Oh yeah, forgot about that one. Thank you. I have a Bestech Pebble and it is a mighty fine knife. The Engine might be a better choice than the Prawn. At least the odds of it being good are better anyway. Put that on the list so I don’t forget it.
I’ve really been trying to slow down on my knife buying. I am not so much a collector so I feel guilty when a knife just sits around not getting used. My friends on the other hand love it when I get to feeling that way because I start giving them away.
I have one and it’s a lot smaller than I’m looking for, I want something heavy duty and about 10”/25cm overall. The Mora (Bahco 2444) is about a inch and a half shorter has a delicate thin blade.
I have a Bahco 2449 wrecking knife and a Hultafords Heavy Duty GK knife which are both bigger and have thicker blades but I’m looking for something bigger than those as well.
That looks like a great alternative to the Prawn. The thinner 0.12" blade stock should be a much better fit for that blade length. The S35VN should be much better for EDC.
I haven't tried any of the premium Bestechs but my experience with their budget knives has been fantastic. Fit, finish, and action are all excellent and have actually improved since the Pebble was released. If you end up getting one of these, please share your experiences with it here.
Beyond that, do you have any preferences regarding steel, sheath type, etc.? For another $10, you could get a Ruike Jager. The Jager is a very nice fixed blade. It's a little more compact but still a good size. I prefer that kind of sheath for regular carry. It's also 14C28N. Its particular balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance makes 14C28N a great choice for fixed blades.
I recently purchased this J. E. Made Nessmuk. I don’t know anything about the manufacturer but I believe they are a Chinese company. This is a superb knife.
I have the same green QSP Penguin. Got it from Drop. But mine has a very weak detent and the blade easily falls open, so I’ve never carried it. Don’t want to reach into my pocket and get surprised by a sharp blade.