Bestech Mako BG27B K110 Blade G10 Handle Liner Lock Folding Knife

The Bestech Mako BG27B represents a refined approach to everyday carry design, combining performance-oriented materials with practical functionality. Built around a K110 stainless steel blade finished in black stonewash, this knife delivers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance—essential qualities for demanding users. The G10 handle provides superior grip security and durability across varied conditions, while the steel clip ensures reliable pocket carry. Featuring a ceramic ball bearing pivot system, the blade deploys with smooth, consistent action that remains responsive over extended use. The liner lock mechanism offers straightforward, dependable blade security without unnecessary complexity. At 8.58 inches open and 4.84 inches closed, the Mako strikes an effective balance between cutting capability and pocket-friendly proportions. Weighing just 157 grams, it won't burden your EDC setup. Designed by BESTECH, this knife appeals to those seeking a capable, no-nonsense tool that prioritizes substance over flash.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material: K110
Blade Finish: Black Stonewash
Handle Material: G10

Clip Material: Steel
Describe: Liner Lock
Handle Color: Black

Ball Bearing: Ceramic
Overall Length: 8.58"(218mm)
Closed Length: 4.84" (123 mm)

Blade Length: 3.74"(95mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.15"(3.8mm)
Knife Weight: 157g
Designer: BESTECH

Bestech Mako BG27B - Bohler K110 Drop Point Flipper with a Black G10 Handle

The Bestech Mako BG27B is a full-size work folder: 3.74 inch Bohler K110 drop point at 59-61 HRC, flipper on ceramic bearings, milled black G10 scales and a steel liner lock at 157 g (5.54 oz). A liner lock workhorse with a deep-carry clip.

Bohler K110 at 59-61 HRC: D2's Austrian Cousin

K110 is Bohler's mill version of the D2 formula - a ledeburitic 12 percent chromium, high-carbon cold-work steel with a very high carbide volume. On the Mako's 3.74 inch blade that carbide load is the point: the edge keeps cutting rope, plastic strapping and cardboard long after a budget stainless would have rolled over, and it does it at a working-man's price. The trade is maintenance - K110 is stain resistant, not stainless, so wipe it dry and oil it. Compare it with D2, 154CM and CPM-S35VN in the table below.

Why the Bestech Mako Belongs in Your Pocket

• 3.74 inch Bohler K110 drop point at 59-61 HRC with a full flat grind.
• Black stonewash finish that hides carry marks and kills glare.
• Milled black G10 scales with an ergonomic, palm-filling contour.
• Flipper tab on caged ceramic bearings for a fast, smooth swing.
• Stainless steel liners and a solid steel liner lock.
• 157 g (5.54 oz) on an 8.58 inch frame - full-size reach, planted feel.
• Deep carry steel clip for low-visibility tip-up right-hand pocketing.
• Jimped thumb ramp plus a lanyard hole in the handle.

Best Uses for the Mako BG27B

• Job-site work: cardboard, strapping, shrink wrap and lumber pencil lines.
• Camp chores - cordage, kindling and food prep on a 3.74 inch blade.
• Hunting and field dressing where a bellied drop point earns its keep.
• Truck and tool-bag carry as the knife that is always there.
• Hard-use everyday carry for users who actually wear blades out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Mako BG27B blade?
Bohler K110, the Austrian mill's version of D2, run at 59-61 HRC. Exceptional wear resistance; stain resistant rather than stainless, so wipe it dry and oil it.

Is K110 the same as D2?
Effectively yes - K110 is Bohler's branded D2-class cold-work steel with a tighter chemistry window. Expect the same edge retention, the same oiling habit and a preference for diamond sharpening stones.

How does the Mako open?
A flipper tab on caged ceramic bearings. Flick as it clears the pocket; the tab doubles as a finger guard when open.

How big is the Mako?
Open it is 8.58" (218 mm), closed 4.84" (123 mm), 0.15" (3.8 mm) blade stock, and it weighs 157 g (5.54 oz) - a full-size folder for back pocket or tool bag.

Is the clip deep carry?
Yes. The stainless clip mounts high on the handle so the knife sits low in the pocket, tip-up, right hand.

