Not into clones. If I was going to get an ithaka, I would get an ithaka, Problem with clones for me is the lack of detail and precision put into their machining and finishing.
I have both the Russian, exact kayfun duplicate, and the Terminator-C, ithaka clone. Both are built outstandingly, very high quality. have both built with dual micro coils, vertically mounted with an external cotton wick, that snakes between and around the coils.. both excellent rba's great vapes. The Russian hits a tad bit better, but that's just personal preference, mush easier to build too. May end up getting the real deal in the future. Have my eye on the SQuape, and may get one when available.
I generally agree that most clones are not up to standard, but there are those out there that are of high quality. The only thing I didn't like about the Term.-C, was the plastic tank section that came with it, so ordered the SS tank section, and am now very satisfied with this clone. Figured I saved $200, which I can use to buy the SQuape, or another quality rba.