Yep. I'll do a giveaway when we hit 1k subs coming up in a few weeks. Will have to find some fun way to do it without making everyone sit on a Live for 2 hrs waiting for a drawing. Maybe some kind of contest where people can comment on a specific video or something. I'm open to any good suggestions!
So bought a Kershaw bel air knock off. It literally has no white or cream color handle just aluminum and def is not magnacut. But it is very sturdy. Just needs sharpened every third day as work knife
Thanks for sharing. As long as you know what you’re getting & don’t have unrealistic expectations, you can usually get a decent beater knife out of those deals. 👍
Great video, ive gotten a few of these also and came to similar conclusions, i really like the taggedout i carry it alot as a beater, same with the bugouts, the chef looks great but i hate blade play.
Your carry choices are almost identical to mine. Counterfeit Sage 5 and the OK-Knives C223 (PM3 copy) are my top two. My counterfeit Benchmade Bugout and a small fixed blade are my other favorites.
@@strikenryken I got 2. The OK223 with G10 and the OK223 with carbon fiber. I ordered the C223 counterfeit Spyderco but haven't received it yet. I just want to compare the OK with the counterfeit. I also have an OK-81 (pm2 copy) with titanium (I suspect aluminum is in there, too) and it's a fantastic knife. A bit heavy for me, but I love it. I love both the OK and the counterfeits, but I'm done buying counterfeits after I receive the C223.
@@BladesOnABudget One warning: Not all OK Knives that are Spyderco style are scooped out on the scale to give easy access to the compression lock. I just used a Dremel to open up that part on the scale (very easy). If you look on the inner part of the scale, you'll see that it's molded for the scoop, but that part hasn't been removed. It's no big deal for me, since it takes a minute or two to open it up. Some of them are scooped out for you. You can see which ones by looking at the various pictures. This only applies to the OK Knives that are Spyderco style. Their other OK Knives (like the benchmade style) don't have compression locks, so there's no need.
I've been carrying some sort of knife or multitool for 30 years, never used a pocket clip, find them annoying, usually just remove it..put it in a baggie so it's around for the next owner, which is only been my grandsons.
I enjoy buying these Chinese made knives. Yes, some of them are turds but some...So go ahead and cry me a river so I can go down and fish that tear river and catch Tear River Lunkers, filleted perfectly with my Chinese knife. Fred this content is awesome.
That's part of the problem with these low cost Temu knives. None of them will tell you what the real steel is. They just tell you what is printed on the blades, which is never what you get. The consensus is that you get what you pay for. Most of the $50 you're typically getting 9cr18 & D2. But the Temu sellers just don't tell you what you're getting. Many of the better AliExpress sellers will tell you what the steel is. OK Knives will usually tell you only if you message them to ask. If I know what the steel is, I always mention it in the videos. Otherwise, I just don't have any way of knowing - and I will usually say that in the video.
You buy any from there. Saw Alex express in the menu. Is it just a middle man type site that tacks on a buck or 2? Didn’t (don’t)have time to figure it out right now?
Look for Tuesday's video! "Top 5 OKK knives" on the way! And yes, my experience is that they do have better quality. Although they are still not using the real steel that is marked on the blades. You're not going to get real S30V/M390/etc. anywhere for these prices. But that still doesn't mean that they're total junk either. As long as you clearly understand what you're getting, every man can decide for himself where he finds "value" and what makes him happy. :-)
OK Knives also has a store on Aliexpress where they sell the same knives that they sell on their own website. Some countries cannot buy from the OKK site for some reason. Kind of like Spyderco sells knives on their own website, but they also sell them on Amazon too.
Are you gonna get the oz Roosevelt, spk lamia, and mcnees Mac 2 3.5 clones? They are in the 75 to 100 range and way cheaper than real ones. I have the real versions and they are great knives and good designs.
Yep. But Bryan Winters actually reached out to YT & asked them to put the channel back. That's why I pulled the video (courtesy to him for helping me get it back). Interesting story. We had a long talk (it was all very good). I'll be sharing the story in an upcoming video in a week or so.
Unfortunately, these Temu knife sellers only seem to stick around for a week or so, then they disappear and "new" sellers shops pop up selling the exact same things. It makes it nearly impossible to give out links that are still there in a week from now. I've mostly moved on to buying from OK Knives and AliExpress as those vendors stick around for the long haul - and tend to have better quality too. I may do a "Temu Shopping" video here soon. Thanks!
