Fine knife, especially at the price
358193
Hmmm, the version with the locking blade costs about half as much as the one without!?!?  I guess I can see why the locking version is unpopular.  The lock button protrudes from the knife, and looks like it might get caught on clothing or interfere with the grip.  But I've had mine for a couple of weeks, and used it several times around the house, yard, and boat, and I haven't had any problems.  Victorinox quality is well known.  The scissor blades have very fine serrations, which help them get a good clean bite on fuzzy things like twine, and slippery things like plastic sheets, that many scissors have trouble with.  Another reviewer complained that the saw blade has no fingernail slot.  That's true, but instead, it projects out at the end of the knife; it's easy to open once you know about it. I like the Evo grip with the rubbery sections; it feels good in the hand, and looks nice to me.  The lock button does look odd, but hey, for this price, I'm fine with it.
184132
I purchased this knife a few weeks ago as I lacked a chef's knife.  The knife itself is good.  It comes quite sharp and goes through most everything I've put against it with very little effort.  Even though I don't cook all day so don't know how this is for extended use, the handle is comfortable and plastic.  There is good balance.  It isn't too heavy to become cumbersome but is sturdy enough that I am able to control the slices.  For the price, it is great.

There are two complaints which I have.  First one is that it didn't include a knife sleeve.  I'm going to have to buy one to protect the blade and myself.  The other complaint is when I slice wet items (cucumber for instance) the slices often stick to the side of the knife instead of falling off.  Not a huge deal, just slightly annoying.

This is a great knife and I'd have no problem recommending it to someone looking for a good, inexpensive chef's knife.  Are there better knives on the market?  I'm sure of it.  But for this price point, you're getting great gear and not spending a pretty penny either.
1599248
Good scissors, especially considering the price.
1881614
Nice cheap knife, ergonomically a bit awkward, but works well and is sturdy.
4734769
For what this knife is, it's really not bad. The opening is smooth and lockup is sturdy. The handle is very ergonomic and fits my hand very well. The blade holds its edge fairy well. My grandpa cut through drywall with it and it dulled the tip a lot, but the knife really isn't designed to cut drywall, now is it? It took an edge on again just fine. It's no where near as good as my benchmades, but that's a bit of an apples to oranges comparison. My point: if you want a good EDC knife made by a great company and don't want a hefty price tag, this is a very good option.
3847670
This is a good knife and I do recommend it. Of course, there is always room for improvement.

Pros:
1. Brand and warranty. You can find countless stories of Gerber taking care of people.
2. Design. I got my first LST over 20 years ago, and it is a design that has stood the test of time.
3. Sharpness
4. Price. I got mine for $16.96, and at that price, you have to at least like it.

Cons:
Fit and finish. The pivot pin is flush on one side and sticks out maybe a millimeter on the other side. "PORTLAND, OR" is etched at the base of the blade in what I have to assume is 2-point font. I have 20/15 vision and literally can't read it at arm's length. It just seems like a strange choice to make it so small because there is still so much empty space there. The base of the other side of the blade has a series of 9 letters and numbers, that make no sense to me, and are in a larger font than "PORTLAND, OR" on the other side. It probably sounds nitpicky, but it just looks bad to me to have some random alphanumeric sequence printed at the bottom of a blade that isn't a model number or type of steel, or something like that. Also, the blade grind is asymmetrical. Not a big deal in a $17 knife, but it's pretty noticeable, especially at the point. It's not all bad, though, like I said, the knife is sharp and has good lockup with no wobble. It feels solid, there are just parts of it that kind of remind me of something that could have come from China. Compared to an older LST, it also just feels a little cheaper.

