expired Posted by minntwins | Staff • Apr 6, 2024
Apr 6, 2024 12:36 PM
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Item 1 of 4
expired Posted by minntwins | Staff • Apr 6, 2024
Apr 6, 2024 12:36 PM
5-Piece Ozark Trail Pocket Knives Set
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I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
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edit: as others have pointed out, I should have originally included municipalities in my original post, not just states... added the detail now.
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I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
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As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
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More importantly, how does the knife fight back?
More importantly, how does the knife fight back?
Surprised to find the two larger knives are actually assisted opening models with flipper tabs. They feel solid when when locked up and are good enough for your use case.
Downside is that even with the screws tight the clips wiggle and shift side to side, they made the holes to big in the clip and it leaves room for it to wiggle. The handle design is not bad and offers a good grip but steel liners and liner lock are a bit sharp at the corners making it not very pleasant to hold.
The small knife is pretty lame and I would only use it to open envelopes. It has no steel in the handle at all and the blade wobbles.
Not a bad deal and you do get two usable knives but nothing that really shines. Price of the deal I think matches the quality/value. I'd consider $10 for the set overpriced. Nice gift for a kid.
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