I replied to your other comment about the steel types. Unfortunately, we just don't know on most of these low cost Temu knives. You typically get what you pay for in terms of steel quality. 🤷♂️
Everything in this video came from Temu over the last 6-12 months. Many of them come and go fast. Then it might be another month or two before they pop back up again. The spydiechef was only there for a week & has never been back since (that I've seen). It's really hit or miss. I have a separate video for knives from OKK & AliExp. Only have a half dozen or so from those sites.
Not really. It mostly depends on the cost and the vendors. For the most part, when you buy a full titanium knife in the $50-$100 range, you're typically going to get a little better steel (9CR18 or D2). My favorite place for replica knives is still OKKnives.net. I've been very happy with everything from them so far. I have a video on their knives coming this week.
The ones you're having problems with just need to be tuned. How about every one of these nights from female for my son except for the flex blades onto the mall and they're perfect, I even tapped the Franken knife Chris Reeve put a pocket clip on it
Do you know what the spidey chef is so close it's unbelievable you can't tell the difference if you didn't know oh you don't out the real thing I've got most of what you've got apart from a couple I just don't want to be screwed over in the future well I'm shilling out lots of cash keep your channel going then I will be learning thank you for your channel best on TH-cam thumbs up
I'm doing a drawing for subscribers this coming week and giving away all 3 of my Narrows knives (and more). I'll even pay the shipping. Watch for the contest video coming out Saturday morning. Everyone will have a full week to leave a comment on that video to be entered into the drawing. :-)
Hi good review - Hope you will make a Winterblade vs. "UnbigPudding" showdown ;) Would love a explanation vid, about how the knife industry works: Two brands collab, or just one designer makes knives for many, and then who what where Chinese OEM...and also where the clones fit in... Another probably intersting thing to explore in a video would be Tritium! Best Wishes! PS. WHEN! your channel blows up I'd appreciate also giving Metric units.
Thanks George! 👍 Unfortunately, there's not much collaboration with these Temu knives. It's simply a case of "untouchable" Chinese companies making cheap versions of the knives without permission. The tritium suggestion is interesting. Thanks.
For anyone wondering, the blade steel in all of these knives is Chinesium 8cr13mov. Also, do not buy clone knives. Really, if you buy clone knives you're no different than the guy who doesn't return the shopping cart.
I got this Jufule Hinderer Eklipse 80$ Ali ex. The bronze scale fits my real Eklipse. The real McCoy has slightly better finish on lockbar side titanium, otherwise that's it. The Toor jank shank I got is perfect for 20$ instead of 250$. Only buy, Jufule, Dicoria, Lemifshe or Efangrow clones, they cost more and are much better using Real D2, N690, compared to pot steel 23$ Spyderco clones.
Your thumbnail looks like a typical Aussie bushman, man was i disappointed to hear that annoying seppo accent. Good vid nonetheless. What type of spyderco knife was the the #2 ? Someone smarter than me pls tell me.
Should just stop wasting your money and give the money to the actual person who designs and produces the knife instead of thieves. All the money you got tied up into a pile of junk you could have a decent knife or two that will out perform all of this garbage.
@@Mikey_Trailza person can spend as they like. & a sucka is born every second…when were you born and do you love the butterfly tax with a passion?when you are grown and work for your money you will love bargains. This fella isn’t reselling the knives & REPEATEDLY states that they are fakes. By all means buy $400 knives,but I would recommend you spend the same money on a older S&W LE trade in ,revolver or simi auto =$300 ish,Italian made Berettas too. Even less expensive if you’re in the right place at the right time,OF AGE,& have been saving your shillings…! I can nearly guarantee that you will make a profit if you ever want to resell any of the guns I mentioned. If Knives ever go up in value. Lmk please !! everyone do what you want to do with your money. Life is Too $hort. Do whatever blows your hair back. And enjoy. Definitely do not criticize others. Take it easy. I know I am. It is the sabbath. Have a nice Sunday, everyone!
@@Mikey_Trailz umm, thats not me in the video mate. That's not how this works. I don't own any knock off knives (or any other things that i know of). As a rule i buy Aussie made stuff, thats what we do where im from.
If anything it’s dissuading people from buying clones. You should watch the whole video before you decide to parrot everything you’ve heard on Metal Complex.
Im glad these are available thank you china for making life affordable.
