This was my very first blade from TRC. I've always been a little skeptical of the value for the price point and didn't entirely understand the hype over their knives. Now I do! I'm blessed to own and regularly use a lot of very good quality knives, but the TRC UT is absolutely premium. The fit and finish is flawless, and the ergonomics are perfect, which actually surprised me given the modern handle design. The scale milling and tang jimping provide great traction while remaining very comfortable. The blade was the sharpest I've ever received out of the box. The kydex sheath is also one of the best production options I've ever seen; it easily rivals the reputation of White River kydex. The knife reminds me a lot of my other favorite fixed blade, the long discontinued Chris Reeve Nyala, which I believe is a high compliment. This is a knife that you can't help wanting to hold and use. This was my first purchase from Russian Knives / Rosarms. They had the best prices on TRC products. Communication and shipping was great. I'll be a returning customer!

Solid skinner, worked three deer up, and holds an edge as well as any of my American knives. Blade design is great. I’d prefer a guard but they are rare on this style of knife.

The review by Zafiris Kounalis is a total lie and disinformation. Probably a paid Ukrainian agent. He has no idea what he's talking about. Finka NKVD is NOT a kitchen knife, not an "outdoor" knife or a utility knife. It sure can be used for those purposes but that's not what it was designed for. What is it for? It's for self defense, undercover agents (NKVD) and assassins. That's why it's slender, thin but very strong. Some are made out of Russian Bulat steel as well as powder steels. It's made for penetrating clothes, leather jackets and bullet proof vests with ease due to it's sharp point and thin blade. Notice that it has a cross guard that prevents the hand from slipping once there is blood on the handle. Nobody is going advertise it as a weapon but that is what it's for - made to kill.

I have been wanting to buy an apocalypse for a few years, and finally got one. This is a beautiful knife. I should have bought one sooner. The service was also great.

Excellent quality for a bushcraft type knife but also very very sharp out of box. Excellent quality.

I love this knife, fit and finish are excellent. I added the leather sheath and it is so stealthy on my belt.

TRC, what to say. Their knives are one of the best hands down! Their QC, knives to sheaths, 2nd to NONE!. The new South Pole, with slightly thinner blade thickness & slightly thicker handle are PERFECT for a small outdoor/ camping utility knife. Anything bigger, use an axe. AS for Russianknives.com, HIGHLY HIGHLY Recommended. Supper Fast shipping, Well packaged. Communications are top notch and Responsive. Absolutely Buy with Confidence! Again, HIGHLY HIGHLY Recommended!!!!

This knife was perfect just as I expect with trc, also this is the place to buy trc knives. I will always check here first for my knives. Great customer service and fast shipping.

TRC improved on an already great design! The slightly thicker handle feels great in hand, and the magnacut is holding up great so far! Thanks again for excellent customer service.

Exceptionally well-crafted, beautiful, heavy duty yet highly-refined knife. A perfect balance.

Beautiful knife with superb service from Rosarms. Thanks

Great EDC sized knife from TRC. Awesome fit/finish! Thanks Russianknives! 👍

I've been purchasing Russian made knives lately because of the quality in which they are made. When I saw this model I knew that I had to have it and I could see that it was made very well. I received my knife and I was not disappointed at all. I'm so glad that I bought it because I've had times where I procrastinated and missed the opportunity to own something that was available at the time.

This is the best version of the K1s. The handles are a little thicker giving a better grip surface while the Micarta is so light you hardly notice it in your pocket. Perfect size for an EDC fixed blade and all the knife you would ever really need.

Couldn’t be happier with this one fits my hand like a glove, crazy sharp and like all trcs fit and and finish is unmatched