BA-KOR DC53 Steel 36CM (14.3IN) Full Tang 6mm Thick Fixed Knife+Sheath&(5.9IN) Cerium Igniter, Suitable for Outdoor Hunting, Camping, Survival Exploration, EDC

This knife is outstanding. It’s built for woodcraft. Period. And it is best in class for heavy woodsman work. Heavy is the right word, this thing is a beast and perfect for being thocked into wood, pounded on to start splits, and treated almost like an axe, while still being capable of finer work like whittling. The sheath is as solid and practical ad the knife, and the ferro rod firestarter a nice bonus and similarly well made - no throw-away filler, it is also best in class make. This knife ignores gimmickry or eye-catching lines andinstead delivers on whats important: weighty enough to go right thru limbs, sturdy enough to never bend or break, ergonomic but plain where it makes sense (back of the blade is wide and flat to be easy to strike with a mallet, base of handle reinforced to serve as a hammer, no useless but eye catching frippery just the things that make the knife actually useful as a primary tool you can depend on.

For the money definitely a hard choice to beat. It’s well built and doesn’t feel like a cheap chinese stamp with low grade wood grip nor does it look like it. Mine arrived quickly and was well sealed it had a small amount of oil that wiped right off, not sure if the dry climate was to blame but the wood pieces were fit very nicely no gaps anywhere on the knife. Only dig was the blockiness of the front portion on the grips definitely could use a bit of sanding there but overall nothing that impeded the comfort and functionality of the knife. As for the size this is a big knife however the weight is well within controllable and for the thickness it is actually pretty reasonable. When it comes to the sheath yes I’ve seen nicer but for the price point and the knife quality I’ll take the solid stitching and thickness of the leather it’ll hold up fine for most any use. The steel is not something I have any experience with but after using this knife I can say that it holds up great. My edge had no difference from the box to cutting through branches this thing was great it stayed shave sharp with no damage to the finish. I’ve had a good bit of large bladed knives this is now one of my favorites to throw in a bag or keep in a vehicle, after putting it through my test it seems to hold up to abuse and at the same time it’s a good price point to not stress about it. I haven’t heard of the company or seen much information on them which gave me some hesitation at first but this is definitely a knife; I’d recommend buying if you’re looking for a good large thick blade or like me just interested in the BA-KOR products.

Edit: This knife continues to impress me beyond anything I could have hoped for. I'd post pictures for proof of this next bit, but gore, so I'll have to refrain. I was hanging and skinning a deer today. I did NOT need a saw. One chop, and this knife cut cleanly through the entirety of a deer's neck vertebrae. Not between the vertebrae..Through it... Absolutely zero edge damage of any kind. It still shaves. I do not understand. Original: This knife doesn't make any sense. It's good. Really good. At the price point, there are of course going to be imperfections. Inconsistencies with edge degree per side, minor fit and finish issues, sub-par sheath, blocky handle scales, etc. I Don't Care.. At all. 10 minutes with a Dremel and sandpaper fixed the handle, for one thing. Second, The inconsistencies with fit and finish were mostly handle centric and were easily fixed in the process of sanding the handle. The sheath is whatever. Needed a lot of leather treatment (pine tar/beeswax/oil mix is great), and it will take a couple more applications before the "leather," is pliable. I'll probably end up making my own. Where this thing really shines is the steel. I couldn't believe it. The heat treat on this thing is immaculate. Nearly shaving sharp right out of the box and took 2 minutes on a 1000 grit stone and a strop to make it shaving sharp. After fitting the handle the way I wanted, I immediately tested it by batoning through a log so large the blade could barely accommodate the width. Then I chopped through a dry log of Douglas fir roughly 8 inches in diameter. After that, I proceeded to make 20+ single stroke clean cuts through an inch and a half diameter branch. Don't get me wrong, I'm strong, but I couldn't do that unless the blade geometry and steel were up to the task. Anyway, after all that abuse the knife still cut cleanly through paper and took five or six passes on a strop to have it back to shaving hair off my arm in a single pass. At this price, I cannot possibly understand how you can do better. Plus, it doesn't cost enough for you to care too much about it, so you can use it for what it's actually designed to do. Which is hacking things apart brutally and with reckless abandon. Just buy it and have a blast. It's a knife, it's an axe, it's a machete, it's a cleaver, and it's damn good steel. Aside from my rifle and pack, it's going to be my best friend come hunting season. One thing to be mindful of though. Edge burn is definitely going to be a risk factor in purchasing a budget knife like this. Mine was pristine right out of the box, but if you notice that it's not holding an edge quite right I can practically guarantee it will after you've sharpened it enough times and ground down to the steel that wasn't heated too much when the factory edge was put on it.

I’m an avid knife collector, outdoorsman, martial artist and ex military. Ive purchased SOG, Buck, ColdSteel, ESEE etc. So I wanted something from the budget category to horse around in the woods with without beating up one of my more expensive knives. Well let me tell you, this thing is in the same class as the others in my collection. Came hair shaving sharp out of the box, the sheath is nice, thick durable and beautiful. This knife is pretty hefty, you can definitely tell the quality when you hold it. The steel it’s made of holds an edge exceptionally well and is tough. The ferro rod it came with is very nice as well. I would TOTALLY trust this stranded in Alaska, in a combat zone or showing it off to my friends at the next bonfire party! For $39, it’s a STEEL of a deal! Toss one in your Bug Out Bag. I’m ordering another one.

