Cheap OTF (Out The Front) Automatic Knives...What You Need To Know...
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Every time I have enough money to buy a microtech I buy a gun instead.
Smart man
Either that or ammo
Word
I used to agree with this line of thinking, but the more that I think about it I think I would use the OTF more.
@@HiSpeeedLoDrag otfs are toys invest in a good flipper or a fixed blade much more useful for the money
Now I don't know about everyone else but I'd buy a "Billy Bob's Automatic".
I live in Tennessee, so the trouble would come when Billy Bob wanted his knife back. 😬😉😁
... and I don't even wanna think about what would happen here if the brand name was "Bubba's Pig-Sticker". 😱
@@guarddog318 🤣😂🤣😂
It’s amazing to me that now days a $100 knife or anything for that matter . Is now thought of as cheap or not Quality. To me something that is $100 is expensive or a lot of money.
I just bought a $17 otf off DHgate, it’s everything I’d expect in a knife and I have no complaints about it.
$100 is expensive for a knife so imagine my opinion on michrotech. Any knife company that believes their knife is worth just as much as a firearm is looney.
@@weezem Yea it’s the designer sunglasses business model, make the kids think your brand is cool by the mere fact it’s expensive then you can make thousand percent profits.
It's all relative. A jeweler pricing some rings higher than a car was generally accepted by society. At least a knife has inherent value in its utility, unlike a big shiny rock. Or holding stocks, because what's the true value in holding a fraction of a fraction of 1 percent of a company? Or currency itself after all it's just paper, and said that way I'd gladly trade 4 pictures of a dead guy for a tool. Our economy became so built on trust and agreed values that the logic is just plain weird. If aliens are out there and watching us we probably look to them like how children fighting over their share of halloween candy look to us.
I hear you dude, it may be hand milled boutique bullshit, but it's still a fuckin pocket knife at the end of the day. If you're buying a pocket knife to carry and use then why would you want to risk carrying a boutique knife to begin with? It could easily be lost or stolen. I was shocked to find out that the classic butterfly knives are now considered "cheap Chinese shit" and you have to pay 600 bucks for a custom machined "good one" that looks like a hideous folding multi-tool. Thank you to all the companies making decent knives for an affordable price
Jeff, you made a lot of great points in this video and I appreciate you making it. I'll be honest and say that I've had a Lightning OTF in my weekly rotation for the past 2 years now since I'm allowed to carry it where I live. I originally bought it just to see if the OTF scene was for me, and I'll tell you that I love the thing. Is the blade steel soft? Yes, but it sharpens easily. I only ever had a problem with it for the first time about 2 weeks ago where a screw fell out of the side of it, but it was easily locked back into place. My plan was to run the Lightning for awhile, and if I enjoyed it, then invest in a higher name-brand piece but medical costs have gotten in the way and here we are, two years later still using it. I know I'll figure out something nicer in the future, but for now this works just fine. It's funny since I was actually giving it it's weekly sharpening at work about 10 minuets before I got the notification that you uploaded this video. Again, I just want to say thank you for this video, and touching on all of the aspects that you did since they are important for anyone considering their first OTF knife purchase. Good show man.
I love my lightning otf!! Paid $30 for it and I use it harder than some of my fixed blades.
Please stop saying you are "allowed" to carry a knife or other weapon.
I love otf knives ever since I had a schrade viper, then my grandson got his first job and he decided he'd buy me an infidel and now I'm hook. Lol he paid way to much and now I'm about a grand into Benchmade. I will say that Microtech isn't far behind but no otf from them yet. I will say this those inexpensive ones you showed are still nice and I've actually bought a couple as gifts for people I know like knives. Personally I like a knife to sharpen easily and if you carry I think you should know how to use a stone or buy a Work Sharp, lol, which has voided my warranty for all of my knives. Great video my friend and I'm gonna go check out tacknives see if there might be an inexpensive version I'd like.
@@richardfoltz1663I was about to say the same lol. Knife laws are like condoms. They aren’t mandatory. When’s the last time a cop searched you? If you’re not an idiot, you can carry an OTF no matter where you live.
