” The knife on the left is made in the USA and costs around $160. The ones on the right are China clones that sell for $25.”
Is it made in the US? Odds are it is “final assembly” and then claims US made. Most “USA Made” are products that are made in China and assembled in the US.
That’s a really nice knife, too. Bought one for myself, one for a SIL. Sturdy. Well-made. Useful.