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This is one tank of a folder that leaves little room for qualified criticism, outside of the subjective, including the price. Indeed popular flashlight maker FenixLight has been hitting a lot of home runs of late with their Ruike (pronounced Rake) line of folders. Surprising, to me anyway, they’ve apparently been making knives for 20 years, and it shows in their craftmanship and design that they’ve been paying attention. This is actually my second P128, for reason I’ll explain later in the review. Like most Ruike knives, the 128's lines and material makeup look like something out of a Transformers movie. Though, in this case, it must have been the one that flashbacks to WWII era Germany, as the black stonewashing gives the blade a vintage military look, as if made from armored vehicle scrap. Those who like to force a patina on their knives will love the finish. The blade is Ruike’s usual Sandvik steel, 14C28N, which, as budget steels go, ranks right up there with D2 tool steel, but without all the controversy over legitimacy that so much supposed Chinese D2 knives have been getting. For reference, Sandvik is the same Swedish steel used by MoraKniv in their budget fixed blades, though the Ruike uses a bigger chunk of it than entry level Moras. I’d call this a modified flat grind, rather than a high saber, as the shoulder barely extends to the center of the blade, tapering as it goes, and the tip half of the spine tapers back the other way, like a clip point. Between the two 128's I’ve purchased, factory sharpness, which has been hair cutting sharp, but not quite hair popping, has been consistent with both, as was the evenness of the secondary V-bevel grind along the edge, giving the appearance that the blades have been machine cut and sharpened for perfect geometrical symmetry. The constant curvature of the blade edge makes this folder a great cutter (a curved edge cuts better than a straight edge when slicing). If there’s any weakness to this knife, it’s the spear-point tip. But it’s a calculated weakness, not a shortcoming of the design, as the tip helps the blade excel at piercing tasks, which is probably more practical for a folder than a less pointed tip. Everyone has had to open those frustrating security packages where the product is literally entombed in thick clear plastic to help prevent theft. You’ll really appreciate this Ruike’s tip the next time you tackle one of those. This is also where the flat grind becomes all the more pertinent, as the extra material lends to greater tip strength than a typical hollow grind. Yet, this blade is still thin, so it’ll do fine slicing as well as more robust stuff. Ball-bearing deployment launches the blade into it’s fully open position with authority. Indeed, if not for the lack of resistance when closing, I would have sworn this folder was an assisted opener, as the blade literally springs forth just like a Kershaw. Blade detention is absolutely perfect. Despite the ball-bearing deployment, I couldn’t sling this blade out no matter how hard I pitched it in my hand. When the frame-lock is disengaged, the blade falls freely, just like a well oiled folder should. While the flipper lever - which doubles as a handguard, to keep your hand from sliding down the blade when wet - prevents the blade from falling freely across your fingers when closing, until it practically snaps back into the handle at the very last of the movement. Like I said: perfect! Deployment on Satin 128 seemed a tad stiff at first, until I realized I needed to change my approach trajectory, compared to what works best with some other flippers with lesser detents. But this one seemed a bit more natural, that or I’d already used to the mechanism from the other, despite it not being the only folding knife I regularly use. If anything Ruike could stand to add a bit of gimping to the top of the flipper lever. But that’ll no doubt seem less and less necessary as the mechanism breaks in. If not, it should make for a quick tweak with a Dremel. For this model Ruike used an extremely stout frame-lock. The lockup covers nearly 2/3 of the blade (see pic) - more than I’ve seen from any folder before - and is easily the stiffest moving part on the knife, as it should be, leaving plenty of room for wear. Knife weight has been tempered some, by milling out the inside of the left scale, but this is still an incredibly solid, almost beast of a folder at 5.6oz. A G10 back spacer appears to be the only part that isn’t made from some form of stainless steel. Smooth metal obviously isn’t going to be as grippy as synthetic scales, but the handle ergonomics, size, and a generously deep fingerwell lend to a very secure purchase that isn’t going anywhere, with or without gloves. For added peace of mind the P128 features a beta-plus slider lock, allowing you to securely lock out the blade. It basically just prevents the framelock from shift when jarred. It’s overkill for sure, especially on such a robust folder as this, but still a VERY nice touch, no doubt trying to appease a broader market. Folder locks offer much more confidence in stabbing tasks, particularly in harder materials like wood. And the slider is implemented in a manner as such that it’s completely out of the way and not likely to be engaged by accident when you don’t want to use it. But some vloggers are still going to fret over this feature, even though it takes no more than a seconds worth of ever so complex brain chemistry to disengage the lock should you forget before closing. In fact one of your fingers will likely already be in position, innately. Here’s where qualified observation starts to lean toward the subjective: Satin blades look a little too plastic-y for my taste, but having never tried the knife before that’s the version I originally purchased because it was ten bucks cheaper. I was so impressed with the build and performance that when I saw an amazon sellers had discounted the stonewashed version even more, I just couldn’t pass that up. And since the satin version has held up extremely well in the relatively short time I’ve used it - it still looks new in fact - I’ve got one Christmas gift knocked out already, months ahead of schedule. Both the satin and stonewash finish have held up extremely well, showing no signs of wear after light wood processing tasks. They definitely hold up better than the a homemade patina. Ferro rod testing is about all I’ve seen that might tarnish the finish slightly. But, if you need a firesteel scraper in a pinch, rest assured that this knife is up to the task. The flat part of the back was too rounded to throw good sparks on the satin model, less so on the stonewashed model. But the roughly 1.5 inch swage at the blades tip has a very sharp 90 degree corner angle on both. Southpaws may be disappointed that there are no adjustment options for the pocket clip. It’s optimized for right side carry only. Of course that means that some right-handers will no doubt find such lends to greater aesthetic appeal. It also may seem a bit surprising they bothered with a deep-carry loop-over pocket clip, but didn’t actually position the clip far enough toward the edge for deep carry. There again, such is not a big deal unless you live in a part of the world where people panic at the sight of the but of a common every day edged tool sticking out of someone’s pocket. Here, it seems a surprising number are now carrying guns openly and concealed, so I guess nobody cares about knives. I’d personally like to see manufacturers use only one bit size for their screw heads. If you wish to disassemble this knife at some point for maintenance or even just make a simple field adjustment, you’ll need to carry two different size specialized Torx bits, something most knives today require, but relatively few people keep in their toolbox. Fenix was considerate in that none of the screws require securing with a Torx driver at each end though. Lastly, everyone knows you pay for a products packaging too. Fortunately it’s not some plastic clamshell where you’re paying for disposable junk manufacturers have to use to prevent store thievery. The Ruike 128 comes ready for gifting, in a thick-walled, paper box with fitted foam inside. Be aware, the box comes in a perfectly matched, tightly fit paper sleeve, that makes initial opening somewhat perplexing, if you don’t know where to start. On my first, the fit was so tight, the inner box wouldn’t easily push through, making me fear I was opening it wrong. I shook it once just enough for it to slip a fraction of an inch confirming the presence of the sleeve and finally the box slipped out like it wasn’t ever tight at all. You know how it goes. I’m giving this full marks, as, for right-handers anyway, I haven’t found a better built folder anywhere near the sub 50 dollar range. It appears to me, to be pretty firmly at the top of a very large heap of competition. I would definitely buy it again, and, as you can see, I already have.

