Wear a good belt if you plan on pocket carrying this beast. It is one chunk of a folder. It may be heavy, but this is a quality knife that you just don't want to put down. And all the while you're holding this one you'll be smiling that smile of pride. Stab through a car door, smash bricks, carve, whittle, or make tender and even baton with it if needed. This knife is built tough and opens like a breeze. You could easily use it as an effective striking weapon in the closed position, or throw it to take out a Prius in a pinch. If you're into tough built knives, this one won't disappoint. The frame lock is sturdy and the gimping is properly placed to make a medium to large hand feel right at home and in control. I would recommend.
Update: Sorry for the delay in updating this review, but it has been an ongoing and prolonged series of events, and since I have a sizable collection, it was a while before I actually took the time to play around with this knife and closely inspect it. When I did, I noticed a problem. First, I realized the lock on my knife was failing with minimum pressure. So I sent it back for a replacement.
Amazon/Blade Shop were quick to send me a replacement. Again, same as the first time I put the replacement away thinking all was fine. When I finally got around to taking it out and inspecting it, I noticed that the 301 blade was quickly moving off center starting almost immediately. I tried adjusting until it was centered, but there wasn't enough adjustment even when tightened all the way, to get it centered. So, once again, I reluctantly contacted Amazon/Blade Shop. They were kind and gracious, and the person kept up with email replies the whole way. An email was sent saying they'd send a second replacement.
After a week, the knife hadn't arrived. They told me that USPS was coming up with "Not Found". So after giving it another week and still receiving nothing, they sent out another (3rd) replacement. They just asked me to please send in the extra one if it ever arrived. By this time I felt bad for Blade Shop. After all this wasn't their fault, and now the postal service had lost a knife on top of it all. But at the same time, my respect for them was growing with the way they stepped up no matter what. They were determined to make me happy and do right by their customer. They didn't quit trying even after the lost replacement. Well, today the replacement arrived. Of all things when I took it out of the box, the darn thing was off center again! When I adjusted the pivot point enough to get it centered, it was so tight it would hardly open at all. And when it did open, the frame lock would stick to the point of needing both hands to pry it back to disengage the lock.
By this time, I felt so bad about complaining again. So I sent Blade Shop another email and told them I'd take matters straight to Schrade. I didn't want them to be hurt or loose any more on this debacle that was not their fault. After all that the Blade Shop had done I just sent back the knife I'd had and then called Schrade/TaylorBrandsLLC directly. The woman at Schrade said they'd send another one out to me on Monday. Meanwhile, Blade Shop sent yet another email saying to send both back for a full refund. This company deserves mad props for their dogged determination to satisfy their customer, even under a very trying set of circumstances to say the least.
Hopefully, I'll finally get a proper working specimen this time, since Schrade says they haven't been having trouble with the SCH301. I didn't want a refund, so much as just a working knife to add to my Schrade collection. I have had nothing but great experiences with Amazon, The Blade Shop and Schrade. Special props to Blade Shop. I would highly recommend them to anyone, for their REAL customer service, their unfailing attitude of making the customer happy and for doing the right thing. They really went over and above! As odd as it sounds, sometimes it takes a bad experience to shed light on the integrity of a company. Any company can handle smooth transactions, but it takes an extraordinary one to step up when the going gets this tough! Thanks Amazon, Blade Shop and Schrade/TaylorBrands LLC.
I will leave it 5 stars for now, even though the knives left something to be desired. But after I receive the next replacement from Schrade, I'll come back and follow up here again.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schrade |
| Model Name | SCH301 |
| Special Feature | Folding,Pocket Clip |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Heavy Duty Tactical Framelock |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Multi |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Tactical |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Keep blade dry and clean, periodically sharpen |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 0.66 Pounds |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Blade Edge | Chisel |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Reusability | Not Reusable |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Item Length | 8.6 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00044356217361 |
| Size | One Size |
| Manufacturer | Schrade |
| Manufacture Year | 2019 |
| UPC | 044356217361 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.8 x 4.69 x 0.79 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.3 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 2 x 2 inches |
| Brand Name | Schrade |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | SCH301 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Sport Type | Hunting, Tactical & Military |
