This folder represents an incredible value package
at a budget price: excellent design, absolutely perfect fit&finish,
titanium frame lock with steel insert, ball bearing pivot system and Bohler
N690 blade steel. The same package would
cost ~3 times more from an American manufacturer.
Pros:
- perfect fit and finish in every detail
- solid early lock up
- titanium frame lock
with steel lock-bar insert and hidden lock-bar limiter
- ball bearing pivot
system
- comfortable titanium/G10
handle with good ergonomics
- hidden pocket clip
screws and lanyard hole
- hidden blade stop
- slot in the flipper
for glow in the dark tritium vials
Cons:
- in open position the detent hole is slightly visible on the blade
Details:
Blade length: 3.74"
(95 mm )
Blade thickness: 0.149"
(3.8 mm )
Blade steel: Bohler N690
Stainless Steel (59-61 HRC)
Open length: 8.77"
(223 mm )
Closed length: 5" (127 mm )
Weight: 5.25 oz (149g)
Handle: titanium and G10
Lock: frame lock
Carry: right hand tip up
You can buy the G10
version in different colors (black, green, orange, red) at a reliable seller: ***HERE***
You can buy the high-end
full titanium version: ***HERE***
1. steel lock bar insert
2. hidden lock bar limiter
3. slot for glow in the dark tritium vial
4. hidden blade stop
5. hidden pocket clip screws
6. hidden lanyard hole
More pics:
with my modded EL01:
in direct sun light:
Did you do that staining job on the EL 01? That looks great, how did you do it?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's my work.
ReplyDeleteSearch for "acid etching" on Youtube. There are plenty tutorials about it.