It's a FULL-SIZED TANK KNIFE! Eafengrow EF55

[@dwaynek.1293]

Big knife. I had looked at this one. I did buy that Eafengrow Ef928 you showed last. I love it and I got it razor sharp.. it's a beast also. I guess this is a two tool knife but most people don't dissemble knives. Nice for the price though. Thanks for the video Beez. Have a good week.

[@BeezBlades]

They make some serious users. You're welcome brother! A great week to you as well 👊

[@prato-24]

Offered a similar knife for review months ago, the EF335. It has a massive blade, and I think it’s even heavier than this one! The blade has a flipper tab that will grab you if you aren’t careful!!! Mine feels “cheap” all around and I wouldn’t buy any similar knife. I didn’t try taking it apart for the reason you ran into and my spine issues flow through to my arms and hands so no grip on the tool they sent.

[@prato-24]

Just thinking if you want to finish the takedown on yours I can send the tool from mine for you to use.

[@BeezBlades]

Well, I was trying to not review any "clones", but apparently it's impossible. I though this one was inspired by the Socom Elite, and it was different enough. I did not know there is another Socom that this looks exactly like, until a few minutes ago. Truth is, I won't post a disassembly of it at this point because It would never make it in the lineup. I'll probably add pictures of it disassembled, in a video when they send me another one that has the same hardware and tool. You're the best, brother!

[@prato-24]

@@BeezBlades Yeah I will not be ordering any that require “special tools” in the future! I’m a special tool enough!! Friday is close!!! Have a great rest of your week!

[@Hungrybird474]

This is a good project knife . They require some 600 grit on a small block for the sharp edges but besides that it’s a good deal imo. Can’t wait to see the ef335 review . They were the first two knives I got on my buying spree . Now it’s kubeys and two suns but I still love flipping the ef335 and this one

[@BeezBlades]

Man, I get ideas from all of you smart guys! Didn't even think about that. Thank you brother!

[@luisloya1120]

I Love your enthusiasm!!!! Great review too. I will definitely buy one based on this video.👍

[@MittenStateEDC]

The tool alone is worth the cost, mine definitely a beast. Note of caution, those have week lock-ups. You put enough pressure on back of blade you can get it to fail. Thanks beez for the content, have a great rest of week and catch you live in the hive

[@tropocal2343]

*I've had similar problems with a few different style knives, and Amazon always gives me an exchange.* *A couple of times I had to send a knife back twice, but at no cost to me, and I always ended up with a perfect product.* *The key to the return is classifying it as "Defective".*

[@BeezBlades]

Great info. Thank you brother! You are very welcome. See you at the Hivestream!

[@not-a-raccoon]

If you put enough pressure on the back of a knife blade to get the lock yo fail, you deserve to get cut.

[@MittenStateEDC]

@@not-a-raccoon it was normal pressure, Thanks for the ignorant comment, helps weed out those not interested in a real conversation!

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@MittenStateEDC which calls into question why you're putting any pressure on the back of the blade at all. Sounds like you're unfamiliar with how a knife is supposed to work. You're supposed to use the edge, my dude. Not the spine. The edge is the sharp part that does the work. Hope that helps. 👍

[@just_nate_8694]

I didn't care for it till you opened the blade. I like it!!!

[@BeezBlades]

That blade is just sooo cool!

[@dennyblancas8582]

Definitely a beast, as you said. That thing is crazy.

[@BeezBlades]

It's no joke! 😅

[@experienceprecision5406]

Maybe do a test on the steel if you get the time. Interested in there heat treat.

[@BeezBlades]

I've been pontificating, finding a local place that will do testing.

[@Tim_Bushy]

That is a beast! Thanks for sharing Beez!

[@BeezBlades]

You're welcome Tim. Have a great rest of your week!

[@willedward577]

Thick 4in definitely gonna add this to the collection

[@BeezBlades]

It's a beast!

[@robertvance1873]

Thank you Mr BEEZ.

