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Opinions on MTeck Knives?
So this may be a no-brainer for some of you more experienced blade folks out there, but I was perusing through MTech's website, more specifically their USMC licensed stuff and they have a lot of cool looking models. They have an official license to label their blades with the Marine Corp logo, but I don't know if that's just a cheap endorsement for the Marines, or if they actually have quality stuff.
The blades read "USA Design" but a wee little "China" stamp off to the side.
A China stamp typically indicates China quality, right? Or is their an exception due to a "USA design?"
Also, Smith & Wesson knives? They're about twice the price, but are they good/better? USA Made or not? (I got mixed results when searching)
I realize the top-notch knives are $100+ and come from those big names like Benchmade, SOG, Buck, etc. but I just need a nice EDC for cutting boxes, twine, rope, etc.
And, wow, I spelled MTech very wrong in the header...
@SC: Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Especially when I'm finding them as low as $15. I don't know about Glock knives, but I saw some H
YA butchered my added detail! I was saying: I found Benchmade has H
OMG, seriously?? It's the "AND" sign! Fine: Benchmade has HK knives, so I bet those are good. But Benchmade priced, so a little pricey.
The Glock blades appear to be made in Austria with the guns, so those might actually be a great deal. $30-$40 is what I've seen, good reviews. Only two models, but they both look good. That might just be the way to go...
@SC: Wow, they have some pricey ones, but that rough-use one looks pretty sweet. Does yours say where it was made? They have a torture test video too...hmmmm...tempting, tempting...I'm a little partial to some serration though. This has somewhat veered away from an EDC, but I am in the market for a good hunting knife...
@BigHammer: Whaaaat?? So they're NOT from Austria? A few people said Austria, some idiot said France...why is finding a decently priced knife from a good manufacturer harder to find than a gun with the same attributes?
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- Space CowboyLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Well, here in the GWN, "China" means Made in China and US design probably means a copy of a Bowie type..or K-bar, I would think. I would prefer to err on the side of caution and get one made in the US.
Source(s): Speaking of S&W...I notice that Glock has a collection of knives. Are they any good or just another gimmick ? ( see....two different people...two different opinions on Glock Knives ) The reason I asked is my usual omline store for bulk ammo etc...is Canada Ammo and they have Glocks in the "Knife" section and also the "Rough-Use Knife" that I got for $9.95....and even the 'smith who sharpened it for me for $10...was impressed with it. Search Canada Ammo and click on "knives"...see what you think. The RU is very heavy and could probably be used as a machete, if required. - Lime Green MedicLv 77 years ago
I have used Mtech knives as my duty and work knives for many years. Mostly because they're cheap and easily replaceable. I've never had a knife actually break on me, but I've ruined my share with blood and things you're not supposed to do with a knife but you do because you have to, combined with the fact that I've lost more than a few.
When you're doing stuff where it's more likely that you're going to lose a tool than break it, it is more appropriate to go with the most inexpensive product which will still do the job.
Enter MTech.
That's pretty much their market niche as far as I'm concerned. There was a time when I could have afforded a Strider, along with my Littmann stethoscope, but I learned early on in my career that both will disappear long before you really have a chance to enjoy the difference. After that, I went with a cheap, lime green Prestige Medical design (seen around my neck there in my avatar, BTW), and a cheap, green MTech rescue knife. These were my constant companions for quite a few years of my emergency medical career -- because they worked, were cheap, and it was pretty obvious if someone stole...er, I mean, "field acquired" one or the other.
MTech is decent. I've done some interesting and scary work with them.
- Mr.357Lv 77 years ago
Anyone with a cad program can design a knife blade so that does not count for much. It is the quality of steel, the quality of tempering, and the quality of finish. You aren't going to get much of those for $5-$15 even paying employees (slaves) $5 per day.
