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Five Star Reviews:

41%
Five Stars
September 11, 2017
very good
thank you
May 10, 2017
thank you. got it for when i get to go camping. it will come in handy cant wait to go.
It would be better if knife is more tight inside of co
October 31, 2016
It would be better if knife is more tight inside of coer
Wicked.
October 27, 2016
Haven't actually had to use it in a survival sotuation, but the materials provided in the knife dont't seem to be cheap crappy stuff. Im amazed they can produce this product for the price it is.
Perfect add on to my hiking pack
September 18, 2016
I bought this survival knife to add to my hiking pack. I picked this one because of the accessories it can hold. They will all come in handy and be quite useful in a survival or emergency situation. The price wasn't outrageous and the blade on the knife is of good quality. I'd recommend this to any hiker or survival prepper.
Great knife and sheath
November 11, 2015
Excellent quality knife with a great sheath!
59%
An everyday carry item that everybody should have
June 24, 2017
Absolutely love this survival kit it was very affordable and has a lot of good things in it if you ever plan on doing anything off the grid you need to have this with you it could save your life or even just like life easier.
Awesome Compact Survival Kit
March 14, 2017
This survival kit has everything you could ver want and more. The knife/whistle/flashlight on the top is so cool because it slides out of its mold on the top. The entire thing is really compact and fits perfectly in the glove box of my truck. I can't think of a single bad thing about this product.
I really love this little kit
January 8, 2017
I really love this little kit, its small enough not to take up too much room, but has everything you may need in a pinch. You can always add on but this fits nicely whether its the glove box, camping supplies or under the sink. Seems to be well constructed. For the price you can do much better.
super convenient. I admit I was skeptical when I ...
November 22, 2016
Pocket sized, super convenient. I admit I was skeptical when I ordered, thinking the different items would be cheap and cheesy but I am please with the quality. Since it's for emergency, I hope I never have to find out how well it actually works placed in service but gives me peace of mind.
Great to have in an emergency
October 11, 2016
I bought this for my kids 72 hr emergency kit. She is 11 and needs tools that are easy and organized. We went over all the features, how to use the knife, read the booklet inside and everything else. It's small and lightweight. It's a great addition to her go bags we bought a second for my who is a teenager. I may end up getting one for myself.
the flashlight batteries died pretty quickly but I hardly ever used it
December 1, 2015
Just enough items inside to make an effective survival kit and not have it too cumbersome. Just so you know, the flashlight batteries died pretty quickly but I hardly ever used it, just to check if it was still functional. They should ship them uninstalled so they have some life in them. The knife was also pretty dull, sharpen it before hitting the trail.
45%
I've discovered all the toys!
July 1, 2017
I love this thing! Honestly love it! I spent a whole day just discovering all the fun toys and pieces that are a part of this. I'm so glad I bought it!
This is an incredible knife set. The only negative ...
February 7, 2017
This is an incredible knife set. The only negative I have is that it can be difficult to get the second blade out of the sheath because of the brass rivet that holds the belt loop to the main compartment.
I Like it Alot
February 4, 2017
This knife has every thing you would need and a very good price I bought one for my son for Christmas and liked it so much I bought my self one for my birthday.
Happy!!
December 13, 2016
All as review said, perfect balance and hard case super comfortable, nice size and all as picture.
Amazing quality and super sharp right out of the box
October 10, 2016
Bought as a birthday gift for my husband! He absolutely lives it! Amazing quality and super sharp right out of the box! We will definitely be exploring their other products!
Good knife but bad sling shot.
September 29, 2015
Seems like a heavy duty knife and comes with a nice collection of useful survival gear. In case it is not obvious, this knife is not full tang and can break more easily when twisting and hacking. Although, the blade is thick and feels more like am ax than a knife so it might hold up better than some other knives I've used. I haven't used the sharpener that comes with the set yet but it looks rough enough to create a new edge but you'll need to fine something else to hone the blade. The set includes another Skelton knife, which fits my hand very comfortably and is equipped with a gut hook. It also has a much small knife in the handle of the larger knife that can be used for scrapping or some small tasks. Overall, I love it. The sling shot is silly and slips a lot but I bought this for the knife, not the sling.
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Four Star Reviews:

20%
is a good weight, and I'm happy with it
December 16, 2015
The item is exactly as promised. It has all the pieces, is a good weight, and I'm happy with it. The only thing against it is the box holding the knife. It was a plain white box with no images and no information about all the features. I had to look online and on youtube to find a complete listing. Other than that, the knife is great and I'm glad I bought it.
Nice knife set
April 11, 2015
For one of my first knife purchases I am pleased! It seems like it will be a good knife to add to a Get Home Safe bag, but I am not sure how much cutting you can do with it. It also rattles a little bit when walking in the plastic sheath. The extras are pretty neat, I just don't know how often, if ever I'll use them but they are nice to have incase!
Happy with it overall!
March 7, 2015
Came early, what I expected for the price. Made sturdier than expected though. Buddy of mine is very picky on his products and he was impressed with the quality of the handle when I showed him (which is actually also metal, not cheap plastic). Came with items and branding as pictured. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't cord attached to the handle/sheath, but rather essentially what was nylon shoelaces, two total, and they were different lengths.Tested a few items:Knife came roughly sharp, tested its sharpening feel on the integrated whetstone. Whetstone works well, after a bit of time was able to put a serviceable edge on the blade. Not your first choice to sharpen, but will get you a sharp enough blade to work in the field if needed. Steel seems a bit soft, not sure how well it will hold the edge. Saw back of the knife was probably machined, had a nice rough edge and worked well in test for what it is.Wire cutter thing integrated with the handle worked well enough on a few light/medium duty tests. Don't think you'd get through any chain link fences in a hurry though.Harpoon had a nice tip, came with fine nylon cord to tie it or other items off. I'd rather tie off the harpoon with 550 cord personally (I replaced the shoelaces with 550 cord).Wire saw looked and felt cheap, which it probably is. Only about 12" long. I will say this though, when tested I found it surprisingly sturdy, and it actually worked after you got it going. Not a preferred option, but better than nothing.Replaced the band aids, added extra cotton/tinder, added sewing needles x3 and Kevlar thread inside of the fishing packet which I haven't tested. Looks like it's probably 10lb test though. Didn't open the scalpel, but relatively sure it's a typical scalpel blade. Could probably mount it in a stick for a makeshift handle when tied off with the fine cord accompanying the harpoon.Signal mirror was in serious need of polishing, came very rough. Once I put some work into it it's serviceable though.Compass actually worked (was surprised), but it's still just a button compass. Not liquid filled so it can get off track, but easy enough to shake back in place.Striker rod threw off decent sparks, but pretty small. Not sure how many strikes you'll get off of it, but nice to have as a 3rd/4th backup.Whistle was small but actually really, really freaking loud. Probably louder than a typical smoke alarm. Was able to hear it when tested from 100m near midday city traffic. Didnt want to walk farther... :) Wish it wasn't black, would be impossible to find if dropped at night. Has a lanyard hole though, so if I ever needed it in a situation I'd probably pull it out and tie it off onto something to avoid losing it.Pencil is decidedly for short-term use. Don't push too hard on the lead.Knocked off a star for the shoelaces, and for packaging. Came basically thrown and taped in a bag, in another bag, in an envelope. No instructions to any of it.Oh, I'm a lefty, and it sits in the case either way. So that's cool.
Great starter knife.
December 26, 2013
great start to a bug out bag. The knife is, for the price pretty decent! I mean, in the event of a zombie apocalypse this is pointy enough to do the job.
Survival Kit Knife - Good Buy
July 24, 2012
Rothco Deluxe Adventure Survival Kit Knife: Just opened my knife kit arriving one day early! All components were present and working. Knife Kit is a good starter for a young camper. Learning to use the components is good safety training and knife handling. It needs supervision. Knife - blade wants sharpening and the stone is a bit coarse, but it works. Sheath is OK but it does not hold the knife tightly - can be fixed. The hollow handle holds part of the survival elements. Compass is accurate. Behind the knife a bracket holds more gear and it is good. Both the handle tube and the sheath gear bracket could be attached to more a sophisticated knife later on. Designing a sheath attachment would be a good project for the growing back packer. Certainly the hollow handled knife is not suitable for batoning, however it will do the necessary if used with care.We will give it a try up north next month with the kid. Experience to be given then. This is a great quality buy from Amazon. Amazon carries a good range of camping and back pack gear. stonenstrop