Thx for showing us these. Some are plenty good enough
Saw your channel got taken down from Reddit, glad you're back!
Thanks! Glad to be back! 👍
Don't throw them away!!!
Do a giveaway like MC!
I'll take them all!
Most can be worked on and made functional at least!
Thanks for the upload!
Yep. I'll do a giveaway when we hit 1k subs coming up in a few weeks. Will have to find some fun way to do it without making everyone sit on a Live for 2 hrs waiting for a drawing. Maybe some kind of contest where people can comment on a specific video or something. I'm open to any good suggestions!
Like it. Thx! Liked but was already subscribed. Getting a 940 clone. I can loose it just as quickly as a $500 one.
Lose it.
Saved this video
So bought a Kershaw bel air knock off. It literally has no white or cream color handle just aluminum and def is not magnacut. But it is very sturdy. Just needs sharpened every third day as work knife
Thanks for sharing. As long as you know what you’re getting & don’t have unrealistic expectations, you can usually get a decent beater knife out of those deals. 👍
Cause the Steel on the Fake is Soft, it is not Hardened at all, And cheap pot metal.
Great video, ive gotten a few of these also and came to similar conclusions, i really like the taggedout i carry it alot as a beater, same with the bugouts, the chef looks great but i hate blade play.
Agreed. That chef breaks my heart. But I'll save my pennies & buy the real thing one day.
Got a stitch coming in. Going to test that sucker compared to my other D2’s
I think mine is a little softer than D2. Would love to hear what you think about yours.
👍very interesting, thanks
Thanks Mike!
Real para 3 lightweights feel like that.
Well that's depressing! I was really hoping they would be better. ☹️
@@BladesOnABudget I got one and was very disappointed. It also only has one washer which makes it off center.
Your carry choices are almost identical to mine. Counterfeit Sage 5 and the OK-Knives C223 (PM3 copy) are my top two. My counterfeit Benchmade Bugout and a small fixed blade are my other favorites.
Which ok 223 did you order?
@@strikenryken I got 2. The OK223 with G10 and the OK223 with carbon fiber. I ordered the C223 counterfeit Spyderco but haven't received it yet. I just want to compare the OK with the counterfeit. I also have an OK-81 (pm2 copy) with titanium (I suspect aluminum is in there, too) and it's a fantastic knife. A bit heavy for me, but I love it. I love both the OK and the counterfeits, but I'm done buying counterfeits after I receive the C223.
Thanks for sharing! I'm going to start testing some of OKK's in-house branded knives now too. I've heard a lot of good things about those.
@@BladesOnABudget One warning: Not all OK Knives that are Spyderco style are scooped out on the scale to give easy access to the compression lock. I just used a Dremel to open up that part on the scale (very easy). If you look on the inner part of the scale, you'll see that it's molded for the scoop, but that part hasn't been removed. It's no big deal for me, since it takes a minute or two to open it up. Some of them are scooped out for you. You can see which ones by looking at the various pictures. This only applies to the OK Knives that are Spyderco style. Their other OK Knives (like the benchmade style) don't have compression locks, so there's no need.
I've been carrying some sort of knife or multitool for 30 years, never used a pocket clip, find them annoying, usually just remove it..put it in a baggie so it's around for the next owner, which is only been my grandsons.
i thought i was the only one, cant stand the bloody things
I enjoy buying these Chinese made knives. Yes, some of them are turds but some...So go ahead and cry me a river so I can go down and fish that tear river and catch Tear River Lunkers, filleted perfectly with my Chinese knife.
Fred this content is awesome.
Thanks man!
You should mention what the steels are supposedly made of on the clones
That's part of the problem with these low cost Temu knives. None of them will tell you what the real steel is. They just tell you what is printed on the blades, which is never what you get. The consensus is that you get what you pay for. Most of the $50 you're typically getting 9cr18 & D2. But the Temu sellers just don't tell you what you're getting. Many of the better AliExpress sellers will tell you what the steel is. OK Knives will usually tell you only if you message them to ask. If I know what the steel is, I always mention it in the videos. Otherwise, I just don't have any way of knowing - and I will usually say that in the video.
Thanks for the video! Have you ever tried knives from OK knives?
Ok knives.?.?
Just took a look at OK. Looks good. Think the steel they claim to be using & harness is real?
You buy any from there. Saw Alex express in the menu. Is it just a middle man type site that tacks on a buck or 2? Didn’t (don’t)have time to figure it out right now?
