Rated 3 out of
5
by
Tsinclair76 from
Amazing until it broke.
I'm a trapper and used it for everything from chopping holes for ice fishing and for trapping during the day to skinning and fleshing hides at night. It was always at my side for all of hunting season half of trapping season and saw some really hard use. The blade kept an edge fairly well considering the number of beaver hides i fleshed with it and number of fresh bones it cut. It broke in the bush yesterday and cut my day short. Probably wasn't intended for the heavy use I gave it, but was a great little tool.
Date published: 2018-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Will415 from
I don't understand.......
I have read about people "breaking" these things on bushes and branches, them I SEE video of people using it to CUT THROUGH 2x4's!!!!!! Then, saw logs. Then, test the blade on paper. AND IT'S STILL SHARP AND USEABLE!!!!! You must have the wickedest bushes this side of Hades!! Mine cuts thru everything, BUSHES INCLUDED, and needs little more than a wipe down to make it look new again. Sorry, I really don't believe the "I hit a bush with it" story. Maybe a curb, or stone steps, but NOT a bush. Lie better.
Date published: 2020-05-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
SSG. A from
Well made indeed
I'm all about versatility when it comes to my tools or anything I'm taking with me. The more versatile my things are the more room for things to take that I may need. This set up allows me to not have choose one tool over another. I indeed like the shape of the grip but the plastic aspect takes away from the "grip" part. I wrapped mine lightly with athletic tape but a rubber based grip would do more justice. And the mini blade add on is definitely a nice gift, can never have too many.
Date published: 2015-01-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ryan from
Fantastic Product
This knife was purchased as a carry knife for woodland adventures and also as an accessory in Krav Maga training. It has phenomenal balance, a wonderful grip, and carries a wicked edge. Out of the box and about a minute on a strop led to an edge that shaves hair like a razor blade. My only complaint is the mount on the sheath was very awkward to figure out and there were no instructions to point the way. The kydex sheath itself is top notch.
Date published: 2013-01-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mike from
One tiny thing to change...
I've been using this knife as a utility edc at work, and have been astounded at the blade's performance. The only thing I've found that could use improvement is the construction and location of the pocket clip screws. The top screw has just enough shoulder to be pretty uncomfortable if your hand rakes across it. A flatter screw head, or a clip that uses a 'J' attachment would solve that issue. The thumbstud is similarly irritating if your hand rubs across it when reaching into a pocket. They're MINOR details that are easily solved, but this is written in the hopes that the knife designers may read learn of it.
Date published: 2015-03-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ibleedbullets from
Impressive EDC Knife
I have to say, Camillus makes some of the best EDC knives you can buy. I have been using the CUDA for over 7 months now for everything from cutting rope to cutting knots out of wood. This knife has done it all for me and then some. I have one complaint, and I have found this to be true on a couple of the newer Camillus knives; the liner lock. With heavy use, the liner lock can get stuck so that the blade becomes a fixed one. While this is not dangerous, it is an equipment failure and should be noted. This is remedied by using a flat-head screwdriver to pull the liner lock back in place. However, the price, the bladesteel, the lightweight and sturdy construction, as well as a good length on the blade makes this knife a real winner.
Date published: 2014-05-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Chuck from
Camilla 9.5” Titanium Bonded Fixed Blade Knife
I received this knife to review. It’s a nice big knife with a soft, rubbery feeling grip that is textured to prevent slippage. It indents at the index finger and protrudes above it in a way as to act as a hand guard. The blade is thick and heavy, looks like it will take a lot and comes sharp. It’s shiny stainless steel and has a titanium coating but you can’t really see that. The sheath is a simple I think nylon sheath, nothing fancy but it should do the job. This isn’t a beautiful knife but one that I think will do the job for a good, affordable knife.
Date published: 2019-10-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Luckyfela from
Great daily carry
I’ve used this knife as my daily carry for several years. Unfortunately, the thumb button, assist nub or whatever it’s called fell out and I lost it. I neglect maintenance so it’s probably my own fault. The same thing happened about 5 years ago and I liked the knife so much, I bought a new one just like it (probably should have noted the lifetime warranty). The assist takes a bit of getting used to, but once you get used to it, it’ll slide open like a switch. I like that it’s a bit longer that your typical pocket knife and the blade holds amazingly well even after whittling a few walking sticks.
Date published: 2020-09-25
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Tim B. from
Difficult to open
The knife is very solid when opened. It locks solid and has no movement at all. This is what I expect from a quality knife. The problem is that it is difficult to open. The package shows the thumb button and describes it as a "quick release". I found it impossible to open via the quick release thumb button. I had to grab the blade itself and pull it open. This takes two hands to open the knife. This seems to me to be a very poor design. However, once it is open it does the job. I gave it 3 stars for overall quality but docked 2 stars for difficulty in opening.
