Bestechman Smuga BMK22D – AEB-L steel blade with gold PVD coating, tan G10 handle, Linerlock

The Bestechman Smuga BMK22D EDC folding knife features a striking combination: a gold PVD-coated blade and a light beige G10 handle. This version highlights the sleek lines designed by Grzegorz Grabarski, offering a warm and distinctive look.

The AEB-L stainless steel blade undergoes cryogenic treatment and has a reported hardness of 61–62 HRC. It opens manually via the thumb hole or a discreet flipper integrated into the handle’s design.

A Liner Lock keeps the blade open. The deep, reversible clip completes this folding knife, which weighs just 78 gr.

Technical specifications of the Bestechman Smuga EDC folding knife:
Brand: Bestechman
Model: Smuga
Part Number: BMK22D
Designer: Grzegorz Grabarski
Total length when closed: 11.1 cm
Blade length: 9.0 cm
Total length when open: 20.1 cm
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm
Steel: AEB-L stainless steel
Claimed hardness: 61–62 HRC
Additional treatment: cryogenic
Blade finish: Gold PVD
Handle: Light beige G10
Opening: Manual via thumb hole or flipper
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: deep, reversible (left/right)
Weight: 78 gr
Manufactured in China

Tellknives Review:
We appreciate this version for its unusual color combination in this price range. The light beige complements the gold without creating too stark a contrast, while still allowing the Smuga to assert its personality. We’d recommend it to users looking for a lightweight everyday folding knife with a more distinctive finish than traditional models.