It's a toy. But it's such an awesome toy!
January 8, 2012
I would never stake my life on this knife. It's made of cheap Taiwan stainless steel, the blade is cemented into the hollow handle, and the sheath is big, clunky and doesn't hold the knife all that securely.But I didn't buy it for survival. I bought it because it looked like a very cool toy. And it is. I am very pleased with it.The blade is adequate for the kind of cutting you'll do on a weekend camping trip - though don't count on using the saw on the back edge to actually saw through anything. It was fairly sharp when I got it and got a lot sharper without too much work. The size, shape and weight of the blade make for good brush clearing, whittling, rudimentary camp cooking, etc. (On serious camping trips I always pack my Forschner Fibrox 8 in an ultra-secure sheath as part of my cooking gear.)What makes this totally cool are the accessories, some of which ride in the hollow handle, some of which ride in a removable metal sleeve that nests inside the sheath -- and which doubles as a signaling mirror. They include a wire saw with insertable handles that actually WILL cut a decent size piece of firewood, for example, and a "harpoon" and line meant for, I dunno, lashing to a stick and stabbing wild pigs a la Rambo, I guess.More practical items include band-aids, needle and thread, safety pins, fishing hooks and enough line to make a reasonable effort to land a fish, and a genuine-article scalpel blade that's sterilized and sealed in a foil pouch. There's also a very serviceable wire cutter that you work by inserting the hole in the knife blade through a metal peg on the sheath and rotating the knife.The compass in the screw-top of the handle works, but it's not liquid filled, so it's very jiggly. As I said, you would want a different compass if the bearing meant your life. But it's more than adequate for teaching a kid how to use a compass.This would have been my dream knife when I was 12 (before I learned about Spyderco and Benchmade). I cannot imagine any child not being delighted with this as a first sheath knife.As it is, I like having it in my truck. It serves as a light duty knife, I won't cry if I lose it or break it, and it appeals to the gadget geek in me that's still 12. I mean, you never know when you'll need a signaling mirror, right?
25%
but it seems like a great item
September 22, 2017
Haven't needed to use it yet, but it seems like a great item. Comes with a lot of stuff and is small enough to stow away in your backpack without weighing too much. I packed in my backpack for the Mighty 5 and forgot I even had when I unpacked at home.
Great survival kit for any backpacker or hunter!
September 21, 2017
This was the first survival kit that I've bought, so I can't compare it to others on the market, but it seems to be a well-put-together survival kit. The plastic compartment is made of durable material, although, I wouldn't count on it being watertight. The rubber gasket on the lid doesn't seem to seal against the base well enough to make it fully waterproof. Inside, it holds just about everything needed to survive a couple nights out in the woods if you get stranded or lost. With much success, I lit a fire with the sparker and tinder-quik cotton fire starters on the first spark! The knife is really neat; it has a built in high-intensity LED light, with a switch, pointed in the direction of the knife blade to help you see as you are cutting or carving at night, and it has an integrated whistle on the rear to alert a near-by rescuer of your approximate position. In the bottom portion of the container, there's some fishing tackle, small diameter cord, and steel line that can be used for fishing, traps, snares, and shelters. The top portion contains literature on wilderness survival techniques, a large signal mirror, and how-to guide for the kit. I use the signal mirror to see when I'm putting my contacts in my eyes and to put on camoflauge face paint for hunting. This is a great compact survival kit for any backpacker!
quite good beyond the flashlight.
August 29, 2017
it was an awesome tool and i found the pieces and parts all in perfect condition i bought it for my survival bagafter looking through it it seems to be good for much more than that, i played around with it for a while and all of the parts were extra usefull including the flashlight which, while a bit spotty on brightness worked quite well
Four Stars
April 9, 2017
Smaller than I expected. But as advertised.
The ideal Pocket Survival Kit
June 12, 2015
