Japan Knife review

[Bill B]

So I fell for an add that came across my FaceBook feed for a pocket knife from Japan Knife co. (yes a Chinese company).  At $26 shipped I figured it was worth a try. 

I received it about a month ago and carried it daily for normal tasks around the house like opening letters, packages, etc.  I waited a month to give it a work out before I posted a review.  Closed length is 4 3/4", overall length is 8 3/8".  I dont have a scale to weight it but feels just about right (subjective I know but it feels good in the hand). The blade is locked open with a substantial liner lock.

The sheath that came with it is real leather but I dont care for it.  I just dont like my gear swinging around banging on stuff.  I does carry well in a deep pocket and there is no pocket clip. 

The blade is carbon steel (?) with a matt finish from the light sanding marks left from the grinding process.  The bolsters and screws appear to be stainless steel. 

The company makes four versions of this knife.  A plain steel in swept blade and Tanto profile and and what the company calls "Damascene" which I presume to be faux damascus steel in both profiles.  I've been looking for a penknife to carry and I find this knife well worth the $26. 

Will it replace my edc Gerber Paraframe? Probably not when I need a more robust knife but I have found myself pocketing this new knife more right now than the Gerber. Bill

[whalebreath]

It's got the French 'Laguiole' or 'Opinel' look-always a good idea to steal something people know.

[Crab Pot]

Looks like my old switch blade.

I like the wood work on it.

[David Hall]

good looking and hollow ground. if the pins hold and keep the blade tight i dont see how you could go wrong for $26 bucks.  well done.