[@BeezBlades]

You're welcome brother!

[@kenfaulkner5544]

The solution is obvious Beez... You just buy 2 of these knives and then you have 2 tools! And it's still cheaper than buying one Socom Elite! 🤣

[@BeezBlades]

🤣Apparently I'm late to the idea😅

[@BolsteredBlades]

I had one of their knifes that came with that tool, but I gave it to someone. It was a GAW win from The Last Ranger earlier this year. Thanks

[@chriss8206]

Look suspiciously familiar without the same price tag

[@Jay_M_See]

Just ordered this knife. Looking forward to getting it! Thanks Beez!

[@NAFcollector]

Like the look of the knife but not sure about the problem with the tool, would be great if they gave two of those tools with the knife or a link for another one so it could be disassembled.

[@BeezBlades]

I wonder if they sell the tool. Hmmm

[@Woodstock271]

Love this knife! Thanks brother for doing what you do for us strange knife collectors. I won’t go into a long story here but I really appreciate that you reply to mine. Since watching your channel and getting addicted in knives in general again, the guys at work think of me as the “knife guy”. Strange, we all used to be, but whatever. I sharpen the crew’s knives and now they’re hooked on knives. I told these kids where to look for knife addicts. Beez Blades baby! Very cool that young people immediately check out channels. Now these kids think they’re masters and have subscribed to your channel. They’re showing me your newest knives. That’s so cool. You’ve created monsters my brother, glad I could help.

[@Robertlynschultz]

HOWDY BEEZ! Always good to see a notification for a vid of yours...

[@BeezBlades]

Howdy Roberlyn! That's awesome brother. I hope you had a great day!

[@joekasperek1086]

its a very cool looking knife but i have not seen them bits for sale would have to look online thx Beez

[@BeezBlades]

You're welcome brother. I figure just get another EF with the bit lol. I hope you've had a great day!

[@mikereese15]

Man oh man beez. Ive had this one on my list but thought it might be too big. Having your comparisons really helped me to keep it on my list. Now I need to go back and watch your kubey carve video and add that to my list also.

[@joshglaze6571]

Sweet looking blade! Great video!

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you Josh!

[@Sharper_Than_Most]

Can’t deny it’s a sharp looking knife!

[@BeezBlades]

I really like the looks of the blade!

[@kevinwineinger6034]

Morning Beez. I bought that knife and returned it for the same reason you had, couldn't take it apart. Also I found the scales had a 90 degree edge and it opened a sore on my finger. It is a great looking copy of the Socom Elite. After I returned it, I bought the Tactical Gearz Orion. Great knife. Love the blade shape and is as well a Beast.

[@BeezBlades]

Oh, very nice. I'll have to check that one out! Thanks brother!

[@williamsmith932]

This looks so ice with the custom hardware. Plus, this knife is a brute. Excellent one on the way. Thanks Beez!

[@Bladeshooked_Daniel]

Hello, I try to stay away from knives with proprietary hardware because of the pain of maintenance.

[@BeezBlades]

I see that. I also had to remind myself that most people never take their knife apart lol. Unlike us knife knerds😅. Have a great day brother!

[@byronkennedy7912]

BEEZ!...YOU OUTDID YOURSELF! EF55B Come to Pappa! This knife is definitely "inspired" by the SOCOM. But after years on the market, a budget version is to be expected. I have anotha' kachunka' ... but the "2 tools needed" is a big issue/problem. Thanks Beez (just PB&J in this heat).

[@BeezBlades]

You're welcome brother! It's definitely a kachuka'! Dude, don't melt out there!

[@Mid_Missouri_EDC]

Cool hardware.

[@BeezBlades]

The hardware looks cool. I'll have to get another tool, so I can do a disassembly.

[@joecdm100]

You can find a socket to fit the 🔺️

[@BeezBlades]

Oh. I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up👊

[@joecdm100]

@@BeezBlades like a big torx size or Allen on a socket not a regular socket but yea something will fit a from a quarter inch torx set or Allen set.

