Hello folks, 12-Gauge Chimp here with the first of many knife reviews.
Today, I'm going to be reviewing the Smith and Wesson " Homeland Security " fixed blade knife.
I'll start by listing the factory specs on the knife and then move on to what I think.
Factory specifications for: S&W CKSUR-4G fixed blade ( CKSUR-4G is the model number )
Blade type: tanto style, full tang
Blade material: 440C stainless steel
Length: 5.5"
Weight: 14.8 ounces
Overall length: 11.75"
Now here's what I think of the knife.
This knife is a beast and what I mean by that is that the knife is very durable, not to mention the weight of it. It would make a very good rough use camp or combat knife, the steel used is 440C stainless, which is a good steel for high quality knife blades. It's a full tang knife and by that I mean the tang of the knife, where the grips usually go, is the same width as the blade. There are various types of knife tang styles, with full tang being the strongest and most wanted.
The grips on it are made of something called G10, which I'm guessing is some type of plastic. The sheath that comes with it is made of ABS plastic and ballistic nylon with a large "D" ring on the end of it. It can be worn on either a belt ( be sure to have a heavy duty belt, due to the weight of the knife ) or on a tactical vest. It even comes with a sharpening stone, which has it's own little pocket on the sheath.
I haven't done a whole lot of cutting tests with it, but I will soon and update this entry with the results. I will, however, say that it is sharp. Not exactly " shaving " sharp, but it is sharp enough to cut you if you aren't careful.
My final thoughts on the Smith and Wesson CKSUR-4G " Homeland Security " knife are this. If you have the chance to buy one, I'd say go ahead. There are knives that are more expensive and can do basically the same thing as this one, but not everyone can afford a $150+ knife and that's where this knife shines. It is affordable and capable of withstanding any abuse that can be inflicted upon it.
I rate this knife as a 5 out of 5
As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Updates for December 2009 : Not a lot happening lately.
Hey folks, your old pal 12-Gauge Chimp here with some updates to the site.
1. I am still in the process of buying the AK-47 and CZ-82 I mentioned in a prior post.
I have decided to buy a Romanian WASR-10, but I haven't decided just which variant I want. The CZ-82 will find it's way into my collection sometime in the next year, because I have to buy some Christmas gifts for members of my family. The AK will follow soon after the CZ-82.
2. I am considering doing some knife reviews. If you guys and gals think I should go ahead and do that, let me know. Keep in mind that I have a very limited budget right now so at first I'll be looking at knives I already own. That doesn't mean I won't take suggestions, feel free to post a comment or two in the comment part of this entry.
3. Please feel free to let me know what you think of the site and if you like the site, become a Friend of the Chimp.
By the way, folks, Happy Holidays and thank you for visiting this website.
As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
1. I am still in the process of buying the AK-47 and CZ-82 I mentioned in a prior post.
I have decided to buy a Romanian WASR-10, but I haven't decided just which variant I want. The CZ-82 will find it's way into my collection sometime in the next year, because I have to buy some Christmas gifts for members of my family. The AK will follow soon after the CZ-82.
2. I am considering doing some knife reviews. If you guys and gals think I should go ahead and do that, let me know. Keep in mind that I have a very limited budget right now so at first I'll be looking at knives I already own. That doesn't mean I won't take suggestions, feel free to post a comment or two in the comment part of this entry.
3. Please feel free to let me know what you think of the site and if you like the site, become a Friend of the Chimp.
By the way, folks, Happy Holidays and thank you for visiting this website.
As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Update to Random Thoughts # 8: Yet another Mosin
Hey guys, 12-Gauge Chimp here with a new development in my firearms purchasing quest.
I mentioned a couple days back that I was planning to buy another Mosin rifle, well something better came up and I will be buying a CZ-82 9x18mm Makarov pistol sometime next year. I figured the price of either Mosin rifle was a bit high and I was right. The shop had the rifles for sale at $179 for either the M44 or the M38. That is a bit too high for me and instead I will save up a bit more and buy the CZ-82, a firearm that is actually worth the high price tag.
