GLOCK FM 81 Field Knife 6.5" Fixed Blade, Carbon Steel Sawback Clip Point, Black Polymer Handle w/Sheath - KB17281

First off, this is a beater. It's solidly a general service utility / combat / bayonet "knife" for the military. It's covered in gun oil / grease that almost smells like cosmoline when you get it -- it's not a "blotchy" paint job like one 1-* "reviewer" stated. Probably good he sent it back, because if you cannot tell a difference between blotchy paint and gun oil / grease... you got to stick to picking up mushrooms. 'nuff said. Next, the blade will not be razor sharp from the factory, because it's a hybrid cold weapon intended to function for three tasks: 1) as a utility knife, 2) as a combat knife, and 3) as a bayonet attached to the StG77 automatic rifle. This is a tool to be used hard, not admired on a shelf. So, yes, with hybrids you'll NEVER get ALL of the intended functions on a PERFECT level, but I dare to say this blade pulls off all of them rather commendably. The sheath? I love it. I have my old unit's knife that beats the snot out of this knife as a combat, utility, and survival knife, but it also certainly costs five+ times as much as this one. I do appreciate that my service knife comes out of its leather sheath silently, though... so you don't hear it, but you actually *feel* it coming out. This one isn't 100% silent, but this sheath isn't too shabby when you practice how to use it properly and one-handed. If you cannot figure this out then stick to picking up mushrooms... I dare to say that Glock made a perfect product for its intended purposes and, especially, for the price. This is a slam dunk for any rank and file infantryman or a civilian; extremely versatile, durable, and budget friendly. The latter gets you into mil contracts. Oh, the surface treatment comes off when you actually use it? Big deal. It's a carbon steel blade and the treatment is to subdue the glare of bare steel, not to make it rust proof. It comes covered in gun oil / grease for a reason and you'll have to treat it with oil / grease periodically or it'll rust. That's the trade off for having a carbon steel blade in general, but it'll also take a bunch of punishment blade-wise and hold an edge. Speaking of edge, this is a hard blade, so it's not as easy / quick to sharpen as some fake steel "blades", but it'll hold pretty nicely under quite a bit of use if you need more sharpness than what it comes with. Let's say it's not a scalpel (cause it's not supposed to be), but it's not dull one either. It's long and nimble enough for some decent knife work and have plenty of edge to get the job done. Also, the thickness of the blade is very adequate should you need to penetrate an object with a considerable force (yeah, after all, this is designed to work as a bayonet, too!). If you leave behind the wants to have the best blade in the world for $30 shipped, you'll be quite satisfied with what Glock provides you. If you have delusions that you'll get a custom combat knife of a specialized unit soldiers for that much money, you need to talk to somebody rather than a blade...

1st I didn't know Glock made a knife until I ran upon it here, so I had to get one and see what it's all about, I'm a knife collector and this blade has solid weight to it. It appears to have a full tang but without seeing any handle screws it's hard to tell, the molded handle is slippery when it gets wet, so I put golf handle heat shrink on it and took care of that issue, the weight balanced at the base of the handle above the quillon, the blade is thick and has the same coating as their hand guns, the sheath is plastic and works left or right handed, the lock to hold the knife in the case is solid and it has a belt loop that locks as well so it does not come off your belt.

When I saw this knife I was impressed that it came from a reputable manufacturer (who hasn't heard of GLOCK?) and yet was offered at a very affordable price point. I read or listened to any number of reviews online, and, by and large, the reviews are positive. I was surprised when some complained that it wasn't sharp 'out of the box'. Mine is very sharp. I purchased it, in part, as a field knife that was durable, but affordable, and not something I would avoid actually using in the woods because of the price and value. While some will say this is not the top survival knife out there, I would be comfortable if it was the only one I had. The saw back gives you an extra 'tool' that not all field or survival knives may possess. While relatively light in weight, it still feels substantial and well balanced in your hand (which is to be expected since it is designed, I understand, for throwing). The injection molded grip is comfortable. The sheath offers a secure hold and a no-nonsense practicality, including a drainage hole and generous belt loop. One of the pictures I saw had it secured in a MOLLE strap system on a vest or backpack. Since it is not a very wide knife, it just might work. I checked it out on my tactical backpack and it seems like it would be a tight fit, but I think I could make it work. Overall, a great value for the money, with not only the reputation of GLOCK, but also the assurance that this is a military-issued knife (Austrian army, among several others), and it is Austrian made. I would recommend it wholeheartedly.