[@tomsheehan4091]

Good morning Beez! The unique tool reminds me of when an automaker uses a special tool to replace/repair an engine or something in the passenger space. This way, you are forced to bring the car to the dealership for a job you could do yourself :) Have a great day!

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you Tom. It's been a pretty good day. I hope yours was good as well.

[@leodegas7731]

I just took mine out to cary for a few days. Was carying my Actium ( which I LOVE), but I wanted to change it up. I'm looking at old videos of this knife. I do this just to remind me of all the research I do b4 I buy a knife. It brings back the thrill of the chase. Have a blessed day, ✌🏼🦁

[@stevesweeney7892]

My Lady made us Wild Raspberry pancakes this mornin. We braved the bears and collected just under a gallon. Wild Blackberries are maturing fast! August for them.

[@BeezBlades]

Oh man, that sounds awesome!

[@bangbang2207]

Totally does like the socom elite. But nice thing is it’s a perfect knife you can beat on without feeling bad about it. 👊👊

[@BeezBlades]

Heck yeah. This is one I will have fun with! Thank you brother!

[@spicydragon3881]

WOW this one is a beast! Hey if it ever goes dull its big enough that you can just throw it at someone or use it as a boat anchor

[@BeezBlades]

😅😅😅 It is a beast!

[@Hungrybird474]

Whoa ! You did it . It’s a really nice $30 knife .

[@BeezBlades]

Hey hey! 😀It happens!😅

[@robertvance1873]

I would have done a size comparison with the SANRENMU 1006 GQ

[@BeezBlades]

Oh man, that would have been a good one. Remind me on the Hivestream!

[@pistolpete4991]

I see on Amazon a lot of people are complaining about the lock slipping and I see a lot of videos in the review area. Have you came across that or do you know if they fix that?

[@Alpha-move]

They got great reviews. Just ordered another model from the brand. Excited to see how i like it.

[@Daniel44125]

Man you remind me of those shopping network knife show dudes. I feel like I've stayed up past my bed time and now I wanna go buy some katanas

[@sodalines]

i really liked this knife. so i just got 2 to fix the issue with the turning. i can see how that would turn people off if they are not into the blade much. great video brother

[@grimreaper6042]

This knife is 100% my style I love big beefy knives and you can’t beat the price thanks for sharing brother Beez 🐝

[@BeezBlades]

You're very welcome Grim!

[@paulbesemer6090]

For a copy a $400+ dollar knife that is had to find its cool. It's cool to get more than one. Thanks for showing us Beees.

[@BeezBlades]

You're welcome Paul!

[@omens_slays]

Should I pick up this beast or an OKC Rat 1?

[@BeezBlades]

I would go with the Rat 1

[@omens_slays]

@@BeezBlades much appreciated! Can't wait until next Friday so I can check out the live stream.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice looking knife!!

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you Mike!

[@experienceprecision5406]

Socom clone right? That's what stopped me from getting it. But I'm glad someone had the stones to give it a review 👍

[@BeezBlades]

When I put their pictures next to each other, they have have the same profile, but that's about it. I figure, tons of people have bought one, or want to buy one. This way they can check it out. Thank you brother!

[@juliovalladares1743]

It's a close copy of the microtech socom

[@rogerdowell4387]

Hey beez! I have found that the best way to hold the spinning side pivot is to use some double sided tape, not the foamy white kind, but the better black double-sided tape. I cut a piece large enough to cover the whole top part of the knife, make sure it's pressed down very tight against the pivot, then I put that part onto a rubber block on the ground and press down on top of the knife with my foot to add a lot of pressure so that pivot won't move, and that works for me every time on a free spinning pivot that's had the devil's loctite. I usually put a rag over top of the knife where i put my foot on it, because every once in awhile, it can take extreme pressure, a new wiha bit, and a stubby driver like your wiha. And you always have to use a brand new bit that fits tight, and be extremely careful not to slip or strip the pivot, I have never failed to get one loose yet doing it that way.

