Review Y-Start Jin01

Review Y-Start Jin01

Introduction

When we reviewed the knife Y-Start Lk5800 was a phrase that said:

“The Jin01 model on D2 steel from Y-Start also seems an excellent model to be analyzed.”

I think the time has come…

There are knives that are authentic tanks, very strong, very thick blades and strong tips for wood and bushcraft tasks as the Ganzo G720 or G722, others more for self-defense, not as robust but much more penetrating and with thin tips for piercing as the GanzoG712 or the own Y-start LK5008, brand sister. However, there are other types of knives, not many as it seems, than are knives with a more classic style, elegant, and are not designed (initially) for bushcraft or for self-defense. There are situations that we want a knife that do not call much attention and that will not scare people in a social time or any other susceptible to these issues (camping, birthdays in the field in which not all people know us, walking with friends...). Each type of knife is for a function, task and time ...

Exterior design and appearance

We continue with the talk in the introduction, it is that the appearance of this knife is what we might call a gentleman knife. It is a type of knife with classic touches, which does not attract attention in excess of people, which is not offensive, intimidating or aggressive,  

Overview

I can only say that the knife is a beauty and one of the most beautiful and elegant knife reviewed until now. We can find it in different colors handles, black, orange, green, red and black, orange and black and finally, blue and black, which is the one choosen. I like very much the texture veined in blue and black, but is that in all colors this knife looks great. The blade is only available in one version, satin D2 steel.

Its appearance is just the opposite to that reviewed Y-Start LK5008, which is all aggressiveness and a knife self-defense or combat type. In the Jin01 lines are nothing threatening, with a classic "drop point" blade and full flat grind, along with a big belly, which makes it even less threatening to not be therefore very pointy and inviting to cut more than puncture.

Blade detail

With dimensions of 22.5 cm length, 9.5 long blade with 3 cm width and 4 mm thick with 160 grams on the same scale of always. It's a real beast to be a "gentleman knife", but is that this knife is more than it seems. It looks like a gentleman knife but is as strong and big as a tactic, but without its aggressive look.

The blade is made of D2 steel, the highest range steel reviewed until now. D2 steel does not resist corrosion as well as other stainless steels but has high hardness and wear resistance. Although due to that hardness that has, which makes it to retain very well the edge, it is not recommended bend levering because it can break more easily than other softer steels.

Perfectly centered and thick blade

The handle also features a marbled in blue and black in G10 revealing a bit the "liners" below and finishing in a hole for cord directly into the steel, uncovered by the G10 scale. In addition there is a small jimping under the handle, one above and one directly on the blade, being the handle’s jimping rather aesthetics.

Handle Detail

Handle texture detail

Lanyard hole

The locking system used is a "liner lock", being quite wide and that gives confidence. All the steel "liners" of the folder knife are exquisitely polished and smoothed, it is a delight.

Locking system detail 

Finally to say, and I know that this issue has created some controversy in this model, that it does not bring "pocket clip". This may be important for some, not for others. In my opinion, the knife gives you so many other things, that the absence of clip does not mean much.

Handling and use

With the knife in the hand, the feeling is very good, the grip of the G10 is very very soft, just have relief and handle, fairly straight, is ergonomic enough. The jijmping of the blade does not have an excessive angle, but neither is flat, it has a good angular balance and adapts well to the finger when you make pressure, it has also very aggressive steps. I like very much.

Detail of aggressive jimping

One of the things that some may ask is, if it hasn’t a "pocket clip" how i transport it?, well, i can think of lots of ways, for me it is not so important that takes it. You can simply put it in his trouser pocket, or in a backpack pocket or put it in a holster and pass a belt, or put it in the holster and put it into the pocket...

There is not vertical or horizontal blade play, good fit and finish. The opening is fairly smooth with metal washers.

Both metal washers

Final verdict

A knife that is a classic beauty, G10 of the handle is a delight, a price very content for what it offers, strong as a tactical knife, high-end D2 steel, a very respectable size, a solid system lock, elegance and beauty together in one package...

Need I say more?

Gentlemen, the folder knife is impressive.

Pros

- D2 steel in a knife at this price? get me one please...

- One of the most beautiful knives reviewed. A preciousness.

- For some situations it is perfect, it does not call attention because it haven’t such aggressive look as others. For every occasion there is a knife.

- Price very content, competing with others in the same price that offer less.

- It is a very strong construction knife and with a thick and reliable "liner lock".

Cons

- Some do not like that it doesn’t bring a pocket clip. A tip: do not stop due to that to acquire it.

Moving

Where to buy

Fasttech

Y-Start Jin01 Blue and black:

Y-Start Jin01

You can also choose other colors in the shop.