Bolte Scout - excellent heavy duty compact fixed blade knife

Sturdy compact fixed blade for hiking / survival kit

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish in every detail

- nice clean design with good ergonomics

- heavy duty full tang construction

- sturdy full flat ground D2 blade

- nice G10 handle with hidden lanyard hole

- good quality, snug fit kydex sheath with belt loop (no rattle)

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.19" (81 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.173" (4.4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 (60-61 HRC)

Full length: 6.73" (171 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.63" - 0.71" (16 - 18 mm)

Weight: 5.25 oz (149 g) with sheath

Weight: 3.6 oz (102 g) without sheath

Handle: G10 

Carry: kydex sheath

You can buy the Scout in 4 colors on Aliexpress: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***
You can also buy it with leather sheath: ***HERE***

                                                               

Scout and Ganzo G738:

Scout and Fox:

You can buy the Fox fixed blade on Aliexpress: ***HERE*** (green or black)

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New Ganzo G736 automatic folder

Hissatsu style blade with slightly curved handle

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish

- nice clean design with good ergonomics

- solid lock-up

- quick opening (it comes with a stronger spring than the G7212)

- comfortable opening & closing by the button lock

- awesome hissatsu style shaving sharp perfectly centered blade

- deep carry pocket clip 

Cons:

- only one carry option (right hand tip down)

Details:

Blade length: 3.19" (81 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.118" (3 mm)

Blade steel: 440C (58-60 HRC)

Open length: 7.75" (197 mm)

Closed length: 4.56" (116 mm)

Weight: 4.69 oz (133 g)

Handle: steel liners with G10 inserts

Lock: button lock

Carry: right hand tip down

You can buy the Ganzo G736 at Gearbest: ***HERE*** (black, green, digi camo G10)

                                                                   ***HERE*** (light or dark brown wood)

G736 and G7212 (full review):

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Godzilla is here - extra large Shirogorov 110 style folder

It's not for the faint-hearted :)

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish in every detail 

- perfectly centered, elegant 4.33" (110 mm) light stonewashed blade
- solid lock-up without any blade play

- smooth opening and closing thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- despite the XL size its weight is moderate (skeletonized steel liners)

- it's a good conversation starter for the right person ;) 

Cons:

- the lock comes with quite strong omega springs

Details:

Blade length: 4.33" (110 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.177" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~61 HRC)

Open length: 9.8" (249 mm)

Closed length: 5.47" (139 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 7.02 oz (199 g)

Handle: G10 + skeletonized steel liners

Lock: axis-lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy different versions at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Shirogorov 110 thumb stud version: ***HERE*** (brown)

                                                             ***HERE*** (green)

Shirogorov 110 grooved blade with steel bolsters: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

The grooves are photoshopped in the seller's pics but here is a real one:

Shirogorov 110 and Decepticon 2:

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