← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
QSP Penguin vs QSP Osprey
QSP Penguin runs a 3.06″ sheepsfoot blade in D2; QSP Osprey runs 3.25″ of drop point in Sandvik 14C28N. The QSP Penguin is the lighter of the two by 0.26 oz.
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- QSP Penguin · Sheepsfoot3.06″ blade · 3.14 oz · ~0.8″ tall (derived)
- QSP Osprey · Drop Point3.25″ blade · 0.118″ spine · 3.4 oz · ~0.79″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.118″
| Spec | QSPQSP Penguin | QSPQSP Osprey |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.06″ | 3.25″ |
| Spine thickness | — | 0.118″ |
| Overall length | 7.06″ | 7.5″ |
| Closed length | 4″ | 4.25″ |
| Weight | 3.14 oz | 3.4 oz |
| Blade shape | Sheepsfoot | Drop Point |
| Steel | D2 | Sandvik 14C28N |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Liner | Liner |
| Handle material | Linen Micarta | Micarta |
| Country of origin | China | China |
| Price band | Budget | Mid |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
D2
Semi-stainless: enough chromium to resist spotting, not enough to be stainless. Big carbides mean long edge life and a coarse, toothy edge.
Sandvik 14C28N
Developed with Kershaw. Tough, rust-resistant, and about as easy to sharpen as a good steel gets — the reason it dominates the value tier.