Opinions on Smith & wesson HRT boot knife (SWHRT9B) ?

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Chapp

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I'm speaking about this one here. I've searched on the forums and google but couldn't find convincing feedbacks.

They can be bought for something like 25$, full-tang, good design, practicale sheath. It's almost too good to be true.

Are they durable ? Any shortcomings ? Is there a better small dagger for the price ?

Thanks
 
When something is too good to be true it usually is...

Are you buying it just for fun or a specific purpose?
 
unwisefool said:
When something is too good to be true it usually is...

Are you buying it just for fun or a specific purpose?
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Gift for my brother, he's a bodyguard and rocks a really bad knife. He wants to use it in case of self-defense, but frankly, his current knife is more an EDC than a defense knife. I won't buy him something expensive because I already have another "premium" gift for him. I need it to be cheap (lower than 60$).
 
Chapp said:
Gift for my brother, he's a bodyguard and rocks a really bad knife. He wants to use it in case of self-defense, but frankly, his current knife is more an EDC than a defense knife. I won't buy him something expensive because I already have another "premium" gift for him. I need it to be cheap (lower than 60$).
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Might as well check these out if you are looking for a dagger under 60 bones.

https://www.bladehq.com/?search=Dagger#/filter:price:*:100/filter:knife_type:Fixed$2520Blade

I recommend this cold steel.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Counter-TAC-II-Boot--51971

Or even better, this one.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Drop-Forged-Boot-Knife--52028
 
Chapp said:
Gift for my brother, he's a bodyguard and rocks a really bad knife. He wants to use it in case of self-defense, but frankly, his current knife is more an EDC than a defense knife. I won't buy him something expensive because I already have another "premium" gift for him. I need it to be cheap (lower than 60$).
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Well I'm never a big fan of putting a hard, uncomfortable object in my boots, especially since it's not the easiest thing to get to if needed in a hurry. I'd suggest a neck knife instead.
 
Forget a dagger or knife.
If your brother is a bodyguard, get him something he can actually use, but hopefully will never need to use.
Perhaps a few spare magazines, (or speed loaders if he carries a revolver) something to carry them in, and maybe a box of ammo.
 
Lapedog said:
Might as well check these out if you are looking for a dagger under 60 bones.

https://www.bladehq.com/?search=Dagger#/filter:price:*:100/filter:knife_type:Fixed$2520Blade

I recommend this cold steel.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Counter-TAC-II-Boot--51971

Or even better, this one.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Drop-Forged-Boot-Knife--52028
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:) I second the third one ^^^ . Cold Steel Drop Forged Boot Knife is probably the toughest one ever made . One piece , drop forged 52100 steel ! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Yeah as much as I dislike cold steel for their crappy customer service, that knife is exponentially better than the S&W.
 
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:) I second the third one ^^^ . Cold Steel Drop Forged Boot Knife is probably the toughest one ever made . One piece , drop forged 52100 steel ! :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Ok, I would follow this advice (from the guy above, full credit to him ^^)

I just fear that the full-steel one will be hard to handle ? He doesn't have big hands, but I'd assume you'd need something quite grippy in a high stress situation ? The TAC II seems to have this grippy handle.

EDIT : Just to have more precisions, why the cold steel one would be better than the S&W ? Is it the blade material ? Blade handle ? Overall construction ?
 
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Chapp said:
Ok, I would follow this advice (from the guy above, full credit to him ^^)

I just fear that the full-steel one will be hard to handle ? He doesn't have big hands, but I'd assume you'd need something quite grippy in a high stress situation ? The TAC II seems to have this grippy handle.

EDIT : Just to have more precisions, why the cold steel one would be better than the S&W ? Is it the blade material ? Blade handle ? Overall construction ?
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The cold steel is better built from a better steel by a company with a better reputation. Smith and Wesson knives have no relation to the gun company. Rather they put the Smith and Wesson name on crappy knives to try and fool people who knownthe good reputation the firearms brand has. (Shameful)

Smith and Wesson knives are known for basically being knife shaped toys.

He should get that second cold steel dagger and wrap the handle in rubberized tape like they put on tennis racket handles.
 
I've got one. They're not a bad knife for their intended purpose. I tested it and it actually held up quite well in stab test. Penetrated deep into a pine 2x4 and didn't bend or break. Only fault I have to the one I bought is only one edge was sharpened. The other edge requires putting on a final edge if i want it sharpened.
 
Chapp said:
Ok, I would follow this advice (from the guy above, full credit to him ^^)

I just fear that the full-steel one will be hard to handle ? He doesn't have big hands, but I'd assume you'd need something quite grippy in a high stress situation ? The TAC II seems to have this grippy handle.
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That handle works pretty good as it comes but it's also easy to add some kind of wrap . I would leave that up to the final user .

For the intended purpose (stabbing) almost any boot dagger will work , even a plastic one ! But most combat / fighting knives are actually used for tough utility stuff like prying . Most daggers will not survive much abuse . This one should be nearly unbreakable as a thin blade knife can be .
 
Another vote for the Cold Steel Counter TAC. If you want a cheap, sharp, strong, grippy dagger...that is the one. In my opinion, there are better means of personal protection but that is a different discussion.
 
waverave said:
Another vote for the Cold Steel Counter TAC. If you want a cheap, sharp, strong, grippy dagger...that is the one. In my opinion, there are better means of personal protection but that is a different discussion.
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Counter Tac it is then.

Even if it's not the main topic, what would you use as a personal protection (outside of a handgun) ? I'm interested.
 
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