I do!! I have 4 LIGHTNING ELITES, that are razor sharp with mirror edges! EZ to do when you have a sharpening side gig, and a real super sharpener.
Budget knives also have D2 steel
Not just 440.
I remember when 90% of knives were 440.
No one complained as loud as people do today about it. I've had them all. I'd rather have 4 LIGHTNINGs then one Microtech. Wanted to sell my microtec's and it took 6 months, because everyone thinks "it could be a clone". Took 6 months to sell a Heretic OTF too. NEVER EVER AGAIN. LEARN TO SHARPEN. and save a lot of buyers remorse!!
I have an otf I paid 70 follar for on amaxone..been an unbelievable everyday carry ...took it apart very high quality internals...
Unless my knife is fully custom, Damascus, 154cm steel, engraved, and comes comes with a hand made sheath, you cannot convince me it’s worth $400. If you’re paying that much for JUST the knife, you’re being ripped off, and doing it willingly. I have a fully custom, laser etched, 154cm steel, Damascus, belt knife, that I sat down with a blacksmith to have a few beers and design, and had him make a custom fitted sheath for. And he smithed the blade, machined the hardware, and custom made the handle from micarta scales. And after a month, I had a fully custom knife, and only paid $500. I’ve had that knife for years, and it still looks brand new and has been used every single day.
Hi Jeff, I have 3-4 Lightning OTF knives I got for $25-35 each and I am pretty happy with them. My expectations were not high so I was happy when they actually worked properly. I also got a name brand ITF foe $200 and it was so hard to activate that I had to send it back for adjustment and then it came off the track periodically.
I would liked to have know the price point of the knives he had on the table instead of calling them cheap 1000 times. Sometimes context is better quality.
He said $50 to $100.
they are like 30 bucks each on dhgate. if he paid 50-100 he got ripped off.
@@zipzip8239 are they real on dhgate?
@@michaelbliss1976 no but they are nice for what they are.
That are toys
I have the red handled one in the middle (mines blue) and the one above it, and I'm here to tell you that their quality is no joke. I have 5 different models from DHGate, along with some other expensive and cheap models from bladehq. I have been collecting autos since about 1985 so I know a thing or two, and these two from DHgate are surprisingly nice. I've taken every auto I have apart and you can tell the fit and finish of each goes up with the price. The insides of those two were absolutely perfect. ZERO machining marks, no casting flash nothing. The blade polish was perfect all the way down, the sears didn't appear like some garbage stamped POS with sharp edges, but they were perfectly formed and even all the way around; almost look machined if I didn't know any better. The anodization inside and out were flawless and they locked up tight every time. For the price I paid I'd NEVER buy the 400 dollar versions. Not for these knives. These knives will surprise you I promise that.
wow i there any chance you could tell me what the model, name, or brand the knife is? Ive been looking everywhere for it with no luck.
@@donjonson6407Vespa is the name brand. Their steel actually checks out too. They make many different models as well. Every one is made right. Comes with spare parts and the tools too. Mine came super sharp, and actually have been more reliable than my real Microtech knives. All 3 of mine have been sent back for service. Go figure. Lol
Great vid man! If anyone is wondering where to get these, Aliexpress is great. These are prohibited in my country but they have a shipping means that gets them here. Communication is OK and resending is available for free if items are seized. I'm not advertising them, just have found a means to finally get these and balisongs...
I so appreciate your videos. Started watching about 3 years ago and almost all I know about knives had been thanks to you. In fact every purchase I have made with your advice has been spot on.
I purchased Benchmade Infidel and Microtech Ultratech. Both home runs.
Thanks
My first OTF was a white shell black DE blade AKC F-16 from BHQ @ $60. I liked it so I saved up and bought a Microtech Ultratech T/E, Red Tanto SE with a two tone blade and love every minuet of it when it's my carry for a day! I almost bought an Infidel, but already have quite a few BM's sitting around. LoL I wish Spyderco had an OTF!
