Knives Illustrated – August 2019

Relatively thick handles fill my hand
well, while non-aggressive jimping
serves to provide additional traction
without being uncomfortable. The
edges of the carbon fiber handles are
chamfered, which is okay for light
cutting tasks. I would have appreciated
more radius to the grips during cutting
tasks that require more force and
leverage. I found myself appreciating
the rounded spine of the blade during
heavier tasks such as cutting zip ties.
It creates a comfortable place for your
thumb to apply a little extra leverage.

The blade of the P671 was delivered
with a shaving sharp edge straight
from the factory. Over several weeks of
testing and regular use, I found that the
factory edge held up well. The blade
received no damage during use, and I
found that by lightly honing the edge
on a ceramic rod once a week, the edge
stayed hair-popping sharp.

Solid
Dependability
If I can sum up the Ruike P671-CB in
one word, it would be: solid.

Despite its smaller size, the knife feels
like it is overbuilt and ready to tackle
whatever task you throw its way. I
like having the ability to deploy it

The comfortable

handle combined

with excellent blade

geometry makes the

Ruike an excellent

choice for breaking

down cardboard.

using either the flipper or the thumb

studs and being able to open it in near

silence has proven beneficial when

around non-knife people.

The P671 is compact, though a bit

Sandvik 14c28n

Sandvik is a Swedish steel company with a long history of producing extremely

high-quality steels that are used by many well-respected knife companies.

The 14c28n was developed, at the request of Kai Cutlery, by Sandvik to be a

dedicated cutlery steel. A close relative of AEB-L stainless steel, 14c28n was

engineered to be able to reach a high level of hardness while still maintaining

a consistent microstructure. This results in a blade that will be easy to sharpen,

takes and holds a fine edge and isn’t susceptible to microchipping and edge

damage. The steel is also highly stain-resistant.

Ruike takes the extra step of cryogenically treating their 14c28n which not only

improves its edge holding, but increases its toughness as well.

While many consider 14c28n to be a budget steel, it delivers far more than

budget performance. It may not have the extreme edge holding that many of

today's super steels exhibit, but it provides outstanding performance for a good

price and is very easy to maintain.

14C28N SPECS

Manufacturer: Sandvik

Carbon: 0.62%

Chromium: 0.14%

Manganese: 0.60%

Nitrogen: 0.11%

Phosphorus: 0.02%

Silicon: 0.20%

Sulfur: 0.01%

chunky, and has proven itself to be

a useful tool. If you are looking for

something that is different, useful

and won’t break the bank, I don’t

think you will be displeased with

the P671-CB. KI

Ideal Working

Hardness: 55-62HRC

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