I’ve said before that the Hedgehog is, in my opinion, one of Vosteed’s best knives. So, do the new aluminum-handled versions keep up that high standard? Thanks to Vosteed for the review sample, I found out.
Specs
You can see the full specs at Vosteed.com. The most relevant specs are listed below.
Blade Length: 2.99″ | 76.00 mm
Overall Length: 7.11″ | 180.60 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.138″ | 3.50 mm
Blade Material: S35VN
Weight: 4.42 oz | 113.90 g
Opener: Back Flipper | Thumb Stud | Fuller
Lock Type: Top Liner Lock
Handle Material: Aluminum
Observations from Use
Sometimes small changes can make a knife feel completely different. In the case of these new aluminum scales versions of the Hedgehog, I think the rugged new scales make the knife feel even more like it should – a premium knife that is tough enough for hard work and refined enough for the EDC knife crowd.
The aluminum scales add a sturdy feeling to this knife and slightly more heft that feels reassuring. This version makes more solid, metallic sounds when you open it and it seems more rigid or solid in a way that is hard to describe (because the previous version doesn’t feel flimsy in the slightest).
The finish on these aluminum scales feels slightly finer in texture than other Vosteed aluminum scales I have tried. It is slightly grippy and almost doesn’t feel like metal in the hand. This finish, coupled with the frag pattern milling, makes this one of the grippiest aluminum handled knives I have ever owned.
I don’t want to spend a lot of time rehashing what makes the Hedgehog great so I’ll just direct you to the previous review and summarize my thoughts here. It has an incredibly well-executed top liner lock (basically a Compression Lock with a button) that makes this knife both bull-strong and just as fidgety as any button lock. The handle provides MANY options for how to grip the knife and the blade shape perfectly fits the tough, hard-working design of this knife. It’s modern, stylish, and it just works.
Wrap Up
If pocket time is the measure of which version of the Hedgehog I like best, I have been carrying the new aluminum scale version since I received it. This feels, to me, like the best version of one of Vosteed’s best knives. It is just as stylish as previous versions while somehow feeling more refined and even more hefty in a good way.
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