Eafengrow EF225 Pocket Knife Hunting Knives D2 Blade Titanium Handle with Clip EDC Tools Working Camping Knife(gray)

Amazing build quality for the price. Looks great right out of the box. No voids in the carbon fiber or blemishes anywhere on it. Not sure about the steel because I haven't cut much with it yet but the blade is sharp. Hoping it stays rust free without too much babying but it's D2 so it might not. Feels great in the hand. Perfect size for "normal" man hands and lighter than it looks. Action is smooth but not drop shut. Seems tough and should last for years with proper care. Very happy with this purchase and would buy again even at regular price now that I know what I know.

I owned and sold a Strider SMF when people started to pay through the nose to have one. I missed the knife but loved the profit margin. I stumbled across this clone on Amazon. I said clone NOT counterfeit. It is a bare with no markings, and any SMF patents would be up at this point, so HUGE props to Eafengrow for getting this product to us at a fantastic price! Here is the rundown:As well-made as my former SMF in every way but with a more common blade steelThe materials are what Eafengrow say they are. Most likely D2 as it has the same magnetic feel and sharpening feel as my other D2 knives.Items not in the description that you may want to know:Pivot screw is M3 hex.Backspacer is g10.Other hardware is T8 and is magnetic.Carbon scale version 5.7oz.Razor sharp and perfect alignment.Detent / pivot tension perfect out of the box.Full top to bottom lockface contact with 30% lockup. Perfect again.Pocket clip is titanium and thick stock, quite stiff. Excellent.Overall length is 1/4in longer than a PM2, and carries the same.Blade is .15 behind the edge and super slicey.My go to carry pm2 and sog seal folders are going in a drawer for a long time. This knife takes the place of both.There are a few mixed reviews on this knife due to quality control issues, but Chinese knives have been getting progressively better. If you do happen to get a dud, send it back and order another. If it is anywhere near as good as mine you will be thrilledEafengrow, if you are reading this, I need to find a full Ti version with double gunner grips, better blade steel, and 100% Ti hardware. $125 to $150 would be a fair price.

This being a proven knife design, you are getting a lot of knife for your money. As with most Chinese knives, something will be sacrificed - in this case, it's the blade steel. Don't get me wrong, D2 is a decent blade steel if the heat treat is done properly.The combination of Carbon Fiber, Titanium and D2, along with a proven design make this a very nice knife.Right out of the box, this knife was a little rough and loaded with oil. Blade was well centered but very dull.Lock-up is about 40% and solid, with no blade play up and down, or side to side and absolutely no lock stick.After a few minutes of working the knife, I realized that the lock access was just not what it should be, there is no reason for it to be hard to access, especially with a Carbon fiber scale on the show side. I have large thumbs.Time to make it mine. Disassembled the knife, cleaned the oil from all surfaces, polished the phosphor bronze washers, took out my Dremmel and gave the Carbon Fiber scale a little more opening at the lock access point. The Carbon Fiber was a little splotchy/dull in spots so, Polished up the Carbon Fiber scale, has a nice even sheen now.I guess all of these things could have been addressed during QC but, not at this price. Reassembled using white Teflon Grease at the pivot and used blue thread locker on all of the screws, originally had no thread locker.IMO, in its current state, this knife is easily worth 4 to 5 Times what it cost and I am very pleased with it.The final step will be to re-profile the edge and bring it to a mirror edge.The only weak spot on this knife is the clip, it looks and feels cheaply made and even though the finish is perfect and matches the titanium perfectly, the design leaves a lot of knife sticking out of your pocket and the knife would benefit from a deep carry clip.I don't think you'll find a better knife, a knife with this level of design and materials for even twice this price so, I would have no problem recommending this knife to anyone thinking about buying one.