Shirogorov Dark style folder by Green Thorn

Welcome to the dark side :)

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail 

- dead centered, attractive light stonewashed blade
- high flat ground for excellent slicing performance
- solid early lock-up without any blade play

- very smooth flipping action out of the box
- dual track ball bearing pivot system

- unique design & comfortable handle  

- titanium liners and pocket clip
- high quality carry pouch  

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.58" (91 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (59-60 HRC)

Open length: 8.34" (212 mm)

Closed length: 4.76" (121 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 5.18 oz (147 g)

Handle: G10 with titanium liners

Lock: heavy duty titanium liner lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy it at a reliable seller on Aliexpress:  

***HERE*** (black)

***HERE*** (orange)

Exclusive high-end version with S35VN blade + CF: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

Dual track bearings + steel washers on the titanium side:

Next to my Coordinal (designed by Dimitry Sinkevich):

 You can buy the Coordinal at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

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Awesome Alexey Konygin T50 style folder

Awesome Russian design by Alexey Konygin

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail

- massive titanium frame lock with steel lock bar insert and hidden lock bar limiter

- solid lock-up without any blade play

- perfectly centered light stone washed blade 

- stylish titanium handle with good ergonomics

- very smooth opening and closing out of the box thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- excellent flipper 

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.9" (99 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC)

Open length: 8.93" (227 mm)

Closed length: 5.03" (128 mm)

Weight: 6.06 oz (172 g)

Handle: titanium

Lock: frame lock with steel insert

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy the T50 at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Stone washed: ***HERE***
Bead blasted: ***HERE***

Gold, blue or stone washed: ***HERE***

T50 and Spyderco Slysz Bowie copy:

You can buy the Slysz Bowie at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

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New arrival - Zero Tolerance ZT0562CF style folder

Awesome Hinderer design with elegant carbon fiber handle scale:

Titanium frame-lock with ball bearing pivot system:

You can buy the ZT0562CF at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

G10 version with stone washed blade: ***HERE***

"Punisher" style G10 version: ***HERE****

More ZT style folders: ***HERE***

Full review is coming soon! :)

Unique serial numbered 9Cr18MoV blade:

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Exquisite Zero Tolerance ZT0808 style folder

Stunning design

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail

- titanium frame lock with steel insert and hidden lockbar limiter

- solid early lock-up

- excellent flipping action thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- perfectly centered blade with satin and light stonewashed finish (on the flats)

- stylish stonewashed titanium handle with mirror polished screws and backspacer

- compact size for every day carry

Cons:

- I'd prefer a deep carry titanium pocket clip 

Details:

Blade length: 3.18" (81 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (59-61 HRC)

Open length: 7.52" (191 mm)

Closed length: 4.33" (110 mm)

Weight: 4.48 oz (127 g)

Handle: titanium

Lock: frame lock with steel insert

Carry: right or left hand tip up

You can buy the ZT0808 at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

Nice dual tone finish on the blade:

The cut outs make the unlocking comfortable:

If you like the ZT0808 I also recommend its big brother
 the ZT0801 (full review here):

You can buy the ZT0801 at a reliable seller:

                                                          ***HERE***  (grey beadblasted version)

                                                          ***HERE***  (all black)

                                                          ***HERE***  (black stone washed)

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