Katz Alleycat: Premier Large Fighter

Published on April 11, 2018
Duration: 15:50

This review focuses on the Cats Alley Cat 8008 dagger, highlighting its aesthetic appeal, combat knife philosophy, and performance. While acknowledging the steel (XT70, identified as AUS-6) as a potential drawback for its price point, the reviewer emphasizes its suitability for its intended role as a fighting knife. The review also compares it to other daggers and discusses sheath quality.

Quick Summary

The Cats Alley Cat 8008 dagger features XT70 steel (identified as AUS-6), a striking recurve blade, and an unsharpened swedge. While the steel and sheath are noted as potential drawbacks for its price, the reviewer praises its aesthetic, its effectiveness as a fighting knife, and considers it a favorite dagger.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Testing Area
  2. 00:31Sig Sauer P227 Test
  3. 01:59General Testing Philosophy
  4. 02:05Nixon Descender Dive Watch Review
  5. 02:24Cats Alley Cat Knife Introduction
  6. 03:21Blade Aesthetics & Design
  7. 05:00Steel Type Discussion (XT70/AUS-6)
  8. 05:54Philosophy of Use: Fighting Knife vs. Wilderness Blade
  9. 06:31Competitive Option: Cold Steel Peacekeeper 1
  10. 07:54Sheath Analysis
  11. 08:21Weight and Dimensions
  12. 09:33Blade Style Considerations (Double-Edged)
  13. 10:00Guard and Grip
  14. 10:31Handle Comparison
  15. 11:05Blade Finish and Grind
  16. 11:17Blade Thickness Measurement
  17. 11:45Balance and Handling
  18. 12:01Edge Sharpness Test
  19. 13:13Size Comparison: Gerber Dagger
  20. 13:55Size Comparison: Khabar Combat Utility
  21. 14:11Final Verdict & Hall of Fame Contender
  22. 14:57Suggested Improvements for Cats
  23. 15:33Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used in the Cats Alley Cat 8008 dagger?

The Cats Alley Cat 8008 dagger uses XT70 steel, which the reviewer identifies as a proprietary name for AUS-6, a Japanese stainless steel. While not premium for the price, it's considered adequate for its role as a fighting knife.

How does the Cats Alley Cat 8008 compare in size to other daggers?

The 8-inch blade version of the Cats Alley Cat is significantly larger and thicker than the Gerber Dagger and also larger than the Khabar Combat Utility knife, making it a substantial combat tool.

What is the reviewer's overall opinion of the Cats Alley Cat 8008 dagger?

Despite reservations about the steel and sheath quality relative to its price, the reviewer considers the Cats Alley Cat 8008 one of their favorite daggers, praising its blade design, sharpness, and suitability as a fighting knife.

What improvements does the reviewer suggest for the Cats Alley Cat knife?

The reviewer suggests Cats improve the steel to a higher grade like AUS-8, offer a presentation handle option, and enhance the sheath quality to better match the knife's price point and combat knife philosophy.

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