SCAR Blades Crusader

Reviewed 11/20/2013 by Aaron

-Price Paid: $105.00
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 1 year

Comments:

Scar Blades is a rather new company. This design is ideal for lightweight wilderness/tactical.

Blade: The cutting edge is 5in. long made out of 1095HC with a hollow grind. The blade chopped very well for 10.5oz. and cut extremely well. The tip is somewhat thin so hard prying could break the tip. The thin tip is great for stabbing in a tactical situation.

Ergonomics: The finger choil is great for choking up on the blade, and the micarta handle scales makes it fell amazing in your hand for extended carving tasks.

Sheath: The kydex sheath is one of the best on the market. Holds the knife very security and will last a lifetime.

I for see scar blades becoming as popular as TOPS KNIVES or ESEE.

Reviewed 03/26/2012 by Steve A

-Price Paid: $109.00
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

The quality of this knife is excellent. It is extremly sharp out of the box. It is obvious that this is a hand made knife, not from a cookie cutter mold. The ergonomics of the handle and blade are very nice. I have only used it to cut up and apple and some celery in the kitchen. I'll field test this weekend. The handle is not as thick as my TOPS handles, which I really like for chopping, but it's longer and provides a good grip. The blade finish is beautiful, the powder coating is clean. The jimping on the blade and handle is very well done and useful for various grips. The kydex sheath hold the blade tight, it will not fall from the sheath. More to come post field testing.......

Some time has passed and I have since used the Crusader for more than cutting up fruit and vegtables. By the way, I have also purchased the Grizzly. Followed your lead on that. I am in Southern Marlyand and the weather is warming up enough for freshwater pond fishing. I have used the Crusader for clearing brush and small trees (2 inches diameter) to create a fishing spot. I was actually impressed with how well and how quick I was able to chop down the small trees and cut away the brush. On to the fishing, I caught 2 pike one 24 inches and a second 27 inches. Caught other fish, but threw'em back. I used the Crusader to fillet the pike and even after chopping and cutting small trees and brush the knife was incredibly sharp and filleted the fish with unbelievable ease. I was even able to use it for removing the Y bones in the pike which is fine work. I am totally sold on SCAR Blades. I especially like the fact that the Crusader is light and very comfortable to carry on your belt all day long, but perform as well as the heavier knives, and seems to be better for the intricate cutting job.