Date published: 2016-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SkookumPaul from
A very Serious tool
In the 15 years of carrying this knife in the villages and back country of Alaska, I have dressed moose and cut everything from fish to wire. I grew up cutting meat in my dad’s shop where we would wear out a boning knife in a year, and I can’t imagine ever wearing out this blade. I am still amazed at how well it takes and keeps a good working edge. The opening mechanism still works perfectly and I’ve never had a problem with unintended closure. I’d buy another in a heart beat but I can’t imagine living long enough to wear this thing out! The ONLY problem I’ve had is a lost screw from the handle.
Date published: 2018-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scott from
Quality Self Defense Knife
Persons who are interested in self defense will find the Cuda to be an effective platform to work with. It uses a similar blade to the defensive close quarters battle technique invented by Colognel Rex Applegate and Detective William Fairbairn. The advantage of the Cuda is in the fact that it is a folder that adopts the fighting technique of a double-bladed fixed blade knife (edged on both sides). The only thing I could think of to improve upon this knife is to design a Cuda II using T-6 aluminum alloy side panels for weight reduction, and making it ambidexterous. As is, the Cuda is an excellent folder and it's nearest market competitor in a similar design costs at least twice as much as it does.
Date published: 2013-12-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Battousai22 from
Saved my family from Hurricane Sally damage
I received one this past summer as a birthday present from my father. (A man who knows his survival products.) Ever since I’d been keeping it in the Tool box I keep in my cars trunk. But after Hurricane Sally’s devastating effects on my city, we awoke that morning to find a tree had fallen onto the front porch and blocked and blocked us from leaving the house save for a small opening between branches to crawl through. I was able to to make it to the car and retrieve the 3-in-one and after six hours of work, have made a fully accessible opening to get in and out. The blade is still impressively sharp considering I’d spent a quarter of the day slamming it into green wood. I would absolutely recommend!
Date published: 2020-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ray Ray from
Great knife
The handle is a little slick. However if it was not then, it would not be easily removed from my pocket. I bought this as a present Christmas 2011. Out of the box I had a few issues. The lock is good. In the open position the blade had too much lateral play for me. I was able to tighten the torq screw on the blade pivot and remove that play. The clip on my sons 6.25 and my knife fell off. After applying locktite to the two clip scews, we have not had any issues with a loose clip. By far my favorite knife i have ever owned. I would like to have more finger cut outs on the handle. Maybe offer the blade in clip point and serrated portion at the base of the blade. This is my opinion and I love this knife.
Date published: 2012-12-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ibis54 from
Great. Especially for less than $40 new
For the price, as in less than $50 . Its better than some of my more expensive knives I've got in the last year or so. Once I got used to opening it ... I liked it more. It did take getting used to. The one big problem I have is the plastic thumb opener. Only time will tell how good or bad it is. After 2 months of every day use now and having to sharpen it 3 times so far. (Not because of poor blade quality, just heavy use) The knife has held up perfectly. I haven't even had to tighten any screws. I like it. Not being charged more for the name on the box or blade is also a good thing.
Date published: 2014-09-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jon from
Good enough
Good all around blade. Not meant to cut down trees, but will fit the bill otherwise. Very durable. And most of all it's "FULL TANG" -That makes it what it is.
Date published: 2016-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
hoggiesan from
Great beefy knife
I got this knife and have been working it over pretty well. It's a keeper. Solid feel in hand, cleans easy and maintains an edge. I like it as a carry knife while in the fields. My wife now wants one. I provided 3 photos (I am not a photographer) attempting to show the blade thickness. A competitor brand uses 3 US Quarters so that's what I did, to so thickness. You can see the knife is full tang and thickness is true the full length. Great quality and good price. Well worth the price.
Date published: 2017-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Billy from
Best knife I've ever bought
I bought this knife a couple days ago and I love it. I saw two knives I liked for the same price, one was a Gerber and the other was this one. The Camillus has a better weight, a better feel, and was a bit sharper. This is probably the sharpest knife I have ever touch. One swipe up my arm and there was no hair left that is how sharp this knife is. And it's a very good looking knife. The blade is vg10 steel and from what I've read that is in the top 3 for best knife blade steel. If you're looking at getting a new knife then go out and get this one. Its well worth the money.
