The KH103 looks nice, seems to be a copy of the Venom 2.
The kh103 remembers me a bit to the hinderer xm18.
Pretty clear they are cylinder shaped:
All the surfaces where these pin type bearings ride look flat to me. That would indicate non tapered bearings. I hope....
I really like the way it is designed.
You could however design it the other way with conventional tapered bearings and races. I think that building it that way though is not necessary because there is not much load on the axis point while the blade is opening or closing.
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Agreed on all points. Kind of a shame though because they could probably get better performance at less than a quarter of the cost for ball bearing washers.
Are there any budget knives with H1 steel?
I do not know any budget knife with h1 steel. The spyderco salt h1 is not very budget :money_mouth_face:
Of course by budget H1 I meant around $30-$40 
But unfortunately it doesn’t look like there is an alternative to Spyderco H1 at any price range. I guess I’ll just get one of the Spyderco ones (although I don’t particularly like the look of any of their larger H1 knives).
Today's arrival?
CRKT Elishewitz Anabus. This thing has some serious heft to it. Instantly jumped to the top of my favorites list.
What sort of blade shape and length are you looking for?
I have the tanto version of this CRKT/Elishewitz, Good knife but found the assisted opening is not as good as the speed safe.
I'm intrigued by the pivoting joint. I don't know if I like it that much. Tension controlled by a little o-ring? I don't know what they were thinking....
Hi everyone.
I am a big fan of Chinese budget knives (and lights). Appreciate all the great information.
Wanted to let you all know that as of this AM, Gearbest has the Enlan EL01 on sale.
The plain edge EL-01A and serrated AB version for $10.81
The rosewood C version for $13.15
(But the black B version is unchanged at $12 and change.)
Good chance for fence-sitters to stock up.
Or for me to get MOAR
…Which of course I did 
when checking out, use promo code gb16sale on these knives (–8%)
- Enlan EL01B black handle&blade at $11.27
- Enlan EL01KH khaki handle at $12.35
Thanks!
Also, the ganzo g732 series all on sale for $13.06.
Somebody stop me! …
gb16sale is a general GB promo code applied on regular price
watch out when applying it to items already on sale, as you may end up at a higher price on that item
Yep, that’s exactly what happened, so i just placed separate order for the EL01B.
Only downside was it limited me to the slower free shipping. option. Not that it is ever very quick…
Khaki, I never even noticed that option.
That’s the way the money goes…
My fake Pingo arrived today.
Seems great quality for the price. Strictly two hand opening though, the Spyderhole is just too small and the spring too strong.
Very happy with this sturdy little legal EDC
Any scuttlebutt on why the Inron MY803 has been unavailable for the past few months?
Running out of one’s most popular product for extended period wouldn’t seem like an effective business strategy. Anyone know if they still in operation? I was meaning to get one and then they dried up.