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QSP Penguin/ M390 08/01/2022
By Scott
My first QSP purchase and I was not disappointed.
After reading many glowing reviews, I decided to check it out. I stumbled across this version with stainless blade steel and ordered one. My micarta is gray which I think I prefer over blue.
The action is nice. The blade came centered and sharp. So far so good. I think it’s a keeper.

Great knives 07/06/2022
By RAM
A great knife .. didn't know if I would like a knife made that way , but love it ! And with the whole blade being taperd like it is . It is very easy to get razor sharp with just a few strokes on a sharing stick

Quality knife for a great price 07/01/2022
By Paul Gunning
I was looking for this version of the QSP Penguin everywhere and finally found it here. Everything on the knife is well made. The blade is M390 and is hair shaving sharp. This is a great price for this type of steel. I am glad I got it.

QSP Penguin M390 WOW! 06/27/2022
By Alan Isobe
The knife is great! Came super sharp. The action is smooth but the thumbstud protrudes so tends to catch on things you put it in.
The denim micarta scales are nice. Because of the slight texturing it provides a bit more grip. A side benefit is that the scales have a sort of “worn” look already so as you ding it up it won’t be very noticable.
The blade finish is nice, it has some sheen on it. Shape is very useful for slicing packages. And M390 for this price! Wow! Only downside is the blade is slightly over 3 inches so a mini version of this knife is welcome.
The clip is very stiff making it difficult to clip in pockets or holsters. It also curves up at the end so digs in your hand when you grip it.
It is surprisingly light for it’s size. It’s already lighter than my mini griptillion.
Overall very pleased with it. When mini version comes out will buy it also.

An absolute steel. 06/15/2022
By Robert
Pun intended.

Negatives first.

- Thumb studs must be removed to sharpen with a KME. Other fixed systems might also have this issue. Very annoying for me.

- Mine came with a slightly uneven bevel, which isn't an issue for me with my diamond stones and fixed angle-system, but might be a task for any poor soul sharpening M390 on traditional water stones.

- Not a negative, just a bit confusing. It has a double bronze & single plastic washer setup. I've never seen it before, but it has a good action.

- Nitpick, but the pivot is T8 while the screws are T6.

Now the positives.

+ Lovely blade shape. Excellent for utility tasks. M390 is my favorite EDC steel, and will perform very well.

+ Ended up liking the denim micarta. Give it a chance if you're on the fence.

+ Flat blade makes sharpening braindead, once the thumb studs are out of the way.

+ Good grind on the knife. Slices well.

+ Insane value; M390, at 70 dollars, from a reputable company? Hallelujah.

Hope this review helped!

Good Knife 05/10/2022
By Nick Sosin
I wanted a QSP penguin with denim micarta for a while, but I was never super excited about the D2 blade. I happened upon this one at knivesplus with M390. What a great idea! Very smooth, nice looking and functional knife. Recommended!!

Great Knife 05/05/2022
By Brandon
Just the right size and the micarta is awesome. It's definitely worth the price especially with it having a M390 steel Blade.

Great overall EDC 05/02/2022
By Tio Willie
This knife is one that proves that you don't need to spend over $100 to get a great EDC. The micarta is nice quality and the M390 come pretty darn sharp out of the box. Action is good and will only get better with use. I have only had it a week but I know this knife is going to get plenty of pocket time and use.

Beautiful blade 04/29/2022
By Chuebacca
M390 QSP Penguin. Shut the front door! Excellent action, super nice denim micarta, no blade play, drop shuts, and super sharp. All this at that price point! It’s what’s in pocket now! Just don’t look at this, buy one now. You won’t regret it. All good, no bad, and no ugly!

The penguin 03/10/2022
By Lenin Carcamo
Great knife at a great price. How can you go wrong?