Kizer Splinter Frame Lock Knife Gray Titanium (3.375" Stonewash) Ki3457A1

I can honestly say that any time I see the words "Made in China", I make the following assumptions: cheap materials, poor QC, mediocre build. However, I can now, even more honestly say, Kizer has a convert in this knife owner. I ordered the Splinter and the Sheepdog recently due to the unique blade shapes and the fact that nowhere else can you get something with these premium materials for this price tag. When they arrived, I noticed that the packaging was a good quality and they came with a polishing cloth and a small zippered carry pouch. The fit and finish on the Splinter are near perfect, and the only minor nitpicks I would have are that the detent which holds the blade in the closed position was incredibly stiff out of the box, but loosened up with some use, and one area near the frame lock where the edge is not rounded and it seems slightly sharp to the touch if your hand brushes against it. Again, these are minor things and in no way make me regret the purchase. The knife arrived hair shaving sharp, and with a very consistent grind profile. It fits nicely in the hand and is so light/slim it has an outstanding EDC pocket profile. My conclusion on this knife is that it is a great knife on its own merit, and an outstanding knife for the price. I plan on buying other Kizer blades before they see their market share increase too much and their unit pricing start to adjust upward because of it.