Oh…ok. 
I figured i will definitely be posting links….
No links = no go. (seriously who can pass off a 9 inch $9/10 9Cr13 folder with smooth operation)
In the same Aliexpress shop than the orange Inron with 50% off :
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LEEN-1203-2-Pocket-EDC-Folding-Knife-440c-Blade-59-61HRC-Steel-Handle-Frame-Lock-w/508931_606221914.html
10% off on Leen 1203-2 in this shop will end in less than 3 hours. To find the best price on this model, this might helps (if it works):
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=LEEN+1203-2
You want Paypal - Manafont have them now, but the price is much higher as the Aliexpress price:
Got the Leen. There is another one which is G10 (same discounted price), if Ti coated stainless handle is not your thingy.
Need to add registered mail as well, $2. Aliexpress is almost 99% registered, coz escrow sort of requires that (else you raise a case and they are screwed). It’s all factored into the overall costs of coz, but as you can see sometimes you do get gems.
Not the best pics but I hope they help a bit to decide.
The G10 (Leen 1203-1) and the Ti coated steel (Leen 1203-2) version side by side:
Bought! (inron my803 Orange)
Is the G-10 Leen larger or is it just a trick of the camera?
From descriptions both have exact same size but different weight:
Leen 1203-2 with steel handle
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LEEN-1203-2-Pocket-EDC-Folding-Knife-440c-Blade-59-61HRC-Steel-Handle-Frame-Lock-w/508931_606221914.html
Leen 1203-1 with G10 handle
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LEEN-1203-1-Pocket-EDC-Folding-Knife-440c-Blade-59-61HRC-G10-Handle-Liner-Lock-w/508931_606210309.html
It’s because of the perspective. They are the same size.
Xatu finally got it. You paid with PP?
BTW, does this work? 10000 grit. I am not anal or want to get a polished surface….just finish with 10k and that’s it. The Taidea 8000 grit is too expensive! (maybe it’d be faster, but i am not finishing a lot of knives)
Yes, i paid with paypal.
For my straight razors I am using a chinese water stone that I prefer to an oil stone equivalent. Easier to use.
Don’t know if this one is in your price range but it works great. Approximately 12000 grit size.
http://stores.ebay.com/classic-razor/12000-grit-/\_i.html?\_fsub=1800587011&\_sid=343506431&\_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
The seller is based in poland. Many of us on or french straight razors forum have bought this stone from him. Good seller.
Ahh…thanks man Tally-ho, that sounds more like it. 12k is cool.
Hi!
Has the deal on the orange 803 expired. Do I understand correctly that the deal will be repeated a few days?
Regards,
Bob
The Leen looks really good but it’s a little short for my hand. I wonder if it’s really 440C?
Is the best price people have found at Aliexpress for $13.50. It appears that as a new company, the two versions of this knife are all that they have so far.
Nope, when 2100 said:
I think he was talking about this deal in an other aliexpress shop:
And there is only 3 different Inron knives in aliexpress shops.
For Leen there is 2 different knives (quite similar): 1201 and 1203. One model with G10 or steel handle: respectively 1203-1 and 1203-2 .
I strongly believe that the greatest item to sharp a razor is a leather strop with diamond paste. If you want to save money and buy a very fine grit sharpener, you can use rectified glass.
I wasn’t sure about that, when I ordered from those two stores I noticed similarities in family (second) name of the sellers and also in their email address.
But the fact that it is an other aliexpress shop still be true. 
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Yes it is nice and very effective, the “power to sharpen” of diamond is above all other “commonly” used products. Diamond is your best friend. :bigsmile:
I use leather strop and leather strop with diamond paste for my straight razors.
This is great but preferably to refresh and / or maintain the sharpness of the edge. To rebuilt a bevel edge, I prefer a (water) stone. It is also easier to keep a constant angle.
For a flat bevel, a stone is better (but it depends a bit on your skill to keep a constant angle). Or use a leather strop (+ diamond paste) glued on a piece of flat wood. As the leather (if thick) surface is less rigid than stone, the bevel (= profil) of the edge should be slightly convex. For a flatter bevel, thinner leather is better.
Now we need a “sharpening tools and techniques” thread.