Review Y-Start LK5011

Review Y-Start LK5011

Introduction

Throughout more than two years of work in this blog we have seen many wonderful knives at a fairly low price. Now is the time to see what Chinese brands offer us in premium low-cost ranges.

Let's start a series of product reviews with titanium, bigger words. We all know the brand Y-Start, has had some of the most resounding successes of recent times with models Jin01 and Jin02 for example, very well made folder knives with an incredible price carrying steel D2 and with a magnificent design and finishes. Today we are going to see one of its newest models of its high end, ceramic bearings, titanium... the Y-Start LK5011.

Welcome to the titanium party...

Exterior design and appearance

The folder knife is visually different from what we usually see, it's like seeing a costume from a famous fashion designer, you know you're looking at something else and it's not the one you usually buy at the mall. It really has a simple design but that attracts without being able to avoid it, is based on the japanese kwaiken knife, which was a small dagger that carried the samurai class hidden under the kimono, for example for self-defense. Hence the small width of the blade and handle occupying very little space, as well as a rather intimidating blade.

Overview

Welcome to the titanium party

Reflection: Ganzo G101S / 2019S vs unbranded multi-tool. Cutting tests.

Reflection: Ganzo G101S / 2019S vs unbranded multi-tool. Cutting tests

Review Enlan L05-1

Review Enlan/Bee L05-1

Introduction

We already know the Enlan brand and have reviewed several of its models EL (extra large, extra large) and EW. Today we have to check if one of the flagship models of the brand included in the L series (large) offers us the same sensations as its older sisters.

Without a doubt the L05 model is one of the best selling Enlan brand over time, for its price and size. I must clarify that the brand Enlan and Bee are the same and there is no difference in the knife apart from the logo.

Exterior design and appearance

The model Enlan / Bee L05 is in two versions:

L05: with G10 handle in black and hollow grind.

L05-1: with wooden handles and full flat grind.

Overview

Review Ganzo G8012-DY

Review Ganzo G8012-DY

Introduction

How many and how many quality knives can be found among quality chinese  brands and how much we have enjoyed over the years... but, if you look, there are infinitely fewer knives to choose than folder knives. One of the dreams of many people has always been to imagine Ganzo or Sanrenmu (for example) to make a knife, to see a quality knife made by brands that make good folder knives. That dream has come.

A while ago, Ganzo released its G801, but for some reason did not reach the usual stores where we bought, it was difficult to get. However, that has changed with the G8012...

Exterior design and appearance

First of all to clarify that the old G801 and this G8012 have enormous similarities, but they are not the same, in the new version they have changed things like a point less pronounced (less penetrating but stronger), or the detail of the clip for the whetstone in the sheath, the rest are the same.

Overview

Review Ganzo G101S – 2019S

Review Ganzo G101S – 2019S

Introduction

We've all heard that Ganzo makes good multi-tools, which are fine for the price as their flagship G302. But ... will it be worth the cheapest multi-tool they have? Is it better a multi-tool without a brand for the same price as the G101S - 2019S? To these questions i would like to answer in this review and in some following in which i will make tests comparing it with others without brand.

Exterior design and appearance

Well, first of all clarify that this same model you can find it as G101S and also as G2019S. Let's continue…

Overview 1