Now don't get me wrong, I think the Mosin M44 and M38 are very nice rifles, but when I can find a better deal on a firearm, you better believe I'm going to go for it. I will, however, buy another Mosin as soon as I can, but for now the CZ-82 is the firearm I'm focusing on.
That'll do it for this update. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
I mentioned a couple days back that I was planning to buy another Mosin rifle, well something better came up and I will be buying a CZ-82 9x18mm Makarov pistol sometime next year. I figured the price of either Mosin rifle was a bit high and I was right. The shop had the rifles for sale at $179 for either the M44 or the M38. That is a bit too high for me and instead I will save up a bit more and buy the CZ-82, a firearm that is actually worth the high price tag.
Now don't get me wrong, I think the Mosin M44 and M38 are very nice rifles, but when I can find a better deal on a firearm, you better believe I'm going to go for it. I will, however, buy another Mosin as soon as I can, but for now the CZ-82 is the firearm I'm focusing on.
That'll do it for this update. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Previews of what's to come on 12-Gauge Chimp's Blog
Hey folks, 12-Gauge Chimp here with a list of whats to come on the site.
1. In a few weeks or so, I will be bringing you an update on which Mosin rifle I end up with. It'll either be that M44 or the M38 and I'll do a review and a range report sometime after that. ( See above update )
2. I have an oppurtunity to restore my Mossberg bullpup to factory specifications. I have contacted someone at a collectors organization devoted to Mossberg shotguns and they have a limited supply of parts for my particular gun. So hopefully I can get the parts I need and bring my bullpup back to it's original factory appearence.
3. My search for a genuine kukri continues. I have found a couple sources for kukris in the US and also I have contacted a kukri maker in Nepal, but so far it looks like I'm going with the ones in the US, due to shipping costs. It's something like 38 bucks just for shipping from Nepal to the US. Combine that with the cost of the kukri itself and the total comes out to about 90 bucks.
Anyway, that's going to do it for the previews. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
1. In a few weeks or so, I will be bringing you an update on which Mosin rifle I end up with. It'll either be that M44 or the M38 and I'll do a review and a range report sometime after that. ( See above update )
2. I have an oppurtunity to restore my Mossberg bullpup to factory specifications. I have contacted someone at a collectors organization devoted to Mossberg shotguns and they have a limited supply of parts for my particular gun. So hopefully I can get the parts I need and bring my bullpup back to it's original factory appearence.
3. My search for a genuine kukri continues. I have found a couple sources for kukris in the US and also I have contacted a kukri maker in Nepal, but so far it looks like I'm going with the ones in the US, due to shipping costs. It's something like 38 bucks just for shipping from Nepal to the US. Combine that with the cost of the kukri itself and the total comes out to about 90 bucks.
Anyway, that's going to do it for the previews. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Happy Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day, everybody !
If by some chance a vet reads this, thank you for your service. If you served in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm or the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, you are a hero in my book and I am humbled by the sacrifies you make or have made to make the country safe.
If you know a vet, please let them know what they mean to you, thank them for their service, buy them a drink or something.
Veterans of the United States Military, my name is 12-Gauge Chimp and I salute you.
Also, please take some time to remember those who were killed in the recent shooting attack at Fort Hood. Thank you.
This is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
If by some chance a vet reads this, thank you for your service. If you served in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm or the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, you are a hero in my book and I am humbled by the sacrifies you make or have made to make the country safe.
If you know a vet, please let them know what they mean to you, thank them for their service, buy them a drink or something.
Veterans of the United States Military, my name is 12-Gauge Chimp and I salute you.
Also, please take some time to remember those who were killed in the recent shooting attack at Fort Hood. Thank you.
This is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Random Thoughts # 8: Yet another Mosin
Hey folks, it's your old pal 12-Gauge Chimp back again with a new set of random thoughts.
Well, it had to happen sooner or later, another Mosin will soon find its way to my collection. I sold my Nagant revolver to a friend and now I have an empty space in my gun collection, so that means I must fill the void with a new gun. This is where the Mosin comes in.
A local gun shop has a small number of Mosin M44 carbines in stock and I will be purchasing one in the coming months. Now I have an M91/30, but I've been looking for another Mosin for sometime now. Besides, it gives me a reason to buy another gun.
