Loved this video!! Only thing I recommend (coming from a 17+ year fireman) please please buy some HexArmor or Ringers extrication gloves…. I’ve shredded through Mechanix gloves on tiny pieces of jagged sheet metal while cutting cars. Just lookin out for ya ❤️ 🔪
I really really wish you would show the edges when you are done!! I know it won't be great but I would love to see what damage is done. I want to see the serrations lol
Thanks for the tests. A tip on the way Ray from Microtech torture tests knives, put a mark/signature on it, and show through with each tests to help prove it’s the same knife. Just a suggestion.
I love my MSI. The fixed ram lock is a thing of beauty. After some break in the action is incredible and it's one of the most stout locks I have ever used. I would recommend this knife over pretty much anything else in the price range.
I am planning on ordering one maybe today due to this video. It would be nice if the SMKW Exclusive Desert Warrior came with G10 scales. I will be at SMKW this coming Monday with family but may order this online to get reward points.
Howdy TC! Well last time I watched a torture test I bought the Heretic Manticore! But ready for ya this time as I have two MSIs already! Just need to get that Desert edition at SMKW! Thanks for the fun! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱⚔️
I beat the heck out of knives at work (Garbage truck mechanic). I'm more close to buying one of these due to this video. In fact, I'm going buy one. Thank you for the intensity of tests at the end.
Damn that sucks. I knew there were some lock issues with the 2023 models, but just from thumb pressure? 😬 😳. The one I had was fine, but I sold it and went to the Amphibian.
Dropped mine from pocket heigth and G10 splintered off a long and narrow sliver at the edge of the knife. close to the stop pin. Glued it back with super glue, but kind of a bummer...
I wanted the Amphibian, balked a bit at the price, and then saw the MSI. It was a few hundred dollars cheaper, so I bought one. I am even more impressed after watching the video.
@@SMKWcom ahh, my bad didn't watch the entire thing. planning to get the 30th annivesary edition later. hopefully wont be having the same problem like the earlier batch 😊
I love the msi and, of course, you crazy SMKW southern boys put it through its paces but how many different knives did you have to use to get the whole video to work as smoothly as it looked? I just noticed when you showed a close-up of the blade after torturing it for a while, the blade showed definite signs of change and maybe even a little dulling but I highly doubt anyone would be disrespecting their MSI like that so I don't get what your intentions were in the first place. They do make proper tools for most of what you were doing to that beautiful knife and most of us who work with our hands and do not just play make-believe for the sake of a TH-cam video know that you use the proper tool for a specific job or else you start losing fingers. Never only bring a knife to a gun fight.
MSI had a locking failure (whether the spine whack test is correct or not), right? Microtech is selling a new ver. that has been fixed without any announcement?
I bought this knife and my only complaint on it is that the scales on it are not green inside they look greenish but they are tan. Almost the same color as the blade.
I also purchased mine from you guys.. Don't tap the spine on the back side of the knife because it will close up... Mine has accidentally shut several times after being in the locked position..... Very dissatisfied and disappointed...
We are very sorry to hear this. As you can see in the video TC did spine test several times and we did not exprince this at al but we would be happy to replace or refund your purchase. please get in touch with our customer service department at 800-327-5871 Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm EST and they will be happy to assist you.
Spine whack tests are pretty irrelevant to be honest. On a Ram Loc, the jimping on the top of the lock is where your thumb rests naturally. By placing your thumb there, you’re literally anchoring the lock in place with your thumb. That’s why it’s designed that way. But the fact that MT made a design change to fix internet created issues, is proof that the company listens to its audience. The same goes for frame locks. The lock is reinforced by your grip. When you spine whack test a frame lock by holding it the way people do, you’re not gripping the lock bar to anchor it. Again, internet created “problems” lol
We do offer Veteran discounts, please get in touch with our customer service department at 800-327-5871 Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm EST and they will be happy to assist you.
I just purchased a recently produced MSI and I'm extremely happy with it. One of my only concerns is that a previous ball bearing pivot knife that I owned, a Pro tech Malibu, had trouble deploying after I got cement dust in it when slicing open some bags of cement and the knife was wet.
Cutting concrete bags with any knife is bad…better to use a utility knife. I had to tear apart a benchmade after cutting open a pallet of concrete bags not one of my greater decisions 😂
Protech will probably clean it up and take care of it if you are confident in taking it apart. Also, considering it’s on bearings, it’s no wonder the concrete dust got in there.
Looks like you were pushing the lock in tight when spine whacking. If so, not really valid test. It´s not going to fail that way. Fingers off the lock, then spine whack test.
It takes time getting used to axis locks or similar style locks, especially on close. Once you learn to do it one handed and keep your palm out of the blade tip path, you’re good.
