Schrade SCHF51 Frontier 10.9in Steel Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 5.1in Drop Point Blade and TPE Handle for Outdoor Survival, Camping and EDC

I was looking for a survival knife, with a secondary interest in bush-crafting. As a survival knife, I wanted something stout and unbreakable. Plenty of big, beefy survival knives out there, but the bush-crafting requirement somewhat limited the size of my choices. Sure, I could get those things in the Becker BK-2/22/32 series and the ESEE 5 knives, but I was looking for a reasonably priced alternative. This Schrade SCHF51 has been tested and reviewed by many on YouTube. With few reservations, it was generally praised for a tough, durable build and budget pricing. It has quality steel (1095), good balance, a comfortable and “grippy” handle, and appears built like the Becker and ESEE knives with that thick spine. Sounded like I'd found my knife. And I may have, had I been able to keep the two knives sent by Amazon. The first knife had a serious uneven grind issue: The sabre grind on one side of the blade was cut higher and ended approx. 1/8 inch higher on the spine than the other side. This resulted in an asymmetrical – and weaker - tip. This was a glaring defect and should have been flagged by quality control. I requested a replacement and received the second knife in about 4 days with zero hassle. Thank you Amazon. The second knife had an acceptable grind (hooray!) but I found “bubbles” under the factory-applied protective finish. Picking at one showed the bubbles were actually pits of rust! Closer inspection showed tentacles of rust traveling across the blade under the finish. I returned that one, too. One of the drawbacks to internet shopping is you don't get to inspect the item before you purchase. Such is the case here. In fairness and by all accounts, Schrade builds a solid product. And the stout design and price of this knife still appeal. The black TPE handle was very comfortable and the balance was spot-on for me. I still want one! So, I will continue to try to purchase one at a local brick and mortar retailer, but I'll be on the lookout for poor QC issues. Added Sept. 4, 2016: I wasn't able to find one at a retailer within 50 miles of my home, so I tried purchasing this knife again through Amazon. Thought maybe I'd luck out and get an acceptable one this time. Sadly, no: The third knife had a uneven grind that was worse than the first one. Giving up on this knife. Based on reviews on YouTube, I ordered a Schrade SCHF42 instead. 5-inch blade, recurve design that was what I expected. Proper grind, excellent quality and price. Lighter utility than the -51, but stout enough to carry as a primary blade. Very happy with this purchase. Schrade SCHF42 Frontier Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

I first purchased the SCHF52 which is the 7 inch version of this knife and I love it, Its Heavy Duty, Sharp as heck, Super comfortable in my hands and Very affordable. After using it for several months I decided that As much as I like the SCHF52, it might be a bit too big to be my main knife, so I went ahead and bought the 5 inch SCHF51 knowing that it would be a good value, and it was. The 51 is made of the same nearly 1/4" thick blade stock made from 1095HC steel. It has a double hollow ground edge and is coated with PTFE. For those not familiar Teflon is the Dupont trade marked name for PTFE so this coating is like the non stick coating on a frying pan, not an oxide or powder coating. It is attractive as well as functional because it reduces friction when cutting making this stout knife feel like a much thinner blade when slicing. The Scales are made of Schrade's now signature pattern TPE. It feels perfect in your hands...soft but not squishy...controllable but not too grippy. Its Goldie Locks Perfect both wet and dry. I wish I could get these scales for some of my other knives. Being rubber though, I wish there was a way to buy replacements as this knife will surely last a lifetime as stout as it is. It would be great to be able to buy replacement TPE scales once these wear out. I guess I will make custom wood scales once these wear out, but that a long ways off. The blade shape is identical to the SCHF36 except it has an improved shaped handle that is more comfortable and also gives you more real estate for a chopping grip.To me this knife is a great substitute for a Becker BK2 knife for those that like a BK2 but have a Schrade budget. Although In many ways I think this knife is just as good and holds its own against the BK2. Its less than half the price, it is made of a quality steel, its about the same dimensions, and it has better scales and sheath. Lots of people might prefer the BK2 sheath over the nylon sheath of the Schrade, but many ppl also complain that the hard plastic sheath of the BK2 will dull a sharp edge, and the nylon Scrade sheath is pretty decent quality and also come with a fire steel. However if you are like most people you will end up buying or having a custom sheath made if you buy either one, I am guilty of this and had Custom Kydex sheaths made for both. Main difference is the Schrade is so affordable that if you get a custom sheath made , you will no doubt pay more for the sheath than the knife!

