Kodiak Review by Alex Kwa
Outdoor Element
Go and check out the latest Kodiak review by Alex Kwa, a Singaporean product designer living in Tokyo. The post is full of great photos and an in-depth look at how the Kodiak can fit into your overall style.
Finally got back in the wild again and had a great time with my Scout. I had matches, but I lit our campfire and camp stoves with the Scout because its so darn fun. Used the whistle to signal fellow campers who explored other trails.
Don't overlook all this quality, utility, and great customer service for under 70 bucks! It's awesome!
These make great gifts. My nephews loved the Scout I gave them for Christmas.
Grab a Scout for your belt/pack and a Slicer for your kitchen set. Get out and have some fun!
Wow—thank you so much for coming back to share this (and for the photos and video!). It’s awesome to hear the Scout getting real use again—fire starting, signaling, and just having fun out there is exactly what it was made for. We love that you’re passing them on as gifts too, and that your nephews are enjoying theirs. Truly appreciate the kind words and your support—thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
I actually gave this blade and the Phoenix Feather to my nephew who is beginning to really get into hunting. He was ecstatic to get the knives and loved the gut hook and finger hole and knew immediately that the two could be set up together. He is one happy hunter! Thank you Mike!!!
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your nephew loved the Phoenix Talon Survival Hunting Knife and Phoenix Feather. We hope he has many successful hunts using the knives. We'd love to see pics! Happy Hunting!
The only complaints I have about this knife are that the listed blade hardness is slightly off, and that I wish there were attachment points on the outer side of the sheath so it could be worn inside the pocket. I cpuld tell from sharpening the knife that the steel was softer than the 58-60 listed, so I tested it with an at-home test and it tested in the high 40s to low 50s. This hardness is perfectly fine for this price point, and nearly every knife in this price range I’ve tested has been around this hardness.
Thanks for sharing the details of your testing—we really appreciate the thoughtful feedback. Our quality control process includes batch hardness testing: for every 100 knives produced, a swatch of the same steel and thickness follows the batch and is measured to confirm it meets our Rockwell hardness specification. We know how critical hardness is in a blade; too hard and it can become brittle, too soft and it requires more frequent sharpening. At-home hardness tests are useful for general comparison, but they can vary quite a bit depending on surface finish, test method, and whether they’re reading surface vs. core hardness. Because of that, they often read lower than calibrated Rockwell testing. We’re checking in with our manufacturing partner to verify hardness on our end as well. Carry options are also important to us, so we offer a pocket carry clip for the scout sheath. Thanks again for taking the time to share this and for the 5-star review of Scout Feather. Happy adventuring!
This flipper deploys easily and smoothly. Sorry, I just can't get a thumb stub to work for me, flippers are great. Plus, unlike an open assist, it is not going to potentially open in your pocket. The safety factor can be important. It feels good in the hand; however, the jimping can hang up on your pocket when pulling it out if you are not experienced.
They engraved it for me as a special offer.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of Quick Feather. We appreciate your feedback about the jimping and will definitely take it into account in manufacturing more. Thank you for the five-star review and we hope you enjoy your knife for years to come. We appreciate you!
Engraving was very nice. Just the right size and not so “bold” that it detracts from the overall look of the knife.
Thank you for leaving such a positive review for our custom engraving. We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the size and subtlety of the engraving on your knife. Thanks so much!
1 comment
Hi,
I have three questions. I recently got your Kodak para bracelet. I like it a lot. I am 54 years old. Been through a lot of survival equip and training. And no matter how dumb it sounds, having a way to make fire fast and always on your body is very rewarding when you do need it up here in Buffalo NY. 1) do you pull on the yellow loop (that says Kodak) to unravel the paracord bracelet for say a tourniquet. If not where is place to start 2) is there a way to replace the ferro rod once it’s worn down. I try to use other tinder so I don’t destroy tinder.
3) Have also ordered the wooly mammoth in medium (have 6.5 wrist). But this seems like a single use tool? Is there a way to tear or cut off some of the jute while the bracelet remains functional.
Many thanks,
Blue Kraning