I recently bought a vipertech otf for around 80 bucks as a work beater knife thats easy to use with greasy hands and it comes with d2 steel. Great knife for basic cutting and work tasks but I can't bring myself to spend the several hundreds on a benchmade or similar knife in general.
The d2 steel is good, not great, but good enough for a medium duty knife and I would definitely recommend one if your looking
Good on you Jeff not all of use can afford expensive otf so the cheap ones are the only option for us to experience one thanks
I've got one from Spartan Auto Knives that I got as a christmas gift, and I believe it falls into this category. Cheap or not, the thing works really damn well.
Im noticing that nowadays these cheap Chinese knives are not that cheap in quality only price. China has the knife industry scratching its head price wise for a few years now
If it's the same Spartan knives they are owned and operated by former green berets and they are not considered that cheap. Hundreds last I checked.
@@donnaslevin2969 You might be thinking of Spartan Blades. Spartan Auto Knives is different.
The single action S&W otf's are made in Taiwan with Aus8 blade steel for 30 - 40 bucks. I agree with others that 100 bucks for a knife is expensive, not cheap.
My first OTF were kinda similar to the 2nd from the bottom, but bigger. The clip, glass breaker, pouch and the skeletonized blood groove is the dead giveaway. The matte finish were nice, but not the most durable. It peeled off and bubbled in the first week, but for around 20 bucks it's amazing.
Very concise and comprehensive conveyance about this type blade. Exactly what anyone mulling the OTF pool needed to know from a neutrality that covers the truth about this type blade as well as the type who are looking to dive into this market. Thank you for breaking the surface.
Side opening autos can be had in pretty good quality though, boker Kalashnikovs are aus 8 for about 40
I use my cheap otf around the ranch it works, if it dulls just sharpen, the only thing i would say is they are heavy, handle is made of heavy pot metal, zamak metal. I still like them...
I have purchased about 5 different styles of Tacknives they are all great.
go on dhgate, the same knives are like 30 bucks.
Here in LA it's good to have these kinds of things. Especially these days.
This type of knife looks aggressive but will definitely break ok you in a life or death situation look into fixed blades of your going to carry a knife for self defense
Absolutely love my tacknives otf, great quality for the price
We agree :D
yeah times have changed. lots of great otf top steel knives coming out of china now.
I was driving 4 hours today and I was listening to a knife podcast, and thought it would be awesome to hear you on a podcast man. Have you ever been approached to do one? Or ever thought of starting one?
I started off buying very cheap otfs...actually the first one I got was a schrade single action, schotfg, went to a gun show..didn't know much about Microtech and bought a hellhound copy otf for like 30 bucks. From then I'd buy cheaper ones, here and there Lightning, Vipertec, etc...then after trying some copies of some microtechs and other types, eventually bought an microtech ultratech and wow...yes there is a huge difference in quality and performance. Since then, I've gotten a few more and they're great. Yes the Chinese make some very decent quality otfs, but..once they break they're gone...that's one of the reasons I usually stick with Vespa otfs..at least they give you some spare parts if you happen to break a spring or lose a screw. For cheap otfs, if and when I get them, I usually get them in better steels or stick with a brand that has good track record. For example, Lightnings, AKC, Boker, Cobratec, Vespa (some sub 100 dollar types) maybe the occasional titan otf. I would say tacknives too (get them on sale for like around 30 to 40 bucks), but most use zinc alloy handles...so they are heavier. Honestly the otfs people really should avoid are the ones sold by companies that sell huge amounts of them with weird names like "covertops, tactical trooper, reaper" etc. They are extremely cheap otfs that either are completely crap and feels like they will break any minute or you might get lucky and get a decent one. I've experienced both. It's a crap shoot. Lately been getting into more expensive ones, but do enjoy the occasional cheaper options. Also usually I buy clones or copies to get a feel for the handles or ergos to see if I like it and then buy the real thing.
