As it is intended the Italian stiletto is a tactical knife. That being said the Mermaid fits the bill perfectly. The bearing pivot operates just as well as a spring loaded blade without having to worry about a malfunction in the spring. A major plus.
The Mermaid is light weight, fits in the hand well, locks up tight, lines up true between the liners, and the D2 steel can be made razor sharp. All for a good, fair price.
Get one. You'll fall in love with it.
Excellent knife with very solid execution. The action is smooth and consistent, with clean engagement throughout the opening cycle. The blade arrived properly ground and razor sharp, showing good heat treatment and edge geometry.
The side-opening mechanism operates reliably with no blade play, and lockup is secure. Fit and finish on both the blade and the scales is well done, with quality materials and precise tolerances.
Across the board, Nedfoss knives offer strong build quality at a very competitive price point. Shipping was fast, packaging was secure, and the item matched the description exactly.
Well done, Nedfoss — a great balance of performance, materials, and value. Wishing you continued success and growth.
I did not receive this item. It appears to have been lost in transit.
Fit and finish is very good well made knife. Will buy again
Flips open extremely smooth and fast. Has good edge to the blade