Great little piece of personal Survival Kit.Does leak a little but doesn't take away it's effectiveness.However on looking to use the Signalling mirror, instructions are vague in regard as to removal of the black striping across the mirror before use! needs qualifying urgently!There is still a fair bit of room to add or personalize this kit which is good!Knife and torch combo good idea and knife holds it's edge very well!Don't know whether Survival instruction sheet is weatherproof? but needs to be!Otherwise a good pocket size survival kit
Compact Emergency Survival Kit
February 5, 2014
I like this product from AMK it covers almost all of your survival needs in this little box. It comes with a Knife embedded with an emergency whistle and led flashlight, signal mirror built into the top of the box, removable compass, Fire Lite firestarter, TinderQuik fiestarting tinder, 150lb-test braided nylon cord, mil-spec stainless steel wire, Buck Tilton’s survival instructions and an emergency sewing and fishing kit. You can also add some items you feel are necessary. Now this is not the end all be all survival kit but it's better to have it than be without it. If you need something small to put in a backpack or glove box in the car car this is it. Buy it.
21%
the maxam knife is impressive but mine was missing items ...
July 17, 2017
Happy to say that I've got another maxam knife and much better got everything nothing missing better condition sometimes u get a bad one over all I'm happy still has no sharp tip but that's k I'll sharpen the tip
Best storage handle knife I've seen
June 20, 2017
Pretty good "Rambo Knife" (hollow storage handle). Seems to hold its edge so far. Not normally a fan of the hollow handle knives. The storage space usually isn't worth the durability trade-off of not having a full tang. I tried this one because the blade and handle were billed as being cast as a single piece (they are). So far it looks solid. Included survival items are average commercial stuff that you'll customize to your preference (example: I ditched the button compass in the butt cap & replaced with coiled magnesium fire starter & added a lensatic compass in the pouch).The included smaller blade with skeleton handle could also be pressed into service as a spear point. The handle on the primary knife might not "love" your hand after a long day's work, but that can be fixed by wrapping with paracord or wearing gloves.I haven't tried this feature yet, but the sheath contains a frame that folds out to make a sling-shot, along with some surgical tubing & pouch. It's an interesting add-on.For the price, there is nothing to complain about. I don't know how well the blade will stand the test of time, but so far it looks good.
Four Stars
September 12, 2016
not bad for the price
He said he always liked playing with the one he had as a child
September 10, 2016
My husband bought this for our 10 yer old son when we went on a big camping trip. He said he always liked playing with the one he had as a child, and upon arrival, my husband was impressed with it.My sion, my husband, and the other men on the trip had a great time playing with the slingshot for about an hour until the rubber piece broke.The other features are in good shape still.
You get what you pay for and this met expectations
July 31, 2016
It is an acceptable knife and met expectations. Based on the price and other reviews, it was clear this isn't a spectacular quality bit of kit. The scabbard has an awkward clip fastener to hold the hilt of the knife in place. It can be a slingshot, but you'll need to buy the tubing to use on the arms provided on the scabbard. The scabbard is a tad on the larger side (depth) Length and width of the scabbard as as expected. I'll use the various components for other things and the knife for anything that needs to be done and I don't want to risk a better blade on. It shipped and arrived on time, complete.
I gave it 4 because the compass doesn't work worth a crap!! Not that anyone needs a compass 2day
September 16, 2015
The knife is actually, for the price point, 5 stars.I gave it 4 because the compass doesn't work worth a crap!! Not that anyone needs a compass 2day, in this day and age, with the availability of GPS. It, as well as most of the other "stuff" in the handle, are just "gimmicks"!! Totally unnecessary!! The only 2 things it comes with that are cool, are the extra "knives". I am not a "survivalist or prepper" by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm sure those who are, will agree with me, as they have all that stuff anyway, in their "bug out bags". When I 1st opened the box and saw, what I later discovered on the Amazon video is a "slingshot", I didn't know what it was. It's a "neat" idea, but again, a "gimmick"!! 1st thing I did was to take the "paracord" off the sheath, and use some of it to wrap the grip portion of the other "knife" with it. One other very minor, personal complaint, the sheath should be black, and get rid of the "paracord" wrapping.
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Three Star Reviews:

