New Knife - QSP Swordfish

And suddenly the brand QSP exploded in a series of new models. Something that I felt I had to look into. First up is this model called Swordfish.

The first impression, both in picturea and in reality, is that it is a slightly larger and "meaner" version of the Penguin, especially the largest knife in that series with the addition "Plus". Incidentally, a knife I have reviewed before. 

QSP Swordfish

The reason it looks a little more aggressive is the shape of the blade. It's still a straight edge but there's a bit more of it while the blade is noticeably more pointed and the curved back of the blade makes this look more like a Wharncliffe than a Sheepsfoot if you put it that way.

For those looking for a straight edge with a distinct tip, Swordfish can be an option. Especially as you also get a button lock and a wire clip

The length of the blade is 9.2 cm and the height is 2,8 which gives nice proportions so on that point QSP has succeeded. The thickness is kept to a well-chosen 3 mm and the steel used is Swedish 14C28N from Sandvik.

The handle is available in a few different materials and this particular one is a two-tone G10. It works on a utility knife, I thought. If a more sober or discreet color scheme is desired, brown or green Micarta is available. The shape of the grip is otherwise similar to that of the aforementioned Penguin but a little more shaped. As it is also longer, there is room for a small "beak" towards the end and the handle also swells a little at the height in the middle. Overall a good handle it seems.

The knife can then be opened in several different ways. In part, there are both a flipper and thumb studs, but then the knife blade can also be lured out by releasing the lock. Namely, there is a novelty on behalf of QSP. They have chosen to go for a "button" or "plunge" lock as it is also called.

The package is then rounded off with a really good wire clip. Not bad at all.

So if you were looking for a bigger, curvier but at the same time more cheeky version of the Penguin but with a button lock, the Swordfish is perhaps something for you. A review will follow as soon as I used the knife for a while.  

QSP Knife

/ J 

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