Kizer Militaw Fixed Blade Knife, S35VN Blade Camping Knife, 1067A1

I've been watching these knives forever waiting on a good sale, and when it finally happened recently, I couldn't pass them up. The Nitro-V version has been steady at 69 bones for quite a while with temporary dips down to 59. The S35VN version is generally 157, and I'm not sure that I've ever seen that one on sale at all. When I saw the Nitro-V version for 41, I had to pull the trigger. I have not been disappointed. The full tang blade came shaving sharp, but with a little time on the strop, she's a screamer. Cutting regular paper indicates sharpness, but this thing shreds catalog paper effortlessly, which is an indication of extreme sharpness. The finish on the blade is a nice and even stonewash, and looks good. It comes with 2 rows of jimping and that coupled with an ample finger choil offers the ability to get down tight on the tip, and it also has jimping on the butt end (pommel area). The jimping could be a bit more aggressive IMO, but it's fine. The micarta inlaid G10 handle is grippy and comfortable and offers just enough real estate to get all 4 fingers on there confidently (L-XL). I do wish the handle was a bit thicker though, but it's fine. The sheath offers heavy retention and absolutely no rattle. I couldn't imagine anyone being able to shake these knives out, at least not the ones I got. The Tek-Lok style belt attachment is okay, but not the best. After moving the spacers around to accommodate my thick 1.5" EDC belt, there is a little play on the belt of which I'm not really a fan. A lock would be nice, too. I'll probably end up putting a different belt attachment or a 3.3 UltiClip on there. I was so pleased with the Nitro-V version that when I noticed the S35VN version for 94, I went ahead and pulled the trigger as that is one of my favorite knife steels. Honestly, I had never even considered this version because at 157, it seemed overpriced to me, but at 94 it was more in line with my perceived value. I have not been disappointed in it either. With the S35VN version, everything is about the same, but the jimping seems better than the Nitro-V version and is a bit more aggressive. The aluminum/fat carbon scales are nice and feel premium, although I do prefer the micarta inlaid G10. I might end up swapping them. I ended up putting scout straps on this one that can be used for either knife. Overall, I'm very pleased with both purchases and would highly recommend either for anyone in the market for this size/type of blade, particularly if you can catch them at these prices.

First thing I'll say is wow! This is one of those knives (for me) when you pick it up it just feels so right. Bravo to Kizer! Normal fowards grip, reverse grip, and edge out reverse grip are all extremely comfortable. Its nicely balanced and it's beautiful too. The gold and black fat carbon is just sexy. Its in S35vn steel and comes very sharp. Jimping isn't too aggressive. There is ZERO play in the kydex sheath and takes a deliberate motion to draw the knife and the thumb ramp on the sheath is mint! Personally I'm not going to use this as a bushcraft or camping knife but rather more of an EDC though its size is versatile enough to do both. I did replace the clip that comes on the sheath for a "pocket clip" style. More versatility in carry options IMO

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The knife itself is awesome kizer always makes a really good Knife. Especially for a collector and enthusiast like myself. But this was clearly a return I received the package already opened and no longer sealed with a sticker already removed and the knife placed in the sheath just loose in the box shaking around in there. Very disappointed in the fact that I spent so much money on this knife and received a return. I paid full price for a brand new knife and even though there’s nothing wrong with it. Its still very disappointing.

The most important thing I have to mention is only buy this if you are a knife enthusiast/collector or you actually are gonna use it a lot like hunting. This is an amazing knife and is built very well. I chose the highest model which was the one with S35VN steel and Carbon fiber + Aluminum handle. It make seem expensive but trust me for the quality of the materials and craftsmanship this is amazing. Although I did return mine because I realized I didn’t have too much of a use for it this is definitely a must buy for knife lovers. It feels very high quality and is extremely sharp out of the box. I do have mixed feelings about the Sheath but this is an amazing price for just the knife it’s self so I’m not gonna complain.