Bestech Scimitar BG05B-1 D2 Blade Black G10 Handle Liner lock Folding Knife

The Bestech Scimitar BG05B-1 represents a refined approach to mid-size folding knife design, engineered for users who demand both performance and reliability. Built around a D2 steel blade with stone wash and satin finishing, this knife delivers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance suitable for demanding cutting tasks. The blade geometry, measuring 3.5 inches with a substantial 0.138-inch thickness, provides structural integrity while maintaining practical cutting geometry. The handle construction utilizes Army Green G10, a premium composite material prized for its durability, ergonomic grip, and resistance to environmental degradation. The liner lock mechanism ensures secure blade deployment and reliable one-handed operation. Ceramic ball bearings facilitate smooth, consistent blade action with minimal play, a hallmark of quality knife manufacturing. At 8.23 inches overall length when deployed and 4.72 inches when closed, the Scimitar strikes an optimal balance between capability and portability. Weighing just 121 grams, it remains lightweight enough for extended carry without fatigue. Designed by BESTECH, a manufacturer known for thoughtful engineering, this knife appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and collectors seeking a dependable mid-range folder with refined specifications and proven materials.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material: D2
Blade Finish: Stone wash + Satin
Handle Material: Army Green G10

Clip Material: Steel
Describe: Liner lock
Handle Color: Green

Ball Bearing: Ceramic
Overall Length: 8.23"(209 mm)
Closed Length: 4.72"(120 mm)

Blade Length: 3.5"(89 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.138"(3.5 mm)
Knife Weight: 121g
Designer: BESTECH

Bestech Scimitar BG05B-1 - D2 Trailing Point Flipper with an Army Green G10 Handle

The Bestech Scimitar BG05B-1 is a full-size working folder: a 3.5 inch D2 trailing point blade on an 8.23 inch frame at 121 g, with a stonewash and satin two-tone finish and an army green G10 open-backed handle. The upswept spine puts a long curved belly behind every draw cut, the notched thumb rest and spine jimping lock your grip, and the flipper rides on ceramic bearings into a steel liner lock. More folding knives and liner lock knives at EDCMALL.

D2 Under a Trailing Point: Why the Pair Works

A trailing point hands the slicing to a long continuous belly and the detail work to an upswept tip, which means the edge takes load across its whole length instead of one spot. D2 at 59-61 HRC is the right partner: enough carbide volume to hold that curve through cardboard, rope and cable, and enough toughness to survive a working knife's life. It is semi-stainless - wipe it dry, oil it now and then, sharpen on diamond. Compare it with 14C28N, 154CM and Nitro-V below, or browse every D2 folding knife in the store.

Why the Bestech Scimitar Belongs in Your Pocket

• 3.5 inch D2 trailing point blade at 59-61 HRC with a 3.4 inch cutting edge.
• Stonewash and satin two-tone finish - satin edge grind against darker flats.
• Notched thumb rest and spine jimping for controlled push cuts.
• Index-finger flipper on caged ceramic bearings with a solid steel liner lock.
• Open-backed army green G10 handle with steel standoffs - light, easy to clean.
• 121 g (4.27 oz) on an 8.23 inch frame with a 4.72 inch closed length.
• Deep carry steel pocket clip, tip-up, plus a lanyard hole.
• 3.5 mm blade stock that holds up to real work-site cutting.

Best Uses for the Scimitar BG05B-1

• Everyday carry for cardboard, packages and zip ties.
• Hunting and field dressing - the trailing point was built for skinning work.
• Camp kitchen and food prep where a long belly does the work.
• Warehouse and jobsite duty that kills a thin, delicate edge.
• Truck, toolbox or glovebox knife that is big enough to trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Scimitar BG05B-1 blade?
D2 tool steel at roughly 59-61 HRC with a flat grind and a two-tone finish. It is semi-stainless: excellent edge retention, good toughness, but wipe it dry and oil it occasionally.

What is a trailing point good for?
Slicing and draw cuts first. The edge curves upward for its whole length, so you get more usable belly than any other 3.5 inch profile, and the upswept tip starts a cut for you.

Is the Scimitar a good hunting knife?
It is a capable one. The long curve is exactly what skinning and breaking down game wants, and the notched thumb rest gives you control for detail work. It is a folder, so clean it properly after blood or fat contact.

