{"product_id":"bestechman-cicadas-wing-tl-bmk24-t-1","title":"Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 14C28N Blade Carbon Fiber Handle Top Liner Lock Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/bestechman-cicadas-wing-tl\"\u003eBestechman Cicada’s Wing-TL\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14C28N Blade Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edcmall.cn\/collections\/14c28n\"\u003e14C28N\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 3.15\"(80mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 4.055\"(103mm)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 7.205\"(183mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.091\"(2.3mm)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Thickness: 0.43\"(11mm)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: 14C28N Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Finish: Black PVD\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Blue Glow Carbon Fiber\u003cbr\u003eHandle Color: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocking Mechanism: Button-Actuated Liner Lock\u003cbr\u003ePocket Clip: Deep Carry, Left \/ Right Carry\u003cbr\u003eKnife Weight: 2.75 oz (77 g)\u003cbr\u003eMade in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 - 14C28N Sheepsfoot with a blue glow carbon fiber Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bestechman-knives\"\u003eBestechman\u003c\/a\u003e Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1 pairs a 3.15 inch \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/14c28n\"\u003e14C28N\u003c\/a\u003e sheepsfoot on 2.3 mm stock with a blue glow carbon fiber handle, a button-released \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/top-liner-lock\"\u003etop liner lock\u003c\/a\u003e and dual thumb studs at 77 g (2.75 oz). More \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folding-knives\"\u003efolding knives\u003c\/a\u003e at EDCMALL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Thin Blade, a Button, and Zero Fuss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/d2\"\u003eD2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitro-v\"\u003eNitro-V\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnacut\"\u003eCPM-MagnaCut\u003c\/a\u003e in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL Belongs in Your Pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.15 inch 14C28N sheepsfoot - slicing geometry on thin 2.3 mm stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-released top liner lock keeps fingers out of the closing path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual thumb studs with ceramic ball bearings for ambidextrous one-hand opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Glow Carbon Fiber handle at just 77 g (2.75 oz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-carry steel clip, reversible left\/right, tip-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen tube-spacer construction that rinses clean instead of trapping grime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.205\" (183 mm) open, 4.055\" (103 mm) handle - a slim mid-size EDC frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeal anodized hardware (C-6) or glow carbon fiber inlay (T-1) as signature details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses for the Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily package duty: cardboard, tape, shrink wrap and mail on a thin slicing blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice carry where the Dessert Warrior sprinkle print or glow fiber starts conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet-weather EDC - 14C28N will not spot the way D2 does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-handed carry thanks to the reversible deep-carry clip and ambidextrous studs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight duty rotation piece for collectors tracking Bestechman's handle-material experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the TL in Wing-TL mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real button lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14C28N 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the handle differences between C-6 and T-1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thin is the blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.3 mm (0.091 inch) on a 3.15\" (80 mm) sheepsfoot. Superb slicing geometry - and a promise: this blade is for cutting, never prying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandvik 14C28N vs. Common Pocket Knife Steels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical HRC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Retention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrosion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToughness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSharpening Ease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14C28N (this knife)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitro-V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-S35VN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2 Tool Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58-61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Cr13MoV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57-59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e14C28N 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlossary of Key Terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBestechman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestech's sub-brand for value-focused folders built to the same tolerances as the main line, often with distinctive handle materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCicada's Wing-TL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheepsfoot Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Liner Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButton-Actuated Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TL's defining feature: press the handle button and the liner disengages, letting the blade close without pressing the lock face directly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14C28N Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandvik's nitrogen-refined martensitic stainless at 58-61 HRC. Fine-grained, corrosion-resistant and famously easy to sharpen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDessert Warrior G10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe C-6 handle: pink G10 printed with a sprinkle-confetti pattern, finished with teal anodized hardware. Moisture-proof and rigid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Glow Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe T-1 handle: marbled carbon fiber with a phosphorescent inlay that charges under light and glows blue in the dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Thumb Studs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpening studs mounted on both sides of the blade, so left- and right-handed users open the knife the same way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Ball Bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardened ceramic balls around the pivot. The action stays glassy for years, and ceramic will not rust or flat-spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Carry Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.3 mm Blade Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deliberately thin blade for slicing geometry. It cuts cardboard and tape with almost no resistance - and it is not built for prying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Buy the Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who slice cardboard and tape all day and want thin-blade geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-handers - the clip reverses and the studs are dual-sided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants button-release convenience at a mid-tier price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of distinctive handle materials: sprinkle G10 or glow carbon fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet-climate carriers who want a genuinely stainless blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Skip It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-use buyers - the 2.3 mm blade and liner are for slicing, not prying or twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants super-steel edge retention without frequent touch-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers with very large hands; the 4.055 inch handle is compact-to-medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacked-out traditionalists - the C-6 colourway is unapologetically pink and teal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade dry after every use; 14C28N is genuinely stainless, but pocket lint holds moisture against the steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne drop of light knife oil at the pivot monthly, then cycle the blade so oil reaches the ceramic bearings and the top liner track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow lint and grit out of the open tube-spacer construction before oiling - that is where dust collects on the Wing-TL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the lock-release button fully before closing; forcing the blade past a live liner is what rounds lock faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a 1000-grit water stone or a ceramic rod; 14C28N grinds fast and takes a keen working edge in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue painted (C-6) and black PVD (T-1) finishes wear bright at the edge with use - exposed steel behaves the same, just lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub G10 scales with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush; 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