The Bestech Cicada's Wing is a 3.13-inch folder with a 10Cr15CoMoV blade, a B-Lock button lock, a thumb stud, and a handle that comes in Ultem, G10 and resin in more colors than any other knife we stock. It closes to 4.13 inches and costs $49.99 in most versions. It is the fun small Bestech, and this review covers the lock, the steel, and the handle materials.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade | 3.13 in, 10Cr15CoMoV stainless; gold, red, black or stonewash finishes |
| Handle | Ultem, G10 (black, white, purple, light blue), or resin (green, brown, PB&J) |
| Lock | B-Lock button lock |
| Deployment | Thumb stud |
| Closed | 4.13 in |
| Price | $49.99; resin versions $74.99 |
B-Lock
Bestech's button lock. Press to release, let go to lock, ambidextrous, fingers out of the path. On a knife this small it makes the Cicada's Wing a one-handed tool in both directions.
Steel
10Cr15CoMoV is the Chinese equivalent of a VG-10 class stainless: good corrosion resistance and edge retention for the price. It is the steel that lets a bearing-pivot button-lock knife cost $50.
Handles
Ultem is the translucent amber that gets attention and is tough. Black G10 with a red blade is the sharp-looking one. The resin versions are swirled color at a higher price.Compared
The Goodboy Jr is Bestech's other small button lock, in D2. The Duoz is the slim liner lock. The Cicada's Wing is the one you pick a color for.
Frequently asked questions
What lock is the Cicada's Wing?
Bestech's B-Lock button lock.
What steel?
10Cr15CoMoV stainless.
How big is it?
3.13-inch blade, 4.13 inches closed.
What is Ultem?
A translucent amber high-performance plastic used for handle scales.
Which version should I get?
Ultem for the look, black G10 for the least attention.
The bottom line
The Bestech Cicada's Wing is the small button-lock knife you buy because it makes you smile. Ultem, if you have to pick.
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