Snowdog
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I'm not a collector of knives, though I do have a few.
I typically believe the knife you carry should be the best quality you can afford. So, I carry a Benchmade Strker 910 (D2 steel, G10 scales liner lock) and have for the past 10 years.
I've largely ignored knives made in China as some years ago they were garbage, IMO.
Recently, I decided to make a few "go bags" for family members who've expressed interest in the idea that include both a fixed bladed knife and a folder.
A coworker suggested I look into Enlan knives made in China if I wanted a decent quality folder on the cheap.
I went on Ebay and purchased an Enlan EL-10 with Khaki G10 scales and 8Cr5MoV Chinese steel blade from a vendor from who ships from China, $15 including shipping.
I have to say that once I did receive it (a lengthy 3 weeks ship time), I was pleasantly surprised. The knife is tight and looks to be tough enough for camp work. The fit seems good, though there was a spot on the blade (false edge) that exhibited some machine marks. For $15, I'm impressed.
I went ahead and purchased 7 more for the go-bags (black handles rather than khaki this time). The remainder had little if any machining marks and were just as tight and solid.
For the money, these seems to be a decent knife for a tool or tackle box. The only downside I can think of is the weight as they have some heft.
Here are a couple images of 2 of the EL-01 knives with my EDC 910.
I typically believe the knife you carry should be the best quality you can afford. So, I carry a Benchmade Strker 910 (D2 steel, G10 scales liner lock) and have for the past 10 years.
I've largely ignored knives made in China as some years ago they were garbage, IMO.
Recently, I decided to make a few "go bags" for family members who've expressed interest in the idea that include both a fixed bladed knife and a folder.
A coworker suggested I look into Enlan knives made in China if I wanted a decent quality folder on the cheap.
I went on Ebay and purchased an Enlan EL-10 with Khaki G10 scales and 8Cr5MoV Chinese steel blade from a vendor from who ships from China, $15 including shipping.
I have to say that once I did receive it (a lengthy 3 weeks ship time), I was pleasantly surprised. The knife is tight and looks to be tough enough for camp work. The fit seems good, though there was a spot on the blade (false edge) that exhibited some machine marks. For $15, I'm impressed.
I went ahead and purchased 7 more for the go-bags (black handles rather than khaki this time). The remainder had little if any machining marks and were just as tight and solid.
For the money, these seems to be a decent knife for a tool or tackle box. The only downside I can think of is the weight as they have some heft.
Here are a couple images of 2 of the EL-01 knives with my EDC 910.