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(More customer reviews)I've never been so impressed by a knife with a blade length of around 3". The knife was so sharp out of the box that I could easily shave hair off my arm. I now have a bald spot on my arm, but well worth it! Next, it's virtually impossible for this knife to slip out of your hand because the handles just "grab" your palm and hold your hand in place, even if it's sweaty. The bottom of the handle contours to the shape of a closed fist so well that "death grip" is the best analogy I can find to describe how well it stays in hand. I've duplicated all of the stress tests for this knife that can be found on Youtube and it passed with flying colors (even the spine whacking test). The locking mechanism on the AK makes for absolutely zero blade play in any direction. Lock this knife, and it feels like a fixed blade. The wave feature works perfectly, but the attachment on op of the blade is removable, if you so choose. One handed deployment is easy, but the lock is SO strong, that closing it one handed is quite difficult, although NOT impossible. It just takes practice. The clip is rock solid and unobtrusive to the overall grip. The AK even comes with a second handle, just for us lefties! There is also a light weight, blunt protrusion opposite the knife's business end that could be used as a blunt instrument in a self defense capacity, along with a generous size lanyard hole. Best of all, the blade length makes it perfectly legal in MOST places. The only cautionary comment I have is that people with large hands might want to consider the full size AK47 instead of the mini. For folks like me, with small hands, it offers the perfect fit. Finally, given the price point, what you end up with is an extremely durable knife that you can use and abuse with total confidence.
UPDATE 31 March 2011 : Just got the nerve to do the test where you balance the knife between 2 bricks and then stand on it. Since it's the mini AK47, I had to balance my entire body weight (185 Lbs.) on just one foot, which put even more pressure on the knife! I have to say that it passed with flying colors and works as well as ever! No issues with opening or closing, and nothing seems to be bent at all. I was so impressed, I got one for my son. I have to give it to Cold steel. Their product torture tests are apparently genuine.
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Cold Steel Mini AK-47 KnifeIn 1947 Mikhail Kalashnikov, the legendary Russian gun designer, created the AK-47 assault rifle. Eventually adopted by the Red Army in 1949, it became famous as the -InchPeople's Rifle-Inch. Such renown was well deserved, as it was an utterly reliable weapon. It was rugged, simple to operate and maintain, economical, and effective at reasonable ranges. This weapon, and all it represents became the inspiration for our heavy duty tactical knives, the AK-47 folders. Designed by Andrew Demko, the AK-47's possess all of the attributes of their namesake, and perhaps a few more. They're built for hard and rugged use and are available in two sizes. Both sizes have many features in common. For instance, both are equipped with G-10 handles that offer a vigorous grip that is remarkably tough, rigid and incomparably strong. Also, each size comes with a unique pommel made out of 6061 aluminum. The pommels feature a lanyard hole and can also serve as a -Inchless than lethal-Inch percussion tool in a self-defense situation.
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