Overview & First Impressions
The QSP Coyote QS174 is the button lock that value-knife fans have been waiting for: Nitro-V blade steel, foil-embedded G10 scales, and QSP's clean execution at a price that undercuts the competition. With four handle families (glow Micarta, glow G10, copper foil, aluminum foil) the Coyote lets you choose exactly how much personality your carry announces from QSP knives.
Build Quality & Materials
Nitro-V continues its march through the value segment, and QSP's heat treat of the nitrogen-vanadium steel produces blades that sharpen easily, resist rust impressively, and hold working edges for weeks. The copper foil G10 (C-variants) and aluminum foil G10 (D-variants) sandwich metal mesh between G10 layers, creating scales that catch light with a subtle metallic shimmer while retaining G10's grip and durability.
Design & Craftsmanship
The button lock deploys and releases with a fidget-satisfying click, and the Coyote's flipper sends the blade out on washers with authority. QSP rounded the handle edges generously, making extended cutting sessions comfortable. The drop point blade carries a full working belly and a tip sturdy enough for scraping chores.
Performance & Real-World Use
The Coyote shines as a do-everything town knife: slicing fruit at lunch, breaking down deliveries, opening blister packs. The button lock's geometry keeps fingers safely behind the blade plane during closure, and the foil scales add texture in wet conditions without becoming abrasive during pocket carry.
Who Is This For?
Choose the A-variants (glow Micarta) for night visibility, B-variants (glow G10) for a brighter glow aesthetic, or C/D foil variants for a distinctive metallic look that stays office-appropriate. Anyone upgrading from generic liner locks will find the button action a revelation at this price.
Final Verdict
The QSP Coyote QS174 nails the value formula: proven steel, engaging lock, and handle options that punch above the price class. It earns a top spot among 2026's folding knife value picks — grab your preferred flavor at EdcMall.
