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
It's got the French 'Laguiole' or 'Opinel' look-always a good idea to steal something people know.
Looks like my old switch blade.
I like the wood work on it.
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.