The knife if really good but the sharp edges of the handle needs some sanding to remove hotspots when using,...now the sheath is another story,it looks fancy and pretty but is total crap....it's fake leather and cheaply made....they should just junk the pleather and use a polymer sheath and maybe raise the price $7-$10......the Ferro rod is good d size and throws a decent shower of sparks after the initial scrapes to remove the coating

This knife is an absolute tank! I read all the reviews & watched the WeAllJuggleKnives review on Youtube prior to purchasing. At the time, I got it for a swingin’ deal…$35! The knife could easily be a one option carry knife if you kniw what you’re doing. It came hair shaving sharp straight out of the box (just as my wife😂). I don’t think you could break this knife unless you ran over it with a D9 dozer! The handle is a bit blocky for my taste, but that’s what Dremel tools & sandpaper are for. I’ll be putting a 22°-25° convex edge on it just out of preference, but out of the box, the grind angles were symmetrical, sharp, & quite functional. I’m a Ka-Bar & CRKT knife guy, usually, but I couldn’t pass this one up @ the price point. With the DC53 tool steel & 6mm blade width, I’d put this up against my BK9 any day of the week. The sheath is well made, REAL leather (not pleather as one reviewer wrote), and after about 1 hr putting it in the oven and putting dome good leather conditioner on the inside & outside, she’s a beaut! Side note- smear your choice of leather conditioner (Obenaufs is my choice) on the outside (warm sheath in oven on warm-150° first) then as far inside the sheath as you can, then use your wife’s hair dryer to heat up the knife blade, place it inside the sheath, and walla, the inside is conditioned. Let the sheath sit for a few days before putting the knife back in. I honestly have zero complaints about this knife or shesth, it’s a massive 👍🏼 purchase!!

I purchased two of these when they were on sale, but even today they are priced at $39 - which is a bargain. The knife is built like a tank, very thick DC53 stock with a good factory edge. Suitable for a camp chopper, perhaps more. The pommel is exposed and ridged so that it can be used as an improvised hammer, and the handle scales are large and fit the hand well. I’ll know more about any blockiness on the scales after I whack on it for awhile. The spine has sectional jimping for different choke up grips, but also for scraping. While the included ferro rod comes with a striker, I’ll be curious if the spine has enough edging to strike on its own. It would have been nice to have something incorporated into the sheath to include the rod and striker, perhaps a loop or pocket. The sheath seems ok, it’s not a premium grade like I have seen on Cudeman or Jeo- Tec, but this is not a $100 plus knife. The retention strap seems solid. I’ve said this about their other models, but I’m not a big fan of the Miller Bros. induced blade treatment. However, that should not take away from the fact that this is a really good knife for the price. AA++

Pretty good. Funny thing- day I got it the price dropped significantly. Hmmm?

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this knife for the price. The blade arrived very sharp right out of the box and easily handled shaving paper and other cutting tasks. The DC53 steel appears to hold its edge well; after processing a roughly 10-inch spruce, I did not notice any chips or significant rolling along the cutting edge. The full-tang 6mm construction gives the knife a very sturdy feel, and the handle provides a comfortable grip during extended use. Fit and finish are better than I expected at this price point, with good attention to detail in both the knife and the sheath. Pros: • Very sharp out of the box • Thick, robust full-tang construction • Good edge retention so far • Comfortable grip • Excellent value for the money Cons: • Heavier than some users may prefer due to the thick blade stock • Sheath retention could be improved slightly (depending on personal preference) Overall, this has exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a durable fixed-blade knife for outdoor use, camp tasks, or general utility work, it’s hard to complain at this price point. I would purchase it again. I don’t understand how is this knife the price it’s at. Craftsmanship, level of care and detail, arrived shaving sharp. Took down a 10 inch spruce and nothing, not even a dent of chip in the edge. Grab it before it’s sold out. Honestly. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

I will have to sand a small section of the handle near the hilt it has a bit of an uncomfortable edge. I was able to get a regular piece of paracord through the handle hole. Just melt the end just enough so it does come undone and slowly twist it through the hole. I might have a Kydex sheath made for the knife later. It's a Beast of a knife and I like it alot. It will be interesting to see what I can do with it in the spring & summer.

I'm very pleased with this knife. It's big and hefty; fits perfectly in my hand. I have no doubts that it will be with me for the rest of my life. While it did have a decent sharpness to it out of the box, I gave it a sharper edge with a few minutes going over it with my sharpal. Then I sliced the box it came in into pieces with very little effort. It came with a very nice leather sheath, and a nice big fire-starter that works really well. Well worth the money. I would absolutely recommend this knife to anyone; it would be a fantastic gift to receive too :)

une vrai bête ce couteau . Une lame de 1/4 de pouce d épaisseur et 8 pouces de longueur tranchant comme un rasoikr a la sortie de la boite. Pour le prix il ne se fait pas mieux . Viens également avec une "ferro rod" de 3/8 de pouce de diametre par 3 1/2 pouces de longueur

For a cheap knife this thing is holding up nicely. Handle was a little chunky, took some sandpaper to it and now it fits my hand perfectly. Small enough to do some finer work, but rugged and heavy enough to buck up a small tree. Only reason for giving it four stars is because the bevel on the blade wasn’t even. But for what it is, I’d say it’s more than adequate.