Review Y-Start LK5010
Introduction
Not long ago we were reviewing the great Y-Start LK5011. Well ... it turns
out it has a sister, identical to it but with another blade morphology, and
equally aggressive... do we see it?
Welcome to the titanium festival...
Exterior design and
appearance
We are going to do the review bearing in mind the previous revision of the
LK5011, a knife with TC4 titanium handle, ceramic ball bearing, flipper and an
"american tanto" blade that scared.
Overview
Here we have the same thing, but changing the "tanto" balde by a “drop
point / clip point”, almost in the middle of both concepts, which is also
impressive. It follows the same tradition of design based on the kwaiken knife
that carried the japanese samurai class under the kimono for self-defense,
among other uses. Admittedly, it has a very narrow handle and blade to fit
anywhere and be easy to carry or hide.
The features are identical to the LK5011, opening with "flipper"
with titanium handle and "frame lock" (also with possibility of
replacement by screws), its ceramic bearings and blade in 440C steel with “drop
point/clip point” morphology and partial plane grind. In the same way, there
are no "opening thumb studs", so the design of the blade is clean and
allows it to be used throughout its length when penetrating elements.
Replaceable "Frame lock"
The TC4 titanium treated handle has the same characteristics as the LK5011
but this time the finish color is different, being "titanium" gray color,
there is no "black" color option of the LK5011 or its coated blade
version.
TC4 titanium handle
And the "drop point/clip point" blade of this LK5010 is just as
impressive in terms of penetration and appearance as the LK5011, it depends on
the tastes of each one to choose one or the other model, or both, to have the collection.
Blade detail
Big thickness close to tip
As for the measures, they are practically the same as in the LK5011:
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Total
length
|
Length
closed
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Blade
thickness
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Blade
length
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Weight
in scale
|
|
20.8 cm
|
12.1 cm
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3.5 mm
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8.7 cm
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103 gr
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Comparative
It is clear that in this section we will see in detail their differences
with the LK5011.
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Above Y-Start LK5010, below Y-Start LK5011
Y-Start LK5010
Y-Start LK5011
Handling and use
The use and handling is the same as in the LK5011, the "pocket
clip" is the same but with the right color to fit with the handle.
Suitable clip and handle color
The opening with the "flipper" is just as smooth, the bearings
are very noticeable and goes like butter, it has like the LK5011 one of the
most pleasant and soft openings i have ever tried. The blade retention has
seemed excellent, strong so that it does not open alone but allowing a total
smoothness in the opening experience, the closure being equally fluid.
The "frame lock" locks the knife equally well, being correctly
adjusted for the part that blocks the base of the blade and the part that is
outside of it. Of course it is also replaceable in the same way with screws to
have a new locking system if an excessive wear level is reached.
We see that basically the difference between the LK5010 and the LK5011 is
its blade. I assure you that they are amazing because of their power of
penetration. Both are quite aggressive and impressive and it depends on the
taste of each one to choose a type. All i can say is that neither blade will
leave you indifferent.
The blade of the LK5010 has a factory sharpening that shaves dry, even
sharper than the LK5011. But we know that same models can come with different
sharpening, it is not an exact science.
Final verdict
Exactly the same as its sister Y-Start LK5011 but with another blade
morphology.
Affordable folder knife in the premium range, titanium TC4, ceramic
bearings, “frame lock” with possibility of replacement, light, strong and with
a design that you feel that it is not a normal knife, is another thing
For all its characteristics, both the LK5011 and the LK5010 are recommended
folder knives that form an irreplaceable set in a collection of chinese knives
of high quality. The price of both is the same approximately.
Surely someone is thinking which blade they like best. And really that is
something as subjective as that someone likes the color blue and another the red.
The "tanto" blade is not the best to process food by the angle that
divides the two edges, the "drop point/clip point" is better for
cutting food. The "tanto" tip of the LK5011 provides a great power of
penetration and great strength (in theory), but the LK5010 also has a
tremendous penetration capacity. They are self-defense folder knives, for some
they are japanese kwaiken style.
I think that perhaps, these folder knives are bought more with the heart
than with reason, then you can acquire both and have the collection, because it
varies only the blade, or if you are going to choose one, think about which
will make you smile more with it in hand, which will make you happier. To me
specifically, they draw me a smile both.
The best
- Ceramic ball bearing.
- Titanium structure (light, strong, stainless...).
- Screw-replaceable frame lock base if excessive wear.
- I love the aggressiveness of the blade, just like the “tanto” of the
LK5011.
- Very soft opening using the "flipper" thanks to the ceramic bearings.
- Within the premium range of chinese knives is very well priced if
compared to other titanium that are worth more than double of this.
Worst
- The pivot screw to adjust the blade should be standard. At least yes you
can use a flat screwdriver for it.
- Aggressive blade, not to be used anywhere because people can be
frightened. It is not a problem, you just have to know where to use it.
- If you are accustomed to knives without titanium, without ceramic ball
bearings and without replaceable frame lock, it may seem like the Price is high.
- D2 steel could have been used as in previous models.
Moving
Where to buy
Online shops of the manufacturer Y-Start:
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