_Paper cut testing is not ideal for sheer sharpness. Jmo. This thing with an actual tuned edge would have made everything you had done to it nearly twice as easy! it is also not going to exhibit a fail when you are clearly pinch gripping the locking mechanism!🤣🤣_ *Entertaining video none the less!*
The Microtech Socom Elite is saying…..Hold My Beer 🍺 🔪
Definitely hard to go wrong with a socom elite
Laffin my ass off
Loved this video!! Only thing I recommend (coming from a 17+ year fireman) please please buy some HexArmor or Ringers extrication gloves…. I’ve shredded through Mechanix gloves on tiny pieces of jagged sheet metal while cutting cars. Just lookin out for ya ❤️ 🔪
That is crazy impressive, wow 😮. Thanks for the video guys and keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching
I really really wish you would show the edges when you are done!! I know it won't be great but I would love to see what damage is done. I want to see the serrations lol
I purchased an MSI from you guys very recently and I am 100% pleased. Beautiful and tough with a sweet sweet price.
Glad you are enjoying it!
Thanks for the tests. A tip on the way Ray from Microtech torture tests knives, put a mark/signature on it, and show through with each tests to help prove it’s the same knife. Just a suggestion.
That is a good idea! Thanks for the tip
I love my MSI. The fixed ram lock is a thing of beauty. After some break in the action is incredible and it's one of the most stout locks I have ever used. I would recommend this knife over pretty much anything else in the price range.
@ericg4626 Same here. It's one of the best if not my best knife. Use it daily.
Fantastic video TC. I love seeing what a blade can do. If anyone had any doubts about this blade ya'll crushed em.
TC always has fun doing the cut test! Thanks for watching
I am planning on ordering one maybe today due to this video. It would be nice if the SMKW Exclusive Desert Warrior came with G10 scales. I will be at SMKW this coming Monday with family but may order this online to get reward points.
We have them in store if you would like to feel one in hand first
Howdy TC! Well last time I watched a torture test I bought the Heretic Manticore! But ready for ya this time as I have two MSIs already! Just need to get that Desert edition at SMKW! Thanks for the fun! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱⚔️
Great show as always
Thanks for watching Joey!
Super test! Thank you!
I beat the heck out of knives at work (Garbage truck mechanic). I'm more close to buying one of these due to this video.
In fact, I'm going buy one.
Thank you for the intensity of tests at the end.
they tell us we can go ham on something we do!
Good to see the new one taking the spine wacks without closing which was the reason I passed on the 1st batch.
Does anyone know of what production dates have the fixed locking mechanism??
Awesome as always, fellas! That laugh when you cut the PVC pipe got me, though.. I believe that was Isaac if my ears are correct 😆
Yep! Greg left the office quick when TC started to manically laugh and cut anything and everything he could reach
@@SMKWcom 🤣 🤣 All he could think was "SAVE THE BEARD" 🤣🤣
I just got mine in white today! Awesome knife and great price and checkout experience from SMKW! :D
Nice!
I’d just like to say, the Toor Field 2.0 won against the brick! But the MSI has quickly become a new favorite.
It is a beast!
It’s a beast TC! I picked one up in your store bout a month ago! I looked for you, but they said you off that day 😊. Knife Heaven it is!
TC is in and out of the store between filming, editing, and his work with or sister store SMGA.com
Great content and an amazing knife🤩 Will order next days😊
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
I love the color just can’t do the polymer handles. Did they change the plunge grind on the blade?
Good to see that they fixed the lock. My MSI had failures just from resting my thumb on the spine
Damn that sucks. I knew there were some lock issues with the 2023 models, but just from thumb pressure? 😬 😳. The one I had was fine, but I sold it and went to the Amphibian.
Dropped mine from pocket heigth and G10 splintered off a long and narrow sliver at the edge of the knife. close to the stop pin. Glued it back with super glue, but kind of a bummer...
I love my MSI. Getting a Socom elite auto next.
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Please do a review or overview of your guys new exclusive protech strider pt.
I want to see you guys run the smkw exclusive kershaw culpepper copper slipjoint through the "will it cut" tests
Good job on the video
I wanted the Amphibian, balked a bit at the price, and then saw the MSI. It was a few hundred dollars cheaper, so I bought one. I am even more impressed after watching the video.
Legit considering purchasing one cause of this video
Glas we could help!
0:45 of course the blade opened. It has zero detent 😂
Excellent review - testing it as if you owned it and used it on a daily basis!
We hope some of these test no one ever does but if you NEED to then you know what your knife can hold up to
does this batch still have the failed RAM lock issue? 🤔
Did you see the parts where TC was smacking it against the table?
@@SMKWcom ahh, my bad didn't watch the entire thing. planning to get the 30th annivesary edition later. hopefully wont be having the same problem like the earlier batch 😊
I love the msi and, of course, you crazy SMKW southern boys put it through its paces but how many different knives did you have to use to get the whole video to work as smoothly as it looked? I just noticed when you showed a close-up of the blade after torturing it for a while, the blade showed definite signs of change and maybe even a little dulling but I highly doubt anyone would be disrespecting their MSI like that so I don't get what your intentions were in the first place. They do make proper tools for most of what you were doing to that beautiful knife and most of us who work with our hands and do not just play make-believe for the sake of a TH-cam video know that you use the proper tool for a specific job or else you start losing fingers. Never only bring a knife to a gun fight.
