HX OUTDOORS Folding Pocket Knife Without Lock, Premium 5Cr15MoV Steel Foldable EDC Camping Knife with Non Slip Plastic Handle (Black)

I ordered this because a man can't have too many knives, right? I have quite a collection now and like to switch them out frequently. This knife is very solid. It is well built and fits comfortably in my hand. There is a finger indent and ridges built into the handle that make for a very solid and safe grip. The three-inch blade is ideal for an EDC. It is large enough to accomplish most routine task but small enough to allow the knife to be light and compact for carrying in my pocket. Speaking of which, the built in belt clip allows me to clip it into my pocket where I can find it easily and quickly. It is wicked sharp, and the stainless-steel blade should provide great edge retention and rust resistance. Ordinarily I like my EDC to have a locking mechanism to ensure the blade will not accidentally close while I am using it. This knife does not have a locking feature. The knife has a very stiff opening/closing action though which makes it unlikely that it will close accidentally. This knife is not one that you will be able to deploy quickly (due to the stiffness of the blade opening and closing and the lack of a thumb stud or opening features. It will be hard to beat especially at the price point. Overall, it is a solid EDC, and I expect to carry it for years to come. I will update this review if that opinion changes.

The HX OUTDOORS Folding Pocket Knife is a very lightweight folding pocket knife. The clip holds the knife very securely when attached to my pocket, regardless of the type of trousers I am wearing. The knife handle is on the small side but is easy to hold with a natural feel in my hand. The blade is sharp out of the box and is smooth to pull into an open position. Closing the blade is just as easy. The only downside, the rigidness of the knife as a whole, might be a downside to making a lightweight knife. I'm willing to take a chance on it, it's so light I forget I'm carrying it.

For a fifteen-dollar knife this is a decent knife, but it lacks some critical features that I would expect even on a budget folder. The 5CR15MoV Steel is hard enough to be put through its paces, is has a high degree of rust resistance, which has a good compromise in holding its edge without being difficult to sharpen or to get an edge that is razor-sharp. Just recognize that this will need frequent sharpening as it will not hold its edge for all that long.Straight out of the box the knife opens well but note that this knife does not have a thumb stud or flipper tab and there is *no* spring assist opening feature, so I need to use BOTH hands to get it open, as it is a stiff to open blade. The wire pocket clip is reversible and is 2-inches long and has just the right amount of tension for it to easily clip to my Carhartt pants pocket without worrying about it falling out.In the open position this knife is just over 7-inches long, and the blade is 3-inches long and it has a touch of gimping on the base of the spine. The spine of the blade is 2.5mm thick, and when in the closed position, the knife is 4-inches long and 1.25-inches wide. The weight of this knife is comfortable without much heft at 3.1-ounces.The affixed polymer skeletonized handles have a good thickness and are quite comfortable for plastic, and they have a good amount of texturing without being too aggressive or slick, but they certainly are not the caliber of G10 scales. When folded, the knife is on the thick side at 1-inch thick, not including the pocket clip.The attention to detail on the tolerances for this knife is pretty decent at this price point. When you close the knife, there is barely enough room to slide in my fingernail between the handle and the spine of the blade.Despite my praises of this knife, there are a few issues that I have with this knife, even though it is a budget folder and don’t expect high-end features:- There is no thumb stud or flipper tab for opening the blade, and I prefer the option of being able to open the blade with my thumb. It is very stiff to open and requires two hands; it will not flick open.- The wire pocket clip is retained by only one screw instead of two or three, which are usually found on knives in this price tier. One screw means there’s more torque pressures on the clip in just one spot, which could lead to stripping of the screw.- I discovered that there wasn’t any thread locker on the retaining screws when I went to reverse the pocket clip, so I then checked all the remaining retaining screws, and none had thread locker applied. Any folder, even budget models, really should come with thread locker applied to all the screws, so it would be advisable to remove all four of the screws on this knife and apply some Loctite so that they don’t make their way out over time.- The pocket clip is mounted for a tip-up carry orientation, and that cannot be changed.- My biggest gripe is that there is no lock for the blade, not even a liner-lock. If I had realized this beforehand, I would never have ordered this knife. It is very stiff when open so at least it does not close easily, but I still consider it dangerous to not actually lock in place. Also, because of how stiff it is when open, it either requires two hands to close, or one hand with the spine pressed against something rigid, like my leg; it cannot be flicked closed.Despite my nitpicks, it is still a decent knife at only fifteen dollars, but if you want a locking blade, then look elsewhere.

A strong pocket knife with a thick blade. It was quite sharp when received, I finished the edge using our kitchen knife hone and was able to get a very sharp edge. I also like the simple clip that can go on a leather belt without a separate sheath.I really like the metal handle, there are ridges and impressions that ensure a good grip even with wet hands. Plus it looks like it can take some serious punishment. There is a solid indent that holds the blade in place when opened, but there is no blade lock. The Item Description mentions this as an advantage but I would not recommend this knife to anyone who has no experience with pocket knives (think young boys).Many of us old guys have had pocket knives close on our fingers under pressure, that is not fun. And why blade locks came into practice.I will use this knife when camping and backpacking, primarily because of its strength and sharpness.

The knife is well made. It has good rivets and a good hinge to it. The material seems to be pretty sturdy, even if it does have an almost plastic feel to it. The blade is decently made, and it kept a pretty decent edge. It is hard to open one handed, which might be the deal breaker to it being my daily carry, and the pocket clip is literally just a wire.

Out of the hard plastic case I was impressed with the look and feel of this knife. I like the clip because it allows for me to put it on a thicker leather belt versus just wearing on my tactical belts. It is a little difficult to open but that is a good thing so it doesn't accidentally open while on your hip or in your pocket.My only complaint and the reason why I knocked it down one star is the fact that it is not a lock blade and does require force to close. Depending on how you hold your pocket knife the fear of pushing too hard and accidentally closing it and possibly cutting yourself is a concern.If you are used to that kind of a knife then it won't be a problem but for those who aren't it is not a lock blade like a lot of other pocket knives and therefore you have to be careful when closing it.