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Bestech Paladin Knife (OD Green)–Massdrop Exclusive
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A paladin is a knight renowned for his heroism and chivalry. The Bestech Paladin is a knife renowned for its cutting ability Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downbookworm13
677
Jun 6, 2018
" A paladin is a knight renowned for his heroism and chivalry. The Bestech Paladin is a knife renowned for its cutting ability. See the parallels?"
No, not really.
No, not really.
14themoney
1395
Sep 15, 2018
bookworm13Really? You didn't see the obvious parallels? The ones that shine like a city on a hill? --------------I hate to admit it, but neither did I. This knife looks good enough that the ad men could have made up anything and I would have gotten one. Maybe they meant perpendiculars and not parallels. (It could happen.)
Qotho
5
Sep 12, 2018
Hmm this or the civivi praxis?
I'd really like to hear from people that have one or both of these knives. I'm interested in something that's easily opened one handed for EDC moderate to heavy usage.
I'd really like to hear from people that have one or both of these knives. I'm interested in something that's easily opened one handed for EDC moderate to heavy usage.
Qotho
5
Jan 15, 2019
Thanks..
I'm very seriously considering getting one of these you know what I'm going to I just wish it was in better Steel
14themoney
1395
Jan 16, 2019
QothoI have a fair number of knives in D2 and it only had issues with one. I dropped it in the grass on a job site and it was found a few months later. It still has a bit of rust on it. I've been able to remove most of it with steel wool and polishing compound. The ergos are close to normal.
maxbernstein
67
Jun 10, 2018
I'm assuming this knife isn't made in the USA, but I'd love to be proven wrong :P
Omniseed
1972
Jun 10, 2018
maxbernsteinWell Bestech is a Chinese company, and I've never seen a budget U.S. knife that had the level of fit and finish that the Bestechs do.
U.S. companies don't make knives in this price range, they just rebrand generic OEM offerings or contract with OEM facilities to make their knives. Bestech blows U.S. brands out of the water in terms of what is offered for the money. There are some good budget Kershaws, but they often cost 50-100% more than this knife and the price-competitive models aren't like this. CRKT only sells branded Chinese-made knives that historically are not well made by anyone's standard, and Spyderco has some budget knives that compete in functionality and basic fit and finish, but not in materials or details like the ceramic bearings and detent.
U.S. companies don't make knives in this price range, they just rebrand generic OEM offerings or contract with OEM facilities to make their knives. Bestech blows U.S. brands out of the water in terms of what is offered for the money. There are some good budget Kershaws, but they often cost 50-100% more than this knife and the price-competitive models aren't like this. CRKT only sells branded Chinese-made knives that historically are not well made by anyone's standard, and Spyderco has some budget knives that compete in functionality and basic fit and finish, but not in materials or details like the ceramic bearings and detent.
maxbernstein
67
Jun 10, 2018
OmniseedThat's what I expected, but I certainly agree with you, China's knifemaking quality has expounded greatly in the past few years. The only other similar knife that comes to mind so this style and price tag is the Kershaw Skyline. Thanks for the reply!
Edited: The Kershaw Skyline was a much better choice than the Paladin.
Edited: The Kershaw Skyline was a much better choice than the Paladin.
JKreese
109
Jun 6, 2018
It's interesting you ask this. I bought one from Blade HQ. Out of the box the detent was pretty weak and the flipping action was not crisp and snappy like on my other Bestechs like the Scimitar. I could also shake the blade out easily. I was bummed out. I did my usual disassembly and cleaning which may or may not have helped a little but really it's been flipping it over and over that has somehow made the detent stronger. I'd say it's acceptable now. I get a good flip with a clear break in the detent. I can still shake out the blade but it takes a much stronger shake and it's not what I would consider a problem now. Maybe the detent hole was filled with the oil they put on the blade and it worked itself out.
The liners are actually very thick and substantial. The Paladin also features a double-row ceramic bearing system which was a big surprise to me. The blade stock is 3.5mm and very thin behind the edge. The jimping on the blade is awesome, it's very fine but very grippy. Overall fit and finish is excellent. I'd recommend this model esp. at $40. I'm tempted to get another in beige.
