I have two new knives to show. Let's start with the Higonokami, fun little knife. Blade lenght is 70 mm, overall 170. The knife arrived sharp and with a little stropping it shaves. The splash-paint feels rubbery and gives a good grip, looks original too. There is enough friction for the knife to feel safe, so this does not need any modifications.
Then I got this Otter small buckhorn folder. Blade lenght is 65 mm, overall 155, closed 88 mm. A good pocketknife size, I can just get a 4 finger grip and the handle is comfortable.
Both liners and bolsters are brass. Looks like the fitting or finish of the bolsters is not as good as it could be. Maybe I should take some fine wet/dry sandpaper and try to refinish it? Also there is a small drop between the blade and spring, not really a flaw.
To my surprise it has a half-stop. Nice feature. The pull is peculiar, it feels quite smooth and easy in the beginning, but after the half-stop it is harder. I like this, it gives a sense of security, very good snap. Edge was good and easy to strop to shaving sharpness. Overall impression is that this does not have the same quality as GEC, but that would not be a fair comparison. With little work it could be close.
So I'm quite pleased with my new additions.
