Overview & First Impressions
M390 is the steel that most enthusiasts name when asked what they want in a premium blade, and the Bestech Exceentric BT2412 pairs it with a machined titanium frame lock. That combination puts it at the top of the Bestech knives range, and it is priced accordingly rather than aspirationally. What makes it worth considering against the many other M390 folders on the market is that the whole package is coherent: the steel, the lock, the geometry and the finishing are all chosen to work together rather than to fill a specification sheet.
Materials & Construction
M390 is a third-generation powder-metallurgy stainless steel with extremely high wear resistance and excellent corrosion resistance. It holds an edge for an unusually long time in abrasive materials, which is why it dominates the premium end of the market, and its fine microstructure allows a thin, keen edge without fragility. The titanium frame is machined from solid bar with a frame lock cut integrally, which is the strongest and most durable lock architecture used on production folders. Hardware, clip and pivot all follow the premium standard the steel implies.
Design & Details
The Exceentric leans toward a substantial, confident profile. The blade is a broad drop point with a strong tip and a generous belly, ground thin enough behind the edge to slice well despite the wear-resistant steel. The handle is contoured titanium with a gentle palm swell and a pronounced choil area, giving a secure grip for a knife of this size. Action is smooth and controlled with a tuned detent, lockup is early and rock solid, and the machined clip sits deep without protruding. It is a design that favours capability over ornamentation.
Real-World Use
For hard daily cutting M390 is close to ideal: cardboard, rope, double-walled packaging and zip ties all surrender quickly to a properly ground M390 edge, and it stays sharp through sessions that would dull a budget steel twice over. The titanium frame means no flex and no lock wear to worry about, and the generous handle gives you control when applying pressure. It is heavy enough to feel substantial and light enough to carry daily, and the deep-carry clip keeps it out of the way.
Ownership Notes
The one real consideration with M390 is sharpening. The steel is highly wear resistant, so it rewards a diamond stone or a guided system and punishes lazy maintenance with a long session. Fortunately it needs sharpening far less often than cheaper steels. The titanium frame and hardware require nothing beyond occasional cleaning. Owners who already run premium Bestech knives will find the execution consistent, and anyone moving up from S35VN will notice the extra edge life within a week of real use. Compared with other folding knives in the premium tier, the Exceentric justifies its price through M390 and a rigid titanium frame rather than through branding. Anyone who carries EDC knives daily and cuts abrasive material will notice the extra edge life within the first week.
Who Is This For?
Buy it if you want maximum edge retention in a premium folding knife and you are willing to invest in proper sharpening equipment. Buy it if you want a substantial titanium folder that is built for real cutting rather than display. Skip it if you prefer easy maintenance above all, since M390 demands more from the sharpener. For the buyer who wants the best steel in a well-executed package, this delivers.
Final Verdict
The Exceentric BT2412 is a premium folding knife that justifies its price through materials and execution rather than branding. M390 in a titanium frame lock with proper geometry is a combination that delivers measurably better cutting performance, and Bestech has built it well. If you want one high-end folder that will outlast your interest in the hobby, this is a sensible answer.
