Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 14C28N Blade Carbon Fiber Handle Top Liner Lock Folding Knife

The Bestechman Cicada’s Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 combines a compact folding design with practical materials for everyday carry. Its 3.15-inch blade is made from 14C28N stainless steel and finished with black PVD. This steel offers corrosion resistance and is easy to sharpen, making routine care straightforward. The handle measures 4.055 inches and features blue glow carbon fiber in a black finish. A button-actuated liner lock secures the blade, while the deep-carry pocket clip supports left- or right-side carry. Measuring 7.205 inches overall, the knife has a slim 0.091-inch blade and an 0.43-inch-thick handle. At 2.75 ounces, it is easy to carry without adding much weight. Made in China, this folding knife balances useful dimensions and everyday-ready construction for outdoor tasks and daily use.

14C28N Blade Introduction

14C28N is a high-value budget-to-midrange stainless steel that excels in corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening, making it a low-maintenance workhorse for EDC and wet environments, but it falls short of premium steels in edge retention and requires more frequent touch-ups when cutting highly abrasive materials like cardboard.

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Length: 3.15"(80mm)
Handle Length: 4.055"(103mm)
Overall Length: 7.205"(183mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.091"(2.3mm)
Handle Thickness: 0.43"(11mm)
Blade Material: 14C28N Steel

Blade Finish: Black PVD
Handle Material: Blue Glow Carbon Fiber
Handle Color: Black

Locking Mechanism: Button-Actuated Liner Lock
Pocket Clip: Deep Carry, Left / Right Carry
Knife Weight: 2.75 oz (77 g)
Made in China

Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 - 14C28N Sheepsfoot with a blue glow carbon fiber Handle

The Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 pairs a 3.15 inch 14C28N sheepsfoot on 2.3 mm stock with a blue glow carbon fiber handle, a button-released top liner lock and dual thumb studs at 77 g (2.75 oz). More folding knives at EDCMALL.

A Thin Blade, a Button, and Zero Fuss

The Wing-TL keeps the original Cicada's Wing slicing geometry - a 2.3 mm sheepsfoot that slides through cardboard, tape and shrink wrap with almost no resistance - and replaces the old lock with a top liner lock released by a push button in the handle. Your fingers never enter the blade's closing path, and both hands work identically thanks to the dual thumb studs on ceramic bearings. 14C28N shrugs off wet weather and grinds back sharp in minutes. Compare it with D2, Nitro-V and CPM-MagnaCut in the table below.

Why the Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL Belongs in Your Pocket

• 3.15 inch 14C28N sheepsfoot - slicing geometry on thin 2.3 mm stock.
• Button-released top liner lock keeps fingers out of the closing path.
• Dual thumb studs with ceramic ball bearings for ambidextrous one-hand opening.
• Blue Glow Carbon Fiber handle at just 77 g (2.75 oz).
• Deep-carry steel clip, reversible left/right, tip-up.
• Open tube-spacer construction that rinses clean instead of trapping grime.
• 7.205" (183 mm) open, 4.055" (103 mm) handle - a slim mid-size EDC frame.
• Teal anodized hardware (C-6) or glow carbon fiber inlay (T-1) as signature details.

Best Uses for the Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1

• Daily package duty: cardboard, tape, shrink wrap and mail on a thin slicing blade.
• Office carry where the Dessert Warrior sprinkle print or glow fiber starts conversations.
• Wet-weather EDC - 14C28N will not spot the way D2 does.
• Left-handed carry thanks to the reversible deep-carry clip and ambidextrous studs.
• Light duty rotation piece for collectors tracking Bestechman's handle-material experiments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TL in Wing-TL mean?
Top Liner lock. The blade is held by a liner at the top of the handle, released through a push button - the blade closes without your fingers pressing the lock face or entering its path.

Is this a real button lock?
Not quite - and that distinction matters. The button operates the liner mechanism; the liner is still the locking component. It gives you button convenience while keeping liner-lock simplicity and price.

What steel is the blade?
14C28N stainless at 58-61 HRC: corrosion-proof in wet weather, fine-grained, and quick to sharpen on a water stone or ceramic rod. Expect more touch-ups than a super steel on abrasive cardboard.

What are the handle differences between C-6 and T-1?
The C-6 runs pink sprinkle-print Dessert Warrior G10 with teal hardware at 85 g; the T-1 runs marbled carbon fiber with a blue glow inlay and black PVD blade at 77 g. Blade geometry and lock are identical.

