I have liked my Kershaw Blur! Ordered a Livewire and looking forward to receiving it especially after your review! I think Kershaw makes best knives for money.
Yeah Greg I could see where someone with a disability, arthritis or a missing arm would greatly benefit from having one of these.. One of the guys I work with is missing an arm and I can imagine some folding knives would extremely difficult for him to open
I love my Livewires,I have 3.I bought all 3 from BUD'S GUN SHOP for $198.00 each and they had them in stock from the get go.I paid the same even for a blue one that others want as much as $270.00 and all mine came in Magnacut. You are correct about Microtech operation,I even called Microtech about this problem and told me they would look at it but it hold be the same as they could not fix it!Kershaw hit a home run with the Livewire.Great video and keep up the good work.Props from another Virginia boy.
Cool! I do like Microtech manual knives but never understood why their Autos are so popular. I will definitely be getting another in a different color 👍
You mentioned VA's ban on automatic knives (switchblades, OTFs, etc). For folks who may not know...that the ban was overturned in July 2022. It's now legal to possess them. Still can't conceal them though. I hope Kershaw keeps pulling on this thread and comes out with different blade shapes.
ohio passed a law that states that these are no longer weapons until used as such. we can conceal legally because they are no longer weapons. Ohio is pretty conservative when it comes to personal defense so i don't worry about having to change the legal definition of my blade at a moments notice. and i cant legally own a gun
I’ve been buying mostly Auto’s lately because we just got our rights back to have and carry them. Now that I have the ones I want I’m definitely going to slow down lol
Just picked mine up last week and feel like you as far as quality, fit and finish. My first OTF if it comes out in a different color I would purchase it. Nice review. One last thing the handle is made of aircraft aluminum CNC machined 6061.✌️
As far as quality for price hogue is amazing. Protech gets overlooked allot. They have some expensive knives, but in general they are really fair. And having amazing service and quality knives helps.
Some of them do have a safety lever but this one doesn’t.. I don’t see how it could open in your pocket because it’s such long throw on the trigger and you can’t just brush against it, you have to put a good amount of pressure on.. I’ve seen videos where people actually tried to get a false fire in their pocket and it’s hard to accomplish if not impossible
I’ll help you with some insight to the auto game micros and heretics have stout spring for the purpose of reliability and they both have extra grippy switches so you’ll have the same complaints with heretics but it’s honestly a combo of angle of finger placement and breaking down of the tolerances of the switch I’d suggest you get a dirac with the face mounted switch as I’ve felt a few and they are easier then ultra techs , overall I like the design of the kershaw and I’ll wait for second batches when they aren’t rushing them out
Thank you for that👍.. That’s poor ergonomics on them to have a button with sharp corners if that’s the case 🤷♂️.. A couple of people have mentioned axial and I may try one of those next.. So far I have a pro tech TR3 for an out the side and it’s amazing.. Love my Malibus but I may like it more.. A guy at work has a benchmade out the side and his spring already broke and it wasn’t that snappy to begin with
From my experience I’d agree overall when using it for regular things but over all I don’t notice the heavy switch or sharpeness on the switch when I use them at work and have things to do so I’m not ogleing the action of the knife but when using gloves of any kind the sharpness of the switch makes all the difference
@@Davidmoore-xy6wu Just found a Guardian Tactical Recon (in OD green 😊) per several recommendations.. Hopefully it’s half as good as everyone I’ve been reading about 🤞
@@JCpNK when I first got my ultratech it felt like the button was cutting into my hand but after like two weeks of messing around with it my thumb got used to it and it doesn’t hurt anymore
Kinda new to this knife thing , and it is very cool but curious what it is tht makes the assisted opening system better left in the past . I think thts what u were saying but i cldve misunderstood . Liking the channel . Thx
I would recommend a Guardian tactical over a microtech. They have ball bearings in their switch and have the smoothest opening and closing action out of all my OTFs.
I just bought both a Guardian Tactical Recon 040 and a Microtech Ultratech Hellhound. The Recon 040 has an amazingly smooth opener and the Ultratech has a cheese grater for a switch which can only be easily opened and closed by the Hulk. If John Wick had to rely on mine to save his life, he would have been dead in the first half of the first movie. I love the looks of their designs, but not worth it because of the painful and difficult to open switches.
@@gladius1275 the switch on the microtech is hard to open at first but then you get callouses on your thumb and it won’t be as sensitive. It’s easier to open if you hold your arm at like a 130 degree angle angle rather than having it straight. I’m only 130lbs and I can open it so I’m sure John wick could open his
Fully agree. Guardian Tactical makes a better & smoother "Double Action OTF". I wish they would make some "special runs" like Microtech does sometimes. With Guardian Tactical you only have like 4-5 anodized colors to choose from & 3 different blade styles. That being said.. it doesn't really matter what it looks like as long as it functions. I sold many of my Microtechs after getting my hands on some Guardian Tactical OTF's. Best place to find them is Ebay or a knife/gun show. Plus they consistently use Elmax steel. Winner all the way around.
