Godzilla is here - extra large Shirogorov 110 style folder

It's not for the faint-hearted :)

Pros:

- excellent fit and finish in every detail 

- perfectly centered, elegant 4.33" (110 mm) light stonewashed blade
- solid lock-up without any blade play

- smooth opening and closing thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- despite the XL size its weight is moderate (skeletonized steel liners)

- it's a good conversation starter for the right person ;) 

Cons:

- the lock comes with quite strong omega springs

Details:

Blade length: 4.33" (110 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.177" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~61 HRC)

Open length: 9.8" (249 mm)

Closed length: 5.47" (139 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.67" (17 mm)

Weight: 7.02 oz (199 g)

Handle: G10 + skeletonized steel liners

Lock: axis-lock

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy different versions at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Shirogorov 110 thumb stud version: ***HERE*** (brown)

                                                             ***HERE*** (green)

Shirogorov 110 grooved blade with steel bolsters: ***HERE*** or ***HERE***

The grooves are photoshopped in the seller's pics but here is a real one:

Shirogorov 110 and Decepticon 2:

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Splendid Spyderco Slysz Bowie style folder

Excellent design by Marcin Slysz

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail (even the inside of the opening hole is polished)

- solid titanium frame lock without any blade play

- perfectly centered light stone washed blade with semi rounded blade spine

- slim titanium handle with very good ergonomics

- despite the absence of ball bearings the opening and closing is smooth enough

- excellent pocket friendly size and weight for every day carry
- unobtrusive wire clip 

Cons:

- no steel lock bar insert
- I'd prefer a titanium wire clip

Details:

Blade length: 3.35" (85 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.137" (3.5 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (~60 HRC)

Open length: 7.8" (198 mm)

Closed length: 4.45" (113 mm)

Handle thickness: 0.44" (11.3 mm)

Weight: 4.16 oz (118 g)

Handle: titanium

Lock: frame lock

Carry: right or left hand tip up

You can buy the Slysz Bowie at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

If you like the Slysz Bowie have a look at the C158 Techno too.

Alexey Konygin T50 and Slysz Bowie:

You can buy the T50 at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Stone washed: ***HERE***
Bead blasted: ***HERE***

Gold, blue or bead blasted: ***HERE***

Enlan EL01 and Slysz Bowie:

Nice semi rounded blade spine:

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Awesome Alexey Konygin T50 style folder

Awesome Russian design by Alexey Konygin

Pros:

- perfect fit and finish in every detail

- massive titanium frame lock with steel lock bar insert and hidden lock bar limiter

- solid lock-up without any blade play

- perfectly centered light stone washed blade 

- stylish titanium handle with good ergonomics

- very smooth opening and closing out of the box thanks to the ball bearing pivot system

- excellent flipper 

Cons:

- none

Details:

Blade length: 3.9" (99 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: D2 Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC)

Open length: 8.93" (227 mm)

Closed length: 5.03" (128 mm)

Weight: 6.06 oz (172 g)

Handle: titanium

Lock: frame lock with steel insert

Carry: right hand tip up

You can buy the T50 at reliable sellers on Aliexpress:

Stone washed: ***HERE***
Bead blasted: ***HERE***

Gold, blue or stone washed: ***HERE***

T50 and Spyderco Slysz Bowie copy:

You can buy the Slysz Bowie at a reliable seller on Aliexpress: ***HERE***

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