Look for Tuesday's video! "Top 5 OKK knives" on the way! And yes, my experience is that they do have better quality. Although they are still not using the real steel that is marked on the blades. You're not going to get real S30V/M390/etc. anywhere for these prices. But that still doesn't mean that they're total junk either. As long as you clearly understand what you're getting, every man can decide for himself where he finds "value" and what makes him happy. :-)
OK Knives also has a store on Aliexpress where they sell the same knives that they sell on their own website. Some countries cannot buy from the OKK site for some reason. Kind of like Spyderco sells knives on their own website, but they also sell them on Amazon too.
Are you gonna get the oz Roosevelt, spk lamia, and mcnees Mac 2 3.5 clones? They are in the 75 to 100 range and way cheaper than real ones. I have the real versions and they are great knives and good designs.
Rosie = YES! But I can't find a Mc 3.5" - only the 3" - Did you find a 3.5" somewhere??
Were you in TH-cam jail over the factor video? Went to find it again and it was gone.
Yep. But Bryan Winters actually reached out to YT & asked them to put the channel back. That's why I pulled the video (courtesy to him for helping me get it back). Interesting story. We had a long talk (it was all very good). I'll be sharing the story in an upcoming video in a week or so.
Maybe you still have links were to buy?
Unfortunately, these Temu knife sellers only seem to stick around for a week or so, then they disappear and "new" sellers shops pop up selling the exact same things. It makes it nearly impossible to give out links that are still there in a week from now. I've mostly moved on to buying from OK Knives and AliExpress as those vendors stick around for the long haul - and tend to have better quality too. I may do a "Temu Shopping" video here soon. Thanks!
I wonder if the steels are actually heat treated and actually strong types
I replied to your other comment about the steel types. Unfortunately, we just don't know on most of these low cost Temu knives. You typically get what you pay for in terms of steel quality. 🤷♂️
Products under 5$ are probably 3CR; under 15$ are 5CR; around 20$ are 8CR or D2.Heat treated.
The lockstick on the Medford clone will definitely break in. Took a couple of weeks on mine and it's an excellent beater...
Glad to hear that! It's pretty brutal right now.
JB weld can be a friend to ppl who have stripped screw holes.
Great idea! Thank you! :-)
are you really getting these all on TEMU? They are not on Aliexpress or another china site?
Everything in this video came from Temu over the last 6-12 months. Many of them come and go fast. Then it might be another month or two before they pop back up again. The spydiechef was only there for a week & has never been back since (that I've seen). It's really hit or miss. I have a separate video for knives from OKK & AliExp. Only have a half dozen or so from those sites.
Great video Fred! You just spent 20min crapping on knock-offs - this will be the first video where EVERYBODY'S on your side 😂
😂 Thanks Kevin!
Do you find a difference between Temu knives and AliExpress knives??
Not really. It mostly depends on the cost and the vendors. For the most part, when you buy a full titanium knife in the $50-$100 range, you're typically going to get a little better steel (9CR18 or D2). My favorite place for replica knives is still OKKnives.net. I've been very happy with everything from them so far. I have a video on their knives coming this week.
Sorry, I thought I had replied to this. I don't have enough AliExp knives to know for sure. I'm pretty sure that most of the really cheap (
The Chris Reeve Frankenstein knife looks like a Vosteed Racoon.
Yes it does. However, the CRK frankenstein was out before Vosteed launched the raccoon.
To fix that meh ford lol, put magic marker on the lock face and the blade where they make contact
Thanks. I've heard that before. Will have to give it a try! 👍
The ones you're having problems with just need to be tuned. How about every one of these nights from female for my son except for the flex blades onto the mall and they're perfect, I even tapped the Franken knife Chris Reeve put a pocket clip on it
Thanks! I do want to get a pocket clip on that blue CRK G10 knife! I still enjoy carrying it.
Do you know what the spidey chef is so close it's unbelievable you can't tell the difference if you didn't know oh you don't out the real thing I've got most of what you've got apart from a couple I just don't want to be screwed over in the future well I'm shilling out lots of cash keep your channel going then I will be learning thank you for your channel best on TH-cam thumbs up
Thanks David! :-)
Most every Chinese knife is made in the same city in China. Like half the world’s cutlery is made in 20 square miles.. that’s a trip.
