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My last pocket knife broke, so I was curious when KLAKEN sent me the Lancet. I had never used the brand and did not know what to expect. After carrying and using the knife for a week, I chose it as my new everyday carry.
The seller listing identifies the blade as Swedish 14C28N steel and the handle as G10. During my use, the handle’s fine texture provided a secure, non-slip grip. The pocket clip also felt sturdy. The Lancet is slimmer than my previous everyday-carry knife. I initially thought I might dislike that, but it takes up less room in my pocket.
Opening and carrying
The opening action is smooth and fast. Once I became familiar with the lock, I could close the knife with one hand. The blade also stayed closed in my pocket. My previous knife could begin opening as I pulled it out, but the Lancet let me choose when to open the blade. I preferred that design for daily carry.
I also found it easy to hand the knife to someone while it was closed, then open it quickly when needed. This does not support a general safety claim, but I felt more comfortable carrying the Lancet than my old knife.
Cutting performance after a week
I used the Lancet throughout a garage remodel to open packages, slice tape, and cut cardboard. I also tested the unsharpened factory edge on paper, Styrofoam, thick cardboard, and the heavy plastic used to vacuum-pack mop pads. It cut through all of those materials with very little force.
For breaking down boxes, it worked better for me than my box cutter, so I began reaching for the knife instead. Its sharpness did cause one minor problem. When I intended to cut only the packing tape, I sometimes continued into the cardboard and damaged boxes I wanted to save. That may have been my technique, but it is worth mentioning.
I also misused the blade to pry electronic parts from an electric razor. A folding knife is not a pry tool, and I do not recommend repeating that. I was concerned that I might break it, but it did not break during the incident. After the week, the blade had only a few minor marks. Some appeared to be adhesive residue from the boxes.
The dirt and corrosion check
The seller claims that the 14C28N blade offers corrosion resistance. To conduct an informal check, I left the knife outside in the dirt for more than 48 hours during a rainy period in Texas. When I retrieved it, I found no visible rust. It still opened smoothly and remained sharp enough to continue cutting the materials shown in my test.
This was a short, informal check, not a controlled corrosion test. It does not establish long-term rust resistance. Still, I was encouraged by the result after leaving the knife in those conditions.
After one week, the KLAKEN Lancet became my new everyday carry. Its slim profile, sturdy clip, secure closed position, quick opening action, and factory edge all worked well for the jobs I gave it.