Photo request and opinions: Utica knives and stockman

I have the same green stockman as posted by knarfeng. The main blade is carbon, the spey and sheepsfoot are mystery stainless. The spey blade was so loose it actually rattled if I shook the knife with the blades closed. I tightened it in a vise and haven't had any trouble with it since. I did have to file off a bit of protruding pin and try to peen it with a small punch. It's definitely not what I would call a hard use knife, but so far it's done what I need it to without falling apart. When I got it I posted on here complaining about the misleading advertising that seemed to indicate all the blades were carbon steel. I was castigated by some posters who pointed out that while Utica may not demand that their sellers be totally honest, somewhere in the fine print on their site they admit to this being the case. Would I but another Utica knife? Not very likely. Even at this price point. My Queen Country Cousin is a much stouter knife in the same price range. It may only have one blade, but for the same price I think it's a better every day user.
 
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