Finish is fabulous knife was very sharp and well made

Impeccable blade, lasts basically forever and holds a useable edge a long time. Main edge sharpens easily with my pocket sharpener and a little downtime. Once you get the knack for the release this thing is quick to draw but won't fall out. Bottle opener is a fun addition. You can also learn to throw this and it has decent heft. Easy to grip handle and thick enough blade to handle using as an axe in a pinch. Balance favors near the middle of the blade so it will lean out of your hand if you don't hold on. I love using this thing for all-purpose cutting, whittling, roots when I'm digging, fetching small branches and tinders, getting bark off, or even scraping mud off my boots. Next, I have to learn to balance the tip on my finger like Bayou Billy.

As the title suggests, I have had this for 2 hours now. I have several initial impressions that I feel need to be addressed: 1. My god, I read several other reviews saying it comes dull - but man, mine came literally with a flat edge for a good 4/5's the blade, the only point that was sharp was the tip (and was about the sharpness I would keep on it). I really really wish I had taken a picture of this when I received it since that was utterly terrible to allow off the factory line like that, however I neither realized (since the bevels were there, but the edge wasn't, I just thought it was stupidly dull) nor even thought twice about it while sharpening (since at about an hour in I noticed that it was completely flat). I only thought about taking a picture by the time I had most of it sharpened in. This brings me to my next point. 2. Man is this steel tough lol, I have spent an hour and a half just working that edge into it and still have probably another 20 to go before it's up to my standards of sharpness. This steel is quite possibly harder than my BK7!!! While I, admittedly, have never had an edge come like that before, it was just so hard - and I'm not a novice to sharpening, I was using initially a 240 grit SiC and had to switch to my 200 grit diamond plate just to get that edge moving along faster! 3. With those out of the way, the major plus to me - the knife feels surprisingly good in the hand, it really feels secure and will fill out your hand nicely! I wear large size gloves and it just feels right! The balance is also nice, it doesn't feel like it's too tip heavy and allows you to remain in control of the blade. It also is surprisingly light, I didn't look at the weight before hand, however after looking at it now I can see it is much lighter than my current backpack knife. This is good since a lot of the weight on that knife is in the handle, which makes it uncomfortable on the one hand. While I got a major lemon in the quality control of the edge, I still absolutely love this knife! That steel feels nice (albeit, annoying when you need to regrind it), the handle feels perfect for my hand, the sheath is minimalist and doesn't have many places where things can catch on it and finally - it's just bloody cool!!

I swear this thing is indestructible. I have fought off 3 lions, six griffins, and four Minotaurs with it so far. All wearing armor. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating. But I have taken it camping several times and tested it well beyond its limits and it is a great knife. Especially for the price. I have some very expensive K bar knives but for the price of those I could have a dozen of these and get more functionality. Just buy a couple for your toolbox and your car and your shed and I promise you, you will be happy with them. It’s like the timex of knives. Takes a licking and keeps on sticking.

Best knife i have had in a while. People think i spent hundreds on this knife and when I tell them they order one. It holds a sharpness and trust me I use this thing. Can opening during camping cause we forgot the can opener. Fishing, hunting, tactical use. Lots of cutting rope and more and its still as sharp as when I got it. Buy this knife now.

Highly recommended A1.

Made in Austria. 👍

Very good knife , Excellent quality, price was fair , thick blade is great for rugged jobs , it's not to heavy and not to light ,the blade is around 6.5 inches,the knife is 11.4 inches in total, the case isn't the greatest however it has a drain hole at the bottom to let water out.Good buy in my eyes , THUMBS UP !!!!!!!!

As the title says, it is made by Glock. Perfection is their moto and this knife lives up to the hype. Sharp out of the package and made in Austria. Glock started making knives before they made firearms. The quality is second to none.

Sharpe out of the box. Glock quality. Perfect field knife for medium sized tasks such as breaking down small logs into kindling, etc.