So it is time to present what for me is the first knife of the year from QSP. I am writing the first because I am absolutely sure that it will not be the last. Especially since I intend to review a "cousin" of this knife in the not-too-distant future.
They are relatives in more ways than one. In addition to coming from the same manufacturer, the same creator is found behind both. A collaboration between QSP and a young American knife and industrial designer named Keanu Alfaro.
In addition, they are almost identical in size with a blade length of 88 mm and a total length of 203 mm. As you can see, they are designed based on inches. The dimensions look "cleaner" if they are written as the total length is 8" and that they measure 4.5" when folded and have a 3.5" blade.
This model is called the Ripley Glyde Lock. An adequate name with that pattern on the handle, it seems.
QSP Ripley Glyde Lock |
The similarities between the two knives do not end at what is listed above, however. The materials are the same too. This means a Sandvik 14C28N in the blade and handle sides made of G10 and ceramic in the ball bearings. Even the clip is identical, by the way.
But it is not so bad that it is the same knife. The name of this one gives a first hint about it. It includes "Glyde Lock" which is QSP's interpretation of a crossbar lock. It also means that this knife is built with only a partial frame. This makes for a very light knife. The Ripley Glyde Lock weighs only 102 grams. Not much considering an almost nine-centimeter-long and fairly wide knife blade.
A large and sturdy knife that doesn't weigh down your pocket unnecessarily. Designed by Keanu Alfaro |
Overall it brings to mind knives in the "Bug Out" class with the exception that this is a much larger knife where both blade and handle invite more substantial challenges.
It will be interesting to test a knife designed by Alfaro and a review will follow, be sure!
QSP Knife |
/ J -aims for the continuation of 2025
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