Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
For the price you can't go wrong, this is a most excellent folder. The best part of any knife should be the blade, and this is where the peasant really shines. These blades are excellent and come very sharp out of the package. Personally I feel the clip point blade is the best but I can't complain about this one. It is an excellent chopper! I've been using it in the kitchen mostly, that handles seem pretty cheap, but being plastic means they won't absorb any water which is excellent for kitchen work. (Just take care pf the blade, it'll rust if neglected.) The scales have a nice texture to them and seem durable. For daily carry, it might be a bit awkward. The handle is a bit big and there is no pocket clip, so you're gonna be leaving this thing loose in your pocket. Don't worry about not having a lock mechanism. I've done lots of heavy carving with this thing and never had any issue with it. Your grip pinching the scales against the tang, as well as the tang against your palm, ensures that the blade is secured firmly. Because of its simplicity, this knife lends itself well to modification. First thing you'll want to do is loosen the screws so that you can easily open and close it with one hand. The screws will need slight adjustment from time to time. One problem I've noticed with all my peasant knives, is that on closing, the stop-pin doesn't stop the blade edge from hitting the bottom Chicago screw. Over time this will dull that part of the blade and could even chip it if you dropped the knife, or closed it too hard! I've seen a few fixes for this on you tube and will be looking into doing mine. This is the only flaw in what is otherwise a superb knife for a very competitive price.
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