Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops Folding Knife

First off I’d like to say that this knife has a special place in my heart as it was the first pocket knife my dad gave me when I turned 10yo so I might be a little bias. With that out of the way it’s a damn good folding knife. It’s a perfect size for a EDC that not too out there like if I take it out at work people aren’t like damn that’s a big knife. It feels good in that hand and is well balanced. Personally in my opinion Smith & Weston make quality products and in the 25 years of using them they have never failed on me. I like that it has a good weight to it and has a locking bar that keeps it in place when opened. As for it functionality it’s good for opening up packages and mail. I also use this to break down cardboard as the blade can hold an edge really well. It will hold up against any common or mundane task you can throw at it. While I lost the original one I’m happy to re-add this one to my collection. I also bought a couple more as back ups and hopefully to give to my sons and daughters when the time is right and I’m sure it will serve them as well as it has served me over the years. I do with the knife was a bit cheaper but what’s cheap nowadays? I’d recommend buying this knife. I hope this was helpful to you and provides the necessary information you need to buy or pass on this.

Fantastic, lightweight, functional, sharp and attractive pocket knife. I'm a girl with smaller hands, and my husband is 6'4 with giant hands. We both have this knife and use it daily. It's comfortable in the hand, very sharp, and I appreciate the serrated section of the blade for box cutting. So far, its held up great. It's so nice someone stole my husbands, so we bought him another.

The media could not be loaded. Okay so I've had this blade for about 3+ years now. I bought it somewhere else but I found it here new so I thought it appropriate to give my thoughts on it after some wearing on it and experience.Right now this knife is discounted and available for 12.99 which is GREAT! For the price you're getting a Smith and Wesson quality bang for your buck so you don't have to commit 300.00 for the just about the same quality youd get somewhere else. So that alone should entice you to give it a shot.As far personal wear and tear... It still holds strong after years of pretty much daily use. I've used this for everything because I don't believe in safety blades lol Now it's got some scuffing, it's got a tiny chip (please refer to the images above) but honestly I've gone out of my way to attempt to puncture everything from aluminum, and even sheet metal to see how it holds up and I gotta say... With the right angle and technique and the right amount of force, you could punch right through bare metal and the blade will hold up.It's still sharp and strong.I've sharpened this blade on my own to low effect, unfortunately this blade requires the hands of a professional and someone who knows what they're doing to keep the point and sharpness on this blade.So I don't recommend sharpening this on your own without the right equipment. The point or tip of the blade is decent. Only slightly worn down since purchase so I wouldn't worry to much about dulling it from regular use.I have a bad habit of playing with my personal blades so truth be told, I've probably gummed up the folding and unfolding hinge a bit. Its not as smooth as it was before but I think if you lube it up with some degreaser it'll be like new. I don't think the mechanism can be worned down until it doesn't lock anymore. I've probably opened and closed this blade well over 3000 times now and it still locks perfectly, just difficult to open with the flare and swish of the hand which is what I do to open it.The handle is still in great shape as it's made to last. It's held its shape and has ZERO damage. It forms to my hand perfectly and the ergonomic shape fits exactly to my hand. Though I have somewhat of "musicians hands" my hand shape is defined so it might be cumbersome or uncomfortable for older gentleman with stronger and thicker labor man's hands.Besides everything, this is a more than decent blade that'll last you a good 5+ years at LEAST and won't break the wallet. The blade shape is awesome as well with a clip shape so that's a plus, great for penetration and slashing all the same. I've taken this blade just about everywhere and it's held up this long. I've lost it frozen in the snow, taken it underwater, left it in the hot sun, dropped it from a 4 story building etc and everything and it's still my daily routine to clip it on my work belt because it's held up this long.This blade is perfect for a gift and first time utility tactical folding knife that's LEGAL and easy to carry and use. I'm no expert, but I thoroughly recommend it.

Got it this morning, this review is at the $18 price point. It feels solid and well made. I can operate it one handed which is a primary consideration. It is sharp out of the box, the secondary consideration. Time will tell if it holds an edge, which is the third consideration but I suspect it will. This is a heavy knife, my biggest concern. I don't think this is an everyday carry because of that but it could be for you. I just don't like to feel it in my pocket. At the same time I bought a knife cost twice as much and weighs half, that is going to be my EDC. This one is going in my top drawer where I have lost many a knife to my kids. Perfect for that. I would say if you intend to EDC, spend the extra.This is a smaller size, certainly in my hand but still feels good. There is no wiggle in the blade when it is open and that is important too.One review said the thumb nub sticks out past the side of the knife making it catch when clipping it on. It does but I am not certain that will be a problem if I did EDC this. Since it is going in my desk top drawer, it won't be a problem. Since it has the index finger nub on the back for opening I don't think it even needs the thumb nub. Were I S&W I would remove it.@ $18 I would not hesitate to purchase again when I need another.

This knife replaced one I'd had for years and loved, but after one year of using the SWA24S, I'd happily purchase this one again. The knife is well constructed and feels solid in the hand. The knife features a serrated section at the base of the blade that works well on things like zip ties. There is also a handy side clip that's useful for keeping the knife at the ready in a pocket. The blade lock hasn't failed me and releases simply enough using your thumb. The knife maintains a sharp edge, but when needed, I touch up the edge with my Pebble sharpening stone - a few swipes and it's back in top form. I can't compare this knife to $200 ceramic knives because I'd never spend that kind of money on a pocket knife. I open a lot of Amazon boxes and have noticed that film from the tape can build up on the blade over time. Happily, a bit of isopropyl alcohol will remove the film. In my opinion, for the price, you can't go wrong with this useful tool.