The liners are actually very thick and substantial. The Paladin also features a double-row ceramic bearing system which was a big surprise to me. The blade stock is 3.5mm and very thin behind the edge. The jimping on the blade is awesome, it's very fine but very grippy. Overall fit and finish is excellent. I'd recommend this model esp. at $40. I'm tempted to get another in beige.
JKreese
109
Jun 6, 2018
Good to know. That's the guy I was referring to. He has a Youtube channel called stassa23. BTW he has a some videos out showing off some future Bestech models they had at Blade Show.
14themoney
1395
Oct 11, 2018
JKreeseSmooth move. I've got the Shuffle in all the colors. Being about $12/knife, it wasn't hard. Couldn't do that with the Stedemon C05 that I just ordered. And if you do go thru with it, allow me to congratulate you on a wise decision.
akriech
10
Jun 6, 2018
I find this a better looking design than the Scimitar, just wish it had the Scimitar's deep-carry clip...
akriech
10
Jun 6, 2018
It is just hard to consider upgrading a "value" knife with an after-market deep-carry clip at > half the original cost. I hadn't seen the comments about them wiggling loose...something to consider.
I really don't like having a knife showing when I am at the office, not illegal, but I prefer to be more subtle.
Currently, I carry my Gent and various Case pocket knives, but like the value and utility these seem to have.
SaskAudioGuy
438
Jul 26, 2019
Okay...
Two questions...
The MDE says two toned but the blade in the picture is regular. Does the blade come with the blackened colouring?
It says bearing system, as a mechanical minded person 'bearing' can have many meanings. Is it a ball bearing system or a bushing setup?
I like my brass bushings but I find myself lubing them far more often than the ball ones.
Edit: Bah the Green one is OOS. That's depressing.
(Edited)
MaxwellDemonic
838
Nov 9, 2018
I absolutely love this knife. I got the black with the partial blade coating. The action on this knife rivals most of my expensive Ti-framelocks. Just picked up the OD Green because, it's $35 why the hell not.
In the price range, it's amazing compared to the Steel Will Modus / Cutjack, the smaller Kizer Vanguard series, and WE's Civivi series. I can't recommend it enough.
MaxwellDemonic
838
Jan 15, 2019
My Modus has centering and action issues. Could just be the one I got, but the overall I find Bestech to be more consistent in their production value.
14themoney
1395
Jan 16, 2019
MaxwellDemonicThat's a shame. I have the plain and M390. Both are great. I have a fair number of Steel Wills. I like them all. My second, no, third, Bestech is coming, the Swordfish. The opening of the Hornet is amazing. It has a heavy blade. When held tip down, it flips open solidly, without any wrist help.
(Edited)
Kavik
5531
Jun 6, 2018
I'm starting to get a little leery of the detent strength on the Bestechs with the hidden liners (plus I think it makes them look a little cheaper than the ones with nicely polished visible liners)
Hope I don't regret this one...
Anyone have this already and can comment on whether or not the blade can shake/whip porn without using the flipper?
Hope I don't regret this one...
Anyone have this already and can comment on whether or not the blade can shake/whip porn without using the flipper?
Kavik
5531
Oct 12, 2018
Lol sorry, but I'm sure it looks ridiculous, and I'm not really one for putting videos of myself out there (I'm camera shy lol)
If the usual method of throwing your arm forward and stopping it quick does nothing, then try the following : Just hold the knife a little further back towards the tail and pretend you're cracking a whip. Whip your arm forward, then your wrist, then at just the right moment snap your wrist back. Most of the action being in the wrist, not the arm
If the usual method of throwing your arm forward and stopping it quick does nothing, then try the following : Just hold the knife a little further back towards the tail and pretend you're cracking a whip. Whip your arm forward, then your wrist, then at just the right moment snap your wrist back. Most of the action being in the wrist, not the arm
14themoney
1395
Oct 12, 2018
KavikGreat description. And no, I wouldn't put a video of me up, either. It looks like I still have a 6-7 after using the approved technique. Thanx!!!
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