USMC Anything, Anytime, Anywhere Giant Bowie Knife and Sheath - Anodized Stainless Steel Blade, Over-Molded Rubber Handle, Large Metal Handguard, For All Cutting Jobs - Length 16 3/8"

Great weapon and a great gift

This knife is far larger, heavier, and sturdier than the product description lets on. The images simply can't do any justice to the solid feel in your grip and the heft as you swing this blade. That's right -- this Crocodile Dundee knife on steroids is long enough to swing like a short sword. It also feels hefty enough for chopping wood, which I'll be definitely use this for during the summer now that I've realized how substantial this knife is. For the price, you REALLY can't go wrong. The only con I can think of is the cheesy slogan printed on the blade and the weekend warrior wannabe tag on the haft. These are easily ignored by all the massive pluses described above, no question.

Is this knife good for... Collecting? Yes. Survival? Maybe. This is definitely an impressive knife, at least visually. The verdict is still out on how it will perform though. When you buy it, definitely decide on what your purpose for buying it is: Looks, or Functionality. If you're going for looks to add to a collection, I have no issues with it, and say go for it. It definitely looks awesome. But it seems to be built more for show and pride than for functionality. That remains to be seen though, and I'll get to that later. First off, it's HUGE...almost 16.5 inches long. About an inch short of a small machete. I literally have a machete that's barely bigger. The knife has a good weight to it, and the overall design SEEMS perfect for use.... BUT, I do have a few issues with it. The Marine Force Recon thing sounds really cool when you're buying it. Upon seeing it though, being a military man myself, I can tell you that no soldier would carry this thing due to it's size. It's straight-up impractical. And the Force Recon logo on the handle is gaudy as hell. I covered it up with some OD green 100mph tape. Anything gaudy on a knife renders it non-tactical. That's why I said earlier it seems built for show. Also, you are going to have to spend some time sharpening if you want to use it functionally it as it's not extremely sharp when you get it. Ergonomically it's pretty good. The handle is about as good a design as I've seen in that I don't think it would slip out of your hand if you were in an intense situation. That's one thing that I have an issue with on most knives (including bowies)...that the handles have very little actual grip and if you got into combat with it, either with a wild animal or human attacker, they can easily slip out of your hand. Most people won't ever be in those situations, but to me a good survival knife means (if you had to) you could do some damage against a wildcat or such. (I'd recommend staying out of those situations though.) Regarding steel, I'm not an expert on that so I won't comment. People can argue about steel grades all day but the bottom line is that only time and use will tell. The sheath is garbage. It's black nylon weave with a liner to protect the blade. It's bulky and hangs on your left side. I'm going to put it through it's paces when I go camping and hiking. But I can tell you one thing...it cannot be the only knife you carry if your goal is survival. It's label as a survival knife isn't so accurate. It might end up being a great secondary knife that you carry in your pack. I'd be more likely to go with 7in Ka-Bar or smaller bowie (made of high quality steel or carbon steel) at your side. I'm gonna say though if your goal for it is hacking or sawing, it might be better to carry a small hatchet. I'll add more info after I've tested it for a while. Overall not bad. If your goal is collecting, definitely go for it. If your goal is to use is as a survival knife, then be informed before you buy it, and be willing to test it out for a while to see if it will work for you.

This hunting knife is incredible. It's not only intimidating looking, but it is well crafted and weighted perfectly for my hand. I love that it comes with a thick black nylon sheath which can be worn on a pant belt. Please use caution when handling this knife because it can easily cut through cardboard ect.. This means that means it could give you a serious gash. Infact, I dropped this monster from the height of my waist and when it landed on the wooden floorboards, it was pointed downward, but still standing up in the air. I am very fortunate that I didn't lose a toe. If you want a knife that can be used for hunting and such, don't pass this one up. I'm sure glad I didn't.

Ohhh year over 10 years and she’s still strong as she was in day one

It looks cool, and I'm sure with a little sharpening, it will be a good knife. However, the sheath is absolutely terrible. If you can get another one I'd recommend that. More to come I guess, but not so overwhelmed after just receiving it.

This looked like a nasty fella on the page... and it is a big nasty hoss of a knife when it arrives too! I have to say that this knife impressed me in actual appearance and feel so much, that I bought a second one. For the price, you can't go wrong. I have no idea on longevity or bladeworthiness because they're still new, but I do know, as a combat veteran with hand-to-hand combat experience, that I would have loved using these... aside from the shiny aspects, of course. For the purpose of close combat, these will get the job more than done and at that price, the could be considered disposable if necessary... however, I have never left a blade stuck in anyone or anything. Even if the blade is dull, it can be used to hack, block and penetrate... in other words, I can still use it to put down an enemy combatant even if I can't whittle with it.

Pros and cons list to start out; Pros: The multiple blade types are very helpful Came very sharp Handle is very grippy, so it wont come out of your hand Cons: Blade seems a little lose (not a big problem) The logo on the handle looks a little ridiculous I have had this for a couple weeks. I have used it mostly for fun on things like cutting boxes and fruit. It feels very solid in your hand when you hold it. It doesn't feel like it will break if you hit something hard, which I have done. It's heavy enough to feel very high quality, but not too heavy so that it is hard to swing. The blade does seem a little loose though, but it does not seem like it will some out. It's enough to cause a little annoyance, nothing else. IF you want a machete, but don't want a really expensive one, here you go. On one last note, the logo on the handle looks a little goofy. The "marine force recon" seems kinda kiddish. But who cares, it's a great machete.