not a problem as long as you’re reasonably careful.

Sharp. Well made (as expected). Consistent coating. The cross guard is relative to the hilt/grip/handle. Small handle - for a small(er) hand. The hilt and cross guard are made of a single, rubber type material. The hilt has groves along the length of the grip. This, combined with the material, prevents slippage. There is no visible seam on the handle - rubber grip. This would lead me to believe that the grip was molded over/around the blade. This make the knife feel solid - like one solid, single, long piece of metal, with a grip molded around it. [I don't know anything about the design or manufacturing process of these items. I only know what I like, based on design, function, durability and actual usefulness.] The sheath is of basic design with a very strong clip, attached securely. All things being equal, if I'm going to outfit with a sheath/scabbard of this design, I would feel more comfortable with the clip closer to the top of the sheath. There is no belt loop - with the hard/tight clip, one is not necessary. The clip acts like a "belt loop". But, as stated above, if one were to wear this scabbard on one's belt, it would feel high on the belt/waist. Moving the clip would change the sense of center-of-gravity - balance. It would also outfit more securely on either shoulder, with a closer clip. I'm not being sexist and I'll prove it with alternative comparisons: I have an average hand - not very large and not petite. My hand - wide open - is 9.5 inches (nine point five) from the tip of my thumb, across my hand, to the tip of my pinky. As far as holding this knife, in my enclosed hand, it feels right, by length. However, it does not feel secure enough to use when it matters. It feels small - it feels like I'm gripping something slightly larger than my fountain pen. Let's be clear: this blade is designed for a simple task, beyond its ability to cut with both sides and look pretty on anyone's desk - opening letters and Amazon boxes. You can use it to open your mail - it's a great design, great materials, great name- S&W, great price. Throw away the sheath. Instead, grab a 12 inch by 3 inch cross section of your favorite tree from an ancient forest in the Amazon. Put it on your desk and any time you need to open your mail, pull it out of your wood. It could also make a great conversation piece. It is a very pretty, all flat black, except for the edges which shines silver through the coating. Alternatively, standing, vertically, with its symmetry, stuck in a piece of wood, on any desk, would send a strong, unspoken message. For someone, like myself, with hands like mine, I would not expect my hand, to wrap around so completely. If I were 15 years old, with a smaller hand, this item may feel more secure. If I were a young girl or a smaller woman, than myself, with smaller hands, this item might feel better in my hand. I would keep it in the house - next to my bat. Under extreme circumstances, where a sharp tool, such as this one may be needed for its designed purpose, this would not be my first choice. Not as-is. Thinking outside the box and beyond its basic appearance, It could also be said that this handle is intentionally designed in this manner because the hilt can be "built up" to personal needs based on individual grip(s). The balance is such that rotation is nearly impossible when throwing... for fun. However, throwing, without rotation, will eventually destroy a dart board. Have fun. Be safe. And don't cut yourself - this is a very sharp item.

Ive been looking for a SAS "Winged Dagger" clone for a reasonable; ive bought about a dozen so far, and THIS KNIFE is the most solid construction sand most practical and well designed knife/sheath for under$50! Its the Perfect length, its Razor sharp, it has a Great sheath that isnt just thick canvas that only goes on a belt! This has an almost canceledcarry pistol type holster!!? The canvas ones Reallly would need a strap and the end to tye to your leg so the knife comes out and sheath stay put! This is a clean, Solid, Tight, Sharp, Strong, ergonomic, and is the only knife i carry on me daily!! I cant believe it was this cheap!

This is a very sturdy, sharp Boot Knife with a great handle. The leather sheath is perfect and the clip is very strong. I was pleased with the knife when it arrived, it is just what I needed.

I have read many reviews on knives the week prior to purchasing this one and I was looking for a straight blade, preferably double edged, and of good construction. While reading reviews about this product I feel that some points are in order to pay attention to (I believe this applies to all weapons) >>>>>Know your weapon's unique attributes that may affect stowage, usage, and execution/initialization/draw. Know how the weapon should be stowed, used, initialized, and maintained. That aside, lets continue... Stowage: You need to know proper stowage for recommended and your physical variables. While where you can clip this, mount this, and/or conceal this varies on your local laws, please check them first. The clip is nice and strong of good quality/size to mount to a molle system, pants that have the hardened / reinforced edge for say flashlight on your thigh or lower calf it fits, and also for some pants horizontally in the back belt loops. The knife also fits well on some shoulder holsters and various other storage solutions. The sheath has 2 splits at the top and the blade will sometimes want to got on the side where the clip is instead of its intended spot because the top of the sheath splits open for the clip and the other side is molded to the blade...again be familiar with your weapon. Holstering your knife you can prevent it from going into the wrong part of the sheath by keeping your index finger on the flat side of the blade as this is done, for a while I used one of those inserts shoved into the clip side from a shoulder holster as a guide to familiarize myself with stowing the knife while it is not in view...again familiarity with your weapon. Usage: This is a double edged blade and remember that. Forgetting that this knife is double edged while you cut things at your campsite and decide to use your hand to push down on it, is not a manufacturer/seller issue. Also it was not designed as something to pry things open and other things it was not designed for. It cuts things well, and stays sharp well. I use a rod sharpener that came with my other knives and works very well. Failure to wield/use the knife properly is not a manufacturer or seller issue. Execution/Draw/Initialization: Again this is a double edged knife, understand this is handled very differently than single edged knives. This knife pulls out of its scabbard easily with the thumb restraint in a very intuitive place for both vertical and horizontal draw in and out of field of view. Again familiarize yourself with how this knife is drawn and sheathed so you don't cut your yourself or clothing. Overall extremely happy with quality, weight, size, durability, and ergonomics of this product.

LOVE this knife. I've been a collector and user of knives since I was little and this has been my main standby for years. bought my first HRT around 2012 and since then I've bought them as gifts for friends and family in military and just for everyday life. retains the edge, no rusting/corrosion for years, if you know how to you can make it RAZOR sharp (I mean you can shave your face with it). i recommend this knife to anyone who asks about my favorites. also, the sheath is all leather, super durable, with an easy button release that's secure and never failed me. 10/10 can't say enough about this knife, I love it.