QSP Penguin Folding Knife – Rugged D2 Blade – Premium Brass Handle – Smooth One-Hand Open – Deep Carry Clip – Left/Right-Handed Friendly – Perfect for EDC and Outdoor Adventures

If you’re in the market for knife you can actually work with, the penguin is likely the best you’ll get for $30, or in my case, $32.Just received mine and with denim micarta, and from the way the color of the micarta complements the stainless/satin finish, the sharpness of the edge, and the smoothness of the action, I’m simply in awe. The knife is very comfortable to hold and the micarta has a great texture. I tested the lockup by smacking the spine against some wood and couldn’t get the lock to disengage, and considering there’s no play in the blade, I’m not surprised. Also, the liner lock is easy to move with your thumb, so there shouldn’t be any issues with irritation, even if fidgeting with it. Lastly, the Detent is perfect and provides peace of mind knowing the blade won’t inadvertently open, whether in the hand or pocket.All in all, you can’t go wrong with this knife in terms of quality and price point, and unless you’re specifically looking for a different style of blade, this is definitely worth consideration.

Very fast shipping. Sharp out of the box. Excellent construction and engineering. Nice price.

High value in such a cheap knife. Mine came super sharp out of the box. Cuts through cardboard like a dream. The micarta is on the rougher side, so take that into consideration. Perfect EDC size knife. Strong pocket clip. The only complaint I have is the pocket clip is curved out at the end and could be bothersome. But even with that, still we'll worth the money for this knife! You can always take the pocket clip off, if it bothers you that much.

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.

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!

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.