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Enlan EL-01. Outstanding knife
Written by s.c. Tuesday, 07 June 2011 09:58 eBooks - Knife Book

The Enlan EL-01...what an outstanding value.  It is a large liner lock with the typical 8cr13mov blade steel.  The ergonomics and fit/finish compares with models costing MANY times more.  I especially like it because it seems to be an original design.

 

As with every other SRM/Enlan/Bee knife I've ever handled, it was a little dirty and had the yellowish lube.  After a thorough cleaning and oiling (I like mineral oil because it's food safe), the knife opens incredibly smooth with rock solid lockup.  It is the smoothest opening knife I own (I've owned many Benchmades, Kershaws, Spydercos, and a few William Henry).  The G10 scales offer good grip with no rough edges anywhere.  They line up perfectly with the liners.  I like that it doesn't have thumbstuds as it makes sharpening much easier, plus using the flipper is a lot of fun.

 

My main complaint with the knife is the proprietery 3-hole pivot...and maybe the pocket clip could've been positioned better.

 

The detent does a great job keeping the knife closed unless deliberately opened.  Here's a short clip of me vigorously shaking the knife:  http://tinypic.com/r/25rid07/7 

 

Like most flippers, the flipper acts as a finger guard in the open position for greater security.

The pocket clip could have been placed a bit more towards the rear, but it's sufficient.  While a bit of the handle is exposed when in the pocket, it does make it easier to retrieve.  The clip itself is solid, catches the pocket easily with good retention.

The liner lock is quite substantial and engages early with plent of time for wear.  Disengaging the lock is smooth and easy but requires delberate action.  I have no fear that the knife would close during usage.

The blade is perfectly centered.  I've had many knives that cost much more from well respected companies that can't get it centered from factory like this:

I think it would compare nicely with the ZT0200 as they're both non-assisted liner-locks with a flipper.  Unfortunately I don't have one, but here's the EL-01 next to a ZT0350cb and a ZT0551.  Both the ZTs have superior blade steel but cost 10-20 times more.  The fit/finish, action, lock-up, etc. are all equal.

 

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