So, several pros, only one con but it's kind of a big one. Whether or not any of the fit and finish problems will translate into functionality issues remains to be seen, but I doubt it. Overall though, I am happy with it, would recommend it, and at under $17 will probably even get another one or two.
2385745
So far so good. I was concerned that it wouldn't be a very good knife do to the low price point. The knife arrived with a sharp blade that deploys with a smooth and quick action.
1573728
This knife is nice. Really nice for the price. Arrived reasonably sharp. Sheath has a pick for a sharpener and you could probably fit a fire starter in there too. It will attach to the back of something with molle webbing but the straps don't work too well. the molle strap starts at the top of the belt loop, and the belt loop isn't ridged so it just flops over under the weight of the knife. The only other thing some people may dislike is the handle is kinda square. You could probably round off the plastic part of the handles with sand paper. Im going to give it a try.

The knife does have a nice weight and feel to it and id say for the price this is a great deal.
4412929
Excellent knife. On the large side, making it great for work. Not assisted, but opens easily with a flick. Ships from China, so be ready for a wait. Lost one star for sloppy manufacturing: blade was marred with a small circular impression near spine, handle was dirty. But really, for the price it is a good bargain and you won't be disappointed.
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.
1992664
Though this is by far the least expensive Spyderco knife in my collection, it it the knife I carry the most often. It packs a whole lot of usable blade into a relatively small and easily pocketable knife. The blade shape and the handle size make it a very usable tool. From food prep to breaking down cardboard boxes it performs just fine. It also has a some great features for a knife this price: it's adjustable for left or right hand tip up or tip down carry; well cut jimping, drilled out full length steel liners, phosphorus bronze bushings and good quality G-10 scales.
It isn't the highest end steel used by Spyderco, but it has held up well over the years with just a minimum bit of maintenance.  Also, at this price, I don't mind using it for just about any task that comes up during the day, and that's really why I chose to carry a knife - to tackle little cutting chores that pop up, not to impress my friends. I've been so impressed with this knife, I've started collecting Spyderco knives and now have half a dozen Spydercos, some costing almost ten times what I paid for this. So buy with caution. This inexpensive knife can cut a big hole in your wallet if you're not careful.
3886353
For how inexpensive this knife is, it is really well made. It's held its edge well, the spring opening works well, the seat belt cutter is also fairly sharp and is convenient for other uses.
4537037
A solid knife at a great price.
The edge is fairly easy to maintain.
The saw could be better but is useful over all.
I chord wrapped the handle and cut the snap off.
Its not a fighting knife, but I knew that just looking at it.
I'm pretty happy with it.
2178902
This is one of the new "Superknife" lines coming out of China these days.  Overall, this is a nice knife for the money.  I have been looking at several brands *other* than Kershaw, including Boker, Fury, and United.  All are much smaller than the Whetstone T.  This knife is a full-sized one, which is a must if you have large hands.

The only huge negative about this knife is the liner lock.  The lock is a typical thumb-push-to-the-side-to-release-the-blade type.  Unfortunately, the manufacturer has "overbent" the lock spring so that not only is it difficult to unlock, it is difficult to simply open the knife with either the thumb stud or the blade "bump-out" because of the drag the spring exerts on the blade.  (I purchased two of these, so I know this is not just a "one-off" problem.)

After some pretty strenuous "kitchen-hacking", I was able to bend the spring back enough to where I can instantly open the blade with the bump-out, and now the knife opens and closes smoothly.

The other thing I've noticed about the Super Knives is that they make the pocket clips a little too long, which causes the screws to come loose almost immediately from the constant side-to-side motion of the clip under normal handling.

If you don't mind doing a bit of fix-up, the Whetstone T is a beautiful piece of work, and the largest of the "off-brand" anodized "rainbow" knives.  I would say the price is reasonable for what you get.
2175940
A good knife for the price. Comes with a sharp edge and fits the hand well. Opening is smooth and easy. Lock is secure and easy enough to release. Texture on handle is subtle. Knife has some weight which I do not mind.

Perhaps my only complaint is the pocket clip which is a little undersized and difficult to attach. But it is solid.
846899
A solid knife and quality to price ratio very high (a.k.a. great value).
2223047
This 10" knife is a bit more flexible than I expected.  Maybe it is because of the length that it bends more easily.  It cuts well and the handle is comfortable in your hand. I bought the 8" years ago and it is my favorite.  You certainly can't beat the price and the quality you get for the price.