Otter FINN 155 MI GR, Böhler N690, Green Micarta, pocket knife

Monday, 22 May 2023

Really good lightweight and comfortable slicer with clean lines. The materials used are of high quality and the fit and finish is at good level. The blade centering is fine and the factory edge is sharp enough for right out of the box use. In real use the knife performs quite well. The handle ergonomics is excellent, literally, at any grip. The blade is not on the thick side and, thus the edge and the tip are delicate, but still enough sturdy and reliable at reasonable applied pressure. Also, the spine is rounded and the edge retention is good. There is one sharp half-stop at 90-degree and one soft at about 45-degree (read from the open position). The spring tension is fine. The knife feels noticeably lighter for its size, but still solid, which in combination with the blade geometry makes the cuts controllable and precise with minimal effort. There is no feel of hand fatigue at prolonged work, as well. The blade to handle length ratio is optimal for the orientation of the knife. However, there are two aspects which should be noted: slightly difficult opening (small nail nick and stiff spring at this position) and the secondary bevel does not go up to the choil (ends at about 2 mm before it). Nevertheless, the knife worth and I would recommend it.