Petrified fishPFP01 k110 steel folding knife G10 handle Front flipper outdoor Camping survival hunting EDC tool knives (Black G10 Stonewashed)

I recieved the knife a little quicker than anticipated. While testing it for sharpness I discovered that it was very much the thing I was testing for, right out of the box. The knife slices through receipt paper like it's mad at it.Next, I went out to process some cardboard boxes with it. It took to that work very well, excelling at several approaches to cutting up corrugated packaging. There's a lot of steel behind the edge, and a generous belly to the blade.After that exercise, I stropped it a couple times on denim and retested the edge against receipt paper. Still very slicey. This is a good working knife.The action is great, but the one-handed deploy takes some getting used to. It drops shut easily. The pocket clip is good and can be reversed for left pocket carry. The blue micarta is very handsome and I didn't notice any hotspots through switching grips. I really like the placement of the lanyard attach. It's heavier than a lot of EDCs, but it carries well in the pocket. The weight doesn't bother me, and I sort enjoy feeling like there's something in my pocket.All in all, I really like the knife and wouldn't hesitate to reccomend it to a friend.

I've been on a tear lately with budget knives. It started with a Civivi Badlands ($40), then a QSP Penguin ($32), an ST103 and 110 ($28 each) from Sitivien, and finally this one, the Petrified Fish Beluga ($52) in blue micarta. Each one is a solid value for the price and each has their pros and cons. The Sitiviens both needed some work to fix loose scales and backspacers, and I had to sand down the liner lock on one to get it to fully engage. I didn't mind though because both were under $30 and I was planning to customize them anyway. The Civivi was great out of the box and an excellent EDC until the Penguin came along. Fantastic little knife all around. So what about the Beluga? Well, it blew me away. This is a $50 knife that handles like one worth $100 or more. I like it when I get a good knife in cheap packaging (not a slam, I promise) because I know the manufacturers put their money into the product. Case in point, I'd rather have better QC from Sitivien than the nice black boxes their knives came in. PF included replacement screws, bronze washers, and a really nice polishing cloth. Who cares if the box is pretty basic cardstock? What I care about is a good knife for the price, and that is exactly what I got.For starters, it's solid as a rock but smooth as silk. The K110 (It's D2) blade was perfectly evenly ground from tip to base on both side. No flat spots, no need to reprofile, and the narrow edge bevel perfectly compliments the deep plunge on the full flat grind. It was shaving sharp out of the box, but after a few passes on a strop, it glides through hair, paper, and anything else in front of it. Very slicey for it's size, but with enough metal behind the edge to keep it from deforming. When closed, the blade is perfectly centered The opening and closing action is surprisingly smooth thanks to the ball bearings in the pivot. If you're planning to use it hard, you can swap the bearings out for a pair of phosphor-bronze washers that come with it. Very thoughtful!Make no mistake, this is a big knife, but the micarta scales are so well rounded that it feela as comfortable in the pocket as it does in your hand. For comparison, a Kershaw 1776 Link has a much chunkier handle. Even though both knives are about the same thickness, the Beluga carries more easily with it's broader, smoother scales. The micarta is plenty grippy and a beautiful blue. I love that the backspacer is made from the same material. The steel liners are skeletonized to reduce weight.There are some very minor flaws with the scales not being completely flush with the steel liners. They stick out from the edges in a few places by a fraction of a millimeter, just enough to notice, and there is a paper thin gap betweem the metal and micarta on two of the bottom corners. The former can be fixed with a little sandpaper, not sure about the latter. Neither is a deal breaker for me, though it is odd that my Penguin is $20 less and the denim micarta scales on it are perfectly matched to the liners. I don't expect custom-level quality on a $50 knife and if anything, the little bit of overhang improves the grip. I am considering sanding down the edges on the liners just a bit and may see if sanding the scales fixes the gap.Tl; drGreat knife, great value, highly recommend.

I really like the design of the beluga. I think it’s a great knife. However I got 2 different version with mixed results. One (micarta) had a super smooth drop shut action but a stiff detent. Using the front flipper was difficult and painful. To me this knife is basically a reverse flick or thumb flick knife. The fuller works good for that. The fit and finish was good. Nice smooth edges, centered blade. On the g10 version the action was not as nice. The detent was really weak. I could easily shake the blade out. The blade was somewhat off center as well. It had some sharp edges around the g10. Besides the strong detent on the micarta version everything else is great. When done right it feels like a more premium knife that would cost more than it does. I still really like the beluga and think it’s a good value. I’d like to see it in a titanium frame lock version with upgraded steel.

Petrified Fish is putting out some impressive stuff for the price point. The Beluga, specifically, is an excellent no-frills, heavy-deputy workaholic. You're getting a lot for what you pay. The steel is a well-known steel that has been used for years in more expensive knives than this. That's where the knife shines. They could've used a lower quality steel and added an assisted opening feature or something, but what good is a bad Knife that opens automatically? It operates buttery smooth, and it even came with extra bronze bearings and screws. It's easy to open, sharp out of the box, and pretty lightweight for the size. It is a pretty good sized knife , so be aware of that. I would reccomend this as a bag knife or an EDC knife for a bigger guy. It also makes a good work knife. The depth and length of the blade are more than most, so there's plenty of material to abuse. Overall, I can't think of a better knife for the money.