How thin is the blade?
2.3 mm (0.091 inch) on a 3.15" (80 mm) sheepsfoot. Superb slicing geometry - and a promise: this blade is for cutting, never prying.

Sandvik 14C28N vs. Common Pocket Knife Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
14C28N (this knife)	59-61	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Easy
Nitro-V	59-61	Good	Very Good	Better	Easy
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Very Good	Moderate
CPM-S35VN	58-60	Very Good	Very Good	Better	Moderate
D2 Tool Steel	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Fair	Good	Good	Very Easy

14C28N is Sandvik's nitrogen-refined martensitic stainless: a fine, clean structure that lands at 58-61 HRC and grinds back to a keen edge in minutes on a water stone or ceramic rod. On the Cicada's Wing-TL's thin 2.3 mm blade stock that combination is the point - the narrow profile slices cardboard and tape with almost no resistance, and the steel shrugs off wet weather that would spot a D2 blade in a day. The trade is raw wear resistance: expect more frequent touch-ups than a high-vanadium super steel under abrasive cutting. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.

Glossary of Key Terms

Bestechman
Bestech's sub-brand for value-focused folders built to the same tolerances as the main line, often with distinctive handle materials.

Cicada's Wing-TL
The button-actuated version of the Cicada's Wing: a 3.15 inch sheepsfoot on 2.3 mm stock, top liner lock with push-button release, dual thumb studs, 77-85 g.

Sheepsfoot Blade
A blade whose spine curves down to meet a mostly straight edge, leaving a fine, controllable point. It maximizes slicing control and is safest around fingers.

Top Liner Lock
A liner lock positioned at the top of the handle so the release is a separate push button - your fingers never enter the blade's closing path.

Button-Actuated Release
The TL's defining feature: press the handle button and the liner disengages, letting the blade close without pressing the lock face directly.

14C28N Steel
Sandvik's nitrogen-refined martensitic stainless at 58-61 HRC. Fine-grained, corrosion-resistant and famously easy to sharpen.

Dessert Warrior G10
The C-6 handle: pink G10 printed with a sprinkle-confetti pattern, finished with teal anodized hardware. Moisture-proof and rigid.

Blue Glow Carbon Fiber
The T-1 handle: marbled carbon fiber with a phosphorescent inlay that charges under light and glows blue in the dark.

Dual Thumb Studs
Opening studs mounted on both sides of the blade, so left- and right-handed users open the knife the same way.

Ceramic Ball Bearings
Hardened ceramic balls around the pivot. The action stays glassy for years, and ceramic will not rust or flat-spot.

Deep Carry Clip
A clip mounted high on the handle so the knife sits low in the pocket with only the clip showing. Reversible left/right on the Wing-TL.

2.3 mm Blade Stock
A deliberately thin blade for slicing geometry. It cuts cardboard and tape with almost no resistance - and it is not built for prying.

Who Should Buy the Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1

• Buyers who slice cardboard and tape all day and want thin-blade geometry.
• Left-handers - the clip reverses and the studs are dual-sided.
• Anyone who wants button-release convenience at a mid-tier price.
• Fans of distinctive handle materials: sprinkle G10 or glow carbon fiber.
• Wet-climate carriers who want a genuinely stainless blade.

Who Should Skip It

• Hard-use buyers - the 2.3 mm blade and liner are for slicing, not prying or twisting.
• Anyone who wants super-steel edge retention without frequent touch-ups.
• Buyers with very large hands; the 4.055 inch handle is compact-to-medium.
• Blacked-out traditionalists - the C-6 colourway is unapologetically pink and teal.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every use; 14C28N is genuinely stainless, but pocket lint holds moisture against the steel.
• One drop of light knife oil at the pivot monthly, then cycle the blade so oil reaches the ceramic bearings and the top liner track.
• Blow lint and grit out of the open tube-spacer construction before oiling - that is where dust collects on the Wing-TL.
• Press the lock-release button fully before closing; forcing the blade past a live liner is what rounds lock faces.
• Sharpen on a 1000-grit water stone or a ceramic rod; 14C28N grinds fast and takes a keen working edge in minutes.
• Blue painted (C-6) and black PVD (T-1) finishes wear bright at the edge with use - exposed steel behaves the same, just lighter.
• Scrub G10 scales with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush; wipe carbon fiber with a damp cloth only.
• Check the clip, pivot and body screws monthly with the correct Torx driver; the deep-carry clip screw is the first to back out.
• Never pry or twist the tip - the 2.3 mm blade is built for slicing geometry, not leverage.