Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops vs Ontario Rat / Mora Companion: Better knives for the same money

Skip the Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops — the brand name is strong, but the blade steel doesn’t hold an edge as well as comparably priced knives. For $25, an Ontario Rat or Mora Companion will out-cut, out-last, and out-sharpen it without the tactical branding tax.