SENBONfolding lock back knife 4in 440a sharp outdoor knife sand iron wood copper handle with Leather Sheath

Ordered this for my fiance to use for hunting and it is very sharp and feels sturdy

Great Product

The knife seemed to be of good quality, but the blade would not close. I finally got the blade closed and returned the knife.

I've long wanted a folding pocket knife, since I had one as a kid. What I really want is a pocket knife that opens automatically, but I live in The People's Republic of Nanny State Massachusetts where auto-opening knives and Happy Hour are illegal. That will change quickly if I am in a car accident and could not open my blade to cut the seatbelt with one hand.This knife is beautiful with the wood handle, metal accents, and shining blade. The blade is plenty long and sharp enough for any task. The knife is well balanced and fits nicely into my pants. It feels solid and hefty, good in the hands. I recommend it highly.

If you are a knife lover, you might own a Buck 110, which is very similar to this knife from Senbon. If I have my history correct, Buck created this basic design back in 1964 and has not felt the need to change it other than to add different handles in all those years.So the folks at Senbon must have seen the success of this design and patterned this knife after a clear winner. The weight, feel in your hand, blade quality and shape, locking mechanisms are so similar that if you were blind folded and holding one, you might be hard pressed to tell which.I love my Buck 110 (B110) with its standard buck 420HC stainless steel.I really like the look and feel of this Senbon 440A stainless steel.A careful look at the photo shows that the B100's blade is a bit wider and the Senbon is a bit longer.They have identical two-handed opening and closing. To close either, you need two hands to press the lock release and fold the blade back to the closed position.The B110 has a 60-year history of performance and popularity and carries a lifetime guarantee from a US company with a great track record both for making great knives and great customer support.The Senbon knife, to my knowledge does not have such a reputation, nor could I find any warranty claim.My B110 unfolds and locks like a finely machined tool. So does the Senbon.With the sharp edge of the blade pointing straight up, they both have no vertical play of the blade against the lock (=very good).In the same position, after locking the blade open, the Sebon has a bit of horizontal/sideways to the knife, metal-meeting-metal play (= a sign that it is not as well machined as the B110).The finish work on both is wonderful. Who doesn't love the look and feel of nice hard wood insets?The channel where the blade rests when closed are brass for both, which is great for corrosion resistance.The B110 is a bit wider than the Senbon, but both are plenty comfortable in-hand.Both knives have similar very sharp pointed blades rather than the more rounded tips so popular with other knives. I love both the B110 and Senbon on this attribute.The steel used in the Buck is 420HC with a Buck standard extra hardening step used in all Buck knives.The steel used in the Senbon is 440A (the lowest of the 440x alloys). Generically it should be tougher than generic 420HC, but because of the Buck extra step, we may be splitting hairs on this point.Both come with a leather sheath. The B110 fits snugly. The Senbon provides one that is a bit too big and the knife bounces around in it, but the snap is more than enough to keep it from dropping out.At this time the Senbon is ~40$. The Buck 110 is ~60$ or 50% more expensive.Does the warranty matter to you? If yes, you can't go wrong with the Buck. If you know Senbon will stand behind their product (I don't) this may be a great buy for a handsome knife with a great quality blade that might not quite meet the standards of a similar knife for 50% more money.The B110 is fully US made (some sheaths are produced in Mexico I've heard).I do not see any claim on the Senbon packaging or product that indicates where it was made.The short write-up that comes with the Senbon is entertaining with its attempt to give simple instructions in English - something about not using violence or gravity with the knife as that would be incorrect.But the packaging my Senbon came in was very tastefully done - just don't read it - or do and grin before opening and enjoying a very nicely built knife with a known high-quality steel.If this were the style of knife I was looking for and hesitate at the idea of paying 50% more for known solid product, but there’s this one guy who is holding and likes both, I would be tempted by the Senbon.I think this is a toss up. These are so similar that you may want to go for the least expensive. If warranty and reputation and country of origin matter, you can't go wrong with a Buck knife. I've carried and loved mine for years. I suspect I'm going to enjoy this Senbon as well and was pleased to review it for you.

It’s a good knife. It’s super sharp. I’ve just purchased it so I don’t know how long that will last. Its pretty much exactly what I expected. It is a little lighter than I thought it would be, however I’m comparing it to a Buck knife. For its price it’s worth it.

My husband used to have a little pocketknife (the blade was about two and a half inches) that he carried around and used for things like opening taped boxes, cutting twine, etc. Nothing major. Of course as security has tightened all over the place, he found himself unable to actually carry it in his pocket anywhere, as he was chased out of a theater and an airport for walking in with this tiny knife. Not long ago the thing disappeared--no idea how. But when he wanted a replacement, we looked for something that looked similar to what he had had before. This knife is nearly identical in design, with the stainless steel and wood inset. But we didn't realize how big it was. The blade is almost 6 inches--that's nearly enough to get you arrested! And if theaters and airports panic at a 2 1/2" blade, what would they do if he walked in with that?Ultimately we gave it to our son, who uses it for fishing. It does seem to be a well-made knife, and the blade is definitely sharp.

This is a very well crafted and durable knife. It is made our of quality stainless steel and has a beautiful polished wood and copper accented handle. I like the balance it has in your hand and the sharpness of the blade. From the very moment you open up the box and see the elegant packaging you know you are getting a high end piece. The blade opens up easily and locks tightly into place. There is a quick release button at the end of the handle to fold it back up. The scabbard is made out of high grade leather and you can attach it to your belt. Overall a really nice knife to bring hunting or camping.