Best Chinese Knives: August 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

CRK Small Inkosi (Mini Sebenza 25) Style EDC Knife - 2 versions (Carbon Fiber and full Ti) now available!

This is the newest creation from our Chinese friends - the small Inkosi!
They even went a step forward and made a CF version, which is lighter and more unique in my opinion.
The knives feature D2 steel with different finishes - Ti's blade is stonewashed and the CF sports the satin.
They have a framelock (is photoshopped in the sellers pics to follow Ali knife laws) and bronze washers.
These can serve as great everyday gentleman carry knives.

Can be found here: http://goo.gl/xyAUSV


Friday, August 26, 2016

Bailian Light Cavalry Shriker Style EDC Knife - Carbon Fiber Inlay, Titanium Framelock - Simple and useful!

Another interesting find on AliExpress.
It's slim, compact, looks great and is made from quality materials.

Can be found here: http://goo.gl/KAyMC7



EDC Knife Related Gadgets - Titanium Coin Claw Knife, DogTag Knife, Titanium Scull Beer Opener

Something happened in the Ali knife world in the recent time.
Our friends discovered, that people love small, beautiful but practical EDC gadgets and started to produce them for decent affordable prices and , of course, free worldwide shipping.
I would like to present you with some of them.

Spyderco style Dog Tag Knife:
Can be found here: http://goo.gl/kM3Cwd
Titanium Anodized version here: 
http://goo.gl/uaJiCp



Coin Claw Titanium knife - 2 versions:
Can be found here: http://goo.gl/GO7VTT
Other version here: http://goo.gl/jruzfJ

Titanium Scull Beer Opener (and other use :) ) : http://goo.gl/OzZNii



Thursday, August 25, 2016

Ganzo G746 7461 CF - The next bestseller from Ganzo Knives!

New edition from Ganzo knives - G746 with "carbon fiber" scales!
As on the previous models - the CF isn't whole,  it's actually a G10 sandwich laminate.
But hey, if Spyderco can do this - why can't Ganzo?

Nevertheless - it's nicely done and looks great - very gentleman like.

Knife can be found here: http://goo.gl/uLP2dP



Wednesday, August 24, 2016

BM 761 Style EDC Knife - Titanium handles, bearings, sculpted Ti clip - Awesome budget alternative to a Sebenza?

I believe, every knife collector comes to a point, where he feels like he needs to get a Sebenza.
Then, doesn't matter if  he buys one or not - he will try to search for an alternative to really use, because who uses a 400$+ knife, that is easily scratched?!
I would like to present to you a good budget alternative, that you can really use and not feel sorry afterwards. 
This knife is based on the 761 model, but has no logo, so can't be considered a fake.
I exceeds the Sebenza in one point - it is much more fun to flick out, due to the ball bearings in the pivot. Also it has a very sophisticated system to prevent blade play.
If you look for sub 60$ titanium user - this one is for you!

Can be found here: http://goo.gl/kz9sZ4






Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Lion King Knife - Full Ti Handle, Sculpted Clip, Original Design - Is this the next big hit?

This is one of the most interesting Chinese knives of 2016.
I has very solid construction, and seems to be able to take a beating.
Also - I really like the original design and the fact that it doesn't have any fake logos on it.
Can be found here: http://goo.gl/XpTnfv


Monday, August 22, 2016

TRE Style Full Ti with Sculptured Anodized Clip, 3 Customizable Opening Methods - one of the best EDC knives for the money!

New at Ben's - one of the best EDC knives is now back in stock!
It features a fluted full Ti handle, bearings and a sculptured anodized Ti pocket clip.
What is very special about this one are 3 customizable opening methods - it can be opened with a detachable flipper tab, detachable thumb plate, 2 hands only (for legal carry) or the 3 of them altogether!
The knife will come with a set of keys for disassemble and attaching the flipper and the thumb plate.  

*Please notice - although it seems this knife has no lock - it is photoshopped to follow AliExpress knife laws. This knife has a fully functioning framelock with steel insert.

Can be found here: http://goo.gl/A2ZIsI 
If you are looking for the CF version - it can be found here: http://chinaknives.blogspot.co.il/2016/06/lionsteel-tre-style-knife-carbon-fiber.html



Friday, August 19, 2016

Sebenza Regular Knife Style Large and Small - The Chinese are resurrecting discontinued knives!

I like when Chinese manufacturers do this kind of stuff - producing discontinued models at affordable prices and do this without the original logo - even the most furious Chinese knives op-posers can't really be against this.

This time they did the Large and small versions of the Chris Reeve Sebenza Regular, which was discontinued in 2008 and replaced (along with the Classic model) by the Sebenza 21.

The small version is marked Kevin John and the large made by Wild Boar.
Both have great quality and quality materials.

Check them out here:
Large Sebenza Regular - https://goo.gl/1yUQ34  or here - https://goo.gl/xJWDdS




Small Sebenza Regular: https://goo.gl/E21MEk

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Budget Knives from China - Decent quality and interesting designs for under 20$ per knife!