[@texyat7388]

I’m very confused by this knife. Do they want you to be able to take it apart or not? I’d have to look through my bits to see if I have anything like those two sizes. I’d definitely have to be able to order a second one or get them from somewhere before I got this knife. It’s a cool chunker of a knife but it might be more trouble than it’s worth.

[@j.p.9522]

They include the bits, do they not?

[@BeezBlades]

The include the tool, but the screws were spinning. You would need an extra bit tool,

[@edcgearpocketknife]

I’ve been debating to get one or not. I like the looks and the thick blade.

[@darnellb85]

Hi 👋 Beez 🐝🐝Brian? You out did it this one ❤️it wanted the EF915 now gotta think🤔 hard on EF55 now? It didn't listEF55B ...

[@BeezBlades]

Whats up Darnell85! They have so many! The link in the videos description goes to 4 different colors. amzn.to/3AsqVxn

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Very cool knife! Great video Beez 👍

[@JohnnyQ714]

Yo! That’s not the one that quesadilla guy sent you, is it? The morning after pizza for breakfast!!! NOM! NOM!

[@BeezBlades]

I don't think so lol. Dude, morning after pizza is great!

[@Sherrodja]

love the design and that American tanto... solid looking knife.

[@davidhelka8929]

It's a killer knife I like the way it looks and it looks like it fits real good in hand great video beez

[@terrancecoard388]

Mister Blades...Mister Beez Blades, please report to the HR Office when you leave the brake-room!! Interesting beast for sure. I do like Eafengrow knives and their prices.

[@BeezBlades]

Uh oh! I'm busted! 😅. Have a great day brother!

[@jimsiress9687]

Hostess Powdered mini donuts for breakfast & I would not advise it 😅 Kinda digging that big rowdy tanto folder. The pyramid fasteners are a bit strange but let's refer to them as strangely different 🤔

[@BeezBlades]

Hey man, I can eat a bag of those bad boys😅. Strangely different works. They look really cool, I'm just not familiar with them. I'm used to having extra bits for spinning screws. Thank you brother!

[@willb7713]

Looks good Beez.

[@daviddarviewsandmore1697]

I have one and I love it for a budget knife. ❤

[@joewanders]

Looks similar to the microtech socom they also make one that looks like the microtech strider and strider knife also

[@jdearing46]

Well I believe you looked at one a fair time back that had one those tools with it. I think it was a pass along knife review though. Still, there is a way to loosen those a nice piece of silicon rubber for the pivot screw and pair of smooth flat needle nose pliers for the scale screws. I don't think they thought this one completely through imo. At least as far as the hardware is concerned. I'm wondering if replacements might be doable for it. There should always be a D shaped pivot these days.

[@BeezBlades]

I could have lol. I'm getting good ideas for disassembly. I know I can hold the blade against the mat, to trap the pivot. Holding the body screws still may be difficult. It will give me a challenge, and I can then show people how I did it with one tool. A couple people said to just buy another one with the same tool. I agree on the D-shaped pivot. I think this model has been out for a while, before D-shaped pivots became mainstream. I love checking out all of these different knives!

[@drubytoonzoriginals]

It’s a BEEZT! 💪🐝 Interesting blade, details are cool, nice to see an EF without obnoxious billboarding... but gimme Torx hardware please, I don’t want more bits to lose! 🤦‍♂️

[@BeezBlades]

Ha! Love it! Don't loose your bits!

[@ФоррестГамп-т1ц]

Hi, where can I buy such a knife?

[@andreglomm9843]

nice Video that price is okay but auch Special screws I don't know i prefere the ef915

[@BeezBlades]

Yeah man, that 915 blade is sweet!!!!

[@_MiMo_]

I am not proprietary, but I am a special tool. # algorithm

[@BeezBlades]

😅😅 That was pretty good. Thank you MM.

