Review Enlan EL04 MCT

Review Enlan EL04 MCT

Introduction

Today we will talk about a survival knife from one of the most prestigious brands in China: Enlan. Within its wide range of products we have in our hands the el04 model, the initials "EL" refers to "extra large" because it belongs to the category of plus size in the brand (which does not mean that you will have a size exaggerated far).

Exterior design and appearance

Within the model el04 we have two variants, one with handle G10 and another micarta, this last is the chosen one with the acronym "MCT".

Micarta handle attracts attention choosing a pattern similar to snake skin color, much more attractive to me than the black version G10 although the material makes the handle thicker and less grippy.

Overview

Review Ganzo G704

Review Ganzo G704

Introduction

The model we present today can be defined as one of the most sought knives for their qualities of strength, safety and commitment from China, the Ganzo G704, perhaps the most representative model from Ganzo brand. Ganzo is one of the best companies of chinese origin with Sanrenmu and Enlan in overall quality. 

The analysis G704 is the second revision of the model, initially this model had a 3.5 mm blade and a thum stud to open smaller. It was also not uncommon to find some set of vertical blade, that problem disappeared with this second version and took the blade up to 4 mm thick.

Exterior design and appearance

The exterior is a copy of a now discontinued model from H&K, the 14205. I want to clarify at this point the difference between fake and copy, a fake intended to cheat by copying the appearance and putting the original brand and a copy is based on an original model and puts its mark. In this case they have copied the look but has introduced high quality at a price much lower. Knife measures are in the limit for calling "big" size. We have a total length of 20 cm and 8.5 cm blade long giving me a weight of 147 grams on the bascule.

We have a very nice anatomical and grab handle and the blade has added a  hump to support the finger and add force, better and more comfortable can not be for my taste.

Detail overview

What folder knife to choose II

What folder knife to choose II

::Combo edge

The eternal quest of man wanting to have it all without compromise. For some, the ideal choice to cover any need, for others the worst choice to do nothing well and be worse than an full serrated edge or full plain edge.

Again we enter a field in which each person does better option than another, to me personally do not like too but even so i have some combo edges in my collection.

Combo edge detail

What folder knife to choose I

What folder knife to choose I

A question so difficult to answer such as "buy me an iPhone or an android?" only with more nuances even as the number of models is endless. The first thing to say is that there is no perfect knife, but some are near to what you want than others. Issues such as size, form length, weight, materials employed, blade thickness or steel choosen are some of the characteristics that we should ask when choosing.

Review Enlan EL01 plain edge

Review Enlan EL01 plain edge

Introduction

The model we present today is a benchmark in the category of knives from China quality, it is the model Enlan EL01, this along with Ganzo G704 may be the most famous of the hundreds of models of quality that we can find. Moreover, many collectors still refer to as the best in the "budget" range. EL01 code tells us that it is within the category "extra large" and the "01" the model.

What has made this model so famous in my opinion are a number of factors, first the original design and very sharp blade tip very very thick, then the use of "flipper" for opening and a "liner lock" that seems almost a 'frame lock "that presents a really good thickness.

Exterior design and appearance

We found a knife measures slightly above normal for a "big", 9.4 cm blade long, 3.7 mm blade thick, 21 cm total long and weight of 154 grams. Comment that our example is the EL01 black plain edge, but there are other versions with G10 gray, sand-colored satin with black handle and black blade with serrated blade mixed and smooth edge and even a version with wooden handle at slightly higher price.

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