How does it open and lock?
Flick the index-finger flipper tab - the blade runs out on caged ceramic ball bearings - and a steel liner lock engages behind the tang. One-handed, both directions of the wrist.

How does it carry?
Closed length is 4.72" (120 mm) and weight is 121 g (4.27 oz). That is a big folder, but the deep carry clip keeps it low in the pocket with only the clip showing.

D2 Tool Steel vs. Common Folding Knife Steels

Steel	Typical HRC	Edge Retention	Corrosion Resistance	Toughness	Sharpening Ease
D2 (this knife)	59-61	Very Good	Fair	Good	Moderate
14C28N	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
8Cr13MoV	57-59	Fair	Good	Good	Very Easy

D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel rather than a true stainless - roughly 1.5 percent carbon and 12 percent chromium, hardened to 59-61 HRC on the Scimitar. On a 3.5 inch trailing point that matters: the sweeping belly does the slicing and the upswept tip does the draw cuts, so you want an edge that keeps its apex instead of rolling over on cardboard and rope. D2 delivers that at a price most stainless alloys cannot match. The trade is upkeep - wipe it dry, oil it now and then, and sharpen on diamond. 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.

Scimitar
Bestech's full-size D2 workhorse: a 3.5 inch trailing point blade on an 8.23 inch frame at 121 g, open-backed G10 scales, ceramic bearings and a steel liner lock.

Trailing Point
A blade whose spine sweeps upward toward the tip, putting the point above the centreline. You get a long, continuously curved belly - the most slicing edge per inch of blade - plus an upswept tip that starts skinning and draw cuts for you.

D2 Tool Steel
A high-carbon, high-chromium semi-stainless tool steel at 59-61 HRC on the Scimitar. Outstanding wear resistance for the money; wipe it dry and oil it occasionally.

Notched Thumb Rest
A cut notch on the spine just forward of the handle that seats your thumb for controlled push cuts and detail work.

Spine Jimping
The row of notches cut into the blade spine that gives your thumb a locked-in index point.

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.

Open-Backed Construction
A handle built without a solid backspacer - steel standoff sleeves join the two sides instead. It saves weight, sheds pocket lint and makes cleaning the channel easy.

Deep Carry Clip
A clip mounted high on the handle so the knife sits low in the pocket with only the clip showing.

Two-Tone Finish
A blade finished in two treatments - a satin grind against stonewashed or grey flats - so the grind line reads clearly and carry marks stay low-profile.

G10
Woven fiberglass cloth soaked in epoxy and compressed under heat. Light, rigid, essentially weatherproof and grippy when wet.

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 Scimitar BG05B-1

• Buyers who want a genuine full-size working folder at a two-figure price.
• Hunters and field users who want a long curved belly in a folder.
• D2 fans who already know how to keep a semi-stainless edge alive.
• Anyone who prefers a flipper over thumb studs or a thumb hole.
• Collectors picking up the green G10 variant of the Scimitar range.

Who Should Skip It

• Buyers in coastal or very humid climates who want zero maintenance steel.
• Anyone who wants a light, discreet folder - 121 g and 8.23 inches is not subtle.
• Users who prefer a fine point over an upswept trailing tip.
• People who sharpen on pull-through sharpeners; D2 wants stones.
• Buyers who need ambidextrous clip mounting - this clip is right-side tip-up.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every use; D2 is stain-resistant, not stainless, and it will spot if you pocket it wet.
• One drop of light knife oil on the blade and at the pivot every four to eight weeks, then cycle the flipper a dozen times.
• Blow lint and grit out of the open-backed handle channel and the liner lock track before oiling.
• Sharpen on a diamond plate; D2's dense carbides skate on a soft aluminium-oxide stone.
• Follow the curve of the trailing point edge in one continuous stroke so the belly stays even.
• Finish on a fine ceramic rod or a loaded strop with light pressure - heavy passes round the apex you just set.
• Scrub the textured G10 scales with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush, then dry before pocketing.
• Check the pivot, standoffs and pocket clip screws monthly with the correct Torx driver.
• Never pry, twist or use the fine upswept tip as a screwdriver - side loads snap tips far faster than cutting will.