How Do Y’all Feel about Besttech knives?

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Evan Mattherson

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I’ve noticed that BestTech knives have a fair offering on D2 Blades, and I’ve been eyeballing their Model “Paladin” for a while. However having no experience with their company I seek advice from those of you who have used their blades.
 
I have had a Kendo for quite a while now and really like it. Stays sharp and has sharpened easily when needed. Heels like and expensive knife for less dollars.
 
Evan Mattherson said:
I’ve noticed that BestTech knives have a fair offering on D2 Blades, and I’ve been eyeballing their Model “Paladin” for a while. However having no experience with their company I seek advice from those of you who have used their blades.
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I think they put out some good stuff man. The value is excellent. I handled quite a few at blade show a couple years ago. The action was extremely impressive. Id say get one man! Let us know what you think.
 
Excellent value. Decent materials and very good action. They remind me a lot of the WE Knives budget Civivi line. Most of their designs that appeal to me tend to be 3.5 inches which is the only reason I don't own one (I used to own a Swordfish which was fantastic). The moment I see a good looking 3" or under Bestech I'll probably add one to my collection.
 
I like Bestech. They have some of the best actions in the $50 range. The fit and finish is good. They have some really nice designs too.

Some of the older 12C27 models had permanent thread locker but they listened to customer feedback and stopped doing that. Disassembly and maintenance on more recent D2 models has been a breeze. The Texel made quite a splash recently. I finally broke down and just ordered one for myself. :D
 
Bestech make a decent "budget premium" knife. They may be just a bit behind CIVIVI in terms of overall quality. IMO, their high end knives don't really stand up that well against Reate and WE. The market is flooded these days with nice, imported knives in the $200-$300 price range and Bestech struggles to stand out.

They tend to make blades that are 3.5" and larger or very tiny like the Zen and Reticulan...not much in the 3" sweet spot. Their designs either seem pedestrian or outlandish; not many looks that appeal to me.

They have a very unfriendly warranty policy. You have to include a copy of your purchase receipt from one of their authorized vendors to obtain warranty service on their knives. The warranty is not transferable to someone other than on the original receipt. They did this to try to fight clones of their knives, but I think it's the job of a manufacturer to be able to recognize their legit knives and not rely on a receipt. This places an undue burden on the consumer and affects the resale value of Bestech knives.
 
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They have a very unfriendly warranty policy. You have to include a copy of your purchase receipt from one of their authorized vendors to obtain warranty service on their knives. The warranty is not transferable to someone other than on the original receipt. They did this to try to fight clones of their knives, but I think it's the job of a manufacturer to be able to recognize their legit knives and not rely on a receipt. This places an undue burden on the consumer and affects the resale value of Bestech knives.
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That is concerning. I've never owned a Bestech. As you said, they should be able to tell if a knife is made by them. Reate and WE don't have that condition and the warranty, as far as I know, is transferable.
 
I own several of their budget models including the paladin, they’re very much worth it. My personal favorite right now is the tucan.
 
Alsharif said:
That is concerning. I've never owned a Bestech. As you said, they should be able to tell if a knife is made by them. Reate and WE don't have that condition and the warranty, as far as I know, is transferable.
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https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/warning-bestech-warranty-change-clones.1612215/
Here's the thread where the Bestech rep at Blade Forums posted about the warranty policy. That was about a year and a half ago. I don't know if it's changed since then. The official website, bestechknives.com, doesn't seem to be active any longer.
 
Not at all interested in Bestech or any of the other recent Chinese brands that have popped up in recent years selling budget knives. Until I can be sure that they're heat treating their knives properly and standing behind them with a warranty program, I'll continue to ignore them.
 
I don't fret too much about warranty policies for knives in the sub-$100 price range. I own two Bestech knives: the Scimitar and Ascot. The Scimitar is nice, and the Ascot is very nice...centering, action, and lockup are all on point.
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I had good experience with warranty. No hassles whatsoever. And they have a new us rep. They emailed me the other day making sure everything was satisfactory from an issue resolved last june and if I needed assistance with anything else. That’s customer service.
 
Evan Mattherson said:
I’ve noticed that BestTech knives have a fair offering on D2 Blades, and I’ve been eyeballing their Model “Paladin” for a while. However having no experience with their company I seek advice from those of you who have used their blades.
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I own two cheapie BesTechs that I like--a 3" Thorn and a 4" whose name I forget (neither model is made any longer). Four or five years ago they ran me $20 and $30 as I recall, and I don't remember the steel types. They are both in the "beater" category due to price but have smooth, positive flipper action and are quite fidget-friendly.

I own around 70 knives (largely Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw and Kizer) and I cull my collection when I foolishly purchase junky or unusable knives. However both of the BesTechs have stayed in one of my Spydie display cases simply because I like them and the machining is very precise. The steel is entry-level but workable, and they're quite sharp out of the box. They are rather ugly, yet appealing. I often keep the 3" on my chairside table and the 4" in my rolling walker. I've been known to grab one or the other to avoid SEFOU (Special Edition Fear Of Use...it's a disease occurring among hard-core knife collectors).

Anyhow, my experience with two low-end BesTech knives has shown me that they are serviceable, fun to fidget with and very well engineered. I'm glad to own them....
 
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Roscoe54 said:
I own two cheapie BesTechs that I like--a 3" Thorn and a 4" whose name I forget (neither model is made any longer). Four or five years ago they ran me $20 and $30 as I recall, and I don't remember the steel types. They are both in the "beater" category due to price but have smooth, positive flipper action and are quite fidget-friendly.

I own around 70 knives (largely Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw and Kizer) and I cull my collection when I foolishly purchase junky or unusable knives. However both of the BesTechs have stayed in one of my Spydie display cases simply because I like them and the machining is very precise. The steel is entry-level but workable, and they're quite sharp out of the box. They are rather ugly, yet appealing. I often keep the 3" on my chairside table and the 4" in my rolling walker. I've been known to grab one or the other to avoid SEFOU (Special Edition Fear Of Use...it's a disease occurring among hard-core knife collectors).

Anyhow, my experience with two low-end BesTech knives has shown me that they are serviceable, fun to fidget with and very well engineered. I'm glad to own them....
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Bestech had a huge selection of budget knives in Chinese D2, all with an MSRP of $52. Some of those, including the Thorn, had previously been offered in Sandvik 12C27. The early ones in 12C27 used permanent thread-locker but they thankfully stopped fairly early after the switch to D2. I've had a bunch of them and my oldest son still has one of the 12C27 models. They are good for what they are.
 
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