Bestech Swordfish: Review & Teardown (Knife Content)
Published: 3 years ago
I picked this up during the Blade HQ anniversary sale. As it was just over $50, I was able to get the coin as well as the sticker.
I had my eyes on this for a while. I've fondled some Bestech before, but never pulled the trigger on one.
The initial disassembly on this one was difficult. The pivot tube and one standoff were wedged in there very tight. It actually took me using a watch bar tool and a hammer to dislodge them. Afterward though, it opens and closes without the need of that force.
The action on this thing isn't the best. It does fly out and latch open when flipped, but closing it does take a bit more effort. A little more than a wiggle shut, which probably shouldn't be the case on an almost 4" blade.
Ergos were fine enough, and the blade took a LOT of effort to sharpen to my usual 17 degree edge, which bodes well for it's edge longevity.
Specs:
3.875" D2 blade with 3.5 mm stock thickness
4.72 oz / 134 gram weight
0.56" handle thickness (G10)
Liner Lock
Steel bearings & ceramic detent ball
I had my eyes on this for a while. I've fondled some Bestech before, but never pulled the trigger on one.
The initial disassembly on this one was difficult. The pivot tube and one standoff were wedged in there very tight. It actually took me using a watch bar tool and a hammer to dislodge them. Afterward though, it opens and closes without the need of that force.
The action on this thing isn't the best. It does fly out and latch open when flipped, but closing it does take a bit more effort. A little more than a wiggle shut, which probably shouldn't be the case on an almost 4" blade.
Ergos were fine enough, and the blade took a LOT of effort to sharpen to my usual 17 degree edge, which bodes well for it's edge longevity.
Specs:
3.875" D2 blade with 3.5 mm stock thickness
4.72 oz / 134 gram weight
0.56" handle thickness (G10)
Liner Lock
Steel bearings & ceramic detent ball