Date published: 2014-01-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Baerr from
Excellent EDC
Okay so I've had this knife for going on3 years now and it has been amazing. It took about a week of constant play to get it to the point like my knives at as far as the opening goes. This knife will make you learn a few new motions to get the quick release down. When you do though it will become second nature. Opening with the left hand is best done with a quick wrist flip imo, otherwise it is difficult. The blade keeps a great edge even after repeated use. I've used this for just about everything you can think of and love it. It is not the best for very small jobs due to its size. With bigger hands the weight and size are great, some people with smaller hands may have an issue with size/weight but I personally love it. 4.9/5 if I could.
Date published: 2015-06-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
doelamar from
Great tool
Excellent for clearing up to 2inch saplings, or anything else to small to breakout the chainsaw. As for cheesy camo grip can be solved with some sports grip type tape, available in many colors. My one problem has been the serrated edge tends to hang up on the sheath, also gave myself good gash with the "wire cutter" during clumsy upward slash at low hanging limb, but that was my bad lol.
Date published: 2014-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
The Chief from
Love it!!
I couldn't be any happier with this tool. For very little money (comparatively) I have a survival knife, hacksaw, prybar, digging tool, shaving razor, you name it. The usefulness is limited only by my ability to imagine ways to employ it. And for the price, I will use it for things that I wouldn't use my other, more expensive knives. If I chipped my Carnivore hacking tempered glass 1) it would be because I was using it to hack tempered glass and 2) I'd just find my files and sharpen the nicks and they'd become serrations. Too easy. The smaller knife has been sharpened and honed to become a razor and I braided 550 cord into the handle. I'll use it for smaller, finer, detailed work, even shaving. The sheath is good, exposed Velcro snags the lanyard (my own addition) sometimes but I can deal with that. The handle is hard plastic but that's of little concern to me as I'm wearing gloves when I use the knife. I haven't used the wire cutter but I'm pretty sure it would perform, and did see a video of a guy cutting catv wire with it. He also did pull ups with the knife. Strong blade. I only wish it was made in USA, I usually leave Chinese products on the shelf, but not this time. If you're a relative of mine take note: this will be your next birthday present!
Date published: 2016-02-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Borealism from
I don't generally like 2-in-1's but...
I've always been incredibly weary when it comes to any 2-in-1 tools designed for any given purpose. There's just something about sacrificing quality for the sake of efficiency that, in my experience, doesn't always turn out so well. So, naturally, I started out with a skeptical bias when unpacking the Camillus 3-in-1 12" Hatchet/Saw/Hammer combination tool.
Happy to say that Camillus blew me away with this piece.
Before I delve in to my pros and cons, it's worth tempering expectations a bit.. People will sometimes look at a product like this and expect it to function like both a bow-saw and a fireman's ax - that's not necessarily how things work.
Laws of physics force the Camtrax to make a few sacrifices - you won't have the most momentous swing of an ax and you won't have the most heavy-duty sawing tool available, but what you will have is an extremely versatile, space-saving tool that grants the user unparalleled mobility through the woods.
The 2.75" titanium stainless-steel ax blade is effective in basic applications, but it doesn't necessarily offer much in terms of force and an impacting strike - this could be caused by the fact that the Camtrax sees a more even weight distribution (due to the saw blade and folding mechanisms built into the handle) than most hatchets possess; whereas the head should be heavier, and it is, it's not as heavy as it ought to be, and this translates into a weaker impact with each strike.
Still, the blade is strong and sturdy, and what it lacks in size (it has a comparatively small cutting edge), it makes up for in versatility and agility. Though not a blade to take into the woods if you're planning on actually living out the rest of your days there or constructing a multi level tree house, it's more than what's necessary for a few days in the wilderness or any kind of temporal excursion.
Folded into the Camtrax is a 7" lockback saw that most resembles a pruning saw, without the curved blade structure. The traditional pistol grip style handle is instead replaced by the handle of the hatchet, which actually and somewhat unbelievably, offers a solid and controlled grip.
The blade has some gnarly and vicious teeth that cut in both directions, making speed the primary wow factor of the blade. And the fact that a pruning saw would be found attached to a survival hatchet is rather fitting. The only catch - pun intended - is that the saw blade tends to catch if not kept perfectly straight.
Fresh 2-4 inch tree limbs could be cut in less than dozen seconds and it's easy to maintain the control of the blade given the grip of the teeth, even easier to get going with a considerably fast sawing motion. Overall, the fact that a folding saw attached to a hatchet handle performed so well in actual use had me ultimately assured that this product (affordable to begin with) is more than worth the buy.
The nylon sheath is brilliantly designed with every detail in mind. The construction reflects painstaking attempts to get everything right, and that's something that should be immediately appreciated when it comes to any outdoor tool. It offers a reversible belt clip and bottle opener and a molded design that's so snug-fitting that it takes a few attempts to slip back onto the hatchet blade; while this sounds like an inconvenience, I'd much rather have as firm a cover as possible rather than a hatchet rattling around in an overly large sheath.
