Smith & Wesson SWMP4LS 8.6in S.S. Assisted Folding Knife with 3.6in Serrated Clip Point Blade and Aluminum Handle for Outdoor Tactical Survival and EDC , Black

I bought this knife because I was looking for a slightly larger and beefier EDC knife with a glass breaker and I didn't wan't to spend a ton of money. I have carried a Gerber 22 FAST DRAW knife with a 3" partially serrated blade for about 2 years now and it is still a fantastic knife. With only minimal upkeep and sharpening it has remained a truly wonderful knife to own and use and I would highly recommend it to anyone. However, this review is about my new S&W SWMP4LS so here goes.This is a larger knife, it has a 3.6" partially serrated blade, and it is heavier than my Gerber 22. It feels about 50% heavier but it's not so heavy that it feels uncomfortable in either the hand or on my belt. In fact, I rather like the extra heft; it gives the knife a very substantial feel. It comes quite sharp out of the box and remained so for a long time. Even though it comes only roughly ground the blade still gets the job done. A trip to a professional sharpener (or do it yourself if you have the skill and time) and you can really put a fine polished edge on this knife.This is the first assisted opening knife I've ever owned with a spine flipper; all my other AO knives all use thumb studs only. It took about three openings with the flipper for me to become a convert. I used the thumb knob to deploy the blade several times and found that the spine flipper actually works better and is easier to use. The knife rests very comfortably in my palm when I deploy the blade using the spine flipper.The "M.A.G.I.C. assist" opening system deploys the blade quickly and locks open with a satisfying "click!" Once open the liner lock keeps the blade firmly in place and you can even use the side safety lock as an added measure of protection. When closing the blade there is a nice little bit of tension as the blade locks shut in the frame. It's just enough resistance to let you know the blade is closed and once again you get a satisfying "click!" that tells you the blade is properly closed.A frame lock would be a bit more secure but would also raise the price. I've found that a liner lock in a good knife from a reputable company is a good locking mechanism for AO knives.The glass breaker works like a charm. I never used a glass breaker before but was easily able to punch through several car windows and a windshield with minimal effort. I would recommend gloves and glasses for safety.The side safety is designed like a safety toggle on a gun. I always prefer some type of safety on my AO knives and this one is quite nice. It toggles up (off) and down (on) like a safety on a handgun. When it is off you see a standard red dot; Warning! Safety is off!The overall construction seems to be quite good. The frame is rugged, there is no play in the blade when it's deployed and the pocket clip is sturdy but easy to use. Unlike many other folders this knife only comes with one pocket clip option; right handed, tip down. I gave it to a left handed friend and he was able to carry it comfortably enough in his pocket but said he would prefer a sheath. The knife has an aggressive and unique look and I find it to be aesthetically pleasing. Some jimping along the top of the knife where your thumb comes to rest would be a good addition and would make for a better grip. The 4034 stainless steel blade keeps an edge well and is wearing well. S30V steel would be better but would also drive up the cost.All things considered, the Smith & Wesson SWMP4LS is an excellent EDC knife. For an AO knife in the $30-$50 range this one is hard to beat. I give this knife 5 stars. It's an exceptional value and a wonderful knife.

Edit to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Contacted customer service and they reacted immediately. Sent a video to show what was happening and they are sending out a new knife. Excellent customer service!My husband really likes this knife. Nice weight. Checked all the boxes for what he wanted. The day after our return date the knife quit staying shut unless the safety was engaged. It will not stay closed until you put the safety on. Pops open. Not sure what happened. When you take the safety off the knife pops open automatically. Which should not happen. Never dropped or mishandled.

Sale price grabbed my attention. Good reviews piqued my interest enough to buy it to "check it out".To be clear, I'm not a weekend warrior nor wanna-be spec ops guy so my use for this knife is as an every day carry tool and not something to ward off a hoard of aggressors when I run out of ammo.I've replaced a plastic-handled SOG folding knife with it. The M&P is decidedly heavier at 7.1oz and there's no doubt it's clipped inside one's pocket.I really like its fit in my hand with its contour for my middle and fore fingers and the "beefier" end that fills my palm (ref my photos). I enjoy the well positioned and easily accessible lock as I've had other knives inadvertently open in my pocket.The one-handed opening assist is best described as a more of a knob than a lever. As such, it requires some modest practice and deliberation to open the blade (which it does smoothly and 'smartly'). If one chooses not to use the assist, a small square 'grab' plate about an inch from the hinge end provides for two-handed opening. Note: when opening in this manner, the blade will spring only about 1/3 of the way open -- something I see as a safety feature. One then grasps the blade to open it to its locked position.There is no provision for the pocket clip to be moved to the opposite side of the handle. The knife appears to be designed such that carry in the right front pocket positions the blade toward the back. Thus, if one doesn't lock the blade and it inadvertently opens, it won't swing wide in the pocket.As noted in the manufacturer's description, the knife has a window punch on the end opposite the hinge (where else would it be?). I guess it could come in handy if one was rescuing either pets or children locked in a car on a hot day.A piece of spring steel moves across the hinge end of the blade to lock it open in a manner common to most folding knives of this type today. Closure is a matter of pressing this piece out of the way to unlock and close the blade.Two screws secure the pocket clip approx 3/8" from the end of the knife resulting about 1/2" (including the window punch) to extend out of one's pocket.Overall so far I'm pleased with my purchase. However, I reserve the right to report further at a later date.Later Date Comments 5/26/2024After this being my EDC knife since I purchased it, overall I'm still pleased with it and it continues as my EDC blade. Two point about it I think are noteworthy:1. As it is heavier than the other three knives I've carried previously, clipped to the corner of my front pants pocket, its weight has not become obnoxious.2. Expect the blade hinge Torx (star) screw to begin to loosen. As it does, the blade will begin to open with less and less need for using the assist. More, as this happens, the blade will no longer hold in the handle when closing it one-handed. It will also open spontaneously without assist on releasing the lock. This will necessitate a two-handed close to ensure the blade doesn't spring back open before one is able to engage the lock. The remedy is simple as it only requires tightening the hinge screw. I suspect I will need to tighten it over the life of the knife.3. Being quite ignorant re metallurgy, the blade appears to be of sufficient "stuff" to hold its edge well.

This is a bulky knife, but certainly a conversation starter. I bought it when there was an exceptional deal on it and would have honestly paid full price for it after handling it. Besides, having a handful of S&W firearms enticed this purchase more than the fact I was looking for a new knife (one can never have too many knives or firearms).All-in-all I'm impressed with how well made it is. No wobble in the blade when deployed, the MAGIC deployment feature works perfectly and deploys with perfect speed (blade doesn't deploy so fast one must really hold on to the handle, nor slow by any means). It was also very sharp upon arrival.One can easily EDC this but it is a bit bulky and on the heavy side. Though I know those are perks for EDC knives for a lot of people.