15%
There was no signal mirror but everything else was there ...
May 24, 2016
There was no signal mirror but everything else was there. Knife is not very sharp. But I have not had a chance to try putting an edge on it yet. Everything does not fit in the handle, but what doesn't fit in the handle, fits in the sheath .
nothing super about the knife but it does work
February 25, 2016
this is your most basic survival knife. nothing super about the knife but it does work. steel is average and the manufacturing is average
Like a few other people, missing the slingshot
July 28, 2014
Like a few others have mentioned, there was no rubber Slingshot in the box, or the mounting brackets for it. luckily I didn't buy it for the slingshot or I would return it. It comes with enough other stuff to still make it a good buy for the money. The blade was not all that sharp when received, but since it comes with a sharpening stone that was easy enough to fix. It will serve its purpose for me- just an emergency knife to keep in an emergency bag that I hope I will never need to use.
ZERO blade durability
May 9, 2014
Blade was very visually appealing and tactile...HOWEVER, I dropped the blade once and it snapped in half thus revealing the actual metal used (my assumption based in zero knowledge of how to determine metal types) is that it was condensed aluminum with a shiny/chrome finish coat. That being said, the sheathe and all other accessories are worth the price alone. SUMMARY: Knife blade < 5 actual survival scenario uses; Sheathe: I would pay the same price due to storage and sharpstone; Extranious utilities/storage handle: 5***** (5 star) because I still use the sheath...with a better knife
Nice Knife
December 3, 2012
First off, the knife blade isn't as sharp as I would have expected. That being said, the kit is well put together and the sheath is pretty sturdy. I'd recommend this to a hiker or camper, but not a survivalist. The cutting wire is short and difficult to handle. The knife itself isn't balanced, but may make for a good back-up blade. The blade's wire cutting hole can only line up to sheath bolt with the blunt side of the knife pointing to the cutting notch. This is due to the poor placement of a raised screw near the head of the sheath. Other than that, I'd take it on a camping trip, but I wouldn't tell anyone that this is a "Deluxe" kit knife.
Everything one needs - for an emergancy
November 19, 2012
The knife had everything it advertised and will be quite helpful with a bug-out bag or in an emergency pack in a car. What kept me from rating the knife kit higher was the lack of ruggedness any of the implements displayed, especially the knife itself. These tools would work for a time, but I would not want to try to make them last for anymore than a few days to a week. Definitely not something I would use on a daily basis or even a week out camping. So while it is definitely useful for a lightweight emergency kit, it is not something I would carry into the bush if I had other options.
7%
The box is cool tho.
July 30, 2017
I bought this on accident somehow. So I put it in my glove box. A few months later I gave that truck away and I took this with me when I noticed the flashlight stopped working. And the Flint in the firestarter turned to green dust and fell out when I tried to spark it. I don't know if I'll ever need anything in this kit but those would of been the two things in this kit I'd be most likely to use. The box is cool tho.
Three Stars
January 17, 2017
Cool kit but over priced for what it is.
Three Stars
December 25, 2016
Will have to add things I think are more reliable.
It's got a lot of features for the price, ...
October 30, 2015
It's got a lot of features for the price, but you could buy the individual items and make your own. Also by making your own it would be smaller and lighter. This unit is a little bulky and heavy.
Nice compact packaging with the essentials you'll need
October 21, 2015
Nice compact packaging with the essentials you'll need. My only gripe is that I expected more in depth information in survival tips mini manual.
great kit but I have all pieces improved upon in ...
August 12, 2015
It has opened upon dropping it before, great kit but I have all pieces improved upon in my pack, still very nicely put together and would help if needed, bulky but pocket sized
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ohh boy!!! oh well
August 24, 2016
missing parts, i can put my own items in there you get what you pay for, but hey its for CARRY a allen wrench for the nut lol.
I Would Not Trust My Life to This Knife
July 11, 2016
It's a big blade not attached to the handle well. It takes forever to get it sharp, I could not get it sharp enough to shave with. Three matches are not enough, it should have a flint instead. The saw on the spine is well done, one of the positives of the knife...It's a great Knife to go in the camping box to be used in wood splitting or as a small machete. I Would not want to have to count on this for survival. There are many improvements that can be made.
left much to be desired
February 29, 2016
Received on time and packing was fine. While the weight and balance of the knife is ok the interior items were a big disappointment. There seemed to be an oil type liquid all over the inside making the matches and the striker worthless. In addition the ban-aid that was inside was also covered in the oil. The inner plastic tube that holds all the interior was also cracked/broken and I'm not sure if that's what lead to the soaking of the interior items. The compass under the handle cap is pretty pathetic and glued into it very uneven. Therefore you have to hold and adjust the angle the compass rests or else the needle won't freely spin. While I understand these types of items are hit or miss, I was a little disappointed to say the least. I would have given less stars but I like the two blades, while there is no telling how long they'll last, they at least arrived in decent shape.
The product itself is fantastic, and arrived early
February 10, 2016
The product itself is fantastic, and arrived early. It got 3 stars because it arrived broken. The plastic bit you lock the slingshot part into was broken off upon arrival. The slingshot is inoperable due to this.
Meh
November 7, 2015
Pros: you get a lot of stuff for the price.newbie. You do get the basics you need in a survival situation - IF you are experienced in using them. The smaller items are all useful for someone who has at least basic camping/hiking skills but probably not for a newbie. The knife itself is hefty and could be used for batoning as well as stripping bark and making kindling. Having both serrated and a fine edge is definitely a plus and the knife had a good edge right out of the box.Cons: The knife can be too heavy for some and the handle can be slippery to handle in certain conditions. Wrapping with paracord may help but then be too bulky for those with smaller hands. The sheath was a disappointment- hard plastic which made it difficult to get all the elements back in place easily. Also the snap on it broke in the process of being opened for the first time. My son has the same knife and he said he dropped his new knife on the floor and the button compass on the handle popped off.
Useful
February 27, 2014
For a short term emergency. I keep it in my survival kit in the trunk of the car & truck for weather based stranding or other emergencies. It's big, sharp & as such, it's fairly impressive. The compass is less than useless. Doesn't work at all. The sheath arrived with a crack in it and isn't very good anyway. The small survival kit in the knife handle is better than nothing. Both knives seem sturdy & it is after all a survival knife. I'm OK with it at the price. A decent value. Perfection isn't available at $30.
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Two Star Reviews:

