as it is with my traditional flippers.
I mentioned earlier that, besides the
front flipper design, the P671 also
includes dual thumb studs. In keeping
with the unique design of the knife, the
thumb studs are unlike those of any
other folding knife I own.
Each stud is held in place by a recessed Torx
screw and is made with a stainless steel
disc, topped with a stepped and knurled
piece of black G-10. While the width across
the studs is narrower than the width of the
handles, they rise slightly above the spine
of the blade. While this presents no issues
with ergonomics, it does add to the unique
look of the knife. When using the thumb
studs, the blade flies open with authority,
The P671-CB integrates
carbon fiber handles
with a stainless-steel
frame and blade.Who is Ruike?
Ruike was founded in 1998 by
Chinese bladesmith Mr. Leung.
For the next eight years, Ruike
focused on manufacturing knives
under contract for domestic
and overseas knife companies.
In 2016, Ruike was purchased
by Fenix Flashlights and began
manufacturing their own line of
knives under the Ruike name.Instead of following the trend
of copying the designs of other
manufacturers, Ruike set out to
create a line of unique, high-quality
blades that everyone could aord.While Ruike designs and
manufactures knives in China,
their designs are all original and
their quality control over both
materials and manufacturing
processes is second-to-none.
Pick up a Ruike knife and you will
recognize the careful attention
to detail that was put into the
design and construction.using minimal pressure. Whether you use
the flipper or the studs, the P671 is easy to
open, both right- and left-handed.A hidden “bonus” I found when using this
knife, is the ability to open it in almost
complete silence. By using your thumb
to slowly pivot the blade open using the
flipper, while using your index finger to
dampen the action of the liner lock, the
knife can be deployed very quietly.The Details
The blade of the P671 is made from
Sandvik 14c28n stainless steel. It is
2.76 inches in length, making it legal
to carry in most places where locking
knives are allowed.The P671 uses a drop point design
with a narrow, unsharpened swedge —
providing a fine, working tip. The cutting
edge uses a gradual, continuously
curved profile with a high-saber grind.
An oversized sharpening choil ensures
that the entire length of the cutting
edge can be easily maintained.The back of the flipper is radiused and
includes well-executed jimping that
isn’t overly aggressive. The blade rides
on stainless steel ball bearing washers,
which ensure smooth deployment from
the handle.The 3.75-inch long handle is made with
two pieces of black G-10, overlaid with
carbon fiber and fitted to stainless steel
liners, both of which feature extensive
milling to reduce weight. The edges of
the grips are radiused without being
overly contoured. The liner on the
pocket clip side incorporates a heavy
gauge liner lock with well-executed
jimping to enhance control.knivesillustrated.com JULY/AUGUST 2019 • KNIVES ILLUSTRATED 77