Check out TC bringing this awesome knife back to life here th-cam.com/video/zCFTEJeJXNM/w-d-xo.html
MSI had a locking failure (whether the spine whack test is correct or not), right?
Microtech is selling a new ver. that has been fixed without any announcement?
Yes
I'm going to have to buy one next payday for sure
I bought this knife and my only complaint on it is that the scales on it are not green inside they look greenish but they are tan. Almost the same color as the blade.
Love my MSI….just put some votix carbon fiber scales on it and couldn’t be more happy
Nice!
The MSI is LEGIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I also purchased mine from you guys..
Don't tap the spine on the back side of the knife because it will close up... Mine has accidentally shut several times after being in the locked position..... Very dissatisfied and disappointed...
We are very sorry to hear this. As you can see in the video TC did spine test several times and we did not exprince this at al but we would be happy to replace or refund your purchase. please get in touch with our customer service department at 800-327-5871 Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm EST and they will be happy to assist you.
Good stress test video.
Thanks for watching!
PLEASE SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE WORKS: MAKE AN AMPHIBIAN DESERT WARRIOR!!! PLEASE???
Do you sell the knives you put through the torture test?
We do not. Many of them are on the wall behind TC as he test this one!
@@SMKWcomok, thank you
Awesome video.
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i have an MSI g10 version and it's great
Nice
@@SMKWcomWhat would be better aluminum or G10?
I love my MSI!
Awesome!
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Spine whack tests are pretty irrelevant to be honest. On a Ram Loc, the jimping on the top of the lock is where your thumb rests naturally. By placing your thumb there, you’re literally anchoring the lock in place with your thumb. That’s why it’s designed that way. But the fact that MT made a design change to fix internet created issues, is proof that the company listens to its audience.
The same goes for frame locks. The lock is reinforced by your grip. When you spine whack test a frame lock by holding it the way people do, you’re not gripping the lock bar to anchor it. Again, internet created “problems” lol
Instead of wood, use something like a sheet of copper for the cable
I'm a disabled Veteran so does SMKW offer any discount whatsoever for seniors, veterans, or anyone?
We do offer Veteran discounts, please get in touch with our customer service department at 800-327-5871 Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm EST and they will be happy to assist you.
Iam impressed, tough knife.
Just wait until you see the upcoming vid with TC bringing it back to life!
"Let's just try"🤣🤣🤣
TC's motto...
I like the stress test. Torturing the knife in absurd situations. Job well done gents, like usual.
Thanks for watching!
Wow that’s a test I’m very surprised
No issues this way.
Get you an aluminum piece about 3x3 to cut that stuff on. It'll cut easier
But it is fun to watch TC struggle!
I love mine
Nice!
I just purchased a recently produced MSI and I'm extremely happy with it. One of my only concerns is that a previous ball bearing pivot knife that I owned, a Pro tech Malibu, had trouble deploying after I got cement dust in it when slicing open some bags of cement and the knife was wet.
Cutting concrete bags with any knife is bad…better to use a utility knife. I had to tear apart a benchmade after cutting open a pallet of concrete bags not one of my greater decisions 😂
Protech will probably clean it up and take care of it if you are confident in taking it apart. Also, considering it’s on bearings, it’s no wonder the concrete dust got in there.
Be careful adding a liquid to anything that has concrete dust in it. We suggest using air to clean it thoroughly first before adding any lube
Looks like you were pushing the lock in tight when spine whacking. If so, not really valid test. It´s not going to fail that way. Fingers off the lock, then spine whack test.
That's my next knife!
It is a sweet one that will stand up any job you throw at it
Anyone brought their MSI down the river or to the beach?
Be careful with this knife, I cut my self 6 times the first week. When you open it and see it's labeled very sharp, they were not kidding!
It takes time getting used to axis locks or similar style locks, especially on close. Once you learn to do it one handed and keep your palm out of the blade tip path, you’re good.
It will keal
A fellow Fat Electrician fan...nice
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The MSI was already on my list of future purchases, but u think it just moved up the list a notch or two
Glad we could help move it on up!
Nice brand new work gloves
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My lock fails thats s fact, idk why
This is a known issue I would contact microtech maybe they can help😊
_Paper cut testing is not ideal for sheer sharpness. Jmo. This thing with an actual tuned edge would have made everything you had done to it nearly twice as easy! it is also not going to exhibit a fail when you are clearly pinch gripping the locking mechanism!🤣🤣_
*Entertaining video none the less!*
Can I have your test knife. Please
We can't sell or send them out after TC plays with them, sorry
@SMKWcom How about if you put it in a display case? Autograph, it and put a sticker on it that says for display purposes only lol.
Lol send it to me I'll fix it if you let me keep it😅
Lansky Knife Sharpeners. Shave your face.
Nice brand new work gloves
Nice brand new work gloves