I love the knife - a good deal for the price ...
354369
I love the knife - a good deal for the price - but the assisted-opening feature is a disappointment. There is far too much friction to open it with a thumb like I do with some of my other assisted-opening knives. This is still my go-to carry knife every day, however.
2538524
I think the knife is great, I no people have a problem with BG but the blade is good for the price. I wish the had different colors on it and Gerber would make it in the USA.
4178149
for the price i paid, 6 dollars, it is a really good knife so far. heavy enough for me to hold and cut veggies. I haven't cut any meat yet, but will do in the future. it is sharp and good.
3746563
I've had my Victorinox 8-inch Chef's knife one month. I like it well enough to order another for my daughter. I received the #5.2063.20. It concerned me that my knife did not have 'Fibrox' written on the handle (as shown in the picture) or on the package it arrived in. After reading the FAQ, I see that it is the same knife as pictured. It's hard to give it a five-star rating since I've had it such a short time. It is my 'go to' knife though, and I have several knives, Wusthof for example, that cost a lot more.
100375
This is a great little knife for the price. Probably one of the best knives you can get this this price range. It maintains an edge well, takes to sharpening nicely and is a good size. My one complaint is that the scales are a little bit slick, and custom scales costs about as much as this knife does to order. It's not a huge deal though, and it's not so slippery that you feel like the knife will fall out of your hand or anything if you're gripping it. For me, this is about as much "knife" as I'll ever need. I use it to open packaging, letters, cutting things around the house.

Sure you can spend bigger bucks and get something like a Benchmade and have an objectively better knife due to steel quality and etc, but before doing so you really should ask yourself if you *need* that, and be realistic with your expectations of what you want out of a pocketknife. I guarantee you that you can get by just fine for 99 percent of what you do with this pocket knife.
4901475
I cook a lot and own several Chicago Cutlery knives (I especially LOVE my CC Walnut Tradition steak knives), so I turned to them for an alternate Santoku that would be easier and quicker to sharpen than my Wusthof.  It is a bit heavier, but still comfortable. I would have liked to have the blade a little narrower and lighter because that is what I'm used to, but it's inexpensive enough that I'm not afraid to use a simple sharpener every time I use it.  Also, the scallops of the Granton edge begin further from the cutting edge, so there is more drag while cutting than I get from the Wusthof.  All in all, it's a good knife - not a great knife - but for the price I'm pleased with it.
2586850
it's a good deal, but it's not perfect.  I first purchased it, immediately took it on a overnighter, and the blade snapped in two batoning a 3" piece of wood.  Looking back, might have been a bit much for the knife to handle, so I offered a replacement instead of a refund.  When I got the new product, I put it through more batoning on appropriate wood and shaved a wood spoon with it.
2777243
I think I paid thirty some dollars for this knife when amazon was having some sale.  For the money it is a great knife.  The handle is very easy to grip and it does not get slippery at all.  The blade is very substantial and sharp.  It is balanced well too.  I am not sure how much I would pay for it, but if you can get it for less than $40 it is a great deal.
2799403
I really love my knives! They are sharp, and I get so satisfied while cuting something with them. Great deal for the price!
2182871
So, I just got this knife today and I'm seeing both pros and cons. First of all, I bought this knife for a few reasons a) the price, it seemed like a good bargain b) I was looking for a very basic knife that could be both an EDC knife and a last resort self defense knife if the case arose c) the design is pretty cool, and d) this is probably the biggest reason: I live in Chicago, in the city you are only legally allowed to carry a knife with a 2.5 inch blade on it max, I know people who carry more and they're not usually bothered, but I am a college student and when I'm on campus I figure I want to stay in the parameters of Chicago law. The main reason I'm giving the blade a low review is because it seems used to me. The handle is all scratched up. The blade itself is a bit scratched up too. The blade can still cut, but when I first tried it out it was dull. Some other reviewers said it seemed like it is very sensitive to movement and could flick open easily while being carried in a pocket for example. I haven't gone out with it yet, so I can't say, but it does seem to open easily. It also has some difficulties where it will sometimes lock into place easily and sometimes takes a little more coaxing. Because of how it holds, your grip is still going to keep that blade in place, but still it could definitely be safer. All those things said, the knife does open very quickly, a plus in my opinion. Although it was duller than expected, it passed the paper test just fine and it actually sliced clean through the bubble mailer it came in with ease (I sliced the mailer when I was trying it out). Despite the scratches on the handle, and despite the fact that of course I would have liked to know I was getting a used product, the design is super cool and I do like the colors. When the knife is folded up it's fairly light. It does feel nice in the hand. I am a female with slightly smaller than average hands. Like I said, it's a really small knife. The size was an important factor for me, but something to note when you're buying it is it is quite small. It fits my hand well, but even when gripping it my pinkie slips off a bit. If you don't have such limiting size restrictions like I do, you might want somehing else. Overall, I actually like this knife. The low rating is because, come on don't send me a used product without telling me! However, it was a good price, so I didn't set my expectations too high. Cool little knife, once it's sharpened hoping it can be one of my new EDC knives, assuming it doesn't get trigger happy like some of the other reviewers mentioned (crossing my fingers).
3373064
This knife is not fine cutlery, it's a very practical design, pretty stout and just an amazing deal for the money.  It's built well, it opens and closes smoothly, the liner lock and extra locking mechanism work great.  The blade steel seems a little soft to me but that might also be because I've been using it with total disregard for it.  Is so useful around the house and in my wood working shop that on the weekends my $250 and up folders come out of my pocket and this thing goes in.  I use it to scrape things up off of wood, flooring, windows, whatever.  The serrations are nasty and fly through those stupid plastic clamshell packaging that everything seems to come in anymore.  The handle is big and comfy and it feels secure.  I've already gotten my $24 with shipping out of it and then some and I don't see it failing apart anytime soon.  It's a great, practical user that you beat to death and have no remorse if it looks dinged up.  I'll buy another if/when it breaks or to give away as gifts.
796338
This is a nice knife - for the price!  That said,  It's obviously a budget knife.  The main blade on mine has some visible waving - not sure if from initial steel manufacture or heat treat?  The blade steel on these is 440A - takes a good edge, but doesn't hold it as long as most other cutlery steels.  Gone are the half stops from previous Rough Rider models.  Like most of the newer Rough Riders I've seen are a step down in quality, fit and finish from some of the older models - still a good value for less than $15 - but not a bargain like some of the previous models that had really outstanding fit and finish for this price point.

