Knifehog's Addison reviews the Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops First Response knife. See what she has to say about this fully loaded survival tool.
Rating: 3 stars
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Hey guys, welcome back to Knifehog.com! Addison here and today I'll be reviewing the extreme Smith and Wesson Extreme Ops First Response knife.
With a combination of survival features built into its structure, the Smith and Wesson Extreme Ops knife is one that should be in the pocket of every outdoorsman or survival enthusiast. With an overall length of 8" and a blade measuring 3.5", this knife may be a bit too big to be considered an EDC but boasts a slim, compact profile that makes it easy to clip onto your pocket. This knife's blade is constructed of 7cr17 stainless steel, which is tough but is not the best at edge retention. The blade also features a tanto tip with half serrations that can be used to pierce through thick materials; such as hard plastic, thick rope and seat belt straps. The handle of this knife is made of a High-Impact Composite Rubber, which provides an excellent grip, texture and feel. The handle of this knife also features a standard liner lock, which works hand in hand with the thumb studs on either side of the blade for a quick manual open, and has been fitted with a glass breaker and seat belt/strap cutter. A reversible, deep carry pocket clip is also included on the handle of this knife.
Overall, the Smith and Wesson Extreme Ops knife seems like it's everything that a versatile survival knife should be. Its tanto style blade, seat belt cutter and glass breaker are definitely all the features a survival knife should have, but unfortunately, it is lacking in other key features. First, the liner lock in this knife is very weak and can cause the blade to buckle and possibly snap during any heavy-duty use. Another key feature this knife lacks is a stronger blade material. Although the 7cr17 stainless steel the blade is constructed of is tough, its edge holding abilities are weak and the factory edge is not very sharp. The blade of this knife requires immediate sharpening right out of the box. Although this knife does have a few downsides, it's still an effective knife that I would recommend to both survival and outdoor enthusiasts.
We here at Knifehog give this knife 3 out of 5 stars.
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