Bestech is the other Yangjiang brand that punches above its price, with a house style of bearing pivots, clean grinds and a lock for every taste: liner, button (B-Lock) and bar lock. This guide ranks the Bestech knives we stock and tells you which lock and which steel each one has.
1. Duoz, $47.99
The slim one: 3.34-inch 14C28N, liner lock, 61 grams, five G10 colors. Duoz.
2. Cicada's Wing, $49.99
The small B-Lock button lock: 3.13-inch 10Cr15CoMoV in Ultem, G10 or resin. Cicada's Wing.
3. Cobber, $69.99
The bar lock: 3.37-inch 14C28N, 90 grams, G10 or micarta. The most refined Bestech here. Cobber.
4. Snakebird, $59.99
3.5-inch 14C28N sheepsfoot, button lock, micarta or G10. The work knife. Snakebird.
5. Swordfish, $59.99
3.94-inch D2, liner lock, 137.5 grams, black and green G10. The big one. Swordfish.
6. Goodboy Jr, $49.99
2.88-inch D2, button lock, black G10, 4 inches closed. The small D2 button lock. Goodboy Jr.
Which one
Slim: Duoz. Fun: Cicada's Wing. Refined: Cobber. Work: Snakebird. Big: Swordfish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Bestech knife?
The Duoz for a slim EDC, the Cobber for the nicest build.
Where are Bestech knives made?
Yangjiang, China.
What is B-Lock?
Bestech's button lock.
What steels does Bestech use?
14C28N, D2 and 10Cr15CoMoV on these models.
Are Bestech knives good?
Among the best in the budget tier.
The bottom line
The Duoz for the pocket, the Cobber for the hand. Bestech makes both well.
Related reading
Bestech Duoz review
Bestech Cicada's Wing review
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