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The Bestech 1708 is a full-size folder that pays equal respect to function and fashion. It features a 3.5-inch clip-point blade that’s suitable for detail work and tasks that require more power Read More
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Not too stupid if you can get away from the Toyota link lol
You guys are officially killing me now. Dropping the artisan cutlery, bestech, tops, and rike knives I have been eyeing for months all within the same week. And all at very reasonable prices.
I got mine 4 days ago and aside from some nit-picky little design issues, it's a fantastic knife.
The Blade Centering is spot on. After I cleaned out whatever heavier oil they were using, the action is amazing. The blade grind is impeccable. It was exceedingly sharp out of the box. It had a bit of lock-stick but after using it for a bit it's now worn in and not an issue. The detent is well dialed in, firm but not overly so and no blade movement when closed. No vertical or horizontal blade play.
My little issues: The pivot is a pain since it's fitted for a coin or the like, It begs for a detent ramp, and there are some hotspots that could use some chamfering.
Overall I'm extremely impressed with the fit and finish of that particular Bestech and I'm probably going to pick up more from them.
Bonus: Since I got it in gray (1708B) I ended up getting one of the first production ones (027/100).
IMO this design didn't "age" well. The knife industry is entering a phase similar to Fast Fashion, where manufacturers come up with different "unique" designs on almost monthly basis just to get an edge. Nothing wrong with steep competitions, it improve the industry as a whole, but coming up with new flavor of the same thing(titanium framelock flipper) gets old eventually. The fact that i feel like this design look very 2017 and that's old speaks a lot about current knives market. On the other hand we have timeless design like Sebenza/Umnumzaan/Paramilitary2/Griptilian that still looks classy even after 10-20 years...
I burned my $20 credit here and got something. Then I burned a $50 credit at KC and picked up Native 5 in CruWear. And then here this comes again with a great price. Too bad I'm too old to sell my body unless I die. I have a truck load of D2 Bestechs and they are great. I still want this one.
I do not agree at all. I have 3 bestechs, with the Predator as the nicest, and rate them absolute top quality, certainly on par with We. See video’s on youtube as well
I might have to vote on raising the debt ceiling for the Ti and S35VN knives. I have a fair number of them. I know! It's MD's fault. The DOA is in my pocket today.