Pros outweigh the cons - Schrade MOE Fixed Blade Knife

I've bought three of these one the course of two years. This blade has one purpose and its for self defense. You literally cant do anything else with it due to the design. They have made some changes to the blade steel, rubber material of the handle as well as the sheath that may be a deal breaker for some and at best, "good enough" for others. The first Shrade I purchased comprised of a different steel than the last two as well as the softness of the rubber handle. The first rubber handle felt like a Hogue rubber grip for a revolver. The new composite feels a bit cheaper and harder. More like a mix of a hard plastic and rubber. The old sheath retention was metal (aluminum maybe) and was designed for inside the waistband, but the new sheaths are outside the belt, rotary and a plastic clasp. I hate the new sheaths. Also, the new sheaths are a cheaper plastic. None of them were ever kydex material. For me, sheaths designed for knives make-or-break my decision to purchase, but thanks to Ulticlips, I can change all of the renting designs to IWB appendix carry. In all, I give these a 4/5 because of inconsistency with product. For the purpose of self defense, I can't pick a better bade than the dagger design. It cant be taken away from you and deployment and use is less tiring than a traditional fixed. With some weekly training, deploying this knife in a crucial moment will allow you both surprise and effectiveness in deterring any sized human in your personal space. Stay chiseled.