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Two Stars
July 10, 2017
quality is not so great but variety offsets
If Your Are Serious, Look Elsewhere
December 30, 2016
The knife has its flaws. The metal is not well sharpened and will definitely need care upon arrival. The handle does not have a good grip and would need cord for better grip. The compass is flimsy and the accessory assembly is difficult to pull out and put back in. The knife kit did not come with all of the shown and described items. Also the first aid and other small parts come stuffed in a tiny waterproof tube inside the handle of the knife. Bring your own first aid kit with you. The price definitely reflects the quality.
It is what it is!
May 1, 2016
Heavy and basically junk. It's ok just not a finished product. Blade does not fit tightly in sheath. I could not get fishing and spear add on out of compartment until I used meddle nose pliers. The compass is almost the same one my son has built into is robot toy. Garbage!Yet it was inexpensive so my expectations were low and if zombies attack it will work.
Piece of JUNK
February 21, 2014
Let me start off from the outside in. The sheath is terrible. It doesn't hold the knife in place, has those extra nylon flaps flapping in the breeze unable to latch on to just about anything. The strings hanging from the sheath are pointless and there are way too many extraneous parts of it. Inside of the sheath you have to completely take off the nylon straps (which is a pain) to get to the inside things (harpoon, hooks, fishing line, etc.). Inside the handle of the knife there is a tube holding the softer things like the band aids and morse code. The knife itself came sent not sharpened, goober stuff all over it, and prints from who knows what all over its ugly shiny material. Great idea but terrible job putting it together. I do not recommend this whatsoever.
Dull - Dull - Dull !!!!
August 7, 2013
This knife was very hard to sharpen !!! As advertised has everything is in the handle Being a two piece steel knife it probably will break doing any serious chopping the little sharpening stone is useless Needs an edge first I have an electric knife sharpener a spent a good half an hour to put an edge on it then used a diamond rod and still couldn't get it very sharp Nice for stabbing thats about it Two piece knifes fall apart I had to order a better survival knife that is one piece I wouldn't trust this one
4%
Poor customer service
July 30, 2017
Of the two I received, one had dead batteries. No response from SOL from emails. Poor customer service.
Two Stars
January 16, 2017
Excellent design, have not used yet.
Two Stars
November 5, 2016
The pieces brake to easily.
Not the quality expected from SOL. Firestarter would not ...
May 12, 2016
Not the quality expected from SOL. Firestarter would not be realiable,in the clutch. Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival pouch has much more for less $$
Falling apart already
February 28, 2015
Would love to give this a better score, but the rubber seal on the light switch has already detached. Great idea though, a great pocket kit. Just needs better workmanship
Could be better
April 28, 2014
I bought this kit as a travel kit and supplement to my survival bag. The carry case is solid and compact. However the compass is weak and requires a very level and still surface. I compared it to another compass and it tended to give a wrong bearing unless it was perfectly aligned and given a minute or two to adjust. The built in light to the knife worked but was low power. Good to illuminate the object your a cutting but not much more. The safety whistle works but is a little fussy about lip/mouth placement to get a loud sound.
9%
Terrible advertisement
September 28, 2017
I ordered this as a gift for my sister, but, you see the image showing all the little items that are supposed to come with it? (Matches, fish hooks, etc) NONE of that arrived with the knife I received. And I don't know why.
It was sent dull
October 3, 2016
Items that were supposed to be easy to get out (the mirror and slingshot holder) were stuck and I had to pull them out with pliers.
Pretty disappointed...
April 7, 2016
One of the dullest knives I've ever bought. Had to buy a blade sharpener for it...
This looks like one I have already but this one is missing ...
January 27, 2016
This looks like one I have already but this one is missing things like a fire starter two other things there is places for them their just not there this one has a allen head screw mine is a pin the knives are almost identical mine feels stronger will see how long it lasts
the knife was good for a couple of days
December 31, 2015
the knife was good for a couple of days, and the smaller knife is the only good blade in the kit. the blade and the handle of the knife screw together and the screw didn't even hold them together. the knife does keep an edge however the quality of the knife isn't very good at all. i do not recommend purchasing this knife.
The case broke the second time I got it out ...
February 27, 2015
The case broke the second time I got it out to look at it. unfortunately its part of the sling shot so this was disappointing. haven't used it for anything but if the sheath cant hold up to just looking at it I cant see actually using this.
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One Star Reviews:

