KizerC01c(XL) Sheepdog Pocket Knife, 3.94 Inches S35VN Steel Blade Folding Knife for Men, Survival Hunting Knife with Titanium Handle Thumb Hole Opener Ki5488A1

I was hesitant to pay $90 for this knife. Now that I have it and have used it for a while, it was well worth the price.The micarta handles are super rough. I like micarta and just kept figetting with it until the outer layer quit dropping fibers. Really good grip, great ergos.I’m lefty, so hadn’t bought a sheepdog until this version with reversible clip. The clip is really nice for what it is.The buttonlock has been great for me. Super smooth, no stick or grit (unlike their Kormorant, which is still nice in spite of that.) I don’t get sheepsfoot knives to stab and twist and pry with—so I have zero concerns about a buttonlock for regular use.I’m shocked at the blade coating. I expected it to scratch and streak up. I broke down a mountain of cardboard and cut some double-layer stuff with it and had to push hard (blade geometry is quite slicey—this was dual layer glued-together cardboard). Coating shows no signs of wear yet. I don’t care and expect to wear it off eventually, but I’m impressed for it holding up this well so far.The blade steel is pretty good. Not amazing edge retention, but good, and easy to sharpen on diamond stones. The sharpening work to edge retention feels fair to me. I get good use for the time spent sharpening. Takes a really good shaving edge freehand sharpening for me. I’m only okay free-hand, as in I can get D2 to shaving, but if it’s more carbide-heavy than that I usually need a guided sharpener to get shaving sharp. So—less retention than D2, but easier sharpening too. Feels eerily similar to their (Kizer’s) S35vn, which makes me wonder what we are actually paying for with that steel…All in all, this is one of those “more than the sum of its parts” knives. It doesn’t deserve to compete with knives 2-3 times its cost in my carry rotation—but it does. Everything came together to make a knife that’s decent materials, but very well done. It’s a joy to use and carry. If you were hesitant like me, I’d encourage you to get one. If your nervous about the button—their cross-bar lock version may interest you more.

This has to be one of the best knives out there for the money. The brass and 3V version I bought is absolutely gorgeous, impeccable build quality, perfect action from the button lock, and it came so sharp it will cut you if you look at it wrong! Seriously, this was the sharpest knife, out of the box, that I have received. The button lock action makes this knife a joy to flip, middle finger flick, or thumb flick open with a satisfying ting. Clip is decent and easy to use. I can't say enough positive things about this one, a GREAT BUY.

The media could not be loaded. I love it! I wouldn’t listen much to those that complain on weight. If you’re wearing jeans it’ll take up about a quarter real estate in your pocket. It’s thin and not too heavy. I even forgot it in my jeans once so you can forget it’s there. It feels reliable and the steel feels so good to use to cut things. I cut boxes everyday at work and home for product I receive everyday and this blade slices through cardboard like butter. Smaller knives can’t make it all the way through huge boards without me having to readjust. This long sheep’s blade is perfect for cutting through cardboard that’s over 2 feet long without readjusting. It’s like using a lightsaber or something. It’s only expensive because of the materials but you can get the same design for a lot less from Kizer. I might get another but I’ll always have this one with these materials. It’s brass but when I squeeze the handle with my hand very tightly, I feel no hard parts, no hot spots, even the clip is hardly noticeable and painless.

This thing is SHARP! Like, razor blade sharp. The micarta is pretty nice, I like the barn wood coloration. The bearings are very smooth and the blade swings easily. I did have to torque up the scales and pivot to remove any play, but once I did it's solid. The jimping is good, but the thumb hole could be sharper, I've found my thumb slipping out trying to deploy the blade but it's certainly manageable. The detent is weak, as in I can deploy the blade with an arm swing. Overall I am happy.

...this is the knife you use to get it back.Holy moly is this ever one heck of a meaty blade! I've only had it long enough to hammer down a few heavy-duty cardboard boxes and some 13oz canvas banner; I'm pretty sure I heard this knife laughing at me. Obviously this isn't a daily carry in the sense of a self-defense knife, but it is most DEFINITELY geared towards being a work knife.The action on it is ridiculously smooth; you don't even need the thumb hole to open the knife, simply hold the button lock and give it a light wave, and viola! Closing it is as simple as pressing the button again and letting gravity do its thing. Yes, it is THAT SMOOTH.For a better, more thorough review, look below for the one by CiJi L. Hurley, as this person was also clearly intending this for similar workplace uses, and mentions a few other great points. This knife is every bit as good as advertised; if I end up using the fingertip rest at the very end of the blade often enough, I feel like I may end up purchasing the Sheepdog Mini, as I feel that fingertip rest will be easier to reach on a slightly shorter blade. The 3" blade is a bit of a stretch for my fingers, and I have considerably long fingers. The XL version of this knife must be a bit clumsy to handle, but I bet it's every bit as nasty when it comes to slicing and dicing!If you use utility knives and box cutters often, this knife will fit into your repertoire quite nicely! Now go get your lunch money back from that dagnabbed box!

Great knife, the girlfriend loved it! It came super sharp and stayed sharp and happy through everything we've put it through. The action has stayed extremely smooth for the year or so she's been carying it.