Bestech Senu: S90V, Titanium, and Blue Carbon Fiber
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The Bestech Senu makes a great first impression with its titanium handle and distinctive blue carbon fiber. It also gives you two ways to open it, so I spent some time seeing how each one felt in hand.
It has a thumb hole and a back flipper for opening. I found the thumb hole hard to use. With the frame lock pressure, there were times it felt almost impossible to open that way. The back flipper is a different story: it’s crisp. Here’s what stood out to me about the rest of the knife.
Blue Carbon Fiber That Stands Out
I’ve never seen blue carbon fiber quite like this. It definitely stands out, but it still looks clean and refined against the titanium. To me, it has a businessy kind of sexiness to it—premium and put together, with just enough flash to catch your eye.
It gives the Senu more personality than a plain metal handle without taking over the whole design. It’s a detail you notice whether the knife is riding in your pocket or sitting in your collection.
S90V: Made to Hold an Edge
The blade steel is CPM S90V, a high end stainless steel known for holding an edge through plenty of cutting. That’s a big reason knife people seek it out.
There is a tradeoff: S90V can take more effort to sharpen than everyday steels. If you like getting a knife back to razor sharp with a quick touch up, that’s something to consider. If you’d rather go longer between sharpenings, the edge retention is part of the appeal.
The Opening Feel
The back flipper is crisp and enjoyable to use. I had a much harder time opening the knife with the thumb hole because of the pressure from the frame lock. Depending on how I held it, using the hole could feel almost impossible.
I also like knives that are fun to fidget with. The Senu just isn’t as fidgety as I personally prefer. That’s a matter of user preference, though—the back flipper still feels really nice.
Who’s the Bestech Senu For?
The Senu may be a good fit if you’re looking for:
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A premium EDC folder with titanium and blue carbon fiber
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CPM S90V steel and the edge retention that comes with it
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A crisp back flipper
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A knife with a distinctive look that still feels refined
Final Take
The Bestech Senu pairs S90V steel with titanium and blue carbon fiber for a premium looking folder that definitely stands out. I love the unusual blue carbon fiber and its businessy kind of sexiness, and the back flipper feels crisp.
The thumb hole was hard for me to use because of the frame lock pressure, but that was not a make-or-break issue for me. The Senu’s overall appeal and how the knife works outweighed that one drawback. It’s definitely one of the best-looking knives I’ve seen.