Has Anyone Had Experience With Henckels Slipjoints As Users?

[Coonskinner]

Yesterday I ordered a Henckels Trapper with red jigged bone scales and carbon steel blades. I have never actually handled one, but the price was right and the picture looked good.


I am fond of slipjoints with natural handle materials and carbon steel blades, so this one really called to me.

My question is this--has anyone carried one and used it? What are the fit and finish usually like on Henckels slipjoints? I am planning to put this one in my EDC rotation if it makes the grade, and I just wanted to see if anyone could tell me what I can expect.

 

[Coonskinner]

I guess nobody uses them...hope this isn't a bad sign.

 

[lambertiana]

I have a red bone copperhead with carbon steel blades. The fit and finish are pretty good, and the walk and talk are excellent. The blades hold a decent edge, but not as good as the carbon steel in my Eye Brand or Kissing Crane slipjoints. I heard somewhere that they are being made by Boker, and the edgeholding is about the same as my Boker carbon steel slipjoints.