S&W Homeland Security tanto knife review

** Smith & Wesson Homeland Security fixed blade - specifications **

Overall length: 34.2 cm (13 1/2'')
Blade length: 18.5 cm (7 1/2'')
Spine thickness: 6 mm (1/4''), tapering to 2 mm (0.078'') near the point
Weight: 515 g (1 lb 2 oz)

Blade material: 440C stainless steel with black powder coating
Handle material: G10
Accessories: Cordura sheath, sharpening stone

Price: $40

** Where to find it **

USA:
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SWCK...
http://www.hrknives.com/swsurg-s-w-ho...

Canada:
http://www.amazon.ca/Smith-Wesson-CKS...

** Pros / Cons **

Quality materials at an affordable price
Very strong, durable blade
Good for hard tasks as well (e.g. chopping, batoning wood)

Impractical handle (slips in the hand / uncomfortable square shape)
Cheap, flimsy sheath

** Verdict **

This knife offers very decent materials for the price and is extremely tough and capable of handling even hard tasks. It is very massive and the extra weight may bother some people, but it also means that hits with a lot of force.

My main (and quite significant) complaint is the handle shape. It should be wider towards the end and have deeper texturing on the handle scales because the hand tends to slide down on it a lot. The mostly square shape is also very uncomfortable.

If you are willing to put some work into replacing the handle scales it is an excellent survival / camping / tactical knife for the money though.

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