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Bestech BG06 Kendo G-10 Series

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Bestech BG06 Kendo G-10 Series

Name: Bestech BG06 Kendo G-10 Series
Brand: Bestech
SKU: bestech-bg06-kendo-g-10-series
Price: 35 USD
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Rating: 4.49 (100 reviews)

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The BG06 Kendo G-10 series is an exciting new direction for Bestech. It features G-10 scales (in your choice of three colors) and a blade made from tough D2 tool steel Read More

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anthonyck

Aug 21, 2018

Verified Buyer

This a great product. The action is really satisfying and so far it has performed well as one of my EDCs. The tip-up orientation takes some adjustment but makes a lot of sense for right-front-pocket only. I don't recommend a left-pocket carry. I recommend this product.

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Sinetor618

Aug 24, 2018

Verified Buyer

Great sub 50$ knife. Came nicely sharpened with a nice action. I did do a little finish work on the g10 edges to make it a little more comfortable in hand.

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point.vector

Jun 30, 2018

Verified Buyer

Very well made. The opening style isn't really my thing, but opens smooth with a well made snap. Mine arrived razor sharp and has stayed that way for a while now. I use my blade every day, and am more than happy with the amount of time between sharpenings; so, the choice of blade material is top notch. The handle is poly and has cnc tool marks on it. Some may not prefer that, but I think it adds a personal touch to the overall aesthetic. There is no play in the blade once opened and overall, I feel the knife could stand quite a bit of abuse. The blade length is nice for everyday carry and the pocket clip is low profile....a touch that for me makes or breaks on a purchase from me.

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knifenutz

Jun 26, 2018

Verified Buyer

Very solid lock up. Sturdy knife.

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Kavik

5531

Jul 3, 2018

Verified Buyer

Note: Initial impressions and some extra details can be found in my original "review" in the comments section, if you're interested in further reading. I didn't take the time to copy over every point on this one. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/bestech-bg06-kendo-g-10-series/talk/2072844?utm_source=linkshare&referer=94FC7J
Giving this a couple stars for overall aesthetics, deep carry clip, and fit and finish of the blade.
My biggest complaint first is that the detent on this one is waaaaaay too weak. By far the weakest on any of the dozen Bestechs i own at this point. And I'm convinced there's no way of fixing this one. I bent out the liner lock until it hurts my thumb to unlock and removed the lock pin just to test. With the lock pin removed the blade closes farther and the detent ball fully seats in the hole (it only went about 50% in originally). In this test setup (no lock pin, 100% engagement of detent ball, super heavy liner lock pressure), the detent is slightly improved, but the action suffers and the blade protrudes out the back of the scales. And I can STILL open it just by flipping my wrist, no arm movement even. I may try drilling out the hole to keep this MINOR improvement with everything reassembled....but this doesn't even come close to being legal to carry where gravity assist laws are an issue (which is everything in my state)
Second; the inner edges of the G10 were quite sharp, felt in the fingertip when using the flipper. Had to file those all down when I had it apart. Same for the inner edge of the lanyard holes, I could see this cutting into a lanyard over time, if you use them. If you choose to bevel these edges as well, be sure you don't touch the area with the backspacer.
Third; the t6 screws in the handle on this one are terrible. They're very loose...almost like it's a 6.25-6.5. After 2 disassemblies one screw is completely stripped and a second is close (and no, nothing was overtightened, the bits are just that sloppy in the heads, and the metal is SOFT)
It's one for the collection, and I'll use it around the house, but annoyed that one of the few that actually come with a deep carry clip is one that I can't legally carry 😒

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Kavik

5531

Aug 21, 2018

Well... A) because it's fun B) because why not? And C) because with a little hands on tweaking you can improve most factory knives to some degree. It's actually sometimes the cheap ones where you can make the most difference. Companies like Bestech, who use quality materials and have good machining and grinding....but don't put a lot of man hours into the fine details of fit and finish, that can make the difference between a $40 and an $80 knife that are otherwise identical. Simple things like rounding a spine, chamferring an edge in the handle, etc.
But, I disassemble and look for ways to improve all my knives, regardless of their price range.
I have $40 knives that were practically unusable that are great users after an hour or so of my time put into them
I have a $140 Raidops Blue Shark that had a misaligned stop pin, the blade didn't look quite right closed, and it failed gravity assist carry laws. After determining how to fix it, it took about 20 minutes of filing and test fitting and now it's legal, has a better profile closed, snappier action, and has seen more pocket time lately than any other knife
I just got a BladeHQ exclusive Kwaiken yesterday that was literally in pieces within 10 minutes of opening the package because it had issues that needed addressing and I'd rather do it myself than exchange it and hope the next one isn't worse
Some people just like to tinker. Those that don't will never get it.
But....if you're not willing to disassemble a $35 factory knife, how do you ever clean out a gritty pivot after using it for a while?