[@TWKKNIVES]

this is the second Eafengrow knife I 3ver bought the blade is insane helluva chonker, this is one of the "clones" that people talk down on Eafengrow for, I don't necessarily agree with design copying but I think Eafengrow did it just to get noticed to get people to talk about them and then switched to doing their own designs..,. just my theory though. nice one Beez 👍

[@BeezBlades]

That's a good theory. I'm pretty sure all of their 900 series are original. It's hard to make a knife these days, that doesn't look like another one out there anyway lol Thank you brother!

[@ericpitre4031]

@@BeezBlades styder?

[@mikeyeh7646]

This warrants a comparison with a Microtech Socom 😉

[@BeezBlades]

Right!

[@daveellebrecht3087]

Now...... if it's your second Eafengrow then you already have a second tool !! But I'm one of those like you said that doesn't take it apart. Never taken my first one apart. Edges are sharp on it as well even the G10 handle I believe it is has sharp edges. It's a nice big un too!

[@Mr-kn6uk]

I like the look of the knife but the finish looks like they could of spent a bit more time on, so she aint for me this one. Thanks for the upload, best way to start my day is with a BEEZS STING!! All the best from the West!!!

[@BeezBlades]

You're very welcome! Nothing but the best from the East!

[@S.R.Backwoods1]

Hi Beez! I hope you had a great Independence Day weekend. That knife would make it great work knife. Thanks for another great video. You and Mrs Beez have a fantastic day!

[@BeezBlades]

Hey hey S. R. You're very welcome! It was a good day. Thank you brother!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

I'm impressed! Only one thing...liner lock. Not a fan of liner locks. I can wish for a good frame lock, hmmm, not granted :( ! Hey man, it's a great review though! Thanks for posting it Beezer!!!

[@BeezBlades]

My pleasure! Thank you, brother! 👊

[@luisloya1120]

This channel is the " Bee's knees ". 😀

[@LIE4ME]

This was my 'do dirty' knife for years. I think it's 8CR13Mov instead of D2 because it sharpens so easily. Feels like 56-58HRC. Having said that even though it has a thin frame to blade ratio i.e. the lock up looks weak, it's held up and is a great solidly built tank of a nice.

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

The older versions of this blade definitely did come with 8cr on some, but recently they're ALL truly D2, can confirm this thing is annoying to sharpen, D2 is on the list of stinkers when getting at it with diamonds

[@robertfeely8775]

That is definitely a Big boy

[@BeezBlades]

A chunker!

[@keithgutterman1208]

What’s up Beez!!

[@BeezBlades]

What up Keith! I hope you had a great day, brother!

[@jamesandrews5625]

Looks good but not really my style, still, heck of a design and a thicc boi blade is amazing to have sometimes, great video, keep em coming brother!

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you James! I'll keep em coming!

[@fordguy8613]

Not a fan of Eafengrow, but nice review. I can see that groove in the blade being an issue passing through material.

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you. Yeah. This one seems more like a chopper, scraper and poker lol.

[@nickmartino2839]

Super cool!!!!!!!!

[@HorrorMovie408]

Big Ol' Sucker ..hey check out the eafangrow ef225 it's a replica of the strider and also eafengrow ef905 they are a bit more money like $60 but look awesome .

[@Hungrybird474]

Yeah . I got two of them together . The ef335:and this one for the two tools to take it apart . Then got the ef902 and it’s a real beast .

[@BeezBlades]

They have some nice looking knives for a little more. I have one of the Ti knives, and it is a super-beast!

[@richardcampbell5762]

Monster knife! 👍🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸✌️🇺🇸

[@BeezBlades]

It is a beast!

[@leemcgann6470]

The hardware does look cool.

[@tomweingart2337]

Hey 🐝🐝 Very nice ‼️

[@BeezBlades]

Hey Tom! Thanks brother!

