Kizer Sheepdog Mini Black Micarta

Yet again Kizer is still keeping up on top of their high standards of manufacturing with this KIZER SHEEPDOG ( none locking version) of the mini. The first and finishing of this piece is similar too knives that you can pay 3 times the price for, the quality of the contoured micarta scales is very pleasing in hand and of beautiful quality, the blade grind is bang on and so is the centring of said blade. The edge SOTB is a deceptive one on this double detent version but don’t be fooled it is still very sharp just not with a toothy edge but more of a glassy like feel SO BE CARFUL and don’t think it’s not sharp or you might just end up with the odd half pint of wine coming out of your hand lol. On to the most serious part for a lot of people the double detent system! For anyone that has not had one before but are use to standard back spring traditional folding knives the double detent is a completely different beast. Some people feel like they are unsafe but it is all down to how you both use and hold the knife. You really need to use a pinch grip on the blade to give you that extra feeling of security, if you use a standard grip and go straight through say heavy duty cardboard you might just give it that bit of wrist which will break the open position detent and the blade might flick shut ( which no one wants to happen to their precious fingers) plus in the normal grip position ( if like me) you are someone that places a thumb or finger on the back of the blade your going to keep on breaking the detent and closing the knife. NOW don’t lets what I just said put you off in anyway as the double detent is a 6/10 on this piece for pressure needed to break the detent which is a very good score. It’s in no way a soft detent you can get stronger but you also got to pay a hefty amount more like the Street legal made by Tuya has the strongest I have got but that has a price of £200 and isn’t that easy to get hold of I was waiting 7 years till I finally got my hands on mine and that takes over a lb of force to break which I class a 10/10 . This Kizer is a excellent piece especially for those of you that love a fidget factor you can simply finger flick or thumb flick it open and keeping you fingers out of the blades way just push the blade and it flys back closed . No bounce out at all on either opening or closing. Personally I would recommend this piece to anyone it just all depends on the person and if they don’t treat it like a traditional spring back knife as it is not a fair comparison. This is a winner in my eyes and I have seen a couple in my time , so just put any apprehension aside and get one you should really love it or if not you can always go for the liner lock version which I also have but can’t carry out side damn UK knife laws !! So get it and like me enjoy the pleasure of carrying it on you without worrying.

Love it

Nice knife should have a flip opener

Comfortable in the hand and in a jeans pocket with a discreet clip. Pleasantly easy to flick open and a secure friction/ slop lock so it feels safe to use. And very sharp or off the box

Nice little knife. Scales are grippy and god looking. Blade is seriously sharp on arrival and finished in an attractive black. Blade cantering is spot on. Bearings and detents work well. Very Easy to sit there flicking and clicking to disapproving looks and noises from the Mrs. Blade shape is very useable for fine work and slicing up boxes etc.

Fantastic quality. Excellent action with surprisingly strong retention when open. First class service from Heinnie as always. Brilliant wee knife.

Fantastic little uk friendly edc knife that's very fidgety and makes a great noise. Looks great, feels great and cuts extremely well. Top quality service from HH.

Brilliant little UK EDC. Good spec and great fit and finish. Recommend it.

Very nice UK legal EDC strops up well, top service from HH.