Perkin Knives Pocket Knife Folding Knife TN400

Straight out the box 1st impression; phat, chunky, unfinished. 1 month EDC later; I love this knife. It'll take a little time on your part to make this thing yours... A few hours with a fine needle file to take the harshness out... I'm not good at sharpening knives but I got this scalpel sharp with very little effort. It takes me both hands to open. Once open there is zero blade movement, the slip joint action is very heavy and very positive. It's a great tool and I'm getting on with it. You might not be able to open this with one hand but closed, It fits very comfortably in a clenched fist and I, personally, wouldn't want a poke with the lanyard hole tag thing at the bottom of the handle. No, it's not finished. But it's perfectly rough.

Brilliant metal quality, people complaining about it rusting clearly don't understand that this is HIGH CARBON STEEL! not Stainless! It needs little care, keep it dry, I avoid cutting acidic fruits, and I oil to protect from oxidization (olive oil can work but even a bit of grease from behind your ear or similar will work in a pinch), holds an edge well, can cut through softer metals with ease (I've fixed car wires with this on the fly). Thick spine can stand some abuse for batoning fire wood and the metal tip on the base would make a great glass breaker. It's a little tricky to open and close, WHICH IS A GOOD THING! This wont accidentally open in your pocket, and it wont slip easily once open, which is great for a non locking knife. My only real complaint is the handle is a little small for me (and I don't have large hands), understandable with it being a carry legal, the restrictions may limit handles with folding blades. But it's just a little small for me so a little uncomfortable when I need a really secure grip during certain tasks Overall one of the best Carry Legals for the price.

This knife needed some fettling to smooth some edges and make it more comfortable to hold. A few minutes work with different grits rounded the spike-like handle base, and left the whole knife smooth in the hand and easier to work with, without irritation. I appreciate that at this price such hand finishing would put this excellent knife into another bracket, so am very happy with it. Its excellent and very sharp carbon steel blade makes it of course. An additional nail slot for left handed users would enhance its appeal. My four star ratings reflect "as is", and because of my point about time spent in finishing. Otherwise they too would be five.

Item arrived enclosed in a plastic pouch filled with oil. Blade is also rusted in different points and covered by a black patina all over. Knife looks to be a good quality one so very let down.

Again like other reviews, knife arrived with the black coating already peeling and also a red stain on the grip, knife is decently sharp and seems solid, but this has put me off buying this brand again