I don't understand China or Germany whats the difference, they were never made in the US. My one kissing crane is a yellow canoe (china). F&F is outstanding, it is all hand fitted. Unbelivable for a $15 knife. The steel (on mine) also seems "harder" more like 440C or at least AUS8. It's a chinese made knife though so I don't know if they are all as well made.
Tom