Ok this review is based on the fact that this is a $30 knife. I definitely would not take it with me as my primary but it is really fun to beat up otherwise. The blade geometry is wonderful. I own Esee's Benchmades KaBars Tops OKC's Mora's Cold Steel you name it and this is one of the better designs. It's a shame this blade geometry couldn't get reproduced with some decent heat treat and scales. Not that it's terrible mind you but it has legendary potential. I stripped the paint off mine, gave it a nice vinegar boil, and finished off the blade. I used a little Loctite on the screws and went to work abusing the thing. The handle feels great. I love the finger choil it really gives you some fine control. Jimping is recessed into the handle - something I've never seen on another knife before but it feels and works GREAT. Now that the factory paint has been removed it sets off sparks like a champ. The spine is wonderful. Chops well for a shorty thanks to some weight and an oversized handle. I spent about $2 worth of vinegar, paint stripper, and Loctite in a 33 cent disposable dollar store pan to give it a nicer look. I heard the factory coating is not that great so I removed it. Took me about an hour or so of my time including working the edge on a stone. She's pretty sharp. Not hair shaving yet but good enough to process wood and game. I may work on it some more to see how sharp I can get it. I was fortunate enough to receive mine with an even grind out of the box. I put it through some light batoning and the blade performed well. The blade however has a tough time holding an edge. In fairness I really abused it the first few days - probably more than my more expensive knives. Maybe the heat treat was on the light side but I'm not sure. It's easy enough to get an edge on it again. The knife comes with a typical nylon sheath, ok ferro and sharpener. For $30 you really cant go wrong. I spent $19 on a nice used leather sheath and will use this blade until I destroy it. Will update my review when or if that happens. UPDATE: I took some time to run this through my Workshop Ken Onion and the knife has turned into a beast. It's hair shaving sharp and the edge has been holding well even after some heavy use. Again, the factory edge was decent. It is just better now. UPDATE: 8/2019 The edge seems to dull a bit easy. Saw my first chip. I don’t think my boil should have messed with the temper the 1095 any it was constantly under 250ish but I don’t know. Still a fun knife not disappointed.

I'm very impressed with the balance and build quality of the knife. Sturdy and built to last. The handle is longer than the blade but i have no problem with that. Perfect 90 degree spine for those that wish to strike their ferro rod. Sheath is nothing special but it does the job. There were a couple small scuffs on the finish but i could care less about that. BUT upon closer inspection i noticed that the knife edges are different angles on each side. The right side of the edge seems to be 17-20 degrees and the left is 25 degrees which will make sharpening annoying and detail work inconsistent. Either I'll try to get it replaced or use my Lansky controlled angle sharpener and even it out. Still, I'm very excited to use this knife for camping and bushcraft. The knife gets 5 stars but whoever sharpened the edge on mine did an awful job.

Well, I'm not going to lie, the blade edge came out of the box in a way that looked like it was sharpened by a drunk person with vertigo. But a few minutes on my Ken Onion WorkSharp and it was singing sharp with a mirror, convex edge. Since then, I've used and abused this knife and it's taken every single thing I've thrown at it. It's tough. It's thick. Grippy handle. It sharpens easily and beautifully. I batoned a pile of wood yesterday and today. Yes, the black powder-coating has came off in chunks as it raked against the wood in the last few months, splitting six-inch-thick logs, but this thing split up a seriously decent pile of wood into kindling with not hiccups. And the steel showing through the rubbed-off coating makes it look Mad Max cool. I like it. The price is great and it will take a beating and give three back.

Received this knife with another one recently. Looked at many, many, videos and lots of reviews for this SCHF51 along with a multitude of other ones similar to this one. This is my first Schrade knife by the way. I am not disappointed at all. I'll start with minor dislikes: 1) Blade was not very sharp as delivered. Oh well, I can sharpen it! 2) I feel like the diamond sharpening stone could be at least an inch longer. Not a deal breaker though. 3) Blade had a small ding in the coating as delivered. It will not be a factor once used. Likes: 1) Thick full tang blade. 2) Nice large handle that has an excellent grip. 3) Jimping that is not sharp or rough to my hand. 4) Good choil. 5) 10.9" overall length. 6) Weight. 7) Ferro rod with striker. 8) Good sheath (I know, some people don't like it but I do). Good value for the money in my opinion. Thanks for reading.

Can not beat this knife for price and function. It’s big so don’t fret on the 51 vs 52. Get this and you will be happy. The fire rod is chinese so it sucks for the most part. It comes with a diamond sharpener which is ok to get somewhat of an edge in the field but will not get razor sharp. Comes paper dull but ehh. It’s 30 dollars. It is THICK. Is a great budget bushcraft knife. Is it as good as the Benchmade? Yes and no. It is an improvement over the 36. If looking for a good bushcraft knife under 100, look no further. Seriously, almost too big so the 52 isn’t as good as this as it is too big and is more tacticool than practical. Can do fine work, baton like a champ, and throw good sparks on a good fire rod. The sheath is wanting but for 30 bucks can’t complain. A kidex or hard shell would be better and sell at the 50 dollar mark. As is, best knife for the buck for bushcraft in the sun 100 dollar mark. After that, there are better alternatives out there.

