Bestech Knives BG01 Lion D2/G-10 Discussions | Drop

Sep 24, 2017

The typography of the word "LION" on the blade looks like ass.
That, to me, is a dealbreaker. Even at $36.99.
Also, the ESEE Zancudo dropped recently at $27.50. That has D2 steel as well (though no G10 scales), and I think I trust ESEE to heat treat its D2 better than an untested Chinese manufacturer.

aGuyWalksintoaBar

Sep 24, 2017

Daisy_Cutterthe one that I saw for 27 was the Aus8 steel. where do you see the d2 for that price?

Sep 25, 2017

aGuyWalksintoaBarhttps://www.massdrop.com/buy/esee-zancudo-d2
Here you go!
Also, I just realised that for $6 more, you can get the very well reviewed Steel Will Cutjack. Again though, this has FRN scales instead of G10, if that's important.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SMGC221BK/steel-will-cutjack-c22-1bk-flipper-folding-knife-d2-drop-point-blade-black-frn-handles

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Sep 25, 2017

Daisy_CutterAnd they ar not going to be available for 3-5 monthes

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Sep 25, 2017

Ben78Sadly, yes. Though as I mentioned earlier, something else that can be had now for $6 more is the Steel Will Cutjack, which is well reviewed and has a D2 blade. On the downside, it also has FRN scales instead of G10.

Sep 25, 2017

Daisy_CutterI meant the d2 cutjack isnt going to be avail for 3-5 months that I’ve seen Knifecente,bladehq,dlttrading all sold out or were when I was looking yesterday or the day before

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Sep 25, 2017

Ben78Oh! I stand corrected then. And that's a shame.

Airmayle

Sep 25, 2017

Ben78They will probably have its little brother before the d2 gets restocked.

Sep 25, 2017

Airmayleaye more seem to have the on in 390 but its 100 bucks more and im kinda siding with Nick Shabazz that comparing the 2 the D2 version is arguably the better value for the money not saying the upgraded version isnt a really good knife just not 3 times better

Airmayle

Sep 25, 2017

Ben78Ya I liked his review. If you look on Steel Will website you will see the Cutjack D2 in the smaller size, price point around $35. It should be in online stores soon.

QuasarT

Sep 26, 2017

Daisy_CutterBestech knives has been producing cutlery in China for over a decade, most likely as an OEM. So they've probably produced knives for other companies using D2 and decided to try their own line up. If this is the case I'd assume they know how to heat treat the steel properly. Also they have some very high quality knives featuring S35VN so the craftsmanship certainly isn't lacking. Don't knock it till you've tried it.