I've heard this before too. Kind of funny that all of these cheap knives are made right next to the $400 knives that come from there! 🤷♂️
Throw’em all away, and tell your Subs to Purchase AUTHENTIC
Yeah I never liked the PLASTIC like carbon fiber handles at all....
Hey, ill take the narrows of your just going to toss it. And anything else and I'll pay shipping
I'm doing a drawing for subscribers this coming week and giving away all 3 of my Narrows knives (and more). I'll even pay the shipping. Watch for the contest video coming out Saturday morning. Everyone will have a full week to leave a comment on that video to be entered into the drawing. :-)
Hi good review
- Hope you will make a Winterblade vs. "UnbigPudding" showdown ;)
Would love a explanation vid, about how the knife industry works: Two brands collab, or just one designer makes knives for many, and then who what where Chinese OEM...and also where the clones fit in...
Another probably intersting thing to explore in a video would be Tritium!
Best Wishes!
PS. WHEN! your channel blows up I'd appreciate also giving Metric units.
Thanks George! 👍 Unfortunately, there's not much collaboration with these Temu knives. It's simply a case of "untouchable" Chinese companies making cheap versions of the knives without permission. The tritium suggestion is interesting. Thanks.
I own knives worth more than the whole table😂 I guess there is no chinese word for copyright😁
Good for you. Let's have a "who owns the most expensive stuff" contest.
Hey. If any of these come up for adoption. I'm your guy. I like the clones.
Thanks. I think I'll probably find a way to do a giveaway of some of these when we hit 1k subs. Hopefully in the next few weeks. 👍
All Knockoffs! not at all what they claim to be! sorry you were ripped off.
LOL. Thanks. 👍
For anyone wondering, the blade steel in all of these knives is Chinesium 8cr13mov. Also, do not buy clone knives. Really, if you buy clone knives you're no different than the guy who doesn't return the shopping cart.
I got this Jufule Hinderer Eklipse 80$ Ali ex. The bronze scale fits my real Eklipse. The real McCoy has slightly better finish on lockbar side titanium, otherwise that's it. The Toor jank shank I got is perfect for 20$ instead of 250$. Only buy, Jufule, Dicoria, Lemifshe or Efangrow clones, they cost more and are much better using Real D2, N690, compared to pot steel 23$ Spyderco clones.
That's good solid advice. I agree.
Your thumbnail looks like a typical Aussie bushman, man was i disappointed to hear that annoying seppo accent. Good vid nonetheless. What type of spyderco knife was the the #2 ? Someone smarter than me pls tell me.
Wtf you talking about? Aussies have the worst and most annoying accent by farrrrr
SpydieChef clone
Should just stop wasting your money and give the money to the actual person who designs and produces the knife instead of thieves. All the money you got tied up into a pile of junk you could have a decent knife or two that will out perform all of this garbage.
@@Mikey_Trailza person can spend as they like. & a sucka is born every second…when were you born and do you love the butterfly tax with a passion?when you are grown and work for your money you will love bargains. This fella isn’t reselling the knives & REPEATEDLY states that they are fakes. By all means buy $400 knives,but I would recommend you spend the same money on a older S&W LE trade in ,revolver or simi auto =$300 ish,Italian made Berettas too. Even less expensive if you’re in the right place at the right time,OF AGE,& have been saving your shillings…! I can nearly guarantee that you will make a profit if you ever want to resell any of the guns I mentioned. If Knives ever go up in value. Lmk please !! everyone do what you want to do with your money. Life is Too $hort. Do whatever blows your hair back. And enjoy. Definitely do not criticize others. Take it easy. I know I am. It is the sabbath. Have a nice Sunday, everyone!
@@Mikey_Trailz umm, thats not me in the video mate. That's not how this works. I don't own any knock off knives (or any other things that i know of). As a rule i buy Aussie made stuff, thats what we do where im from.
Promoting clones is disgusting.. if you can't afford the really thing then stick to reviewing budget blades
Relax bro. People are curious about these. You don't have to own any or even watch the video.
Haha. “StICk tO ReVIeWInG BuDgET BlADEs” womp womp
Shut the heck up dude. You sound like a complete ass.
@@dasteeples Womp Womp, these aren’t “Budget Blades” they are CLONES, FAKES, BAMBOOZLES, etc
If anything it’s dissuading people from buying clones. You should watch the whole video before you decide to parrot everything you’ve heard on Metal Complex.