14themoney

1395

Feb 22, 2019

KavikGreat answer, Kavik. A man after my own heart. Why take it apart? Because I can. And everything else that you said. BTW, I really liked that Swordfish. It's lost (hopefully, misplaced) and for some obscure reason, MD delayed the shipment on the replacement that I ordered.

reswright

3850

Mar 1, 2020

Verified Buyer

Nice looks, ok ergonomics

As someone who by now has picked up several Bestechs in the $40-50 price range, I can say that there's a pretty simple formula that seems to be common among them. Simple clip, rounded G10 scales with some accent cuts, hidden liners that can occasionally be a little too soft to stand up to the ceramic bearings they use, smooth backspacer flush with and the same color as the scales, with soft jimping on the lockbar and a dab atop the spine. D milled pivot bars, only adjustable from one side, logo on the other. D2 or Sandvik. Small but sometimes deep engraving on the blade. That's every budget Bestech I've ever seen, and although the liner issue can be a pain, generally speaking they're all decent value for what you're paying, which is to say, much better than you used to be able to get for $40. And Bestechs have been part of the reason the rest of the industry is now waking up and realizing they need to pick up their pace, so generally speaking I regard them favorably. I think it's possible that the Kendo has the nicest lines out of all of the ones I own -- very stylized and kwaiken-like, with a nice curved bevel to the rounded scales, and a simple elegant blade. And after messing about with it a bit I'm content that it's a decent knife. The reason I only give it four stars is simple -- it might be the nicest looking Bestech I own, but it's probably the least ergonomically sound of the lot. It's got a fairly precarious balance on the forefinger and just takes a lot more work to keep in your hand than, say, a Paladin. That's more a measure of how good the others are than saying this is a crappy knife, but facts are facts -- this is a handle that your hand has to wrap around, not one that fits your natural grip style. I noticed a big difference when comparing this to other Bestechs I own, and handfeel and ergonomics are pretty important. Four stars is still fair though, it's good. Just not great.

Recommends this product? Yes

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atticstorm

Jun 27, 2018

Verified Buyer

Well made and sturdy. The flip to open tab could be a bit longer and the area to unlock could be rounded out more to get a the thumb inside. If the whole knife were about 1/4 to a 1/3 smaller, it would be more practical to cary - I would cary it more. A slightly smaller knife we have is better than the big one we left at home.

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zac.hester

Jun 26, 2018

Verified Buyer

I bought this because it's a unique style using good materials. I was really impressed withe the build quality and finish. This knife would cost more than double if it had a big name brand on the blade.
For all its style, it's a surprisingly good cutting tool. The "heel" between the belly and the tanto edge tears into packages and clam shells amazingly well. It carries really well for the length of usable blade it provides.
I'm going to rate it four stars mainly because it suffers the same problem nearly all long, heavy blades do: the detent is abysmal right up to the edge of being nearly dangerous. You can hold onto the scales, and shake the blade open without touching any part of the blade. This means it falls short of being an all-around great EDC or even something I would be comfortable giving to someone as a gift. I also have a Bestech Warwolf (it's easily one of my favorites even stacked up against $200 knives), and the detent on that knife is tuned perfectly. Unfortunately, I don't think the weak detent on the Kendo can be improved without some kind of redesign. When using the flipper tab, it deploys solidly and there isn't much room to make the detent stronger without making it obnoxiously difficult to _intentionally_ open. The blade and flipper tab would probably need new geometry that would make it uglier and more annoying to carry in order to balance everything out.

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Mearle

Mar 1, 2020

Verified Buyer

It's meh

The good:

blade looks nice
blade was decently sharp. Not shave sharp, but it did a nice even paper slice.
$40 was a good price point.

The bad:

action is incredibly difficult. You really have to PRESS on the arm to get it to flip (this is why it gets 2 instead of 3 stars)
handle isn't comfortable.
Super heavy
Yes, $40 is a good price point, but I'd rather just have the $40. A Spyderco Endura is twice as much, but 4x better.

With that said, this is my second Bestech knife. The first was amazing, so I'll give the brand another chance.

Recommends this product? No

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Ronrico

Aug 29, 2019

Verified Buyer

Great knife with one big flaw

LAST UPDATE: Bestech customer service came through and sent a replacement clip. While I still think this is a weak point, I love this goddamned knife. UPDATE: the clip did fail, as I was afraid it would. I caught it on the edge of a surface and it stretched out. Took it off to reshape it, and It shot out of the pliers and I was unable to find it. Reached out to Bestech to buy a replacement clip over a week ago, and complete silence. While this is a really great knife, the lack of CS response and the cheap steel used for the clip makes ANY Bestech knife a “no but” for me. This is my first D2 steel blade and it arrived pretty dull. Easy enough to sharpen and it cuts like a mother. Handles are nice and the overall fit and finish are really good. Action and lock up are also great and the ergonomics are terrific.My only complaint is the pocket clip. I’ve carried this for the last 4 days and today, noticed that the pocket clip is really loose, The steel that it is made of us way too mailable. If I could replace the clip, I’d give it a higher rating, but there do not appear to be any aftermarket suppliers and I feel like I’m going to lose this at some point, which is a bummer.

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Recommends this product? No

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