Bestech Swordfish BG62C 14C28N Blade G10 Handle Liner Lock Folding Knife

The Bestech Swordfish BG62C represents a refined approach to mid-size folding knife design, engineered for users who demand both performance and reliability. Built around a 14C28N stainless steel blade finished in black PVD, this knife delivers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance—characteristics that make Scandinavian steel a preferred choice among knife enthusiasts. The blade geometry spans 3.94 inches with a substantial 0.138-inch stock, ground to 58-60HRC hardness for a balance between edge durability and sharpening ease. Ceramic ball bearings ensure smooth, consistent deployment with minimal play, while the button lock mechanism provides secure blade retention during use. Constructed from G10 handle scales in a striking black and purple colorway, the knife offers superior grip security and impact resistance compared to softer materials. The steel clip maintains traditional carry options, and at 117 grams with a closed length of 5.12 inches, the Swordfish achieves excellent pocket compatibility without sacrificing blade presence. Designed by BESTECH, this knife suits both tactical applications and everyday carry scenarios where precision and dependability matter.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material: 14C28N
Blade Finish: Black PVD
Handle Material: G10

Clip Material: Steel
Describe: Button lock
Handle Color: Black+Purple

Ball Bearing: Ceramic
Overall Length: 9.05"(230 mm)
Closed Length: 5.12"(130 mm)

Blade Length: 3.94"(100 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.138"(3.5 mm)
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC

Knife Weight: 117g
Designer: BESTECH

Bestech Swordfish BG62C - 14C28N Drop Point Button Lock Flipper

The Bestech Swordfish BG62C is a full-size working folder: a 3.94 inch 14C28N drop point blade with a flat grind and a black PVD finish, on a 9.05 inch frame that weighs 117 g. Full size here is the point - a 100 mm blade with a real belly does the jobs a sub-3-inch knife only pretends to, and the drop point profile keeps a tip fine enough for detail without thinning it into a weak spot. It opens on an index-finger flipper over ceramic bearings and locks with a button lock. The layered black and purple G10 scales sit over stainless liners with a G10 backspacer. More folding knives and EDC gear at EDCMALL.

14C28N: Stainless That Does Not Feel Like a Compromise

14C28N is Sandvik's nitrogen-alloyed martensitic stainless, hardened to roughly 58-60 HRC here. Nitrogen replaces part of the chromium load that normally does the corrosion work, which lets the steel stay fine-grained and tough instead of gummy. On a 100 mm blade that combination is the whole argument: you get a stainless that will not spot in a sweaty pocket, still takes a keen edge on a 1000-grit stone, and resists chipping when you lever through a stubborn cut. Compare it against 154CM, Nitro-V and D2 below, or browse every 14C28N knife we stock.

Why the Bestech Swordfish BG62 Belongs in Your Pocket

• 3.94 inch 14C28N drop point blade at 58-60 HRC with a flat grind.
• Button lock: press the plunger, let the blade fall, and it is fully ambidextrous.
• Index-finger flipper on ceramic bearings for a fast, one-handed open.
• Layered black and purple G10 scales over a black bolster for a two-tone handle.
• Upper jimping and a notched thumb rest for controlled push cuts.
• G10 backspacer and stainless liners keep the frame rigid under load.
• Deep carry steel clip, tip-up right, plus a lanyard hole.
• 117 g (4.13 oz) on a 9.05 inch frame - real cutting length without a brick in the pocket.

Best Uses for the Swordfish BG62C

• Everyday carry for people who cut cardboard, banding and packaging daily.
• Camp and camp kitchen: a 100 mm drop point handles food prep properly.
• Job-site and workshop use where a folding knife is the only tool on the belt.
• Fishing and weekend outdoor trips - 14C28N shrugs off spray and humidity.
• Truck, boat and glovebox backup knife that stays ready between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Swordfish BG62C blade?
14C28N stainless from Sandvik at roughly 58-60 HRC with a flat grind and a black PVD finish. Very tough for a stainless, highly corrosion resistant and quick to sharpen.

Is the BG62 a button lock?
Yes. The BG62 is the button lock version of the Swordfish - press the plunger to release the blade and use the flipper tab to open it. The button works from either thumb, which makes it genuinely ambidextrous.