Bohler K110 vs. Common Folding Knife Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
Bohler K110 (this knife)	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
D2 Tool Steel	58-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
14C28N	58-61	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Easy
Nitro-V	59-61	Good	Very Good	Better	Easy
154CM	58-61	Good	Good	Very Good	Moderate
CPM-S35VN	59-61	Very Good	Very Good	Good	Moderate
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Fair	Good	Good	Very Easy

K110 is Bohler's Austrian mill version of the D2 formula - a ledeburitic 12 percent chromium, high-carbon cold-work steel, hardened here to 58-61 HRC. Read it as D2 with a tighter chemistry window: a very high carbide volume for abrasion resistance, which is exactly what you want on a 3.74 inch blade that spends its life on rope, plastic strapping and cardboard. The trade is the same one D2 makes. It is stain resistant, not stainless, so it will speckle if you pocket it wet, and those coarse carbides answer to a diamond plate rather than a soft aluminium-oxide stone. If you want a steel you can neglect entirely, buy 14C28N instead. HRC figures are typical mill ranges, not a guarantee for any single blade.

Glossary of Key Terms

Bestech Knives
A Chinese production knife brand working with independent designers to deliver mid-to-premium folders with modern steels and tight manufacturing tolerances.

Mako
Bestech's full-size Bohler K110 folder: a 3.74 inch blade at 3.8 mm on an 8.58 inch frame, 157 g, G10 scales, ceramic bearings and a steel liner lock.

Bohler K110
The Austrian mill Bohler's version of the D2 formula: a ledeburitic 12 percent chromium high-carbon cold-work steel at 58-61 HRC. Very high wear resistance, stain resistant rather than stainless.

Ledeburitic Steel
A steel with enough carbon and chromium that the melt freezes with a network of primary carbides in it. Those carbides are the wear resistance, and they are also why the steel will never be truly stainless or easy to sharpen on a soft stone.

Liner Lock
A strip of spring steel inside the handle that snaps sideways behind the blade tang when the blade opens. One thumb of the closing hand releases it, keeping your fingers out of the blade path.

Ceramic Ball Bearing
Hardened ceramic balls held in a steel cage around the pivot. The action stays glassy and consistent for years, and ceramic will not rust or flat-spot.

G10
Layers of fibreglass cloth pressed into epoxy resin under heat. It does not absorb water, sweat or oil, it will not swell or crack, and it grips when your hand is wet.

3.8 mm Blade Stock
The thickness of the blade. Enough spine to take real lateral load on a 3.74 inch blade without feeling like a pry bar in the pocket.

8.58 Inch Overall
The open length that sets your reach. At 8.58 inches the Mako is a full-size folder - back pocket or belt pouch, not a coin pocket.

157 Grams
The weight that decides whether a knife disappears in a pocket or reminds you it is there. The Mako is on the heavier side and feels planted in hard cutting.

Stonewash Finish
The blade is tumbled with ceramic media to break up the surface. It kills glare and hides the carry scratches a satin finish advertises.

Two-Tone Finish
A blade finished in two contrasting treatments - a satin grind against black stonewashed flats - so the grind line reads as a bright edge along a dark body.

Flat Grind
Blade flats that taper in a straight line from spine to edge. It slices better than a hollow grind and leaves more steel behind the apex.

Who Should Buy the Mako BG27B

• Buyers who want D2-class edge retention from a named European mill.
• Tradespeople and site workers who want a full-size work folder under $70.
• Anyone who prefers a flipper over a thumb hole or studs.
• Hunters who want a classic bellied drop point at 3.74 inches.
• Users who want milled G10 contours instead of flat slab scales.

Who Should Skip It

• Anyone who will not oil a blade; K110 will speckle if pocketed wet.
• Buyers who want a light folder - 157 g on an 8.58 inch frame is a commitment.
• Users who need a sub-3-inch blade for office or city carry.
• Left-hand carry users - the deep carry clip is right-hand only.
• People who want a premium super steel; look at the Dactyl in MagnaCut instead.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every use; K110 is stain resistant, not stainless, and a 3.74 inch blade gives corrosion plenty of surface to work on.
• One drop of light knife oil on the blade and at the pivot every four to eight weeks, then cycle the action so oil reaches the ceramic bearings.
• Blow lint and grit out of the handle channel and the liner lock track before oiling; grit behind the lock bar is the usual cause of a gritty swing.
• Sharpen on a diamond plate; K110's carbide volume will glaze a soft aluminium-oxide stone within a few passes.
• Work the edge in full-length strokes from heel to tip at 17-20 degrees per side - rocking on a stone rounds the tip and lifts the heel.
• Finish on a fine ceramic rod or a loaded strop with light pressure, then test on paper before you go back to the stone.
• If you carry it near salt water or in a sweaty pocket daily, oil the blade weekly rather than monthly; K110 will speckle.
• Scrub the G10 scales with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush; the textured surface holds pocket lint.
• Check the pivot, body and pocket clip screws monthly with the correct Torx driver; G10 compresses slightly over time.