Customer Reviews

Smith & Wesson SW423B Oasis Linerlock Knife, Black

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Didn't really know what to expect at first with this knife, but it turned out to be everything I wanted. It's very sharp, it deploys with a flick of the wrist (after a while, all you need literally is a flick of the wrist!), the weight is just right, the liner lock is strong, and the handle feels great. The only problems are that the pocket clip is very tight, the clip position is not in a spot most convenient for pulling out of the pocket quickly, and the blade has a tendency to lean to one side of the inner handle when not deployed. Generally a great knife and I may just get another one day.

This knife is great. Razor sharp.. I know what that means as I am a chef and can shave my hair with my chefs knives. Honed it with a steel, which is not a sharpening stone, and shaved the hair on my arm. A steel is magnetized to align the electrons on the edge of the blade. It is not a sharpening stone. It is not really to sharpen a blade. Anyways, really love this knife. I am constantly cutting boxes, plastic, everything that ruins knife edges quickly, and it stays rather sharp. Life time warranty!! I may remove the belt clip, as it kind of rubs my hand the wrong way. It sets right in the middle of my palm. Wish it was on the other side...note to Smith and Wesson...works better for a lefty.

The Smith & Wesson Oasis SW423B is a great little knife.

It is heavier than most knifes of this size, but that extra weight is balanced well and gives me a better feeling. I've used knives that were of similar size but lighter and I didn't have the confidence I have with this.

The movement and locking action are very smooth but not loose. Once this knife is locked, it stays locked.
The ergonomics are great. It can be used with multiple holding styles. The butt of the knife makes for an additional weapon when you don't want to use the blade. The blade itself is strong. Out of the box it was not terribly sharp, but after a little sharpening the edge is a beauty.

I own a couple of knives, but this is my choice for EDC.
The price is deceptive. It compares favorably to others costing quite a bit more.

Length:: 6:19 Mins

A great knife for the price!!1 but the locking could use some work!! locking and unlocking this blade, may take a while to get used too, but it's worth it in the end.
This video will give you the info you need to make an educated choice, of if this is the knife your you!! (Assuming I can stop dropping the camera)

All you have to do is turn the round part with the 5 dimples and the blade can be as loose as you want it to be. Just make sure you do it when the knife is closed for safety.

I've had this knife over a month now, still holding it's sharpness. I use this for everything! It great, I recommend it to anyone.

I bought this for my husband and we mainly use it for household things. However, it's a great knife, durable, dark, nice style, and sharp!! Strong lock mechanism and doesn't feel like it will give. I recommend this product.

I really like this knife. It was very sharp, of course, right out of the packaging. It's small enough to be very handy and large enough to get the job done. The black color is just cool in my opinion. I think you'll be pleased with this.

bought 2 of the oasis knifes for my two sons for xmas ,they loved them,, good price nice quality, sharp and a good design..blade locks tight with a flip of the wrist,,

This just arrived at my house, maybe 10 minutes ago. I ordered it the 18 and received it on the 21 (of December on both), so the shipping was fast enough. I bought this as a present for someone who needed an all-around knife. When I first opened to check and see that everything was in order, I noticed the weight. It's a significantly hefty knife. Not so light that it feels weak, and not heavy enough that it's a huge pain to carry. The clip is a little obtrusive, and I would have liked to see it be able to be mounted on the other side of the handle, but it is at least removable. It has a nice texture on the handle, and it's shape is great for a smaller hand which is what I wanted. The blade came semi-sharp. Enough to do menial tasks of opening and cutting, but not sharp enough that I was worried about it slicing fingers off. Good length and width on the blade, and the taper on the back was perfect. My only negative comment was that the linerlock did not engage properly the first maybe 10 times I opened and closed the knife. It would just kind of catch the corner and would close when any pressure was put on the back. Now that I've played with it, it seems to have worked into a good position and fixed my only concern. Overall, a great knife for someone who just needs to cut some stuff.