Smith & Wesson SWATLBS Large Serrated Assisted Opening Knife, Black

by Smith & Wesson

Product Description

ATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: ComboEdge Blade Length (inches): 3.70 Blade Material: Black Stainless Steel Carry System: Pocket Clip Handle Material: T6-6061 Anodized Aluminum Black Lock Style: Liner Lock Overall Length (inches): 8.50

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0015TSW5U
• Item model number: SWATLBS
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,936 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, but with some rough spots, June 22, 2009

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Alann45 (Atlanta, Ga USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smith & Wesson SWATLBS Large Serrated Assisted Opening Knife, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

Seems well constructed. MAGIC assisted opening system works fast and locks solidly. Overall fit and finish is good to very good for this price range.

It is described as "Black aluminum with black rubber inserts handle" and this is NOT correct. There are no rubber inserts. The textured area you see in the photo is VERY rough textured aluminum NOT rubber.
On the plus side this does provide a very positive gripping surface, but, IMHO, this material is too rough for a folder designed to be carried in a pocket or under clothing. It WILL abraid fabric and could easily get snagged being retrieved. It gives what otherwise might be 5 star rated knife a negative "feel". The error in the description may be due to S&W (Taylor) planning to use rubber inserts but then deciding the cost was prohibitive. I wish it had been made with the rubber inserts texture or textured G10.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fierce, November 2, 2008

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Kevin A. Reese "Inquisitive one" (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith & Wesson SWATLBS Large Serrated Assisted Opening Knife, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

This knife has a STRONG assisted opening feature, so strong it will easily fly from your hand if your not ready for it. initially, i thought this knife was perfect. it's sharp, grips well, FAST opening, solid, and it has a liner lock as well as a speed assist switch to keep it from opening in your pocket. my only gripe is the thumbs studs hurt after a few openings a day, which is why there's a flipper. but after dropping it once, the plastic flipper broke off, which means thumb stud access only. ouch. a solid, aggressive knife. just don't drop it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this knife!, April 13, 2011

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J. Mintz "zaxdad" (Andover, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith & Wesson SWATLBS Large Serrated Assisted Opening Knife, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

It is dangerous and has now bit me twice. The first time was just before I realized that the safety had failed and then just now (i am typing one handed while I put pressure on my wounded finger to stop the bleeding) as I was getting ready to ship it back to Taylor Brands (they make these knives, not Smith & Wesson).

Additionally, the fast-opening knob has now failed. For an allegedly hearty knife, it failes miserably.