Cheburkov: Custom series ""

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To preface, the Cheburkov brand is not well known in the states. Like other Russian brands, information can be hard to come by. They DO have a website that Google can translate to english..well enough to navigate anyway. They also have a fairly regularly updated IG account, and numerous youtube videos inside their shop and offices.
Much like Shirogorov, I gather that Cheburkov has a base-line set of folding knife models which can be built with upgraded materials and custom features to give you a "custom line" of knives.

I have seen at least one anonymous person on social media with negative things to say about the brand. I prefer to form my own opinions, and this model is most definitely not a Chinese made knockoff.

I procured this one through a relatively new distributor that focuses on Russian knives. It was one of those "love at first sight" knives for me. I really wish I had the capability to make a video for it.
It was shipped in a padded zipper pouch and included a laminated certificate (completely in Russian ofcourse).

The basics: Bronze ano'd titanium frame, red lightning strike carbon fiber scaling, cool odd-faced hardware, bearings, file work on the back spacer and blade spine. The blade material is a stainless damascus. It came beautifully polished to a minor finish. Their website indicates that the blade material is "M390, Damascus". Is it legit Nichols m390 core damascus? We may never know.. but it sure looks like it.
**EDIT** With the help of a friend who speaks Russian fairly well i was able to contact the fine folks at Cheburkov to clear up some "lost in translation" facts. The regular production model of this knife comes with m390. The Al Cheburkov finished model has swedish damasteel (PMC27 & RWL34).**
So soccerdood, you were correct about one thing, even if you had to be an ass to communicate it. :cool:


Flipping action is absolutely tremendous and is accompanied by a very satisfying SSSHTHWIIICK.
Detent is mediumy strength..perfect in my estimation. It fits in my XL hand perfectly..like a natural extension of my hand. The hidden screw pocket clip is understated and smallish. It disappears when you hold it and holds well in pocket.

Overall it's a lot of fun to fondle and play with, while also being quite an eyefull. It's not going to be a hard user for me (which kind of goes against my knife philosophy but whatever).
On to some pictures...


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Nice looking knife. I've been trying to hunt down a Cheburkov myself but there isn't much on the market as far as I can find.
 
I have been looking at their knives for a while myself and was eyeing this very piece but had to hold my trigger.. one too many knives bought lately. Nice score and thanks for the clear pics posted. Now you really make me kick myself for not getting it :)

Does it come with it's own tool for the pivot screw?
 
anvil_den said:
I have been looking at their knives for a while myself and was eyeing this very piece but had to hold my trigger.. one too many knives bought lately. Nice score and thanks for the clear pics posted. Now you really make me kick myself for not getting it :)

Does it come with it's own tool for the pivot screw?
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I've seen your comments on their IG.. glad you let me get it lol

No tool was included. Luckily it came with perfect action. I've been thinking about a solution to the tool problem. I do work with a guy who speaks russian, so that could aid in communicating with them.
I also have a good friend that's a toolmaker.
 
Just one question: If I wanna open this knife, what kind of tool should I use? Do they sell the screw bit?
 
Are you the maker? I mean opening a Cheburkov knife, why do I wanna open your knife? I don't even know you.

If I wanna do some maintenance, or if some sand or dirt goes into the bearing, I want to open the knife. No screw tool is a big disadvantage !

At the same time, If we can't open the knife, how do we know if they use a premium bearing system like Shirogorov?

On this brand's website, the serial knife's price is only a little bit lower than the cheapest Shirogorov 95 in Russian, less than $400,

However, As far as I can tell, the Fit & Finish is No where close to the Shirogorov! I don't even know the flipping action, no YouTube videos can show it clearly either.

If a knife has a similar price as shirogorov, It should be expected to have a similar flipping action.

If you are reviewing a knife, please just talk about knife, don't say anything like "Chinese knockoff", and talking about pirate, this brand has lots of similar design like Shirogorv, everyone can google "Скаут флиппер "
That one has a very very similar design of shiro 95. I dont know who copied who, but I guess 90% cheburkov copied shirogorv.

