The QSP Coyote is the brand's button-lock folder: a 3.23-inch Nitro-V drop point on ceramic bearings, a 4.25-inch handle in glow-in-the-dark micarta or G10, and a button liner lock that releases with a thumb press. It is the knife for people who want the button-lock action at a QSP price. This review covers the Nitro-V steel, the button lock, and the handle versions.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade | 3.23 in, Nitro-V stainless, drop point, stonewash or black |
| Handle | 4.25 in; glow-in-the-dark brown micarta, glow G10, or copper / aluminum foil G10 |
| Lock | Button liner lock |
| Bearings | Ceramic |
| Clip | Reversible stainless |
| Price | $94.99 to $99.99 |
Nitro-V
A nitrogen-alloyed stainless in the AEB-L family: fine grain, easy to sharpen, tough for a stainless, and very corrosion resistant. It holds an edge better than 14C28N and sharpens almost as easily. For a working knife it is one of the best value steels going.
The button lock
Press the button, the blade swings free; let go, and it locks open. Fun to operate, ambidextrous, and it keeps fingers clear. The Coyote's runs on ceramic bearings and the action is the reason people buy it.
Handles
Glow micarta for grip and a warm look, glow G10 for a harder, cleaner surface, and copper or aluminum foil G10 for something that catches light. All glow after exposure.
Compared
The Penguin is the sheepsfoot with the crossbar lock; the Coyote is the drop point with the button. Vosteed's Marten is the button-lock competitor at $120 in 154CM.
Frequently asked questions
What steel is the QSP Coyote?
Nitro-V stainless.
What lock does it use?
A button liner lock.
How long is the blade?
3.23 inches.
Does the handle glow?
Yes, on the glow micarta and glow G10 versions.
Is it ambidextrous?
The button lock is; the clip is reversible.
The bottom line
The QSP Coyote is the button-lock knife to buy under $100. Nitro-V is the reason it is not just fun.
Related reading
QSP Penguin review
Button lock vs crossbar lock vs liner lock
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