I'm a butcher by trade and keep my knives sharp and oiled... But I'm also cheap. The only 'Expensive' knife I ever acquired is a Cold Steel AD10 which was like $120 on Amazon. I do own a couple Kershaw's that were like $50 I've purchased over the years. All that said, I currently have a $17 Grand Way folder in my pocket that I really like as my nicer knives sit on my desk or in the drawer. So I'm one of your Rare Ones ;-)
Thanks for the video, been thinking about getting an OTF just to toy around with it, so I was glad to see the low end isn't that bad. I can deal with soft steel's just makes them easier to sharpen lol.
love my hogue CPM154! Release is a little stiff though. But that's how the mechanism works.
You all should buy the vespa ripper! It is the best otf you can buy for the money! It’s genuine m390 with good HRC. I believe it was tested by luvthemknives. Comes with all tools and extra springs. It will outperform you typical mictrotech in quality.
I got into cobratec knives recently. They're made very well for a reasonable price. Good steel and smooth action on them. I really do reccomend them.
I just mentioned CobraTec earlier. What’s nice about them is they offer warranties with their knives.
They’re made in China and rebranded in usa
@@ilikeknafs9563 so?! You'd be amazed how many products in the US source several of their materials/components from China.
@@staticfrequency2250 yes, but cobratec buys knives from China , marks them up 300% and resells them. I can give you a link to buy cobratech directly from China for $20 , just won’t have their logo
@@ilikeknafs9563 difference is:
- you get the logo, the case, the sheath, and the warranty
I've known quite a few friends who have had these for years and still love them. Plus, I'm friends with several people who work in various knife-shops and the turnaround for Cobratec vs. Microtech is night and day.
I've been in the knife game long enough, you can't change my mind. Are microtechs awesome? Yes. But for 1/3, 1/4, or even 1/5 of the price, are Cobratec worth checking out. . . Definitely.
Also, I have owned, and own, Microtech, Chris Reeve, Shirogorov, Hinderer, Medford, Lionsteel, Zero Tolerance, Benchmade, Spyderco, Strider, TAD, etc. Etc. . . so I'm not oblivious to what is out there.
If I was an OTF only guy, yes, I would have a Microtech for my one and only, but for the fidget factor and beating the shit out of without hesitation, Cobratec is perfect for that.
I'm really happy with the one I just got today, I was going to buy one on aliexpress but then I realized there is a local store near by that specializes in knives and it was super nice to be able to hold them in my hand first.
$34 Lightening Elite is my favorite knife to carry while fishing. If I lose it, no problem!! Unlike if I lose my $300 Hogue, I’d be pissed!! You bring up warranty, really??😂 If it screws up, I can just buy another one, ten times😂😂
Vespa makes quality cheap otfs with premium steels they range from 70-150$.
Yeah I was wandering if Jeff had heard of Vespa and or bought/traded for one of there blades I have consistently heard good reviews.
@@Kevinthewiseone I own several Vespa OTF and that's quality knives
Good to hear, I plan on picking one up before the end of the year
I have the vespa ripper for over a year now. Best OTF i have owned period.
Agreed I enjoyed the one I had tbh.
I just bought a normandy griffin 2.75" (legal in my state) with a d2 tanto blade for 100$. Not sure where all the parts are sourced from but its assembled in usa, and has lifetime warranty. They also had a sale for 50% off a second knife so I bought another with 440c spear blade. Can't wait to get my hands on them.
My best friend bought me a Microtech Bounty Hunter last year for my birthday, (he knows I love Boba Fett and he as contractor money). Well, not even a year later and the $300+ knife won't come out far enough to lock out and won't come in enough to lock in. Like you mentioned, the insanely priced knives have good warranties.
Mine was just doing the same thing last week. I took it apart and cleaned it and oiled it up. Now it clacking opening and closing lightning fast!!
I have about 12 cheap otf's and love them. Good video.
