Camillus LK6 Folder 6 Folding Knife Black

I actually bought this knife on the recommendation of a knife maker on one of my newsgroups. He said he could not make this quality of a knife for this price. As a woman with small hands, this knife fits in my hand nice. The overall length of the knife is not too large for my hand, and folded it fits in my jeans pocket where I cannot feel it. My friend's husband is begging me to get him this knife for his birthday after he saw it. I have not cut very many things with it yet, but the sharpness of the blade impressed me. I can see why this company has been around since 1876.

I am happy that I saw this knife while looking for an EDC Flipper knife. Not saying that this a ZT, or any of the high end, high-priced knives that I would like to purchase and carry. No, this little knife is definitely not high-priced. Nor is it on the high end. What it is, is a very inexpensive, well-built, little pocket knife that I will enjoy carrying on my person. Fits in the "Key" pocket of my blue jeans, and it can be manipulated one-handed with ease. Very smooth opening. No play in the open position. Centered nicely. Sharp from the arrival. Though it can be flipped open from either from the left hand or right, I think this knife is better suited for a right-handed person. Closing can be difficult one-handed if your a South-paw. But I am right handed. Not a problem there. Nice, little knife.

I've gotten quite used to the size and style, and do like the knife, but, I haven't found anything special about the D2 steel. A lot of reviews (of the steel,) has said that it's difficult to sharpen, that it's a hard wearing steel that keeps an edge long, but, it doesn't feel as amazing as reviews suggest. It definitely gets, and feels sharper than bog standard stainless steel, but, isn't difficult to sharpen at all, on stone or diamond.

I was pleasantly surprised by this little blade from Camillus. The fit & finish are very good for a knife in this class & price range. It's a little on the heavy side, but not so much that it's uncomfortable in the pocket. The D2 blade snaps open quickly with the flipper tab, and while not quite "drop shutty" it does close effortlessly. No real cons for me, though some might not like the size to weight ratio.

If you’re looking for a short blade folding knife, consider this model first before you pull the trigger on a buck budgie or Keyshaw spoke… no, I’m not dissing on those two other brands, it definitely has a place in my carry rotation. All I’m saying is this lk6 is definitely the best bang for the buck out there. Sure it’s only a couple of dollars lower than the spoke, but it a whole lot cheaper than a $85 budgie.