TAC Force TF-515 Series Assisted Opening Folding Knife, Black Half-Serrated Blade, Aluminum Handle, 4-1/2-Inch Closed

I started my EMT class and when I was told we were allowed to carry pocket knives on campus I jumped on that, being a young girl I know I'm a target at all times. It has stood up well, it has a nice, basic, sturdy design. It feels quite heavy in your hand and all the parts are metal. I have to admit the black blade is quite attractive and I really like it. The medical symbol is a nice touch and it is an actual metal insignia on the handle, though the blue is more of a navy blue not a bright blue as it looks in the picture. I thought I had read some people saying their pocket clip had broke? Well I had this knife clipped into my pocket and was in quite a hurry, somehow the clip snagged the metal plate on the door (the part at the same spot as the door knob) and pulled it out of the wall partially. The clip got pulled out a bit but DID NOT BREAK! It actually stopped me in my tracks! So overall, great priced basic knife that is sturdy and well made and I highly recommend it!

This knife is very good looking and has a heavy feel to it, which i see as a goood quality. The color is great, and all the accessories work PERFECTLY, the seat belt cutter can cut through the fabric i tried it on(i had no extra seat belts to sacrifice:D) and the glass breaker is great as well, i froze water over night in a pitcher and the next day set it n outside table, upon slammin the breaker into the ice it EXPLODED. The blade is very sharp out of the box and cuts through paper, the clip is heavy duty. And hangs on very well.the blade is so easy to pull out my 12 year old girl cousin can use the knife with ease, so this would be a great knife no matter size or age. BUY it

Love this knife, and carry it with me every day. The aluminium hilt looks and feels good in my hand, the blade is strong and sharp, the quick release mechanism is amazing! I haven't used the seat belt cutter in the back, but it looks like it would work fine. The small point on the bottom is good for breaking side window's. Overall, this is a very handy tool to have with me and could be critical in an emergency. I love the high tech look, and the price was very hard to beat; good purchase!

This is an amazing knife! I did not expect much from a $8 knife, but this knife has impressed me in so many ways! It is strong and sturdy, it is extremely comfortable to hold and grip, and it is sharp! The spring assisted opening mechanism works great and the seatbelt cutter and window punch are nice bonuses. I love this knife and would recommended it to anyone! Update 12/25/2012 Sadly, this knife has not held up as well as i had hoped. Blade play has become and issue and the screw holding the blade in constantly becomes loose. The seatbelt cutter also does not work as well as I had hoped. For everyday use this knife falls short. It still is a good deal and makes a good gift though. Sadly, -2 stars.

For my purposes, this is the perfect pocket knife. I now have 4. I have 11 acres with some livestock. The knife holds up well..... I have never broken one. It is easy to sharpen. And it is inexpensive......that means I don't worry if I misplace it. I just grab one of my spares and keep on going. Today I found one stuck in a post where I must have left it a few weeks ago. With my Buck, I would have hunted for hours until I found it. But then, I would never use my Buck to cut baling wire. This is not a high quality knife. But it is functional and good enough. That makes it perfect for me.

I have a drawer full of 2-10 dollar folding knives from various vendors, sites, and places. This EMS rescue knife and one other are the only two that I would consider a duty knife. The rest are awkward, structurally unsound, or ugly as sin. The walls are thick and sturdy, the blade is wickedly shaped and functional, the glass breaker looks like it is meant to be used, the seatbelt cutter cuts paracord with about 3-4 pounds of pressure, and the liner lock is a very solid and reliable one. The color makes me cry, but it grabs attention from across the room and is very easy to find if dropped in leaves or brush. If I had to chose one sub-10 dollar knife, this would be it. 5 stars for a quality product, delivered quickly at low cost.

I was shocked by the value of this product. From the price alone, I had very low expectations for this knife, but decided to take a change and buy it all the same. I was happily surprised with the product I received. The knife came razor sharp, and had a nice weight to it. The metal is strong, on the blade and the handle. Beyond this, I thought the EMS logo would just be a decal, or a painted on sign, when it is a very well done design which blends in well with the rest of the knife. When opened, the knife is very easy to hold and manuver. The window breaker seems great, the belt cutter less so, but i bought this for mainly the knife and the window breaker, so I'm more than happy. While others may feel different, I love the orange color. I work in a public place, and having your knife handle be a bright color vs. my old black one, makes it seem much less threatening. Instead of a weapon, it has a color scheme of one of my hammers, and is as such seen as a tool by those who would ordinarily percieve it differently. My one gripe is how hard it is to open this knife with the assisted opening function, much harder than on my other knife. But due to the lack of a lock function, this helps to ensure your knife stays closed. While its not hard persay to open the knife, its not as easy on some other models. In conclusion, if you're looking for a good, multi-purpose knife that is ready for use right out of the box, you can't do better.

Sturdy. The blade stand when open is a bit flimsey but this does exactly what I need. Versatile multitool. Love the window breaker/seatbelt cutter