I have that vespa cypher. One of the best knives i own. Very reliable if keped oiled and clean. Edge keps sharp with use for a long time and easy to fi when it starts 2 dull. Would defiently reccomend it
I bought a cheap (35?) small otf, branded as "Delta Force" (farce?) and it's been a sweet little knife. Always goes snick-snack, keeps an edge as well as most gas station fodder, just for small tasks and "fidget spinner" type fun. It's about the same size as that small one w/same silver clip and lanyard cap/glass breaker? I've got a larger unbranded one that, well, hardly ever works right lmao. Gonna tear it down and polish the contact points where it feels like a burr or two is dragging, oil the springs etc.
i like how he doesn't shame people who buy cheaper otfs
not only do you get inexpensive knives from China
you can get knives that are out of production or impossible to find
they are upgrading the steels, and 440 is no longer they only choice ... the BIGGEST shortfall Now is their inability to produce a clean sharpened edge grind. The grinds are all over the place
but with china knives, if you don't take them apart and clean up the shortcomings, they are short lived novelties. I have been able to make all of my favorite knives from "close to correct" china knives. I have a couple dozen of them now, and only spent a few hundred dollars ... and with some TLC, they all work as they should : )
I started buying them as research for a new OTF heavy use knife that I am designing from scratch. I wanted to see how the different mechanisms functioned and where they fell down. Now I am addicted to them : D
I have a dirt cheap Atomic that was given to me, works great...
My only one is the Schrade that BUDK has had on sale for 2 or 3 years. The only thing I don't like is that my blade is partially serrated and they do have 2 other blade styles. It is single action but that is no big deal. I do collect Schrades and may pick up the other blade styles one of these first days.
Vespa OTF are very good quality knives .
Yup, that Cypher he had is at least D2. The M390 Vespas look real tempting.
@@585CHEF I recommend them to you. They are very very good OTF . High quality .
Buy a Lightening or AKC and invest the difference between those an expensive OTF knife. Grindworx has the AKC f-16 for 39.99 right now.
My wife surprised me with a badass Recon 040. I had a Scarab Executive for a while a few years ago and foolishly traded it and have wanted another one since then. I love this thing. BUT I also just ordered a Lightning Elite just because. To have an inexpensive one to fuck around with and not worry about.
She later got me a perfectly matchinf Recon 035 too! I like the 035 but there is just something so sweet about the big boy 040.
But my Lightning has been awesome! Outstanding knife for the money!
I feel like most people buy this for a just in case situation. Like defending yourself from a crazy dog while walking or even a perp trying to rough you up and take your shit. Hell, even these cheap ones will do a great job in a situation like that as long as it opens correctly. If you are buying an oft for camping or just heavy use in general.. just buy a fixed blade or a folder. These are something to just pull out and use every now and then when you absolutely need a sharp edge for someone or something haha
Nah people buy them because they are cool
Very informative! I actually wanted to know a bit more on these cheap OTF from China. We all know how good a $300 Benchmade can be but little is known about these cheaper ones. I think I may actually get one because I fit the description, someone who wants to try an OTF but does not want to throw a whole chunk of savings on it.
Kind of reminds me of a Ganzo when they first came out, but otf's instead Benchmade. I think if you can make a knife that well, then you should do your own designs! It's not that hard. Anyway.
Shame i'm in the UK lol, i'd get arrested for a plastic spoon!
My knife perspective..
Is it easily obtained?
Is it legal?
Does it cut?
Does it take and maintain a good edge?
Is it sturdy?
Is it safe to use?
Is it comfortable in the hand?
How is it carried?
What is it's intended use?
Do i like it?
Notice the brand, packaging etc is not a factor to me.
Other considerations..
Time it takes to ship.
Is it out of production?
Price
Intimidation factor. Which may translate into, will it be taken from me, or will I shy from carrying or using it..?
If I can't get it..what is the point?
I usually keep a few lightnings on hand to sell and gift friends and make a few extra dollars
I had purchased a few non MT otf's for around $80 a piece. After buying an authentic MT Ultratech theres no comparison. The authentic has way better fit and finish and the cheap blade steel of the non MT can't stand anywhere close to the elmax of the original. At the end of the day I just don't want to carry a $300 knife around so it's more of a collection piece and $80 non authentic makes it's rotation as an edc knife. I agree though save the $$$ and get yourself an authentic MT.
