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I see a lot of positive and negative comments (mostly negative) on this knife but neither the ad nor one review mentions where the knife is manufactured. Any knife made in Mexico, Japan, China, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, or anywhere else other than the U.S., are completely worthless and DO NOT hold up. Based on the comments made in the buyer reviews, this knife appears to have been manufactured by some foreign country. It is obviously not constructed very well, lacks a great edge and durable sheath. Eliminate all these issues by buying a knife stamped “Made in U.S.A.” or any variation thereof. Try Kabar (out of Olean, N.Y.; they do have some foreign manufacturing plants so look on the blade at the handle/grommet/blade insertion point to make sure you are getting top quality), Gerber (also has some manufacturing plants elsewhere so look at the blade), Buck, and Kershaw, are your top four U.S. blade manufacturers. Old Timer and Shrade; which are the same company, and Case, also make some excellent blades. All of you who bought the 15″ Jungle Master, compare it with any or all of the aforementioned American made knives and I guarantee you will quickly realize that there is no comparison. I highly recommend buying knives made in the U.S.A. I’ll put either one of my U.S.M.C. Kabar fighting knives against the so-called “Jungle Fighter” any day or night. I have been collecting knives for over thirty-five years and have a military background (U.S.M.C. 81-83).
The bottom line; only U.S. made knives have the quality and durability to withstand the most fierce conditions while maintaining their edge, holding their value, and lasting for generations. All others are garbage and commonly referred to as “novelty knives”.
For the price, this is most defintely a great buy. The rubberized handle is actually a relief from some of the crappy wood, and plastic handles you sometimes get. The sheath is also a relatively nice quality material from the genuine “leather” sheaths you sometimes get. It’s big but not bulky, and has nice weight to it. The only complaint i really have at all is that the sheath does not have a tight fit around the knife (the knife kind of joggles around in it), and that is a minor problem, and i could fix it myself if i really cared enough.
Rating: 5 / 5
The blade on this knife is awesome. Not a blemish to be found (at least on mine). Nice handle and decent sheath. Very impressed. I would have paid $50 in a knife store if I had seen it there first.
Rating: 5 / 5
#1 by Keith Owens on April 11, 2010 - 5:27 am
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I see a lot of positive and negative comments (mostly negative) on this knife but neither the ad nor one review mentions where the knife is manufactured. Any knife made in Mexico, Japan, China, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, or anywhere else other than the U.S., are completely worthless and DO NOT hold up. Based on the comments made in the buyer reviews, this knife appears to have been manufactured by some foreign country. It is obviously not constructed very well, lacks a great edge and durable sheath. Eliminate all these issues by buying a knife stamped “Made in U.S.A.” or any variation thereof. Try Kabar (out of Olean, N.Y.; they do have some foreign manufacturing plants so look on the blade at the handle/grommet/blade insertion point to make sure you are getting top quality), Gerber (also has some manufacturing plants elsewhere so look at the blade), Buck, and Kershaw, are your top four U.S. blade manufacturers. Old Timer and Shrade; which are the same company, and Case, also make some excellent blades. All of you who bought the 15″ Jungle Master, compare it with any or all of the aforementioned American made knives and I guarantee you will quickly realize that there is no comparison. I highly recommend buying knives made in the U.S.A. I’ll put either one of my U.S.M.C. Kabar fighting knives against the so-called “Jungle Fighter” any day or night. I have been collecting knives for over thirty-five years and have a military background (U.S.M.C. 81-83).
The bottom line; only U.S. made knives have the quality and durability to withstand the most fierce conditions while maintaining their edge, holding their value, and lasting for generations. All others are garbage and commonly referred to as “novelty knives”.
Semper Fi.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by D. Hay on April 11, 2010 - 6:53 am
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For the price, this is most defintely a great buy. The rubberized handle is actually a relief from some of the crappy wood, and plastic handles you sometimes get. The sheath is also a relatively nice quality material from the genuine “leather” sheaths you sometimes get. It’s big but not bulky, and has nice weight to it. The only complaint i really have at all is that the sheath does not have a tight fit around the knife (the knife kind of joggles around in it), and that is a minor problem, and i could fix it myself if i really cared enough.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by M. Matlick on April 11, 2010 - 7:01 am
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The blade on this knife is awesome. Not a blemish to be found (at least on mine). Nice handle and decent sheath. Very impressed. I would have paid $50 in a knife store if I had seen it there first.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Dr. Aldo Laghi on April 11, 2010 - 8:08 am
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i had given this knife a bad review but i had made amistake in setting the rc tester
this is good looking and 57 rockwell c
which for stainless is good
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Thomas Bain on April 11, 2010 - 10:24 am
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Best knife you can get for 15 dollars
pretty sharp
its awesome buy it
Rating: 5 / 5