QSP PENGUIN

Bought this because I wanted a small straight blade and reviewers raved about the quality of the QSP knives. They were right! I've resisted the urge to buy cheap Chinese knives because my experiences with other Chinese made products have not been good. As of late, QSP (and others) have changed my opinion. I don't like supporting China but the quality vs. price over American made is impossible to ignore. We own two Spyderco knives (PM3 & Dragonfly) and the lockup, blade centering, and balance is not perfect (balance is actually horrible). This QSP Penguin is absolutely perfect in every way...lockup, blade centering, silky smooth operation, product design/quality materials, extremely sharp edge, etc. But what about the fancy steels?...Lol. That's all they are. 99% of the people who pay a premium for "premium" steel will never experience the benefit. D2 steel has been around since WW2 and is an exceptional knife steel for just about everyone. And D2 is inexpensive which keeps costs reasonable. Don't fall for the fancy steel propaganda. It'll just cost you money. The biggest takeaway from this review should be this: Chinese manufacturers like QSP, CRJB, CRKT, CIVIVI, Ganzo, and others are producing very high quality knives in the $25-$50 range. Many of these knives are as good or better than the American made knives costing $150 or more. I have no interest in buying another $150+ knife. Yes, I don't like supporting China but I also don't like supporting American companies who overcharge and under deliver. The American companies must pick up their game...increase quality and decrease price. If they don't do that, people will continue to leave them. Great job QSP!

This knife is sick. Looks great and hinge is super smooth. Great box opener with the style of blade. Easy to open once you get used to the thumb grip. Not too heavy or light just right. Recommended for the price.

Awesome knife, razor sharp out the box. Love the color and size, it’s perfect for EDC. D2 is a very versatile material that has great edge retention so fewer sharpens are required between cuts. Very smooth action when opening the blade, durable materials, good weight, all in all an amazing knife. QSP didn’t disappoint.

I've had a lot of people tell me to pick up one of these knives and now I can see why. The action on the blade is buttery smooth and the blade shape lends itself very well to slicing tasks. The lockup is very strong and sturdy and so far I have had an issue using the knife for tasks. The micarta is grippy and disassembly is relatively easy when it comes to maintenance. I have a few negatives but they are a bit nitpicky. I'm not a huge fan of the look of micarta, it just looks dirty. Some like the inconsistent look but I'm not a fan. The blade being D2 is nice at this price point but I've already had some tiny rust spots pop up. This isn't abnormal for D2 though, proper care with the blade keeps this from happening. My last negative is the blade is small for my hands. It's hard to get a good grip on it in some cases, I may not use it as a daily driver often but my wife loves it. Overall it's a great blade that I wish was a smidge bigger.

I bought this as a work knife. It looks good, good quality and a good price.

Worth every penny. For this price you really don't have an excuse not to own one. Razor sharp and super smooth action. Fantastic blade for your pocket.

Was really skeptical of the idea that $30 knife could really be worth the hype that this has gotten ..... I can tell you with all certainty, it is! Very light, sits deep in my pocket, holds the edge relatively well (d2 version) then just an all-around great knife that I probably will be buying a second or end or third of. Highly recommend

Given the price, it’s hard to give the QSP Penguin anything less than 5 stars, so that’s what I’ve done. The quality of the build and the materials all suggest a much more expensive knife, so my one point of dissatisfaction seems almost too small to notice. Still, I'm going to have to get it out of the way before I can continue with what is sure to be a gushingly positive review; The blade is visibly off-center. It doesn’t seem to interfere with the knife’s performance, so I’ve decided to do my best to ignore the issue. Moving on to all the great attributes on this Penguin. The factory edge is very sharp. I easily removed a 1x2 inch strip of hair from my arm within minutes of opening the box. The action is pleasantly smooth and satisfying with no break-in time. I’ve read some complaints about the large thumb-studs, but I personally like them. They’re easy to snag with the meaty part of my thumb to open the knife. I find the micarta handle to be both comfortable and grippy. The liner lock is secure and there is no play I could detect when the blade is locked up. The reversible pocket clip is well designed and easy to use. And finally, the sheepsfoot blade shape is really cool, almost gentlemanly. All in all, an outstanding buy and a knife I'm happy to carry around.

My first brass knife for my brass edc. Liked it

La navaja es exelente, la acción es fantástica (al principio se siente un poco dura, pero con el uso se vuelve mucho más suave). Las cachas de micarta se sienten exelentes en mano, el tamaño es perfecto y la forma ergonómica, pero lo mejor es el acero d2, retiene de maravilla el filo y a contraluz se notan unos patrones que parecen como si fuera damasco (espero que con el tiempo se forme una patina que resalte estos patrones). En definitiva pensaré en comprar la que tiene las cachas bde mezclilla.

Todo muy bien!

Almost perfect, except that the thumb studs have sharp edges which is a bit annoying...

Un filo de miedo muy con filo muy bueno y resistente la empuñadura es muy bonita se siente sólida y es de un tamaño adecuado para portarla