QSP Penguin QS130 specs and steel

The QSP Penguin QS130 has a 3.06" sheepsfoot blade in D2, weighs 3.14 oz and uses a liner lock.

QSP Penguin QS130: Sheepsfoot blade, 3.06" long (generic profile, not to scale)Sheepsfoot blade, 3.06" long

Specifications

Blade steel
D2
Blade length
3.06"
Overall length
7.06"
Blade thickness
0.118"
Weight
3.14 oz
Lock
Liner lock
Handle
Micarta or G10
Blade shape
Sheepsfoot
Opening
Manual (thumb stud)
Made in
China
Model
Penguin QS130
Brand
QSP

All QS130 versions are D2; QSP's 14C28N Penguins are the Mini, Button Lock and Slip Joint models. Weight is for the Micarta version (G10: 3.53 oz).

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The steel: D2

D2 is a tool steel rated 6/10 for edge retention, 3/10 for toughness and 4/10 for corrosion resistance; it is low on ease of sharpening (4/10). Full D2 page.

Edge retention
6/10
Toughness
3/10
Corrosion resistance
4/10
Ease of sharpening
4/10
D2 typical hardnessD2: 58-61 HRC55 soft60 mid65 very hard507058–61

How D2 compares

Other knives in D2

Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.