Eafengrow EF11 Folding Knife D2 Steel Blade Knife with Wood Handle Pocket Knives

Update 12/23: Sharpened this bad boy just once, and after cutting through countless boxes (100s), the blade is still scary sharp. I'm no metallurgist, but starting to think this may actually be a D2 blade. At any rate the edge retention "feels" like what one would expect from D2 steel, and is certainly not some cheap random stainless steel. Few other points worth mentioning. The wood is very attractive, and can be kept in good shape by applying some mineral / butcher's block oil every one in a while. Also for those reviewers who are taking stars off because they don't understand this is not a locking knife, well, one just wishes our schools taught folks to read better. Takes some getting used to, but once you have the hang of it, using your thumb as the "locking device" is both fun and easy for light cutting work. Will definitely keep Eafengrow in mind for future budget knives. Original 10/23: Even if it's not D2, buy it you won't regret it. Very attractive desk knife (do not use as pocket knife, way too dangerous). Also, highly recommend you adjust the screws for a more snug (and safe) operation. Other than that a nice chubby knife with an old school design.

This knife is a little beauty.It's an old-style farmer's work knife.The scales look like redwood so I will assume they are. They are well finished and shaped. The blade says D2 on it (I am not a metallurgist} and came shaving sharp. My four fingers are 3.25 " wide and they all fit on the handle nicely. l did notice that some people were very concerned about losing fingers and slashing thighs. 1. If you are slicing with the edge of the blade it is impossible for the blade to close. If you are stabbing keep your thumb on the tang, but this knife is not a stabber it's a slicer and a slasher. 2.I really can't see the knife opening in your pocket unless you do not have the pivot tightened properly or get a leather slip for it. BE AWARE. It does not have a blade lock.I love this knife and for the price it's unbeatable.It's like any other tool. Use it improperly, get hurt

It's hard not to feel a little guilty buying a brand that has so blatantly making it's mark by copying the designs of others on the cheap, even more so when some have reported having the steel in their Eafengrow knives professionally tested with results that called into question whether the brand is really using D2 or boasting so fraudulently. That said, while I can sometimes (barely) justify spending a couple hundred on a fixed blade, I can't begin to justify that kind of money on a limited use, hinged folder that can’t be subjected to near the workload or abuse, regardless of the quality of steel. You’ve got well made full-length swords selling for far less than some pocket knives today! That’s just crazy! Even most small fixed blades have more steel in them than a large folder. As someone who uses his edged tools for more than show and tell and opening packages from amazon, $100+ for pocket carry isn’t something I’ll likely ever be in the market for. The design of this knife fit a niche I just couldn’t resist, a folder that seemingly replaces disposable razor knives and snap-offs, and an extremely hefty make at that. Regardless of whether it's actual tool steel or a feasibly unenforceable design infringement (I’m not sure which brand they might be copying with this design, but they’re not the only one’s selling this exact knife at a budget price on amazon), the price was too low to pass up. And for all I know they could be coming from the same factory in China, just with lower quality parts. I don't know if this blade is tool steel, nor is it cost effective to find out, if you don’t know someone who works in that type of lab. The blade hasn’t needed resharpening yet, after a couple weeks of light use. If it's not D2, that wouldn't deter me from buying this knife again. Not in the slightest. In fact, the quality I’m seeing with this knife has me almost eager to try out some other Eafengrow folders. The notion that the manufacturer might willfully misrepresent their product is FAR more of a deterrent than the type of steel in this case, as it makes you question every aspect of the design. I debated gambling on Eafengrow for weeks, since so many of their positive knife reviews were clearly graded based on the customer’s trust that what they'd bought was genuine D2. It’s important to know exactly what kind of steel you’re using, to better take care of it and know what the material can reasonably be subjected to. The knife's fit and finish is quite good. Not polished like a showpiece. It looks and feels made to be used, but still mighty handsome. And you won't find a sharper factory edge on anything shy of a straight razor built for shaving. The hollow grind makes for a great cutter and it’s tipped sharply, making the knife ideally suited for box-cutter or razor knife oriented tasks, especially those where the thinness of a disposable blade might cause it to break. I wanted it specifically for cutting leather and couldn't be happier with it’s performance in that regard. A beefy knife, with classical styling. The metal liners are almost as robust as the full 1/8 inch thick blade. The action is smooth, just enough tension not to be too loose or too stiff to be the cause of an accident. But, those carrying in loose pockets, might need to tighten the pivot screw a bit to avoid accidental opening, depending on how active you are. The knife doesn’t open easily when shaken, but if you shake it hard AND in right direction (toward the lever), it will open, not to mention something could inadvertently catch the protruding lever itself. Of course there’s no lockup on this folder. Considering the blade geometry, the blade shouldn’t ever close on you when cutting or piercing. But, in case anybody from Eafengrow is reading, pivoting bars could have been added at key points to better secure the blade both open and closed. If the use of D2 is critical to you, there's reason to be leery with the Eafengrow line, maybe even more so with this model considering the price point. Though we have seen more credible brands use D2 in the 20-30 dollar range, so who knows... If you're looking for a classic style folder with as hair popping edge this definitely fits the bill. Update: pictures added.

I purchased this with some doubt about the quality and was totally surprised at the level of fit and finish the knife has. This is a FRICTION Joint knife and as such has NO LOCK whatsoever for the blade. It is an old design that has been used for centuries on knives of this sort. It is not common in America, but in most of the world its not uncommon. I personally like Friction Joint knives because I use them as they intended to be used. Too many people buy a knife and try to pry things with it, drive screws and nails with it, cut stone, split steel bands, etc... basically most folks use a knife for everything that a knife should not be used for. Well if you do that with this knife your going to end up with a few less digits than you started with, LOL. If on the other hand you want a high quality well made straight edge knife that does what a knife should then this is the knife for you! It is made of genuine stainless steel of some sort that is very well hardened and tempered. The edge hold ability is equal to or better that that of several brand name knives that I paid way too much for. Is it actually D2 tool steel? I doubt it because most of the D2 I have seen will rust worse than cast iron in salt water when touched. And this steel definitely doesn't exhibit that quality at all. It is a very good steel that as I said hold an edge very well and is fairly easy to sharpen. For the price I paid $11 it is a fantastic bargain. YMMV