BULLSHARK 8CR13 - Folding Pocket Knife - Serrated Blade Black Assisted Open

I am very impressed with this knife. I was using a cheap spring assisted Kershaw knife I received as a gift for years until I forgot it was in my pocket while going through a metal detector at a professional basketball game and had to go ahead and throw it away. (The walk back to the car would have been outrageous and the knife was getting dull) SO naturally I felt naked without a knife and felt that this time I wanted to upgrade a bit. Boy am I glad that I did. This knife is MUCH more sturdy and you can really tell there is a high level of craftsmanship involved in making these. It is somewhat hard to explain, but it just flat out feels well made. This knife has the emergency seat belt / paracord cutter which I've actually used in other applications to perfection. I really like the glass breaker addition as well (better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it). The knife is sharp to the touch, to the point where I have to use way more caution then i'm used to, which isn't a bad thing either. The only minor drawback I could come up with is the way the knife sits when folded. I would say that if it was held in a pocket there could be a slight chance something could get snagged by the tip because it is exposed just slightly. Even with that slight issue it wouldn't come close to making this anything less than 5 stars. You get what you pay for... pay for this!

I can't recommend this knife highly enough. I've carried it every day for the past month now and love it. There's a good bit of heft to it which lends a very sturdy feel to the knife, yet it doesn't feel fat or overweight when it's in your pocket. The assisted opening, which can be activated with either the flipper or studs on both sides of the blade, is quick, smooth and solid. The blade itself is very, very sharp and locks securely in place when it's opened. The G-10 scales feel great in the hand; very soft and grippy. The pocket clip is extremely durable and strong, plus it's seated high up on the handle so there's very little profile showing when it's carried. The glass breaker and seatbelt / paracord cutter are great additional features which transform the Bullshark from just a pocket knife into a potential life-saving tool. My experience with Anvil Bladesmiths' customer support was also outstanding. They're quick to reply and very helpful. I really can't speak highly enough about the company or their product. If you're in the market for a reliable every day carry pocket knife that can do more than just cut things, I highly recommend this blade.

Just received my knife. Out of the box, it appears to be a very descent knife. The blade is razor sharp, absolutely no wobble while the blade is extended, everything is nice and tight and the blade opens smooth and very fast and the belt clip is very sturdy and secures well in my pocket. It has all the features I was looking for in a tactical knife. Appears to be a a lot of knife for $40. It does have some weight to it, but doesn't bother me as it denotes quality. Already considering purchasing another just to have as a backup. Took me about a week to settle on this knife as I researched other related knives and read through so many reviews because I wanted the most bang for my buck, and this one had the best reviews even compared to the S.O.G. I was considering at twice the price. Way better than I expected and completely satisfied with my purchase. Now, I'll have to see if it stands up to the test of time....

Good knofe, I've bought it several times due to TSA, etc.. The clip has fallen off almost every time, multiple times. The threads on thisthing suck and somehow are impossible to replace with a different length screw due to the construction of it. Very frustrating.

I love knives. I have knives from different makes and models. I’ve carried knives from $30-$2,000. This knife ends up in my pocket 99% of the time. I mistakenly had it in my pocket when I went to fly. I gave it to a guy just arriving at the airport so it didn’t go in the trash. I ordered another to replace it immediately. Great knife. Great value. If I had to replace it right now, I would buy it again and not flinch at paying $200.

I have carried plenty of knives on me daily through the years, and typically you can tell very quickly if not immediately where the weaknesses of a knife will be. This however is the most balanced of all that I’ve put on me. It’s sleek, but has the weight you want in your hand when you think of sturdy. Frame is tight. Blade opens and closes smoothly. Frame surface is ergonomically corse. Cord cutter, glass breaker, and saw tooth are sharp. Steel Blade like a thick razor. Most importantly, the belt/pocket clip is dense, and as rigid a knife clip as I’ve pocketed. You can get a nice knife on Amazon for $15-$25 that does the job for a while, which I have done several times. Or you can spend a little more, and get the real quality you’re happy to pay for.

I've got to say, this is one of the best blades I've ever owned. This is the second one I've bought, Same exact knife. Only needed a new one because I gave my last one away. I gave it away after 3 years of using it as a working blade! It was still working just as awesome as day one, 3 years later. That says something. Granted, I've sharpened the blade probably monthly or bi-monthly, because I used the blade daily. It held its edge great. Mechanically, the blade has a nice carbon handle, good grip in any weather, even in the snow (never had snow stick to the handle). Great spring assist assembly, stayed tight even with hard daily use. I have reasonably large hands, and this blade fits them perfectly. Definitely check out this blade, either as a gift or a working knife.

Knife is solid and spring assist Works smoothly. Craftsmanship seems good. But honestly, is it too much to ask for a knife to arrive sharp?! It's as dull as a butter knife now I have to spend more money to put an edge on it.