Mikov Stovka Blue 100-NH-7 A Pocket Knife

In my Mikov Stovka, the handle scales were mounted unevenly, which was quite noticeable. Fortunately, the store has a return system, so these kinds of problems are not a hassle. However, I suspect in Mikov it all depends on the specific model. The blades opened quite smoothly, and the factory sharpening was sufficient for a start.

The pocket knife is somewhere between the Victorinox Camper and the Spartan in terms of number of tools (for example, it has a saw like the Camper, but lacks the small flathead screwdriver at the end of the can opener and doesn't have tweezers). In my unit, the bottle opener was almost impossible to pull out—it was so deeply recessed in the closed position that I had to modify the construction myself and put a cork pad under it. Now it works great. Still, the opener slips on the cap. Really, Czechs—you’re famous for your clear lagers, but then the opener fails? The whole pocket knife was excessively lubricated with oil, it was practically dripping. No expense was spared on the hinge grease. The saw does not lock in place, so it is less safe than Swiss equivalents. The main blade and the scalpel are very well sharpened from the factory. A downside is the lack of a lanyard hole or ring. At this price, it’s better to look for something with the Swiss Cross logo. If it cost as much as the Polish Gerlach Assist 12 (also a competitor to the Spartan and at a good price), it would be fine. Right now I have Mikov, Gerlach Assist 12, and Victorinox Camper, so I can compare them directly.