Eafengrow EF3 Outdoor Pocket Knife Folding Hunting Knife with D2 Blade G10 Handle Ball Bearing Survival Hunting EDC Knifes (black)

Don't know if it really is D2, but it can take a truly razor like edge.Out of the box, this could shave a few hairs off my arm, but not very well. About 30 passes per side on a natural 10,000 grit stone at about 15 degrees per side past "flat" and a dozen more passes on a leather strop, it now will shave clean, cuts loosely held paper, etc. About as sharp as anything I own needs to be. Will update after I try some reasonably demanding tasks with it.As far as the mechanics, first omega spring knife I've handled. It works, locks of solidly, no play. Can easily "flip" it open after pulling back the lock. Both springs present, no rust, blade was lightly oil coated and the pivot, etc. also.I am happy. Interested to see how sharp it is after taking apart a deer.(Edit)After wearing in for a week, this flipped open or closed as well as my coordination allowed. I would advise preemptive locktite treatment for the screws. Especially on the pocket clip, mine came loose after about a month.It's not crazy hard steel like my Japanese kitchen knives, but quite hard enough. Resharpened fairly easily- Between sharpenings, responds to honing on a (completely smooth) RHC 64 cabinet scraper burnishing tool.(Second edit)I bought another one in yellow, it is a better color for visibility than the somewhat pale orange of the first knife (which disappeared while hinting- ####!).I was curious to check if this IS really D2, I had it X-Ray Flouroscope annalyzed at a metal recycle business. Short answer: NO. See additional picture of readout, there are substantial differences between this alloy and D2. The analysis software thinks it's similar to to Cronidur bearing steel- Which is a VERY durable alloy and pretty corrosion resistant...Honestly, if they were using that type of steel and advertised it truthfully? I would have been interested in buying one just to check blade material performance.Still a fine beater pocket knife, takes a good edge and holds it. And at $25 US, I only swore a little when the first one disappeared. Tool fills my needs.

Wrote initial customer review. Poof it disappeared??Initial impression was: 3 starsPro1 Solid knife2 Overall construction good.3 Definitely D2 steel !Con1 Not as sharp as other new knives. (Kershaw/Buck)2 Stiff operation.3 Overly tight release/lock.Well after a few weeks of owning it I am bumping it up to 4 stars.The knife smoothed up a little and seems to be working well.I sharpened the knife and D2 steel is kinda unique to sharpen.But it holding the edge very well!

This is another solid offering from this seller. The fit and finish is great, and the G10 is beveled all around so nothing is making it uncomfortable to hold. With the frame being steel, there is some weight to this knife, but those liners have been moderately skeletonized, so it's not excessively heavy. Just heavy enough to feel sturdy and reliable. The blade itself is simple but attractive nonetheless. I'll have to take their word that it is D2 steel as my gas chromatograph is in the shop for repairsThis knife is easy to open and close with one hand, and is smooth the whole way through. I might think to say that the spring on the AXIS lock seems awfully stiff, but I'm not familiar enough with AXIS locking systems to know if that is the norm or not. I can imagine that it might be so that it can ensure a solid lock.All in all I'd say this knife is a quality piece that is well worth the asking price.

This knife is surprisingly quality. Lockup is tight and blade perfectly centered. It has become my go-to carry knife every day since I recieved it in December. The flat grind, blade shape and length is perfect for everything from breaking down boxes, to cutting up an apple on my lunch break. After some break in use, it's buttery smooth and flicks open one handed effortlessly. I don't know if the blade steel is really D2. And I keep reading people guessing one way or another about it. But even if it's not, and if it's Chinese 8CR13 or 9CR14 steel, it's a fantastic bargain for the price. Three fit and finish is nice too with a great pocket clip. I really can't say enough good things about this super affordable little folder. If this exact folder was any american brand, it would easily be sold for at least twice the price. China is pumping out some good stuff. Great knife, cheap price, beat it up or lose it and buy another. They are that good.

I want to like this knife, but it just doesn't hit right for me. The action and detent aren't bad, but the crossbar rattles when the knife is closed. For the price, it's really not bad... but again it's just not too good of a knife in general. Spend a little extra amd get a Sencut/CJRB/Civivi/Kizer, etc.

I will admit that when I saw this knife I was sure it was a junk knife because there were no logos or names on the knife, only D2 stamped on blade. I ordered it to prove to myself I was correct. The knife came in today so I had to write this review. The knife is very well made, has no sharp edges on anything except the blade edge Opens very smooth and locks very good.I have not used it much but it has proven to me to be a great knife. I realy don't know where is was made but it has very good quality and workmanship.I believe this knife will be my EDC and you will also. you will not be disapointed with anything with this knife.I'am over 60 years old and have a lot of experence with knives.(This is an updated review) After putting this knife through some rough work for 2 days. I found the blade held up good, buy the handles came loose and I took the knife apart and found the screws going into the steel liner came loose and striped out.Eafengrow said they will send me new screws and spacers.So you may want to take your knife apart and use blue thread lock on screws. This is still a good knife. I will be using it again when I get it back together.