13%
Don't waste your time with this.
June 19, 2017
Bad design and low-quality not worth the price.
Cheap
November 25, 2016
Just got the knife in the mail and it is awful. It is not sharp at all number 1. Number 2 half of the things it says it comes with it doesn't. 3 it is just cheap.
One Star
October 15, 2016
junk!!!!!! you don't get all the stuff..
Cheap Toy Knife
December 8, 2015
This survival knife is dull and the blade does not go all the way through the handle. This creates a point of weakness.This is more a toy that you give to your teenage soon, rather than a serious survival tool.
No instructions no guide flimsy
May 21, 2014
I think this looks like a good size knife, but on further inspection the handle is hollow plastic. The blade would snap off pretty easily. Also they have included many things inside the knife but no instructions or details on what anything is or how to use it. My dad is an avid outdoorsman and has no clue what some of the pieces are for. I think this would not be much if any help in a survival situation. Get the bear grylls knife!
Deceitful advertising
February 16, 2012
I have bought this product and have remained disappointed for several reasons: 1.-The compass was broken2 .-The cleaver had a crack in the low part3.-The cleaver did not have the writing of the brand (since it appears in the photo)4.-it did not bring several of the elements of survival that appear in the photo. Example: The turnstile, the rope that is in the top of the knife, between others. 5.-He was lacking essential pieces that are those who make the product attractive.Definitively, it is a deceitful advertising, they offer a thing and send other one. I am an assiduous buyer of Amazon and it is the first time that I feel DEFRAUDED, because it is this product DEFRAUDS one. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT, IT IS A LOSS OF MONEY of fact seems that what they me sent is a very bad imitation of what is the original knife and of incomplete step and in poor condition. It was a TERRIBLE purchase.He comprado este producto y he quedado decepcionado por varias razones:1.- La brújula estaba rota2 .- La cuchilla tenía una grieta en la parte inferior3.- La cuchilla no tenía el escrito de la marca (como aparece en la foto)4.- No trajo varios de los elementos de supervivencia que aparecen en la foto. Ejemplo: El torniquete, la cuerda que está en la punta del cuchillo, entre otros.5.- Le faltaban piezas esenciales que son las que hacen atractivo el producto.Definitivamente, es una publicidad engañosa, ofrecen una cosa y envían otra. Yo soy comprador asiduo de Amazon y es primera vez que me siento ESTAFADO, porque eso es este producto una ESTAFA.NO LO RECOMIENDO, ES UNA PERDIDA DE DINERO de hecho parece que lo que me enviaron es una muy mala imitación de lo que es el cuchillo original y de paso incompleto y en mal estado. Fue una TERRIBLE compra.
5%
Firestarter Defective
March 25, 2017
First three times I tested the firestarter I got three got showers of sparks. Fourth time the wheel broke off and a metal rod hit me in the side of the face.
Worthless, Defective and Overpriced.
January 14, 2017
Worthless, Defective and Overpriced. Returned to Amazon within 5 minutes of opening the shipping box.
One Star
November 22, 2016
Badly made.
One Star
January 8, 2015
Latch broke within a month
Not worth the money.
October 31, 2014
I received mine a couple of days ago and was surprised at the quality of this kit. I have bought a ton of other survival kits in the past and was almost always satisfied with them even after doing research on them. I don't know if the battery on top of the knife died that powers the flashlight but the LED light was super dim. Dim as in, I tried using in in total darkness and couldn't see anything, not even the knife. The compass had a lot of air bubbles in it and it doesn't even give a correct reading. I tried holding it in my hand, putting it on level surfaces and still it wouldn't give a correct reading. I would move the compass about 5 inches to the left or right and the directional arrows would turn randomly 180degrees even though I didn't rotate it or anything. The clasp that closes the kit together snapped off the first day. Also, the run channels that make the kit waterproof aren't fully aligned because there are gaps when I would close the kit before the main clasp broke off. I am not happy with this profuct. Maybe I got a defective one (a lemon) but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone and will not buy it in the future.
Save your money!
March 23, 2012