The Mosin M44 was created to fill the need for a compact rifle in the Red Army. They had tried to fill that need with the M38 carbine, but reports came in from troops who wished for a bayonet attachment, which the M38 lacked. In steps the M44 with its side folding bayonet. Early on in the war, the Russians mainly issued the M91/30, but soon would issue the M38 and M44 as alternate rifles to the troops as the war went on. It was not uncommon to see entire units armed with the three different Mosin rifles.
Well that's pretty much it for this edition of Random Thoughts. I'll be sure to update you all as to when I get the M44 and I'll even post a review and eventually a range report. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Update: The shop that has the M44s now has a limited stock of M38 carbines. So now I'm torn between buying the M44 or the M38. I'll post another edition of random thoughts soon and let you guys know which rifle I end up with.
Well, it had to happen sooner or later, another Mosin will soon find its way to my collection. I sold my Nagant revolver to a friend and now I have an empty space in my gun collection, so that means I must fill the void with a new gun. This is where the Mosin comes in.
A local gun shop has a small number of Mosin M44 carbines in stock and I will be purchasing one in the coming months. Now I have an M91/30, but I've been looking for another Mosin for sometime now. Besides, it gives me a reason to buy another gun.
The Mosin M44 was created to fill the need for a compact rifle in the Red Army. They had tried to fill that need with the M38 carbine, but reports came in from troops who wished for a bayonet attachment, which the M38 lacked. In steps the M44 with its side folding bayonet. Early on in the war, the Russians mainly issued the M91/30, but soon would issue the M38 and M44 as alternate rifles to the troops as the war went on. It was not uncommon to see entire units armed with the three different Mosin rifles.
Well that's pretty much it for this edition of Random Thoughts. I'll be sure to update you all as to when I get the M44 and I'll even post a review and eventually a range report. As always, this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
Update: The shop that has the M44s now has a limited stock of M38 carbines. So now I'm torn between buying the M44 or the M38. I'll post another edition of random thoughts soon and let you guys know which rifle I end up with.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Random Thoughts # 7 update
Hey guys, 12-Gauge Chimp here with an update to my last post.
It seems after a bit of internet investigating, I have found out some things about my kukri.
( for the full report, see Random Thoughts # 7 ).
The first thing I found out is the steel used for the blade is 440 stainless steel, which is good for corrosion and rust resistance, but not so good for heavy use knives, such as the kukri. Now a good working knife, like the kukri, is made from high carbon steel, as high carbon steel can withstand the abuse a kukri is normally put through.
The second thing I found out was that the handle was a bit loose, but it's nothing a little epoxy can't fix. Now it's not a bad knife, but since finding out it is nothing more than a cheap " tourist " kukri, it will now be limited to a display or light duty knife. It does come with a supposed " lifetime " warranty but since I bought it at a flea market I'm screwed if the thing breaks. I'll only be out a couple bucks, but still, this knife will not see heavy use.
I did find a couple sources for actual Nepalese made kukris. All I need to do now is find a kukri model I like, place my order and then wait a week or two until it arrives from Nepal. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Well that'll do it for this update, as always this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
It seems after a bit of internet investigating, I have found out some things about my kukri.
( for the full report, see Random Thoughts # 7 ).
The first thing I found out is the steel used for the blade is 440 stainless steel, which is good for corrosion and rust resistance, but not so good for heavy use knives, such as the kukri. Now a good working knife, like the kukri, is made from high carbon steel, as high carbon steel can withstand the abuse a kukri is normally put through.
The second thing I found out was that the handle was a bit loose, but it's nothing a little epoxy can't fix. Now it's not a bad knife, but since finding out it is nothing more than a cheap " tourist " kukri, it will now be limited to a display or light duty knife. It does come with a supposed " lifetime " warranty but since I bought it at a flea market I'm screwed if the thing breaks. I'll only be out a couple bucks, but still, this knife will not see heavy use.
I did find a couple sources for actual Nepalese made kukris. All I need to do now is find a kukri model I like, place my order and then wait a week or two until it arrives from Nepal. I'll let you all know how it goes.
Well that'll do it for this update, as always this is 12-Gauge Chimp signing off.
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