Like many other Ruike knives, the P128-SB represents an excellent value. The workmanship and materials are excellent for a knife at this price point - and note you can save $10 if you don't like the blackwash finish. While I think the P801 is best suited in the stainless finish, the P128 almost begs to wear blackwash, which accentuates it's more 3D design - the beefier scales are milled, not just flat slabs. The materials, workmanship, fit and finish on this knife are excellent for a knife many times the price. Unlike the P801 which is quite at home in slacks despite it's weight, the P128 is a large and heavy beast, with a fierce looking harpoon blade to go with it. However, unlike many other knives of this size, the blade stock is relatively thin with an excellent grind, so it slices (and dices) like something out of an old Popeil infomercial. The P128 deploys with a thunderous THWACK that may scare women and children (and possibly bears), so it's (again) probably not the best choice for an office carry. That said, it is an extremely satisfying flipper both opening and closing. To me, the 14C28N steel is plenty good. Easy to sharpen with decent edge retention. I don't know how or why we've all come to think we can't open letters or Amazon boxes with anything less than S90V, but that's a silly notion in my opinion. The P128 can be a medium-duty workhorse with minimal maintenance. Ruike has done it again, producing another great knife at a great price. This time instead of elegance, they've gone for post apocalyptic brawn and hit another homerun.

Great value & a great knife. 14c28n is an awesome steel and cut way above it's price range. The frame lock has a secondary lock which makes this thing a super safe folder and the blade shape is perfect for most everyday tasks. I've had this knife for years and it still makes it into the rotation despite the fact that I have several other more expensive knives with blade stock in steels like k390, M4, 3v, S35vn, S30v, etc

The materials and craftsmanship are very good. This means they have good QC. Blade thickness is greater than average, compared to similar Kershaw or CRKT offerings I have used. I like how the thickness of the frame is slim, so it doesn't bulge out when clipped im my pocket. I bought two, because I gave my first one away to a friend. This second one has a slight defect on the secondary locking mechanism. It has become loose and wobbly. The first one remained tight. I wish they made it able to be tightened (use a screw instead of a rivet). It has a flat grind. I am used to hollow, but I am enjoying flat just as much. It came razor sharp out of the box and the blade is perfectly centered with the frame from closed to open positions. Some people complain about the shortness of the flicking knob/ridge on the back, but with repetition and training it has become second nature for me. I now hate the Kershaw speed-safe feel. I like to be able to close the blade without any resistance or stoppage in between.

As a pocket knife collector this being my first Ruike knife and for the cost I really wasn't expecting what I got... this thing is fantastic.. I have $200 plus knives that I wasn't this excited about having in my hand and that's no lie. Everything was spot on, the action opening this knife is smooth and snappy, all the screws are tight as hell, the blade is perfectly centered and sharp, the pocket clip is tight and sits very nice in place. If u like a light weight knife u might be knit picky about this one as it is a pinch heavier than most in my opinion, but I personally like knowing I got a blade in my pocket so I have nothing to gripe about.. If I would have seen this in a store and was able to mess with it I would have easily gave $100 for this hands down.. I know it being a "China" knife scares off most knife guys but your missing out on sum pretty good deals like this one out there. Don't hesitate on this one, u won't be disappointed

Very under rated knife!! Out of the box it is very sharp as well as packaged nicely. It is in my rotation of edc knives and one of my favorites! I actually bought a second one due to the first one getting bent after a friend tried using it as a prying bar. Would buy again and recommend it to all my friends!

14C28N is considered the best of the budget steels. But the entire knife is high quality. Great ergos, very cool blade shape and perfect pocket length. Delivered with a perfect grind/sharpness. Highly recommend. I carry this more often than some of my 200-300 dollar knives.

Decent quality and blade shape, but really poor handle design with the exposed liner lock. Maybe OK for people with small hands, but for me it was tricky to hold it in a way to keep mild finger pressure from bearing on the blade and making it difficult to open. It’s heavier than expected too although that’s a minor complaint. This one seems to be more about a list of features and appearance than about regular daily use. I returned it.