CS Kubu in 4116

[Jon]

Anyone have any experience with this knife? Looking for a cheap boat knife (folder). I imagine the 4116 is not a great steel, but is it good enough for light boat/fishing "chores" & does it sharpen easily? Also does the locking ring actually work well & how slippery would the handle be when wet?
Just looking for something safe & cheap (as it will probably go over the side eventually ).
Thanks.

 

[thombrogan]

Don't know about the CS, but why not check out a stainless Opinel? Very sharp, very inexpensive.

 

[Sword and Shield]

Heck, you can buy the knife the Kudu is modeled on for the same price. Grab an Okapi. They're rustic, but superb workers.

 

[Myal]

Okapis do stainless , and serrated in both stainless and carbon steel

the serrated blade is more like a saw than a knife .

all in the same style lock blade .

Sorry for the bad photo , but this should give some idea what Im rambling about .

 

[BRASMAN]

I got the Fin Bear made out of the same steel and so far I like it. It is hard to believe you can get a decent little knife for that price. I say get one and see if you like it. Mine is in my fishing kit.