I ordered one of these for a bug out bag.It may be worth $5.00, not what I paid forit. I would return it except the packing slip was thrown away before I inspected the tool.- Case will not close- Compass does not work- Whistle is very softI seldom write bad reviews for anything, butthis "tool" is worthless!Lasthiker
15%
One Star
August 15, 2017
Not exactly the best quality at all
Total garbage. It came with the blade stained
March 4, 2017
Total garbage. It came with the blade stained, and crude on the blade. The inner plastic slide was so jammed up inside the sheath that you couldn't get to the slingshot, or the skinning knife. From the packaging and the staining that the knife had been shipped and returned at least once already. The plastic is hard and brittle, that I would not trust to stand up to any where. The cheap sheath is bulky, and from what I could see (again, I couldn't even access it without fear of breaking it), the "slingshot" is weak, thin, cheap, and aged rubber tubing that just isn't worth the effort. The blade is retained by a hex screw, and will loosen, with no manner to retighten it, unless you also happen to have your hex screw driver available in a survival situation. Returning out of complete disappointment. Should never have ordered in the first place.
The slingshot broke the first time I tried using it ...
September 17, 2016
The slingshot broke the first time I tried using it. :( I think it got warped because the items inside are nearly impossible to get out without using a lot of strength.
None of the stuff in the photo is included
December 10, 2015
I would have left a nice review - because I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the knife - but NONE of the other stuff was included. So disappointed.
Crap. The plastic sheath busts near the sling shot ...
April 6, 2015
Crap. The plastic sheath busts near the sling shot area (see photo). The blade came out of the handle (the screw is crap). The compass is a joke (does not work, stuck sideways). The only thing good so far is the skinning knife. Can't return since I bought 5 of these and gave them to friends as gifts for doing outdoor stuff together and there is no refund option and no contacting anyone. Don't waste your money.
feels cheap
January 14, 2015
This feels very cheap and it is too bulky. I gave it to my nephew to play with in when he is out in the woods.
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Features
Article Number
Article Number
0613902323605
0885226903218
0024409938252
9781440579776
Brand
Brand
Rothco
Adventure Medical Kits
Maxam
Adams Media
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
Height
Height
78.7 in
49.2 in
78.7 in
332.3 in
Length
Length
629.9 in
423.2 in
649.6 in
216.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Rothco
Adventure Medical Kits
Charlie
Adams Media
Product Group
Product Group
Sports
Health and Beauty
Sports
Book
Product Type
Product Type
SPORTING_GOODS
HEALTH_PERSONAL_CARE
SPORTING_GOODS
ABIS_BOOK
Publisher
Publisher
Rothco
Adventure Medical Kits
Charlie
Adams Media
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
7.4
8.6
8
9
Studio
Studio
Rothco
Adventure Medical Kits
Charlie
Adams Media
Width
Width
413.4 in
265.7 in
137.8 in
31.5 in
Feature
Feature

Quality tested and ensured for maximum durability

Designed with only the toughest, roughest users in mind

Comfort and performance come hand in hand with rothco

Be prepared for anything on your next outdoor adventure with this survival knife

Kit has everything you need to make the most of your surroundings

Knife is 10.5 inches long; hollow handle contains fish line, hook, sinkers, bandages, small harpoon, signal mirror, finger tip saw, pencil, and more

Blade is 5.25 inches long, and slides into included accessory sheath, which has peg for use as wire-cutter

Handle's screw-off top has compass, and helps keep contents dry; note matches not included,The product does not include a sling shot.

AUS 8 steel blade with lockable liner is harder, holds an edge longer and sharpens easier than common steel.

Rescue Flash Signal Mirror flips open from top lid and features 20 mile signal power.

Fire Lite striker emits a powerful shower of sparks.

Whistle - pealess and fail-safe up to 100db.

10 lumen LED light provides powerful task lighting.

Removable directional compass.

Waterproof compartment protects your valuables.

Additional 10 stainless steel wire, 10 nylon cord, foil, tinder and survival instructions help you get back alive

MAXAM SURVIVAL KNIFE

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