How big is it in the pocket?
Closed length is 5.12 inches and weight is 117 g (4.13 oz). That is a full-size folder: expect to notice it in a jeans pocket and barely notice it clipped to a work pant.

Can I take it apart to clean it?
Yes, with the right torx driver. Clean the pivot and lock recess, re-lube sparingly and re-tension the pivot until the blade falls shut without side play.

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-alloyed martensitic stainless, and it is the reason a knife at this price can be both stainless and genuinely tough. Its fine carbide structure takes a very keen edge, resists chipping under lateral load far better than D2, and shrugs off sweat and rain with nothing more than a wipe. It will not out-hold a high-vanadium super steel on abrasive cardboard, but it sharpens in minutes on a 1000-grit stone instead of an hour 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.

Swordfish
Bestech's full-size EDC flipper: a 3.94 inch drop point blade on a 9.05 inch frame. The BG62 runs a button lock in 14C28N at 117 g; the BG03 runs a liner lock in D2 at 137.5 g.

Drop Point
A convex spine that sweeps down to the tip, leaving plenty of belly behind it. The default all-round profile: strong enough to pierce, curved enough to slice.

Button Lock
A plunger through the scale that drops into a notch in the blade tang. Press the button to release, flick the flipper to open - and unlike a liner lock it is fully ambidextrous.

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.

14C28N
Sandvik's nitrogen-alloyed martensitic stainless at 58-60 HRC on the BG62. Very tough for a stainless, highly corrosion resistant and quick to sharpen.

D2 Tool Steel
A high-carbon, high-chromium semi-stainless at 59-61 HRC on the BG03. Outstanding wear resistance for the money; wipe it dry and oil it occasionally.

Ceramic Ball Bearing
A pivot running on hardened ceramic balls held in a cage. It gives a fast, glassy opening that stays consistent in dust and humidity.

Index-Finger Flipper
A tab at the blade tang you press with your index finger. The blade snaps out as the knife clears the pocket and the tab doubles as a finger guard.

Upper Jimping
The row of notches cut into the blade spine behind the tip that gives your thumb a locked-in index point for controlled push cuts.

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

G10 Backspacer
The G10 block between the liners that sets the handle width and keeps the whole frame rigid under load.

Bolster and Scale
A two-piece handle: a solid black bolster at the pivot end and a coloured G10 scale behind it, so the grip zone and the visual line read as separate surfaces.

Lanyard Hole
A hole through the backspacer above the clip for a cord, bead or safety tether.

Who Should Buy the Swordfish BG62C

• Anyone who wants a full-size 3.94 inch blade for real cutting work.
• Left-handed users - the button lock and flipper are both ambidextrous.
• Buyers who want drop point geometry with a genuine belly.
• People who carry a knife as a tool, not as jewellery.
• Anyone who wants stainless maintenance with full-size capability.

Who Should Skip It

• Buyers in jurisdictions with a 3-inch blade limit - this is 3.94 inches.
• Anyone who wants a slim, discreet office carry knife.
• Collectors looking for a super steel; 14C28N is a workhorse, not an exotic.
• People who prefer a frame lock or crossbar lock over a button plunger.
• Users who want a lightweight knife - 117 g is a deliberate trade for blade length.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the blade dry after every use; 14C28N is strongly stainless but pocket sweat still speckles bare steel over weeks.
• One drop of quality knife oil at the pivot monthly, then cycle the button lock so oil spreads across the tang.
• Blow pocket lint out of the handle channel before oiling so grit never grinds against the pivot washers.
• Sharpen on a 1000-grit water stone or diamond plate; 14C28N grinds fast and takes a keen edge in a handful of passes.
• Finish on a loaded leather strop with light pressure - heavy passes round the apex and undo the edge you just set.
• Wipe anodised aluminium scales with a damp cloth only; solvents and abrasive polish dull the oxide colour.
• Never pry, twist or use the tip as a screwdriver; side loads snap tips far faster than cutting ever will.
• Check the pocket clip screws every month or two with the correct Torx driver so the knife never rides loose.
• Store the knife closed and dry, never in a damp leather pouch that holds moisture against the steel.