Got this for a gift, and it will probably be the only gift I've ever been disappointed enough with to want to return.

For the price (assuming you get all the parts) you get a finished product worth about $20 at your local walmater. Don't waste your money. A $40 factory knife could last 5-6 years and is better than this, and a real $130 knife will last you a lifetime.

Where to begin.. Let's start with the fit. Assuming you have all the parts needed for assembly (mine was missing screws) your knife will then require complete disassembly to fix the fact that the blade does NOT engage the locking mechanism do to poor production tolerances. Better find real tools to fix that. My kit's tools broke, so I won't be able to do this without buying a new set off tools.

The grip material is cheap at best, I could make better with a broken branch in my back yard and still have a better finished product with less work.

The tools look and feel like they came from a child's birdhouse kit. They are very poor quality. Worse than the bargain bin at your local retail store.

Overall the metal finish looks okay, so no real complaints there.

I would not trust this knife for anything more than basic rope and box cutting.

The only interesting part of all of this, is the crazy vice that comes in the box. Wouldn't trust it for anything more than filing plastic grips, as intended, but it is a novelty nonetheless.

Final thoughts, go on eBay, spend $20 and have a better kit, because this one is worth maybe $40 for everything that's included to end with a $20 knife.

Do NOT !!! I REPEAT DO NOT !! Buy Complete rip off! This does not come in a “Man Crate” . It arrived in a regular small cardboard box and looks like I spent $5. This item should be called “dollar store box” and customer service is terrible saying “ It clearly shows on the site” absolutely do not be fooled by this false advertising and lack of Business etiquette. I will be contacting the better business Bureau.