QSP Hedgehog Micarta Folding Knife 18

Upon arrival: Brilliant fit and finish. Backspring perfectly flush with the scales. Centering spot on. No gaps. Really nicely textured and grippy micarta. Denim on my example. Firm and solid-feeling back spring with a good audible thud. Blade stock is a relatively thick 3mm but being quite a pronounced full-hollow grind it is almost straight razor-esq in its geometry and becomes very thin behind the edge. After 6 months of good, hard use: Steel is well matched to the blade; its tough (I know first hand) yet holds an edge very well and is easy to bring back to hair-popping after hard use. Ergos are great. The firm and solid feeling backspring is consistently reassuring in use. Edge is slicing perfection and very easy to maintain. Overall The Hedgehog is the perfect U.K. EDC in my opinion, and is fast becoming a firm favourite. If you like its looks, just buy it, you won’t regret it. This is fine quality knife from QSP, outstanding for the price!

This is a very sharp little knife. Ideal as an EDC, it both looks amazing and feels brilliant in the hand. A non-brainer.

The Hedgehog was purchased in response to the enjoyment I already get using my QSP Penguin. I love the blade shape, but sadly with a lock, the Penguin can't be my regular "go to" EDC knife. The Hedgehog can! I would have preferred the Penguin's D2 steel, but 14C28N should perform like VG10, so no complaints on this score. The Hedgehog is a little beauty! The grippy Micarta scales look and feel great & the blade geometry makes for great slicing and general cutting tasks. The positive back spring tension & half way stop, make opening and shutting the blade satisfying and secure. Terrific fit and finish, unique design & great value for money Welcome to the collection!

This is a beautiful piece of QSP work the fit and finish on this hedgehog is really top notch. The blade grind is bang on and the edge is perfect with a razor sharp finish. The walk and talk on this piece is very satisfying not a soft smooshie job but a nice crisp snap with a good bit of strength on the fold down required. All in all a very well done and worth buying knife that’s for sure . One you won’t regret buying.

This not only looks good but feels great in hand. A good strong slip-joint, with a stop half-way and a sharp blade out of the box. After owning a couple of knives at a similar price point, this feels like it should command a higher price. Very tempted to pick up another one… or two.

Being as this is the first QSP knife I have added to my collection I am suitably impressed by it. The box presentation, knife specification/warranty card, and included stickers are a really nice touch. The knife construction itself is very sturdy and feels solid in hand. The two-stage opening mechanism is stiff but reassuringly so, doesn't feel that the nonlocking blade will be going anywhere unintentionally during use. The straight razor-style blade has a lovely sharp edge out of the box and is ready for use. The only minor negative that hit me initially is that when closed, the back end of the blade isn't parallel to the handle. The blade recess within the handle is curved, so the tip of the blade becomes increasingly proud of the handle, closer to the bottom. In hindsight however, given the pressure needed to open it makes sense as to why it's been designed this way. Overall a lovely, sturdy, and sharp straight blade and a new daily go-to knife

Great blade shape and a superb hollow grind. Micarta scales are very grippy and comfortable and look great. Stiff reassuring back spring. A couple of very light grind marks on mine but still very happy. For the price it is excellent

I’ll keep it brief. Beautiful stiff reliable action, handle feels amazing, I love the blade shape, pick this up quick