Vickay SP2-Light Purple Knife Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The Vickay SP2 (Light Purple) is a 3.74-inch knife with an SK5 carbon-steel blade and an aluminum handle, weighing 175 grams. SK5 is a hard, high-carbon steel valued for edge retention.

At $10.30 it offers named steel and a metal handle at a budget price, and it carries a 4.6-star rating across 2,318 reviews with about 600 sold last month.

The 175-gram weight gives it a substantial feel, though SK5 carbon steel needs to be kept dry to avoid rust.

Specifications

Performance notes

SK5 is a hard high-carbon steel that takes and holds a keen edge but, like other carbon steels, can corrode if left wet. The aluminum handle and 175-gram weight give it a planted feel during cuts.

What buyers say

At 4.6 stars from 2,318 reviews, owners are pleased with the steel and build; demand of about 600 monthly sales marks it as a steady mid-tier seller.