[@hunterrogers4116]

U put the opening method as flipper but it's a thumb stub

[@benjaminfroussos7466]

Damn. Steel can be sooo beautiful. D2 Steel for 30 bucks. Wow

[@d.eddlemon]

Interesting looking big knife. I wish it didn't have those quality issues. I saw a video on another knife that had a spinning pivot. He deployed the blade then applied side pressure to blade while turning the pivot screw. It worked fairly well. You may want to try that. Have a bee-lessed evening bro.🐝🗡🐈

[@BeezBlades]

What's up brother. Yes, I thought about that, but then I had a couple of body screws spinning. It would have made for a longer video than most people can stand.😅 Thank you brother.

[@johnharris7353]

I like it, I like big and heavy, but the hardware is stupid. I'll probably still get it oneday.

[@BeezBlades]

I figure, they have other knives with the tool. 2 knives, 2 tools lol.

[@joshuamostoller6164]

Efengrow is.killin it and so r u thanks beez

[@butchcassidy3373]

Nice blade. Socom will be jealous. Lol.

[@BeezBlades]

Somehow, I don't think they will😅

[@miller8638]

I thought about picking this one up cuz I can't afford the socom right now 😫

[@jamesmurray6348]

That knife got truck/beater knife written all over it.

[@BeezBlades]

Yes, sir! It does!

[@cpm_edc]

This is a Marfione counterfeit.

[@tropocal2343]

*Thank God!...Who has 1,650.00 for a folding knife?* *LOL!*

[@BeezBlades]

I put pictures of each next to each other. Nahh. Same profile, and that's about it as far as I could see. Definitely same shape though lol.

[@jesustheyrealltaken]

Buy the Strider SNG style Eafengrow EF335 for $29 and get a 2nd tool with it. PROBLEM SOLVED!

[@BeezBlades]

Exactly!

[@jameshuggins6757]

Looks neat, but am not a fan of proprietary maintenance accessories.

[@techdawg]

Love the beefiness of that blade stock. One of the other comments mentioned the EF335, which should also come with 1 of those little tools. Easy solution, and another reason to buy another knife, can't go wrong with THAT logic now can ya! Thanks, as always Beez! :)

[@BeezBlades]

Yep, I'll have to get another one with the tool! You're very welcome!

[@stevesweeney7892]

My Knifeman Beez Always well manicured and NO BAND AIDS! Stay Sharp SgtSteveRet🇺🇸

[@BeezBlades]

Haha. Thanks brother! 🇺🇸

[@knobbshots]

MaxAce copy, hardware/tool and all. Thanks for all ya do!

[@johnwaddell1915]

I have this knife it is a work horse

[@BeezBlades]

It's heavy duty! You don't have to worry about breaking it.

[@Sandman.68.]

That is gorgeous ❤️I live in HM prison colony Scotland where a non lockable 3" is the max legal carry . I'll contact them and see if they can ship them ok to Scotland . 👍👍

[@matthewjeffres1289]

interesting

[@BeezBlades]

Very interesting.

[@edwardkroll9344]

Got one, Eafengrow EF55

[@toddcarr.]

Great size and price. This one is designed for self defense and it should be ok for it's Intended purpose but I don't know if I would trust it 100%. This type of hardware really sucks as well. Think I'll pas on this one I like larger knives but I want a locking system that can back it up for heavy use. Thanks for the look see and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@TopDog8762]

The blade is super cool. Interesting "clone". I can not deal with that hardware. You said you had seen knives like this before, I assume you meant with proprietary hardware. Well now you know just how bad an idea proprietary hardware is. Like I said the blade is appealing, the rest of it is a fail for me. I do appreciate both the honest review and the attempt of taking this apart. And for bringing a knife with this kind of hardware to the community and making everyone that has wondered aware of just how bad this type of hardware is. Have a good one.

[@BeezBlades]

Thank you TopDog👊. I've seen pictures of knives with hardware like this before, and wondered how they would work. You're very welcome brother. 👊