ALL THINGS BUDGET KNIVES

[beam0]

@ImA4Wheelr

Sorry to hear about not getting your knife. The alternative knife sure looks sweet though. I’ve been resisting ordering one for a while now. Please share your thoughts on it after you get it.

@beam0

(alternative knife)
Tabargan 95 Russian knife with ball bearing pivot (Steel handles and stamped clip)

Anyone looking at this knife be aware there are two versions of this, I just noticed at some different shops (Blade Art & DongCheng) there is a seemingly higher quality version with Titanium handles and machined clip (but 3x the price :():

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And some other color options for the Titanium version, blue and this nice two-tone color:

The two-tone one looks like a different (IMO nicer) blade with jimping on top thumb rest.

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Another store for the cheaper steel handle version: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-95-Tactical-Folding-Knife-Ball-Bearings-Flipper-95-D2-Blade-Steel-Handle-Camp-Outdoor-Survival/32518109865.html

Titanium handle version showing weight of 155g vs steel handle version shows 181g, I think that works out to about 1oz. difference.

[beam0]

Anyone have any experience buying from DHGate?

[CRX]

@beam0

Anyone have any experience buying from DHGate?

Yeah i’ve used them, good customer service if there’s any problems.

[CRX]

Found this small folding kukri on AE

Ball bearing pivot, choice of two G10 handle types, steel isn’t the best but for $20 i couldn’t resist as i like the recurve shaped blades and there’s not many folding types.

Maybe time to get another case as this new addition fills the last space in this one

[downlinx]

You do like your twosuns knives don’t you

[Manx]

FYI I ordered 2 knives from Gearbest also, late August and early September. I received neither. They said they were shipped and must have been lost in the mail. They offered half refund and half store credit, which I haven’t accepted. We’ll see what happens, but something not good is going on with Gearbest.

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I’m very sad for you…don’t know what to say…
I have receved 2 knives from GB one week ago, they took 45 days to my door. I’ve choose to pay the tracking also. Only 3 orders from now to GB, never had a problem….at this time! Maybe I was just lucky?

[downlinx]

I have stopped ordering knives from gearbest, I have not received the last three.

[cabfrank]

Manx, maybe I was just UNlucky. I am going to wait to get the refund settled, and then maybe I will try an order from AliExpress.

[cabfrank]

downlinx, I am going to buy elsewhere too, as soon as I get my refund.

[AlexGT]

I am wondering has anyone compiled a list of good sellers that take PayPal? I am interested in several knifes shown on this thread, like the Decepticon and the 2 tone gray F95 knifes, which sellers have the best quality item and take paypal?

Thanks!
AlexGT

[scrumpypaul]

Don’t pass up AliExpress because they don’t use PayPal. They have been very reliable for me and the couple of issues I’ve had over many transactions have been settled quickly and easily.

[Patrickbateman]

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Balance-Orange-Handle-Stonewash-Blade-The-lightest-4-inch-S35VN-folding-knife-by-Maxace-Knives/32525741870.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ganzo-G738-OR-Folding-Knife-440C-Blade-Orange-G10-Handle-G738-w-Pouch-Box/32552640415.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ganzo-G727M-W1-Pocket-EDC-Folding-Knife-440C-Blade-Wood-Handle-G727M-w-Pouch-Box/32553070176.html

[beam0]

@cabfrank

FYI I ordered 2 knives from Gearbest also, late August and early September. I received neither. They said they were shipped and must have been lost in the mail. They offered half refund and half store credit, which I haven’t accepted.

@downlinx

I have stopped ordering knives from gearbest, I have not received the last three.

+1 no more Ganzo orders from them for me either.

I too ordered a Ganzo from them and should have received it by now, I’ve been getting flashlights from them no problem, I ordered a Olight S30 around the same time as the Ganzo, used the same shipping method (paid extra for priority shipping) and received the flashlight about 10 days ago.

Its a pity because their sale prices on Ganzo are so good.

@cabfrank

something not good is going on with Gearbest

Reading about all these knife orders not arriving from Gearbest made me think they are not actually stocking the Ganzo knives and are having them drop shipped from another supplier.

I think that’s why the flashlights shipped no problem, but not the Ganzo.

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To prove my theory here is a reply from gearbest support about my missing Ganzo:

Hi beam0,

We are very sorry for that situation.

We have submitted your problem to our colleague and they will help you track it again.

Please wait kindly for 5-7 bussiness days.

