Thanks for the detailed review. Considering what you paid, Id say that you made out fairly well. If you dont like the knife, you can always gift it to someone else. Just point out that the the frame lock only engages by less than half and to exercise some caution while handling.
Like many others that collect cheap knives, I still havent found a decent replacement/clone for DX sku19366. Now, I wish I had bought more and not gifted the others.
I just had to laugh when I received the latest knifecenter email advertisement. For a measily $325 +shipping, you can own a… (get ready for a ridiculously long name) Darrel Ralph DDR Limited Edition Gunhammer Torpedo Assisted 3-1/2” Stonewashed M390 Plain Blade, Aluminum Handles. I’ll just refer to this as “the EL-01-like-knock-off” to simplify things. 
Sure, its probably a better knife in every way… but by how much? Under typical cutting conditions, will the blade maintain an edge 10% longer? Perhaps 15% longer? I seriously doubt it, and 20% would be wishful thinking. True, that its a beautiful work of art, but so is the $18 Enlan EL-01… which still happens to be my EDC of choice. One of mine has been beaten to hell and back, is easy to sharpen to a razors edge and holds that edge for a very long time. I wouldnt think about subjecting a $100 blade to such abuse, much less one that costs +$300… but thats just me.
The $18 (includes shipping) Enlan EL-01. IMO, still the best of the cheapies in a large robust do-all clip-on folder:
THANK YOU ENLAN!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Got a question for the knife experts : )
I think I…need* an Enlan EL-01. What´s the place to get it from quickly and for a good price?
Maybe you guys can compare it to the Ganzo G704- size, weight and overal feeling in the hand?
(* I don´t need it, but I want it )
I would recommend Aliexpress, Hello Gift Shop. (He posts here occasionally)
It’s bigger than the Ganzo and in my opinion feels better in the hand.
The rosewood scaled knife looks very nice, and feels better.
I squirted some CRC through the pivot and it freed up to the point that I can flip it open without any wrist movement.
Never heard of that Hello Gift Shop and Aliexpress wants ~17 USDs from me : /
Haw about this one:
Forgot to say, it needs to be shipped to Germany, I have no ebay account but Paypal.
Well an eBay account is easy to get.
I think Ali should have free postage to Germany, they do it free to New Zealand.
Just checked, they do say free postage, which would save a couple of dollars on the one you linked to. Just remember to add a message to the seller specifying accurate details on the customs label. They do tend to put “outdoor tools” and undervalue if you don’t specify.
Am I missing something or is Ali more expensive thn DO from my link?
edit:
Has anyone experience with http://www.greatwalloutdoor.com ?
Ali build the postage in, so you’re not paying separately for postage.
DO says
In that case, go for it. That’s a pretty good price.
An El-01 in the $15-17 range with free shipping is a descent price. There are several variations, so it will be worth a few extra dollars (if necessary) to get the version you most desire.
Enjoy!
Ordered it!
That`s the 5th knife reachable from my desk…
Links don´t work.
posts deleted to help prevent the innocent from being scammed by the discoverybuying bastards and their band of crooked thieves. :Sp
Now they work!
Though they come too late ; )
Links work for me…and about to cost me more $ 
Sheesh, I just bought another EL-01, this time in yellow.
Darn you Enlan, why did you have to make such a good knife?
