Mini Tac Bowie 3-5/8" Lightweight Durable 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Clip Point Outdoor Hunting Utility Knife, Griv-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath - Boxed

I wasn't sure what to expect when I purchased this knife, especially given the price. It received much love, so it seems that others like it, too. Also, the clip point was the least expensive version and the most functional for my needs, so it seemed ideal. On paper, it has excellent specs - 8cr steel is hands down the most cost-effective trade-off between strength, edge retention, toughness, and cost. At 2.5mm with a full-length tang, it offers excellent overall strength. The Cold Steel Griv-Ex scales are a plus, and since they're removable, you could upgrade with a set of custom scales. The blade arrived in perfect condition - properly cut and formed and razor sharp - and had no manufacturing issues, which are so common in less expensive knives. It comes with a Cold Steel Secure-EX sheath that is very secure, and a metal-bead neck chain that I swapped out for paracord (personal preference). The bead chain is serviceable but cold! The sheath itself is tactical, so you could cross-lash it for scout-carry. That said, it is a smaller sheath, so it may be too small for belt carry. YMMV! Ultimately, my final view on a knife is whether I would replace it if I lost it. For this knife, it's a resounding YES!

This is a great knife for the price. Looks and feels great. I would definitely buy this again. Small and usable just what I was looking for.

The Cold Steel Mini Tac Bowie is like the compact muscle car of fixed blades—small, aggressive, and built to handle way more than you’d expect. The 3-5/8" 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade is razor-sharp, tough, and shaped like it’s ready to throw down. Whether you’re out in the woods, on the job, or just feeling extra tactical while cutting open mail, this blade gets it done. The Griv-Ex handle is lightweight and grippy, but it’s also not the beefiest—if you have big hands, expect a bit of a squeeze. That said, the Secure-Ex sheath is solid, holds the knife tight, and lets you carry this little beast without worrying about it slipping loose. Final Verdict: The Mini Tac Bowie is light, sharp, and mean—a great backup blade or EDC fixed blade option. 8.5/10—small but ready for a fight!

Great little knife! Easy to carry in pocket or bag, lightweight and convenient. Lots of blade for such a small knife, the knife handle while small give good control and is very secure in hand. The sheath can slightly dull a very sharp edge if drawn with force towards the edge side. A functional and usable EDC blade where fixed blades are allowed. I wish they still made the other blade shapes with this same handle, they should make them again and offer more blade options, I would buy more if they did.

I carry this AIWB on my weak side. I was trained as a police officer to carry a small fixed blade knife in this position on my duty belt for use by my weak hand in case someone tries to take my handgun. This knife conceals so well. I carry it daily in a workplace that forbids firearms. In a hand-to-hand scenario it would make a great force multiplier. Definitely a deadly weapon. It came perfectly sharp out of the box. I can't speak as it's utility use, it is 100% a self defense weapon for me. It is sturdy, thick but not too thick. Initially I was planning to have a kydex sheath made for it but found the factory one great with small c-clips. The sheath is fairly adjustable for you to change how it carries. The knife is secured very well and draw is intuitive. It's light and although initially the scales felt abrasive against my stomach but I forget it's there most of the time. Excellent value, it is easily up there in quality with $50+ knife designed for the same purposes. I expected the sheath to be crap but it is well made too.

What an amazing little knife. All I can say is buy you one of these. You will appreciate it. Very tough rugged and sharp as it can be straight out the box it came it. Thank you for making a great knife

Once again, Cold Steel comes through with a great knife at a reasonable price. The blade came scary sharp, like all of the ... I think 30 CS Knives I own. The coating is excellent, the temper is good, the shape is great for it's purpose, but like almost all commercial Bowie's, the top of the clip came unsharpened. The Griv-Ex sheath is fantastic and holds the knife with a positive "click" that won't let it fall out, even though I've tried pretty darn hard. I have lots of neck knives (I've been collecting knives for almost 6 decades) and only my Cold Steel knives have positive retention without the addition of an external lock, like the Ka-Bar BK11- which won't come out of it's sheath as fast or as quiet as necessary if you find that you suddenly need this particular knife. The ergo's of the handle are supernatural, given it's small size, and it lays so flat that it won't print through a tee shirt. Altogether a 4.5, since there are no perfect knives. Now, I bought this knife because I like CS and I liked the look of this knife, but in my opinion, the CS push knives are a better choice for a desperation weapon. What I'm *really* looking for is a 3.25-3.5" skeleton or otherwise very thin handled, Scandi grind neck knife with a sheath that will NOT let the knife fall out in the field under hard hunting/bushcraft/emergency conditions, that sells for around 40 bucks....more for a leather sheath, although that isn't important, what's important is to have that knife to still be hanging around my neck if the poo hits the primitive cooling device and something unexpected and really bad has happened, and that it has that Scandi grind.

For the price I gave it 3 stars. It’s a very cheap feeling fixed blade knife. Blade sharpness is ok, not razor sharp. Wont pass the “paper test” haha. The sheath is thin and I also purchased their belt clip kit that you’ll have to drill your own holes for. That was unexpected. What I really don’t like is how much of the handle is inside the sheath. You have to readjust your grip when you remove it. I wouldn’t use this as your main carry, it’s more like a junk drawer knife. The lanyard is trash. Great to fix your ceiling fan pull chain.