New Knife - QSP Jumpin Jack

As a counterbalance to everything modern, which includes new locking technology, super-advanced steels and designs that push the boundaries, there are also more classic pocket knives on the market. Now, Jumpin Jack from QSP is not completely traditional but falls under the category called modern traditionals.

That is, they look like someone's grandfather's old knife. Now you can imagine a very old grandfather carrying a very old knife. But in fact, it is mostly the appearance that is pulling in that direction. The manufacturing methods, techniques, and, not least, the materials are, of course, completely modern.

QSP Jumpin Jack

The appearance is not QSP themselves responsible for, as this is a collaboration and the knife is designed by Spencer Marquardt from Finch Knives.

In addition to the appearance, of course, there is the fact that it is a Slip joint that flirts with older times. That and the blade shape, which is a kind of hybrid but which mostly draws on a Spey blade. The materials are also of that nature, although there are four versions to choose from, which include abalone, wood, horn and then this one in resin plastic. However, plastic handles have been used for a hundred years at this point, so they are starting to become quite traditional too.

More modern is that the construction is screwed and thus can be taken apart, or you can be content with tightening the pivot screw slightly if you feel like it. The steel also follows that line, and here you will find a stainless 14C28N.

The length of the blade is 70 mm, the thickness is 3 mm, and the grind is flat. A fairly stable blade, in other words. Classically, the blade has a halfway stop, which I'm grateful for as the strong back spring could otherwise have cost you a fingertip. It can be added that the blade runs on copper bushings, which makes the action very smooth.

En modern traditional, designad av Spencer Marquardt

The total length of the knife is 159 mm in the open position and 89 mm when it is in the pocket. The weight lands at 90 g.

Overall, a very pleasant acquaintance is my first impression. The knife lies well in the hand, and Walk & Talk are sympathetic. But these are details that I intend to discuss in the upcoming review.

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/ J - looking back, but still towards the future

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