Reviews and Ratings for Rockstead SHIN-ZDP Japanese Folding Knife 3.5" ZDP-189/VG10 Clad Mirror Finish Blade, Aluminum Handles

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Rockstead SHIN-ZDP Japanese Folding Knife 3.5 inch ZDP-189/VG10 Clad Mirror Finish Blade, Aluminum Handles

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Sam E
Las Vegas

Jan 06, 2016

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Absolutely Great

This knife "blows me away", great workmanship, beautifully polished blade, razor sharp. You have to handle this knife to fully appreciate it, pictures don't do it justice. I own about 125 high end knives, microtechs,striders, etc and none even come close to this knife. I just ordered my 2nd one. Worth every penny and then some.

Mark C
Arizona

Dec 01, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Sheath

I've been wanting this for years and finally bought it. Love it.

Best steel in the world.

R.Hirt
Zürich Switzerland

Feb 13, 2015

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Rockstead Shin

The most beautiful and shrap Knife i ever had in my Hands! Of corse, its not a handmade Collector Knife, but the Fit, Finish and Handle are just Excellent! And the Shape of the Blade is Perfect like the Mirror Polish on it.

Ryan K
North Carolina

Nov 11, 2020

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Worth every penny

I have had knife for 2 years. Was in my edc rotation for over a year. Used all the time. Razor sharp. My wife used it to open my teenage sons locked door by shoving the knife into the knob and twisting back and forth with the best knife I own. It had two very small chips towards the point. I sent it to Japan and they sharpened it and returned it a few weeks later with no questions asked. The knife looks just as good as the day I bought it. I own a few dozen knives that are all wonderful with excellent steel. This one is like no other knife I have ever owned or seen. The mirror finish is silly beautiful. Handle is perfect and smooth and workable with flawless action that makes a subtle lockup sound that says perfection. I will someday own another Rockstead.

Robert
Winthrop, Ma

Feb 13, 2022

Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight, Handle Feel, Lock Type

Super sharp, but has caveats...

FIrst off, this is the first Rockstead I've bought, and maybe not the last. I own everything from ZT (0762 us the best!) to Shirigorov, and none of them are blade finished like this knife. The mirror polish and slicing ability are unbelieveable! There are some cons though. First is the weight. This knife is 5.33 oz. on my scale, which is 2.5 oz. more than my favorite ZT 0762. It may not sound like much, but the added weight in the front pocket of a pair of shorts can be cumbersome. I also don't care for the slippery handle. It is substantial, and the milling on the front with the stingray inlay is nice. However the top of the knife and the right side are not milled and the knife easily slips in your hand. Overall, I'm happy with this knife, but it's not the ideal folder I thought it would be...