I would like to present to you some budget knives - folders and fixed blades, that caught my attention while searching for Chinese knives:

1. Fallkniven F1 Style - https://goo.gl/Lz2AUy
Had this one not long ago - great quality for the money!
This is the second and improved version of this knife.


                              




2. G&G Hawk Style folder - https://goo.gl/E6Cw31
Great option to try the G&G Hawk hand lock.
This knife locks by the power of the hand, and is legal to carry almost anywhere.

                              

3. Swiss knife style: 91mm Red handle -  https://goo.gl/1gTBGN
                                 110 mm Black handle: https://goo.gl/Lkx24R
Decent quality SAK replicas, I bought one and put it in my car for backup.
Because of the low price I use it a lot and it doesn't disappoint me.


    


   




4. Izula Fixed Blade - https://goo.gl/Nq6OKl
Compact design, real D2 blade, Kydex sheath - what's not to like?
The Izula is a great choice for a small EDC fixed blade.

                            





6. Straight Razor - https://goo.gl/OYbzEv



7. Gerber Style Multi Tool - https://goo.gl/AySigD





9. WorkPro mini utility folding knife -  https://goo.gl/pnkRBY





Tuesday, August 16, 2016

TwoSun Two Sun Kwaiken Style Flipper Knives - Great option for a budget, easy to carry EDC knife!

TwoSun Knives are not a new name in the Chinese knives scene.
They have a pretty good quality for the money, try to do original designs and use good materials (D2 steel, bearings in the pivot and titanium with steel inserts).
Right now they are back on AliExpress after a short break and even have new blade style - a flat ground tanto, new hardware and a new pocket clip.

The Kwaiken Style can be bought here: http://goo.gl/nznzVU

                                            
                                            Or here: https://goo.gl/pjGWUq



The new model can be found here: http://goo.gl/p4vruI



Best wishes and stay sharp!

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Carson Tech Labs Boiling Flipper/Real Steel Megalodon - Experience amazing quality of genuine Carson in a great knife!

Carson Tech Labs Boiling Flipper/Real Steel Megalodon is now back on AliExpress!
Get it, before this amazing quality, fan favorite knife will be gone!

Can be found here: 
http://goo.gl/XIfd0v




Specifications:
OverallLength: 223mm
Blade length:90mm
Blade material: S35vn

Handle material: TC4 Titanium
Blade finish: Stonewash
Knife Weight: 122g
Packing: high-end gift box
Bearing System: Carson "fully enclosed ball bearing system CSBS (Carson Sealed Bearing System)

Rike Knives 1502 1503 1504 1507 - Amazing quality + original design = winning formula!

Rike knives have made a name for themselves in the knife world.

On par with some other Chinese knife manufacturers they produce great mid-tech quality knives from the best materials, have in-house designs and still manage to deliver products at decent prices.
If you compare them with any other high-end knives manufacturer - judged on the specifications, quality and price - they will beat any other by a mile, and that is impressive!
If you are a knife lover, you have to try one of those to really appreciate the quality levels.



Rike 1502: http://goo.gl/WuTZz2


Rike 1503, 1504, 1507: http://goo.gl/pWAopF

Monday, August 8, 2016

Kevin John Venom 2 Flipper Knife - M390 blade, titanium + carbon fiber handle, tritium inserts - back in stock!

This amazing quality knife is back in stock now at trusted seller Ben.

A lot has been said about it, some believe it to be the best knife that ever came out of China!

It's hard to argue with that, especially if you have seen the quality levels of Kevin John's production and the fact that it has original design, that was even copied by other companies and manufacturers.

Can be found here: http://goo.gl/kP9mdW




The One Knives Channel Construction BM40 BM42 Balisongs - Best choice for inexpensive balisong knife!

I've been asked by a lot of people - where can I buy a good quality, but affordable balisong (butterfly knife).
I can tell you with confidence, that the best, based on this criteria are knives made by The One, a Chinese brand that specializes on balisong knives.
I had one of his blades (BM42 version) and I was really impressed by the quality level.
It has channel construction (solid mileed steel handles), spring latch, bronze washers, which enable smooth flip and even comes with a sheath and a torx screwdriver for adjustment.

The knives can be bought here: http://goo.gl/ol5JtG
For a sharp version make the order, but don't pay! Leave the seller a message that you want a sharp version, he will adjust the price (it costs 18$), and then complete the purchase.   



Sunday, August 7, 2016

WE Knives 601, 602- Very cool original design, high end manufacturing - the future is here!

WE Knives is a relatively new brand, that is taking the knife world by storm!

These knives feature original design and high end manufacturing, which puts them on the front end of high end folders.
But what I like the most about this company, is the fact that they know what knife lovers like and want, and are very customer prone (for example they add a knife pouch and  a second set of hardware for free).



Models: 


WE Knives 601: http://goo.gl/rQCsy6





WE Knives 602: http://goo.gl/LyIEtf



District Knives Apollo (also made by WE Knives): http://goo.gl/P2Sy3h



Titanium pens: http://goo.gl/TnOcja