Good knife spoilt by dull edge
I'll keep this review brief, suffice to say that the build quality of the knife itself is very good, the example I had I returned as the blade edge was rather dull. Shame, this could have been a keeper.
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The QSP Penguin has been one of the most popular folders of recent times. It is a powerfully built knife with a wide, sheepsfoot blade capable of a wide variety of tasks. In previous incarnations the blade locks into place but this new model has a non-locking slip joint mechanism. This means that as the blade is under three inches long and not locking it is OK to carry within the UK. Due to its exceptional manufacturing and very sturdy back spine the blade snaps into the open and closed position with reassuring crispness! Plus there is a half stop which will help to prevent accidental closure.
The handle is made from G10 with attractive red liner on the black option and black liner on the white version. There is also a choice of blue or OD green G10. Accessorise your one with a lanyard and add a detachable thumb stud if you wish to enable one handed opening.
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Add to BasketI'll keep this review brief, suffice to say that the build quality of the knife itself is very good, the example I had I returned as the blade edge was rather dull. Shame, this could have been a keeper.
Slightly bigger than the QSP Hedgehog with a flat grind, went for this as it has the finger choil cutout on the blade like Spyderco. The build quality is fantastic, back spring meeting blade when open is completely smooth, back spring and handle looks like one piece. Perfectly centred blade with a very robust open and close with half stop, I have no worries about this closing on me. This is heavier than my usual Spyderco UK knife but it feels so much more robust in the hand and its a steal at just under £50.
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
Yes, this item is legal to own in the United Kingdom.
We base this opinion on our interpretation of UK Knife Law (see our blog). Be aware that there are different rules for owning and carrying knives in public in the UK. Read about the difference here.