Main blade came really sharp, small blade reasonably so.

Four stars is rated on the "Bell curve" given that it only costs $12 at the time I purchased.
4525418
Great knife for the price...
Pros:
Comes very sharp (sharp enough to slice through paper),
Great looks,
Cannot open unless you press the safety (could be a con but i really like it)
Cons:
The medal casing around where the blade is when it is folded can dig into your hand when open and fully clenched.
3987259
We use this as a miscellaneous office knife and totally love it. The size is terrific, it is well made, sharp and a nice weight in the hand. I don't know how they can make it for the price but it is a bargain. I knocked a star off because the handle feels a 1/2" short or maybe slightly too tapered. Not a big deal and again, a ridiculous good deal.
4090767
Very nice knife. Bought it for 21.39+tax and it's totally worth it.
I can't really agree with some reviews, that it arrived razor sharp (but it's easy to sharpen).

I don't like to wear it around my neck, so I added the belt-loop. I wear it on the inside of my belt (1 1/4" wide), that it's very close to my body and does not really show up, when I'm wearing a slim t-shirt. For that I also cut the small rope at the end of the handle, because you don't really need it.

I bought this straight blade version, because it's more useful for daily cutting problems and self-defence is not my primary use.

I will buy the longer version "CRKT S.P.E.W. 2388", too.

PROs:
- Price
- Very small
- Very handy --> good grip
- Nice belt loop
- Very lightweight

CONs:
- Belt loop: If you don't wear it like I do, it can slip around on a normal 1 1/4" belt.
2015319
For the price, it's certainly a very good knife. I needed one for work that I didn't care too much about getting beat up, and it definitely fits the bill.

It was a little stiff and the spring assist didn't open it all the way when I received it, but after lubricating it and a couple of days breaking it in, it opens nicely now.

I'm kind of a knife snob, but I'd certainly recommend this for everyday use.
2599374
I like the knife because it looks good, is travel friendly and affordable. As a side note, I travel  to speak and show imported cheeses. This knife will allow me to not always have to send or borrow the larger more expensive chef knives .  I do have one (fyi) observation and that is that when folded the tip of the blade and the butt of the blade are just slightly higher than the handle case.  If someone had it in their apron pocket and reached in quickly they might snag / cut their finger.  I admit I'm an a overly cautious knife user .  This is a great tool for me to use...thanks!!