Packs get heavy very quickly, and two of the bulkiest tools that can be brought along have been condensed into one for the sake of convenience. Personally, I'm not living in the woods, and I don't need a lumberjacks ax to get by on the daily. Anyone looking for a hatchet would be mistaken to skip over this piece, which offers alternating ways to cut through vegetation without adding weight and bulk.
In this case, the efficiency sacrificed in each swing by the somewhat counter-intuitive weight distribution and the smaller style hatchet blade is well worth the actual convenience of having two (I guess I'll concede and say 3) tools amalgamated into one easy-to-pack-and-carry tool that makes travel and movement in the wilderness all the more maneuverable.
It may come down to just that - if you're looking at a stationary excursion, consider bringing another tool (or set of tools that you'll have to painstakingly lug into the woods with you). If you're looking at an expedition with some mobility in mind, this is an astounding product that must be included in every pack.
For me, the few extra cuts are definitely a worthy sacrifice for the extra mobility and maneuverability afforded to the trekker.
Date published: 2019-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Miguel from
Nice to cut with.
I use this machete on my belt when I go in the woods with my kids for survival lessons and have fun. The biggest piece of wood I've chopped off with it is an 8 to 10 inch diameter branch to open a path, CARNIVORE delivered, I use it two or three times a week and it still looks new, this was my Father's day present this year, so far so good.
Date published: 2016-08-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Billr396 from
Blade broke after coming in contact with a rock.
Great machete. Used this knife for 5 years wilderness camping and hiking. Served me well. While chopping roots the blade hit a rock and cracked in two places. Not knowing about the warranty I ground the end of the remaining blade to salvage what I had left. Probably voided the warranty. I would still recommend this machete!
Date published: 2020-06-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andrew the sign man from
Perfect EDC knife.
I work with a CNC router all day cutting out aluminum, plastic, wood, you name it. I use this knife to pry pieces free, debur aluminum, cut paper, among other things. This is the knife I use everyday, and honestly I love it. The titanium coating could be tougher as a lot of mine has been scraped off from the hard use it receives. The edge also won't hold a razors edge effectively, this is fine though since it is a work knife that holds almost that sharp of an edge way longer than a knife in this price range should.
Date published: 2015-01-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Abraxialflame from
A good knife at a great price
Lets start out being honest. This isnt a GREAT knife, but it IS a GOOD knife. And its a steal at its price.
The balance is good, the blade handles well, its comfortable, has a nice heft, and it has a nice edge.
I just wish it came with a better sheath. Maybe kydex? But hey, at this price? So what.
Date published: 2017-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dustin the Zone Hunter from
Glad I bought the v2
Replaced various other cutlery I own, after purchasing I started to read reviews & began to regret my purchase, however after discovering the one I now own is the second version that addressed the issues the original has I didn't hesitate to put it through some rigorous use and abuse.
Date published: 2014-09-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Senior Shop PO from
Quality
Carrying a knife this capable makes good sense. After years of carrying knives that would go dull so quick. Too often during/after a single use. After that, they were just useless baggage in my pocket. Depending on me to find time to re-sharpen.
If you're a knife "carrier," you can put something cheaper in your pocket. If you're a knife "user," you won't regret carrying this knife. My Camillus Pristine is a welcome relief! Quality from blade tip to handle end. At a price that makes sense.
Date published: 2020-02-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mike4587a from
Sturdy Knife
The knife is sharp and is full tang and fits well in my hand and grip does not seem slippery like some knives but have not used it other than basic camping. I would say the only area for improvement is the sheath as it is just ok and difficult to snap.
Date published: 2017-02-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JTmastermechanic from
first look,impressive
nice to see good finish work, blackout and zombie is unnessessary.i bought the xz as it fit my needs.problem with breakage is in the users hand.that is why an ax is so heavy. this tool works perfect as designed,plus also a saw!the gut hook/stringcutter it should be available with or without.i did go back and buy two more,one for bug out bag, one for truck.all i can say is get one ,its a great little tool.i made my living working with tools for over sixty years,i wish id had one of the xz carnivores
Date published: 2016-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Frank from
Great knife
I'm currently a pressure equipment inspector in an industrial environment. I use this knife every day at work. I love it's opening device and overall size do to the fact Im always wearing gloves. The blade stays razor blade sharp if sharpened at a 20 degree angle and stays sharp even though I use it every day. This is the first Camillus knife I've owned, but it won't be my last. This knife is quality through and through, I'd suggest it to anyone looking for a great knife that will last a life time.
Date published: 2012-03-03