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“to our colleague” ??? Hmmm, sounds like what I thought, they’re having them drop shipped from another supplier, who apparently is screwing up bad.

[Patrickbateman]

@beam0

@cabfrank

FYI I ordered 2 knives from Gearbest also, late August and early September. I received neither. They said they were shipped and must have been lost in the mail. They offered half refund and half store credit, which I haven’t accepted.

@downlinx

I have stopped ordering knives from gearbest, I have not received the last three.

+1 no more Ganzo orders from them for me either.

I too ordered a Ganzo from them and should have received it by now, I’ve been getting flashlights from them no problem, I ordered a Olight S30 around the same time as the Ganzo, used the same shipping method (paid extra for priority shipping) and received the flashlight about 10 days ago.

Its a pity because their sale prices on Ganzo are so good.

@cabfrank

something not good is going on with Gearbest

Reading about all these knife orders not arriving from Gearbest made me think they are not actually stocking the Ganzo knives and are having them drop shipped from another supplier.

I think that’s why the flashlights shipped no problem, but not the Ganzo.

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To prove my theory here is a reply from gearbest support about my missing Ganzo:

Hi beam0,

We are very sorry for that situation.

We have submitted your problem to our colleague and they will help you track it again.

Please wait kindly for 5-7 bussiness days.

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“to our colleague” ??? Hmmm, sounds like what I thought, they’re having them drop shipped from another supplier, who apparently is screwing up bad.

Well, always add tracking with gearbest and you should be fine…it’s true their ganzo prices are great.

[beam0]

@CRX

Found this small folding kukri on AE

Ball bearing pivot, choice of two G10 handle types, steel isn’t the best but for $20 i couldn’t resist as i like the recurve shaped blades and there’s not many folding types.

Thanks for posting this! I also like the recurve/kukri style but never noticed this one. I really like that it has the KVT style pivot bearings and a blade flipper! I’m going to get the version with the wave (anso pattern) scales.

At 9.3” overall I’m suprised you call it small, but I see in your case how it’s dwarfed by the CS Rajah II !

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Looks like it’s a lot nicer than this one I already have, the “Pocket Kukri” by Boker Magnum:

@CRX

Maybe time to get another case as this new addition fills the last space in this one

Nice case! I see a few in there I also have. What is the small flashlight in there?

[beam0]

@Patrickbateman

Well, always add tracking with gearbest and you should be fine…it’s true their ganzo prices are great.

Patrick, I did add tracking and so far I’m not fine. I also paid extra for the faster shipping method (EMS 7-14 days, includes tracking)

@beam0

I too ordered a Ganzo from them and should have received it by now, I’ve been getting flashlights from them no problem, I ordered a Olight S30 around the same time as the Ganzo, used the same shipping method (paid extra for priority shipping) and received the flashlight about 10 days ago.

I’d like to order more Ganzo’s from them because the great sale prices but so far I’m really getting screwed by them on the first one. I ordered it on 11/1 so it should have arrived already even if it would have shipped via China Post. I think its pretty obvious they’re not really stocking these but having them drop shipped by another supplier.

[Patrickbateman]

@beam0

@Patrickbateman

Well, always add tracking with gearbest and you should be fine…it’s true their ganzo prices are great.

Patrick, I did add tracking and so far I’m not fine. I also paid extra for the faster shipping method (EMS 7-14 days, includes tracking)

@beam0

I too ordered a Ganzo from them and should have received it by now, I’ve been getting flashlights from them no problem, I ordered a Olight S30 around the same time as the Ganzo, used the same shipping method (paid extra for priority shipping) and received the flashlight about 10 days ago.

I’d like to order more Ganzo’s from them because the great sale prices but so far I’m really getting screwed by them on the first one. I ordered it on 11/1 so it should have arrived already even if it would have shipped via China Post. I think its pretty obvious they’re not really stocking these but having them drop shipped by another supplier.

What is your tracking number ?

[beam0]

@Patrickbateman

What is your tracking number ?

I sent it to you in a PM

[CRX]

@beam0

Looks like it’s a lot nicer than this one I already have, the “Pocket Kukri” by Boker Magnum

Yeah it’s a lot better than the boker, here’s a size comparison - you can see why i called it small

@beam0

What is the small flashlight in there?

That’s a Nitecore EX11 v2 , cool design light not made anymore but still available if you look

[cabfrank]

Above, you’re right, both knives I never received were Ganzos. Great deals, yeah, but only if you actually receive them. 90 days for one and about 85 for the other. They aren’t coming, at this point I’m sure.