What's wrong with Chinese stuff? Reate knives, and CKF knives are Chinese made, better than this brand to me. Do you know how many people using Huawei in Russia? Huawei is also making Google phones this year, give me a Russian Tech company name that can make really nice cellphones. and making a cellphone is way harder than a knife.

M390 damascus? Give me a break! I've never seen a m390 damascus on a $500 level knife, actually I've never seen a m390 damacus blade.

This brand's knives have different blade/handle material choices, you can choose m390, Or Damascus, it's not "m390 damascus"

If you do a review, please make sure your information is correct.

In my opinion, the only Russian brand worth buying is Shirogorov, I have their drrbs seashell hati, poluchetkiy, and I just got the new mayo collabo dr.death,


these shirogorov knives level is beyond any other knives I've ever seen, in my opinion.
 
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I'll preface by assuming English isn't your primary language. Your comprehension isn't too hot either. Since you're new here and felt the need to defecate all over my review thread, I'll try to answer some of your questions and straighten out your assumptions.

-Are you the maker?

No. I'm an American knife consumer, not a Russian knifemaker.

-At the same time, If we can't open the knife, how do we know if they use a premium bearing system like Shirogorov?

I never said this knife implemented a "premium bearing system like Shirogorov". I just said it's on bearings. I can see into the pivot and it appears to be single row ball bearings.
In fact, I never made any comparisons to Shirogorov at all besides how they both have serial lines, then custom lines.

-On this brand's website, the serial knife's price is only a little bit lower than the cheapest Shirogorov 95 in Russian, less than $400,*However, As far as I can tell, the Fit & Finish is No where close to the Shirogorov! I don't even know the flipping action, no YouTube videos can show it clearly either.

As I clearly stated, I don't have a camera to make a YouTube video. I wish I did. You see, this here is a REVIEW THREAD. Therefore you must take my word for it. I own an F95, an F3, and a Tabargan, and I've handled a Koordinal and a Cannabis.
The fit and finish of this Cherbukov is outstanding. The flipping action is outstanding. Again, this is a REVIEW THREAD. If my REVIEW isn't good enough for you I'd suggest you move along.


-If you are reviewing a knife, please just talk about knife, don't say anything like "Chinese knockoff", and talking about pirate, this brand has lots of similar design like Shirogorv, everyone can google "Скаут флиппер "
That one has a very very similar design of shiro 95. I dont know who copied who, but I guess 90% cheburkov copied shirogorv.*

This is a case of poor English comprehension on your part. Once again I must insist that if you don't like my review, move along. Keep your long winded, garbled harranguing to yourself.

-What's wrong with Chinese stuff? Reate knives, and CKF knives are Chinese made, better than this brand to me. Do you know how many people using Huawei in Russia? Huawei is also making Google phones this year, give me a Russian Tech company name that can make really nice cellphones. and making a cellphone is way harder than a knife.

See above. Why are you talking about phones?

-M390 damascus? Give me a break! I've never seen a m390 damascus on a $500 level knife, actually I've never seen a m390 damacus blade.

I guess you aren't familiar with Chad Nichols. He's been making it for a few years now.

-In my opinion, the only Russian brand worth buying is Shirogorov, I have their drrbs seashell hati, poluchetkiy, and I just got the new mayo collabo dr.death,
these shirogorov knives level is beyond any other knives I've ever seen, in my opinion.

You're certainly welcome to your opinion. Maybe you should write some reviews of these knives in order to enrich the review forum here, and to serve an an outlet for your negativity.
 
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Thanks for the info Brian!! Absolutely gorgeous knife brother!! Been looking at these for a couple months now. F&F looks great!!

I'm jwith you on your assessment of the dude that jumped down your throat for nothing!! I thought ....why do you want to open my knife....was hysterical and he didn't grasp it.......short fuse though!
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Enjoy that beauty!!
Joe
 
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