YOU ARE KILLING ME WITH THESE GREAT KNIFE REVIEWS!!! Just got the P801, and after a dismantle, cleaning, and a little frog lube, it is like butter! I think you have "influenced" me to purchase 6 + knives . Keep them coming!
I got one of these about a week ago, and overall I love it so far. My only complaint is that the pivot screws have a tendency to come loose after 50-100 openings, and then I need to dig out a T8 Torx driver to tighten them back up. But the blade and overall quality have amazed me. I'm REALLY glad that I saw someone recommend this knife in an answer about a different knife on Amazon. I might have to buy another as a backup, but then I already have 7 good folders, so maybe not....
TO INFORM PEOPLE: THE SILVER VERSION IN COMPARISON TO THE BLACK VERSION IS MUCH HARDER TO FLIP OPEN. THE SILVER BEARINGS ARE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH IF YOU ARE BEGINNER OR NEW I SUGGEST THE BLACK! I am no knife expert, but this knife works for both right and left (I can wield it right and left, access it with both right and left if clipped to my pants, and close it with both right and left)
#gideonstactical So much value for the money!! I have the stonewash version with the blue anodized accents, but i also like the blackwash version you have too. I went back and forth on which version to get when i got mine. Thanks for the review, keep em coming!!
Where are you getting your data? Look up most sites and they will confirm that it is similar. My personal experience also says that it is better then AUS-8.
I don't know bro the blue accents on the SF make it look like one classy knife. Agree to disagree on the Finish that being said I have it in my pocket right now great knife
Yeah I agree, in the ingot form steel world I will take 14c28n over any of them except extremely well done 440c. In the Budget steel world 14c and BD1N are the kings as of current.
Ruike use ball bearings inside for the blades opening , see Nick Shabazz on RU-vid on disassembly of the knife .I just ordered a Ruike Hussar to go with my Ruike P108 also a great knife. I will no longer buy expensive Spyderco knives which are nice but too expensive especially the higher end steels like M390 Which I do own a Para 3 in that steel which is a nice knife but it will be my last, it makes no sense spending $80.00 -$100 or more on a folder or any knife . I do not like to buy stuff from China but when it comes to some knives like Ruike or the Spyderco Tenacious , Persistence , Ambitious lines are good enough for me and anyone else living on a low income. For the Materials Ruike uses and the price of these knives is just excellent .
Don't mean to be that guy, but I really pushed Ruike to you ages ago 😀. They are awesome, I own 45 units, no affiliation, just saw the value about a year ago and started collecting...glad you gave them a chance. And Woke. I'll add, not one single one of those 45 Ruikes are uncentred or have any blade play up or down. Hence my faith...
Ruike is definitely hitting it out of the park and I agree are a tremendous value to quality ratio.Cannot wait for their new models to come out.Big appreciation from Down Under!!!
Great review of a fine new knife value. This was my first of several Ruike blades. Try the P121, addition of G10 handles makes for nice feel. They all have sweet action with ball bearings. Thanks.
Prepare for your mind to be blown, my friend, because there's ball bearings in there. And yes, this blade is an almost ridiculous value. It's a smooth, elegant, modernized gentleman's folder on steroids.
Great review! and thanks for rolling in the H5 Gerfalcon again, still loving that knife. Also loving the H6-S1 (G-10 version) supper nice EDC knife only requiring minimal tough-up with my ceramic rod. I prefer G-10 handles to steel and aluminum so I'm well satisfied.
Seriously ready to buy this...until I heard "righties only". So disappointing...I feel like there's no excuse these days for a manufacturer not to make it lefty friendly. Otherwise, I REALLY like this knife. Glad to see manufacturers pushing the "budget" envelope!
ottergt - I know that feeling, I get pumped about a knife being reviewed and Bang, it's not for us "Devil Children", I've even emailed Kershaw over it, seriously how hard/expensive is it to drill a few holes on the other side?
Alternative for lefties The Ganzo / Firebird FH13 is very similar, acid wash stainless steel frame lock with bearing pivot and D2 steel with a deep carry clip
@ottergt - so I have this knife (a gift from my father for my 17th birthday) I can use it in both my right and left hand, I can open and close it with both hands as well. It works for both sides in my opinion.
Check out the ganzo adimante neformat skimen design . I did one for a lefty and all that was needed was to file 1/16” for the clip to rest for a deep carry and it had a cool little ceramic ball on the tip of the clip . I was flipping it and ordered two I liked them so much . The cf is a layer but looks awesome . Same price as this
Dang!!! Another awesome catch Aaron! One more must have. I mean just look at how material is flying when cut. They definitely got the slicey blade right.