This knife is a beast, very thick. 1095 is my all time favorite steel for knives. Have had a Ka-Bar since the late sixties with 1095 steel...still have it. Very easy and quick to sharpen, yet holds an edge reasonably well. Will not shatter, chip or break, especially well suited to extreme cold temps, my favorite time to go on outings. Seems well made, but I don't know till I use it for awhile. I purchased two different styles of Schrade knives last order because I was unsure how well they would feel in my hand. This knife, I did not like the handle at all. Just does not fit me well, some others may love it, so not a complaint, just for me I don't like the fit. Now the SCHF56LM handle fits me just right, loved it. But I will use both. Will update after using it for awhile.

ブレードの厚みは5.9ｍｍ（表面コート含まず）。 フルタングホローグラインド。 刃の近くまでしっかりと握れるブレード形状なので力が入り易く、疲れにくい。 刃の根元、人差し指の掛かる部分はエッジを少し丸くすると痛くならずに済むと思います。 グリップ後部に指をひっかけたチョッピングも問題なくできます。 ホローグラインドの為、薪割りの場面で多少弱い部分を見せますが刃の研ぎ直しで対処できると思います。 SCHF36のグリップのギザギザを優しくし、中指小指部分のギザギザを無くし、指が引っ掛かりやすいグリップエンドになった形状です。 SCHF36、37、51、52を所持していますが、この51が一番オールマイティーに使える感があります。 グリップのパターンが排水性の悪いパターンの為、濡れると握り方によっては滑りやすくなります。 そのことを頭に入れ、慣れれば問題ありません。 六角レンチでグリップ材は外すことができますので自作に挑戦するのもよいかと思います。 なにより安いのでカスタムベースとして素晴らしいと思います。 写真はベッカーＢＫ2、ＳＣＨＦ36、37、52との比較。

Grande coltello per il bushcraft. Piccolo e massiccio, ben bilanciato. L'acciaio e' il 1095 un carbonioso di buona fattura. Il rivestimento in teflon fa il suo dovere. Va comunque usato con le dovute cure, oliato leggermente ogni tanto,, e se lo usate anche per il cibo usate un olio alimentare (anche olio di Oliva va benissimo). L'affilatura e' ottimizzata per un uso outdoor non aspettatevi di farvi la barba ma tanta legna quello si. Forse un pelo non simmetrica. Viene in dotazione con un fodero in tessuto nylon con tasca, acciarino e pietra diamantata di qualita onesta. Un buon coltello all around per il bushcraft e per le attivita outdoor/ Il miglior rapporto qualita prezzo che potete trovare in coltello di questo genere. Transazione eccellente, grazie Amazon

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Ich habe mich auf der Suche nach einem Allround- / Survivalmesser für den häufigeren Einsatz für dieses entschieden. Auf das Messer gestoßen bin ich bei der Recherche nach einer Klinge mit einem guten Preis / Leistungsverhältnis in diversen Youtube- Rezensionen. Die kann ich an dieser Stelle nur empfehlen. Wichtig und zu beachten, es gibt von diesem Messer mehrere Versionen und verschiedene Anbieter, mir scheint, es sind nicht alle original, also aufpassen bei der Bestellung! Zum Messer selbst: Die Klinge ist sehr massiv und schwer, der Griff aber schön lang. Durch die Gummierung liegt das Messer gut und rutschsicher in der Hand und lässt sich auch prima als Beil einsetzen. die wuchtige Klinge und der Griff sind gut verarbeitet, die Schneide für meinen Geschmack aber nicht scharf genug, deshalb der Stern Abzug. Die Klingenlänge ist abhängig von dort, wo man misst. Die Mulde vor der Griffschale ist für den Finger gedacht. Die mitgelieferte Scheide ist sehr robust und gut gearbeitet. Vorne aufgesetzt ist eine kleine Tasche mit Feuerstein und Schleifstein, nett wenn man sie hat aber nicht nötig. Ein ärgerlicher Punkt ist folgender: Das Messer kommt aus den USA eigentlich und kostet dort verglichen mit hier etwa 1 Apfel und 1 Ei. Für den Preis dort ist das Messer aber noch erstaunlicher, ich würde es definitiv wieder kaufen. Aber ich glaube nicht, dass es kaputt geht..

El cuchillo se ve bastante sólido. Muy buen acero al carbón 1095, hay que cuidar que no se oxide. Sobre la confiabilidad hay buenas referencias en Youtube Está a muy buen precio comparado con otras marcas del mercado, pero a ver qué tal sale en situaciones de uso rudo