KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement Straight Edge Knife,Black

Other than the fact it’s stamped with “Made in Taiwan” right on the blade it an awesome little knife. I’ve only had it for a day so I can’t attest to its’ longevity but I’m only using it as a self defense weapon, not an everyday blade for opening boxes and such.It’s razor sharp out of the box. The weight feels good in your hand but isn’t not even noticeable when it’s on a belt or even gym shorts.It deploys easily if it’s anchored to a belt but a little trickier with gym shorts. It still deploys but you have to tug a bit harder to get it out which, is probably a good thing.The clip is reversible which is really nice. It gives you the choice to not only carry right or left side but you can choose which way the handle is positioned too. I reversed mine so when it’s on my right side the knife will deploy with the blade in my palm so it’s facing away from my body. I prefer this position as I can still close my fist easily with the handle in my hand. This is the preferred method of carry for self defense purposes.All-in-all I’m very happy with this knife. For the price point you can’t go wrong. I compared it to a lot of similar knives and I’m glad I chose this one.

Most of the reviews for the actual knife are excellent and I agree. I will address the negative reviews about the holster. The major complaint about the holster is that it is too tight and it is difficult to remove the knife. I disagree.As you can see from my pics the holster has a thumb grip to assist in removing the knife. A quick press results in an audible click as the knife releases and then it is free to grab. I would consider this a safety feature and not a con. The knife is always firmly in the holster until you want it.Anytime someone purchases a concealed weapon for self defense the expectation should be that they practice unholstering and "dry-firing" the weapon. I have had mine for a day and have probably randomly drawn it 100x already, each time becoming faster at clicking off the "safety" and withdrawing the weapon. This will insure muscle memory when I need it most.In my opinion: Great knife, great holster, but they sell aftermarket ones right here on Amazon that are looser if you just can't get used to it.

Well thought out blade, sheath, and clip. Comes sharp out of the box and has a well constructed full-tang blade. Unfortunately, I have large hands so my index finger knuckle contacts the base of the blade if I quickly grab the knife from its sheath. If the blade had a slightly different angle that wouldn’t be a problem. I have the same style blade in size large and have sufficient room for my hand on it. The downside of the size large is it’s size and weight. I may try to grind some of the offending area away on the smaller version to make it more comfortable for my hand. That said, the knife is well made so I would suggest trying one for yourself to see if it works for your hand.

The knife arrived in nice packaging, super sharp. Feels great in hand and will be a nice addition to my daily carry.

Works great for an off hand retention tool. I keep it clipped on my duty belt behind my mag caddy and it's like it's not even there. It's small enough to hide as well as stay out of the way, however I have no doubt it would accomplish what I need it to of I ever have to use it. Great edge on it, finish has chipped a little from mild use, would like to see the coating hold up better but other than that it's great.

I have become very disillusioned with cheap knives. Almost invariably, you get what you pay for. This is the "almost". Of all the knives in my collection, this one has the most value for it's price. It's wicked sharp, extremely easy to conceal (at least if you're used to CC'ing a gun), and the sheath is awesome. The knife deploys and returns effortlessly, but wouldn't come loose in a hurricane.To those experiencing "wiggle" on their belts, clipping it over your waistband in addition completely negates the issue. In fact, I wear it with the sheath inside my waistband and clip over my belt.Warning:If you intend to open carry the knife, some people will mistake it for a gun. I don't just mean from a distance. I mean from three feet away while they're reaching out to touch it. I don't know why. It doesn't have a trigger and - if the kydex (or hard nylon; I can't remember) portion exposed to view - is obviously too small. Still, it's happened to me several times. You can't fix stupid, but you can minimize your exposure. If you're looking for an open carry belt knife, this may not be the best choice.

I really was not sure what I would get from a $30 dollar knife even though it has the Ka-Bar name. Well I have a well constructed, sharp, and easily handled concealed weapon. Originally intended for a weak hand draw for LEOs and to be worn behind their magazine pouch. As a civilian I wear it in 11 o'clock position for weak hand draw or strong hand draw. The sheath that came with it is nice, I do not think it is Kydex, but the knife clicks in and will not come out until you want it to. The belt clip is reversible (so you can have the sheath inside or outside the belt) and clips around my belt securely. The belt clip seems kinda of week at first because there is not a lot of tension on it, but after months of wearing it and taking it on and off at least twice a day it is still holding strong. I do not use this as a pocket knife and I have only used it once as such, so I can not tell you how the edge will hold under heavy use.Overall I am extremely happy with the quality of the TDI and would recommend this to anyone who would like a self defense edged weapon.