I like the look of that Esee folder but can't believe the price. Don't see how some US companies are asking high prices for inferior materials and expect to compete.
Ruike is pronounced Rake, as per the company. Totally agree with you, their whole line of knives come with ball bearing pivots. Definitely the best buy in knives right now. I have 3 myself now, the P121-G Hussar, P155-W, and the fore mentioned P801-SF.
If they just made this knife in a smaller version, I would buy a bunch of them. I'd like a 2.75"-2.85" blade instead of a 3.5" I have so many 4" body knives with 3.5" blades. The difference in a smaller one is massive when your carrying it all day! So much more comfortable. I love full flat grinds and this is one of the few that are not expensive. D2 or 14c or 16 c blades are fine. I'm just tired of thick heavy knives for edc. I have heavy thick fixed blades for hard work. I don't need one that heavy/large for edc.in my pocket all day. I would pay MORE for it if it was smaller.
Got mine yesterday freaking love it ibhavent bought a knife this reasonably price. It has a great edge feels awesome in the pocket flips well even the thumbs-up is positioned perfect. I'll be back to Ruike. Also had mi e engraved and it is beautiful so thanks to everyone at DNALasering found them on Etsy. Buddy love your channel thanks for everything.
Great knife - they should work on the strength of their pocket clips. I have over 8 of these, 3 have broken pocket clips and they don't sell replacements.
Alternative for lefties The Ganzo / Firebird FH13 is very similar, acid wash stainless steel frame lock with bearing pivot and D2 steel with a deep carry clip
I got this bad boy a couple weeks ago in the p801-sf model w/the blue clip and thumb stud. I'll probably pick up this version as well. The detent on this knife is nuts! Yes, easily an $80-100 knife if sourced in the US. Glad to see Fenix enter the knife business.
The quality is still on point with Ruike knives 3 years after this review. They are dialed in on their 14c28n (it's out preforming GOOD VG10 edge retention wise and approaching well done S30v preformance levels) this is a fantastic value as its their entire line.
I bought the stone washed version and I agree with you on everything you said except for two points. First, I have been carrying the CutJack Mini for a few weeks and this Ruike is much heavier and second, the handles are super slippery. I`ve dropped this knife several times when pulling it out of my pocket and deploying. Other than that, this is one great value.
Just ordered one via Amazon. Waiting.....Got the 801SF. Amazing knife! The new standard in my opinion. American companies making knives under $100 better be paying attention. It’s already my favorite knife I own.
I had the P108 for about a day. Very clean looking folder for sure. I sent it back. Reason Just much too slick for my liking and it slipped out of the hand way to easy. Still very nice folders. I do like the Criterion Collection with the glass breaker on the end...
Fits much better in the pocket, you won't even know it's there. I got the satin version with blue hardware for $30 bucks on eBay. It has bearings, not washers.
Jon Grimm different style knives. Rat 2 feels good in hand for heavy work. This opens much nicer has better steel better lockup but IMO not as suited for hard use because of frame lock and steel frame.
I havr bought 3 of them, one when they first came out about 5 years ago, bought one about 2 years ago and bought a 3rd about March 2022 and its as perfect as the other older two so the QC is still on point
For approximately the same amount of money, you can get better knives from the same company. Other models have lockbar overtravel stops. Already have 3 Ruikes :)
Hey , your a little bit late to the party (LOL) , I've had mine for around a year. It is a great edc "flipper" , no doubt. The action is smooth , because of the "bearings" ha , ha , and the 14c28n steel has awesome edge retention and is my favorite budget steel. But , me personally , would take one of the D2 knives over it , if I had to choose and could only have one , the Rat , Cutjack , or Modus , all have a leg up on it in my opinion , and for only $10.00 more. Either way , they are all great options . And I would know , because I'm a collector and I have them all.
Yo, Gideon, try out the Sanrenmu Land 910 folder. All stainless steel construction. Sandvik SS blade, smooth opening and closing, and at half the price! Check it out.
Lol, I just got my Ruike P801-SF in the mail yesterday. I got it new off eBay for $22 shipped. Definitely in my Top 3 EDC choices. I also got the P108-SF from the same seller and am equally impressed with it. Thanks for the great reviews!
I would love for u to review the ruike fixed blade i just seen it on Amazon im kinda wanting but afraid to pull the trigger. Its 14c28n steel for 69 dollars seems like a great deal
