Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger 7.1in S.S. Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 3.3in Clip Point Skinner Blade, Black Sawcut Handle, and Leather Belt Sheath for Hunting, Camping, Skinning, EDC, and Outdoors

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This knife has a very nice design, quality material that keeps its sharpness, a good handle. It is rather small in size and you probably won't kill a grizzly bear with it. But it is excellent for cutting food and other small tasks. I use it as a catering knife at work and I am always pleased with its appearance and quality.

The Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger 7.1" fixed blade knife is my go-to and most used EDC. I have many knives, but this is my consistent pick bc I dont generally need a beefy blade for everyday tasks, but I more often than not need something that can pierce or make small, controlled cuts.The 3.3” upswept blade has an elongated trailing point which creates an unreal level of pin-point precision. The steel tapers to an almost hair thin point… be careful sheathing this bad boy lest you snag leather with that needle tip.Love this little precision piercer/slicer. I believe it is designed to be a skinner, but some might even find it meaty for such a task. The 3.2mm thick stock gives the blade more utility for other challenging problems however. It is a wonderful little piercing tool and that is its strongest selling point I think. Just be careful not to recklessly stab into things or you might lose that piercing tip.The 3.5” handle is comfortable, some sort of synthetic (delrin?) akin to plastic but certainly durable. Brass pins are a nice touch. Sawtooth cut goes a long way and not only provides a more secure grip than something like bone, it feels pretty dang good in the hand too. It’s lightweight to boot, no doubt bc it's a synthetic.Contoured leather button snap sheath is decent: leather is 2.2mm thick enough and honestly it is half the reason I carry this knife so frequently. Small enough to consistently wear and not large enough to draw much attention. The curved trailing point even looks cool sheathed too.Steel is not uber fancy (7cr17Mov) but it gets the job done and sharpens with ease. The factory edge was rather dull however so be sure to sharpen and hone upon receiving. After a few minutes with a 3k/10k grit ruby & agate whetstone I was able to get this little devil sharp enough to pull through paper like a lightsaber… no resistance… like butter.We’ll see if this 7cr17mov can hold an edge… my Old Timer PHW Pro Hunter 8” 7cr17mov blade holds an edge worse than any other knife I own, but that stock is cut much thicker. Even though they are cut from the same quality steel, I do suspect this Sharpfinger to hold a better edge bc of the slimmer profile alone… I’ve already been able to get it dramatically sharper than the PHW… Sometimes slimmer wins.I carry this blade every day bc if I had to (e.g. entering federal property) I could easily throw it away and replace it. As far as I can tell this is a classic model and for only $15 it is the cheapest blade in my collection… This is an infinitely replaceable tool worth every penny. You’d pay more elsewhere for the sheath alone…

Haven't used it on any game yet, but the shape and size are well proven in that regard. What seems to be in question is the quality (steel quality, handle construction, etc.)Steel: I've heard conflicting reports that the blade is 440A, a chinese type that is basically equivalent to 440A, 440B, and even claims that it's 440C. Which is it? The most legitimate sounding claim I saw was someone saying they actually called Taylor (the company that actually owns the shrade brand now) and Taylor said 440B. I'd love to believe it's 440C...but unfortunately I'm more convinced of the 440B story. Regardless I've found that even of the same technical type of stainless some knifes just take an edge better than others. This is one of the better takers of an edge that I've seen in stainless. After about 30 seconds with a cheap knife sharpener I now have a bald spot on my hand from it shaving the hairs off, and a piece of paper that now has a few clean slices, no tears. Sharpens up well. Can't comment on how long it holds it.The handle is very solid on mine. The steel tang and handle are completely flush/smooth, and in general it feels extremely solid. Looked specifically for looseness, or anything else that would seem "cheap" about the handle or other cut corners/low quality and couldn't find anything. Mine did have a nick in the handle on one of the smooth parts...but it wasn't anything I would care about. I've also heard claims that the grips are hollow, not solid delrin. I honestly don't know, but if they are I can't tell. All the tapping and listening, and squeezing and trying to get it to deform that I could do didn't reveal anything. Seemed solid to me. I could be wrong, but as far as I can tell: if they are hollow, it doesn't seem to matter.My experience is nothing like those few that are claiming it's cheaply made and chintzy. Aside from the fact that 440B steel isn't the most expensive steel one could use, I can find nothing cheap feeling about it. Seems like a great little knife to me.

I purchased this knife in the 70s when it was called a Sharp Finger. It skinned many animals and was easy to hone. However, careful with the sheath. Having been bloodied, I used saddle soap and neatsfoot oil on it resulting in a loose bag instead of a sheath. It then went into my tackle box which was lost at sea, hence the replacement.Great value. Holds its edge, but careful with the sheath.