In ancient Scotland, the sgian dubh was treasured for its super thin blade that was small enough to hide from enemies.
This knife style was loved so much that Scottish warriors always carried it with them as a backup to their claymore and dirk swords.
Now you can have the same piece of mind at a very reasonable price.
The Cold Steel Brave Heart has been very popular for the past 10 years or so.
I recently decided to get one of my own and here are my thoughts.
What I like about the knife:
1. At 4 inches long, the blade is small enough to conceal and large enough to give you awesome cutting power.
The blade is taper ground to a razor sharp edge that was able to shave right out of the box.
The Brave Hearts blade is made from Japanese AUS 8A stainless steel. This steel holds a good edge, but is easy to sharpen when you need to do that.
2. There is jimping (thumb grooves) on the spine of the blade. This feels nice when you are making precise cuts.
3. Cold Steel's Brave Heart comes with a super tough "Secure-Ex" sheath. This is basically a hard plastic material that will stand up to the worst conditions possible.
What I don't like:
1. There is no hand guard. This is a pretty typical feature for daggers, but it leaves you with little protection against slipping or other knives.
2. The blade is pretty thin. 2.8mm is perfect for puncturing or stabbing, but can break or chip if used as a prybar or chopping tool.
Overall:
The Cold Steel Brave Heart does its intended job VERY well.
If you're looking for a dagger/boot/utility knife that is convenient to carry around, I recommend this knife.
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