Japan Pocket Knife, 3.8-inch Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, Wood Handle for Whittling, Hiking, Camping, EDC, and Outdoor, Gift for Men

Good knife built pretty well and the pattern on the blade was pretty.

The media could not be loaded. This is an interesting knife. My other knives looks mostly typical and similar. They either look like an old fashioned pocket knife or they look somewhat “tactical” in nature.This one is different. It reminds me of a simple straight edge razor or a stiletto.There are almost no curves. This has a very straight-forward aesthetic.The wooden handle looks nice and, even though it isn’t shaped with all kinds of ergonomic indentations to enhance your grip, this is surprisingly comfortable to hold.The blade, like the handle, is very thin and straight. It has a tanto edge and what looks like a laser-etched design that imitates a damascus blade.Overall, I like the knife. It’s refreshingly different, even elegant. The blade sharpness is ok. To be honest, with this whole straight line aesthetic, it makes me feel like it won’t be as useful as my other knives… however, I’m sure this is not the case. It’s just a mental thing for me. Perhaps I’ll add this to my pocket of EDCs so I can get comfortable with it.The sheath is also interesting and departs from the norm. It has a carrying strap/carabiner, but this is where the departure doesn’t work for me. Some practicality is lost as there is no belt clip or loop or anything like that. Only that strap. So, this sheath has almost a feminine feel to it… I guess it’s because it literally reminds me of my wife’s Coach wallet that she keeps in her purse. I’m taking a half star off for the sheath not having an additional method of keeping it on your person. But Amazon will still show this as 5 stars.I’ll probably give her this as an EDC.

Buy it and you’ll see, or at least that’s how mine turned out.

It’s sharp opens pretty easy, cool blade design but the locking for the lock back mechanism doesn’t latch. Well I’m sure it varies.

This is my preferred size/style of knife. I own a number of similar knives that I am able to compare this knife to.Overall it is okay for being a cheap knife. I expected tradeoffs and I'm okay with the ones made. Except, my biggest issue is the lack of pocket clip. I'm not gonna use the sheath. Even a cheap clip would make this fit pretty well in your pocket and would increase the chance I would use it daily.Pros:* I like real wood scales. These are not the best but they look okay.* It is quite sharp out of the box.* It opens pretty smoothly and easily. My wife could open it well and she was not scared of it like some that have spring assist.Cons:* The "damascus" pattern just looks bad. I don't like the colors, I don't like how it looks, and I would rather have a plain blade than a really bad pattern. I've seen some laser etched patterns on other knives and sometimes they can look okay. This does not.* Sometimes the liner lock does not engage when you expect it to. If you open it softly it might not go past the point where it locks even though the blade seems open.* Previously mentioned pocket clip.

For under $10 this isn't a bad little knife, but it does have some issues with opening/closing. It doesn't feel very stable in the hand; which can be dangerous if it fails to stay open, but I haven't had any problems with that so far. It does cut well, but it's not razor sharp, so it takes a bit of effort for specific tasks. The design on the blade is nice though, so it does feel like a custom piece. Overall it's a decent addition to my collection.

Pros:* The knife body is slim and sleek.* The flipper tab works well.* The case is fantastic. It fits the knife well and makes the knife safe to carry in a bag or purse.Cons:* The blade is very thick, which requires you to use an awkward angle to do any precision cutting.* The overall fit and finish is a bit subpar. The blade is straight and centered, but the screws have some gapping around them in places.* It lacks any sort of pocket clip, which sort of rules this out for pocket carry.In spite of the low price, I think there are probably better options if you are looking for a long, thin knife. I would recommend spending a little bit more money on a thinner, more usable blade with a pocket clip.

It’s fine for what it is. The pivot is smooth and lock up of the liner is secure. However fit, finish and material quality is subpar. The scales are wood but do not appear to be stabilized and the Damascus style pattern on the blade looks applied and not to be true Damascus. The blade material is very low quality and the grind is not completely uniform. I can recommend it for the price and it is a safe knife, but the overall quality is less than desirable.