Bought a cheap otf with 440 steel and I've had it for about 3 years, thing is a freaking tank.
I really want to expand my otf collection. Currently have a midtech, but want a mini or 2 and now i want that red one
For cheap OTF's I like Bokers and AKC's that they sell on BHQ.
Really wish knife brands would let you choose blade material. Seen so many cool looking knifes go above 100$ just because it's using premium steel that I don't really care for. D2 works fine for me and even 440/420.
I have a Microtech Jedi Knight, the plue powdercoated blade, I bought it via a payment plan. It's definitely a safe queen but I love it. I've looked into these cheap OTFs. I seen someone at a flea market last fall selling the branded counterfeits for more than say wish.com but less than the obvious msrp for the real knife. Questioned him and he defended that they were legit, I didn't buy it one bet. He most likely got them online somewhere, branded counterfeit ones, and was trying to sell them as legit. Don't get me wrong, he had a Boba Fett Microtech counterfeit for like 75 bucks that looked really good, but then I thought if I wanted one myself I could just buy one for like 35 bucks on wish or other sites.
I’m really glad you made this video. I’m hoping to get some info as a resident of the communist state of California. The law as I understand it is you can own and purchase OTF knives you just can’t carry them. You can carry and under 3” otf or auto. I don’t need a legal binding answer, but looking for someone who lives in CA who has bought or does buy them legally (the ones over 3”) I’m originally from Nevada where you can have anything you want including open carry of a firearm so I’d love some detail on CA’s laws. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
I own a cheap Vipertec OTF knife and the slide button to deploy the blade is a little stiff is it normal for new OTF knives to have a stiff button/slide?
For some yes, I'd open it up and dry lube the springs or stretch them out a bit (not too much). That usually helps to loosen stiff buttons imho.
Shot I gave 49.99 for my otf knife and its 440 stainless whole steel construction with a iodized dragon and skull front plate 2 tone blade it's very nice for 50 bucks and sharp as a razor
I have a ton of quality knives under $100. Fixed blades, butteflies, switchblades and OTF's.
Just shop smkw for Hogue OTF. They make a quality OTF with s30v and usually under $250
You should do a video that shows the inside and the workings
the boker Kalashnikov is about 130. it's a solid name brand otf auto knife. don't waste your money on cheap off brand otf knives. they WILL break.
Love my microtechs...just like a lot of folks wanted one after watching Jack Bauer in 24. I was able to get a limited Tadgear Halo III (first Halo used fullers which was supposed to be a tadgear edition exclusive along with no markings on the knife only on the charging handle). I recently looked up what others went for in the secondary market and the knife has 3x since then. Since then I have picked up a couple along the way and love pulling them out now and then. Thinking about picking up another one as a beater.
Definitely appreciate the video. I’m new to otf knives and pocket knives in general. Thanks to your video I know what to look for and the difference in prices.
I live in Indiana where we don’t have knife restrictions, but I still don’t own an otf. I know I’d never carry it so I won’t buy one, but there still neat
I just ordered a Boker OTF & paid $120. Boker has a warranty on their knives. It's got D2 steel, so that's good. What do you think about that knive?
I bought that Boker OTF & sent it back. No matter that I worked it 100's of times, the spring never became so I could deploy it without 2 hands. Too tight.
3 years later. tacknives are the best bang for the buck.
i agree your not getting the great steel with the clones....but lets be honest if Microtech and Benchmades were not so wildly over priced clones would never be in existence!....not everyone can afford a Microtech halo...but that doesnt mean that everyone should not have a chance to have the same experience you get with a 650$ knife!....GREAT VIDEO!
I have 2 cheap otf in d2 and 440c..... The problem of cheap otfs is the blade play is so much that the edge touching the inner part of the handle, usually at 75% of the blade length, also at the top pin of D/E blade..... Cheap steel just won't hold the edge..... I ground the edge to the point where it won't touching the handle and work nicely.....
I bought a $50 Cobratech and haven't had one issue with it.
What is that orange one?
I plan on uploading a little video on tensor tacticals overt copying of microtech.
