Customer Reviews

Smith & Wesson SWMIS Military Issue Serrated Spear Point Knife, Black

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The screw holding the knife to the frame of the knife that it swivels around will not stay tightened. The knife I bought has another screw that has the same problem. For a knife with only 4 screws, that's a major problem, maybe it was specific to one knife, but I would not recommend this knife to anyone. Also, I have had this item for no more than one month

I've carried this knife for several years now and it works perfectly for me. Regarding the screw, I have had no problems with mine loosening. And in terms of being easy to open, there's a trick that makes is the fastest one hand open I've ever had. Instead of using the thumb stud simply use your index finger to press the blade tab on the opposite side and give it a short, quick flip of the wrist in a clockwise motion. The blade pops into place and is ready to go. It's not designed to be a thumb stud only opening knife. That's why the index finger tab is there. It's mean to press first with the index finger, then use your thumb to lock it open easily with one hand. The other great thing about this design is the slim handle. It's flat and easy to get in and out of your pocket.

I had high hopes for this knife, considering smith and wesson's long history of creating these products. I had only intended on using the knife for utility, such as opening and braking down boxes. But I cannot easily use it for anything.
The real issue, is the knife is very hard to open, especially with one hand. Pressing outward on the thumb stud will not open the blade. I have to use two hands, and push on the rear thumb guard, while pulling the front thumb guard with a second hand. The thumb stud does not seem to serve any function whatsoever.
Any folding blade should be cable of opening with one hand. If not, I'd recommend a fixed blade. And I would recommend looking past this knife for another option.