RuikeP831 Folding Tactical Knife with Clip Survival Pocket Knife Tactical EDC Tool Liner Lock 14C28N Steel Camping Knives 3.35inch Small Utility Knife Men Women Blet

I'm going to start by prefacing something that I am seeing in prior reviews. "Knife won't open..." I'm not going to speak for QC of others knives, but I do want to address a common issue with some thin profile lock bar knives. This is not related to a specific brand but more something to have knowledge of design. If you are not careful, any pressure on the lockbar will impede the opening. you have to watch how you place your fingers on the lock bar side of the knife. I will say that the thumb stub is smoothed and tiny with the cut out it is not the easiest to deploy "slow roll", but "thumb flicking" works great.Having said this, my knife is beautiful. fit and finish is done well. Blade is centered, lock up 50% and the action is smooth. There is a lock for the lockbar when open to give it some extra safety as well. This design is elegant (see the trade offs above). Love the Wharncliffe and flat grind (full flat) . it's a good balance of 3mm 0.12" thick stock, but the flat grind makes it a great slicer. This is a great gentleman's folder. I don't use clips much (dropped back pocket kind of guy). The clip is well done but seems a little stiff if you are planning to use it.Why I bought it. $40 for a 14C28N (one of the toughest and most well rounded SS around...love it) blade with Lock bar and bearings (action feels like bearings anyway). This is a great value. If you have anyone who enjoys simple, refined, elegant, this will be appreciated. Minor caveat, I'm left handed...this is a purely right handed knife. Doesn't bother me as I'm used to it...and I didn't buy this for that...I do own and enjoy lots of knives, so for me it is more appreciation of the tool. Just know that if you are getting this for someone...make sure they are not left handed. *Maybe check out the P801 (dual thumb studs and flipper tab open). Both are great gentleman folders. I have now purchased 4 Ruike's knives, they are great quality (at the price point). I love 14C28N. <--This is not easy to find in a folding pocket knife these days. But I do prefer it over Aus 8 and D2...even 440C. I appreciate those steels, but for 14C28N Sandvik steel at this price point. Joy! Lots of Joy!

Pretty nice knife. Knife snobs (like me) expect a higher level of materials and fit and finish.For normal people this is a good knife to carry with you.

I was so disappointed when I got this Ruike. I have all the ruike knives on Amazon's website.even have some from way back,when they were little known, This knife is the ONLY disappointment I've had with Ruikes. How this knife got threw QC is unbelievable. I sent this knife back after trying everything I know to get it to work. This knife is a beautifully constructed, BUT, the one I received was NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN.! Thus my disappointment.As far as the gentleman who cavalierly and impolitely states to disregard the reviews, like mine, who warn their knife collecting/using brothers and sisters to be warned about their legitimate concerns regarding this knife, I would say it is immature, disrespectful and quite arrogant to think that he is the center of universe and only his OPINION is relevant. I'm 70 years old & own LOTS of blades (well over 100). I'm glad that some guys got better products. However, I believe those results are probably the exception. If you got a knife that works like it should, keep it and consider yourself LUCKY. I will continue to buy and collect Ruikes, however, I will not have this model in my collection, at least not yet. Good luck to all. I wouldn't wish my disappointment with this blade on anyone. A few minor adjustments (larger thumb stud, stud placement on the blade and ceramic pivot mechanism, a flipper design, etc.) could make this folder a wonderful item. My advise, pass on this knife until Ruike fixes it or IF you feel lucky, take a chance and see what happens. gs

This is a great little knife. The way the blade inployed is a little difficult but, that factor alone should not dissuade an individual from purchasing it. Blade is great(if you like a Wharnecliffe) and knife steel is good. Blade shape is great for carving wood (holds edge well). All I can say is you will not be disappointed.

this really is a great knife. the steel sharpens well hand holds an edge. the knife is light and ultra thin so you don't notice it in your pocket.the only con is that the point is super fine (not really a con), making the tip of the knife a little fragile; however, this also makes the knife great at digging out splinters or detailed work.edit:when opening the knife, keep your finger off the lock bar or the knife will be very difficult to open.

This the only Ruike steel frame folders that I will give four stars. As others have mentioned, it is a well made knife that fails in one aspect and less so in another area.The thumb stud is too small and positioned a little off. I get the asthetics of wanting to provide an absolute slender profile but that shouldn’t be achieved at the cost of functionality. Yes it opens fine but will take some getting used to.Only other complaint I have is the centering of the blade vs. pivot tightness vs. the lockup. All three conspire and have to compromise. But it is not a hard use knife by any means and I’ve achieved happy medium with a slight side to side blade play.While had the knife a part, it is obvious a lot of TLC went into the design and the component selection. Absolutely well executed!!!Great knife for sure.

Great looking knife, but nearly impossible to open with one hand. There is not enough space in the cut out to properly access the thumb stud. I added a washer under the thumb stud, but still hard to open.

Na ja, das Messer heute erhalten. Schönes Teil, liegt recht gut in der Hand, sehr scharfe ordentliche Klinge. Aber mit einer Hand per Daumenpin das Messer zu öffnen, KEINE Chance. Selbst mit nem Kübel Öl. Eigentlich ist es ein 2 Handmesser, öffnen der Klinge > würde nicht mal ein Polizist hinbekommen. Geht nur mit 2 Händen. Behalte es trotzdem, aber das ist ein grober Herstellungsfehler, deshalb auch nur 3 Punkte.Kaufempfehlung enthalte ich mich.