“But we’re veteran owned”
Excellent, you answered my question on the blade safety
I'm gonna buy one of these cheap ones first👍 thanks!
Good video however I'm just looking for the best one double action $100 or less tops. I don't feel like I would want to "use" one that cost over $100. Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks! 💪🙏🇺🇲
I bought a cheap Lightning just to take it apart and see how it works. I think OTFs are legal to carry in New Hampshire but I wouldn’t buy an expensive one.
I thought single action otf's would go through paper and light targets if fired into them without coming off their track?
I very rarely carry it because it’s not legal in my state to carry an otf, but I got a lightning otf from Grindworx/blade play and I broke the spring from taking it apart too much and they gave me store credit for a replacement so I got another one and it’s pretty nice even though it’s a copy/clone. Grindworx it’s a pretty respectable company (in my opinion) so they gave me a refund and let me keep my old lightning which is completely fine other than the broken spring.
Back when Grindworx was bladeplay they sold this joker otf replica(smith & Wesson extractor 1600 clone), and that is my dream knife but you can’t find those anywhere anymore
Lightning OTF ... Works just fine.
Funny sayings microtech is the largest , because they don’t make nearly as many as the other brands
There's significance in my username: HALO2304. My grail knife back in the day was a HALO III. My first HALO III was serial number 2304.
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I love the little one on the bottom
I have an OTF lightning. Even though I can carry it here the quality isn't up to par with any of my EDC knives. I'm kinda a hard user. But that being said it's a fun knife that I get out and play with from time to time.
Thanks for the video. In my opinion o much prefer to have a good cheap knife than an over expensive one
I bought an OTF last week ($70) and it looks exactly like a Microtech knife other than no branding of any kind. Its pretty heavy though so Im certain its a clone.
You should check out the S&W assist OTF I carry mine all the time.
I have an AKC F-16. Great fidget toy.
if blade breaks you can use the pattern of old blade and go fabricate a brand new with the help of a pro. He will ask you what kind of blade material you want aus8,damascus etc and then you unscrew the thing and put the new customised blade.
I cannot afford to uy knives anymore for they are just too expensive. I have over 85 folders that are benchmade,spyderco, cold steel and zt. I wish knives today were more affordable so I can continue with collecting them.
Besides the name, what costs $300-$400 more on the microtech?
The 3.5" steel blade?
The aluminum handle?
Couple of springs?
A limited warranty?
I know you get what you pay for most of the time, but $400 more?
You can buy 8-10 cheaper knives for the price of one microtech. Even if you used the crap out of the cheaper ones and threw one away every year they would last you 8-10 years.
Does microtech warranty your knife for ten years. Not by what I read in their warranty terms.
I've had 2 microtech come apart on me. And they have NEVER seen heavy use. Hardly light use...
I just got a lightning last night. What a coincidence!
We live in a time that microtech is the cheap knife compared to G&G deadlock. My Dirac was $280 with XHP steel and barely has blade play . My Dirac delta is 204p . They are never instock , and definitely don’t loose value. Even beat up ones you can get dam near you money back , and if it’s a beat up vintage it’s still worth more then new .
I bought some no name auto last year from fin feather and fur last year for $65. Only markings was 9mm on one side. Quickly discovered that it couldn’t be a pocket EDC due to malfunctioning at the slightest bit of lint. Ended up getting a Cobratec this week and have really enjoyed it
Great video & topic idk why this dnt have more views dude yu deserve tons more views👏
Well I can fix my cheap otf knives I have the skills to fix them I can make springs and other parts.
What’s that orange one? The coolest on the table IMO. Probably gonna pick one up 🤙🏻 great video by the way. I’m now a subscriber!
I actually just found it. Thanks for the video tho!
@@de_edc what is it
@@davidvalencia6136 2nd-ed, would love to know what to search for on that one...
I have Ultratech Dead Card bronze edition, and it in the box cos in EU with one you can go too yail.So i carry Banchmade Osborne 940 and Victorinox Explorer+ and that is to mee everything i need