Bestech Exploit Black Titanium Knife, Satin CPM S35VN by Todd Knife and Tool (BT2005B)

Exploit Black Titanium, Satin, one of Bestech's flagship knives designed by Todd Knife and Tool. An extremely sturdy, compact folder that will perform well in both EDC applications and heavier field work!

Todd Knife and Tool - a family business founded by brothers Todd, Seth and Teryl also known as YouTuber Zelrick42. TKT specializes in designing and building prototypes that can be put into production. Their knives are designed to perform specific tasks, maintain exceptional ergonomics and be easy to carry on a daily basis, they also have a distinctive design language that sets them apart from the designs of other makers.

CPM S35VN - American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best steels for blades. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Produced by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. Replacing some of the niobium carbides with vanadium carbides makes the steel about 15-20% harder than S30V without sacrificing wear resistance, and it is also easier to machine and polish. The improved strength of CPM S35VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - wide, Spear Point type with an elegant Satin finish. The generous belly extends the length of the cutting edge relative to the length of the blade converging toward the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Additional reinforcement is provided by the long grain. Ball bearing ceramic supports the opening of the blade with a fast front flipper (index-finger front flipper). We can also open the knife using a hole in the wedge (thumb hole). The whole thing is locked with a proven and popular frame lock with a steel inlay to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - is two pieces of solid titanium 6AL4V. Chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for comfort and improve grip security. The solid titanium backspacer to which the grips are attached guarantees the rigidity and strength of the entire structure. The pivot axis decorated with the logo of the designers, Todd Knife and Tool. A single-position, right-handed titanium clip allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position, with the tip of the blade upward.

Case - the knife is packaged in a zippered nylon soft pouch with the brand's logo for safe carrying and storage of the folder.

Technical data:

Product number: BT2005B
Product name: Exploit Black Titanium, Satin

Overall length: 202.0 mm / 7.95”
Blade length: 80.0 mm / 3.15”
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm / 0.14”
Handle length: n.d.
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 143.0 g / 5.04 oz

Blade material: CPM S35VN
Blade hardness: 60-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Titanium 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Titanium 6AL4V
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Titanium 6AL4V

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole, front flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Todd Knife and Tool
Brand: Bestech
Manufacturer: Bestech Knives
Country of origin: P.R.C

Developed by: the Sharg® company