I'm Canadian so no Bueno. Technically even a Higonokami is considered a prohibited weapon here and carries with it the same charges as being caught with a concealed firearm.
Man I want it n like u would prefer a color like blue or olive green but may have to buy this n get another when they make em , drop point or tanto would b cool too
I was hoping I would like this like I do because I figured this wouldn’t be my last.. When it’s a knife I like I get multiples and sell the ones I’m not in love with
Haven't got A Liver wire yet, but I can feel you about the Microtech. I sent mine back for repair and they did list the work they did, but it didn't change a thing. If the Ultratech is the OTF you can hang your hat on, let them hang THEIR hats on it.
SMKW is pretty good co. I've had 4 microtechs and even the uth 70 is pretty stiff to open. Microtechs are just that way I guess and I do happen to have1 arm and extensive nerve damage to left hand but they're still tough. And I spent 10 years riding motorcycles with only my left hand and arm.
Sorry you didn’t like your Microtech as much. I (finally) got my hands on the Microtech Dirac Delta D/E (3.75 blade length) OTF knife for right around $400 and I love it. Can easily open/close it with just my thumb. Feels so so good in the hand. Yes it’s expensive, but worth it. Flagship of my collection atm but I also have/carry several Kershaws. I really like their knives so I might have to look into one of these as well. Thx for the review 👍🏼
not really big into knives outside of the kitchen. I have a couple of fixed blade Gerbers that I spent good money on for processing game in the field but other than that I've got 1 viper tec otf that I got for 90$ with an impact case at a gun show a few years back. Bought it more for the novelty, like an adult fidget spinner lol. Happy smokes JC💨
I have 2 Cobra tech side opener blades and I'm going to buy a otf tomorrow try them and do a review I love the side opener aus8 steel and micarta scales I own 2 and will be buy my second tomorrow
Yeah , when you can find them. Looked on about 4 different dealers. Nobody has them. You can’t sell stuff if you don’t have it in stock so I will not be buying any axial knives until they get their freaking shit together and actually have some in the stores.
OTF's are great if you want a knife that jams up easily from simple pocket lint. I had a couple, too expensive and too prone to failure compared to a tried and true flipper. They are fun to just play around with though.
Definitely gotta try a GT Recon 035 or 040. I’m partial to the 040 but it’s pretty big. Smoothest action of all the OTFs I own (other than G&G Hawk Deadlock)
Completely agree.. I did a video on my 035 and love it. The 40 might be a little big for what I like to carry but I’m going to put one in my hands next time I head to the knife shop
@@JCpNK oh awesome! I’ll check out that video. The 040 is a little bigger than the Combat Troodon. I do wish the handle end was more square like the 035 but they decided to put a big lanyard hole and glass breaker on it which makes it probably 1/2” longer than necessary
Great video. Do yourself a huge favor and make your next OTF the guardian tactical 035.i can confidently say that it will be one of the best OTF'S you will own.
i love beautiful knives (for some reason, esp edc-type pocket knives). BUT.... knives are one of those things that just seem to disappear easily, in my exp (not to mention they tend to get beat up if you want to play with them extensively). I've had maybe about 2 g worth of knives stolen... some by police officers during minor interactions... "calm down, you'll get it back. we just need to check it." I mean, check it for what...? You stopped my buddy for speeding... wtf does my Ultratech have anything to do with anything? it is legal in this state and blade length is legal... i have zero criminal record. I once tried asking for a complaint form and the person at the metro police office front desk just chewed his gum, smiled, and stared at me silently. i can't imagine what would happen if they saw i actualy had some kind of a criminal record before these interactions... prob would have had a few concussions by now from my skull being bashed into the concrete. Anyway, now i just carry decent budget stuff that functions but you don't stare at and think, "oooo purdy." those tend to gather less unwanted attention in my exp. also never carry more than 100$ around. it kinda reminds me of that old SNL spoof commercial about 'The POS Luxury Automobile'... the car with the extensively-designed theft deterrent system of looking like a hunk of junk... and they have that ball bearing rolling into a rust hole. lol
My laptop is actually made in America but they don’t make I phones in the USA.. I guess supporting your home country and buying local is lost on most people now days.. Also there are plenty of US brands I don’t buy because I don’t like them, not going to buy something just because.. Everyone is free to buy what they want and they shouldn’t care what others think about it.. I wouldn’t expect a troll to understand that though
You talk around what you are really trying to say, kills a lot of time, and loses your audience. You might try getting rid of the extra words and stay on point. Also, once you’ve made a point don’t go back around and say the same thing 4-5 more times. This will give your reviews more value.
If all of you guys are PRO 2nd Amendment, Benchmade is ANTI 2nd Amendment. Just wanted you to know before you give them money, which helps them take away your Rights.
I have liked my Kershaw Blur! Ordered a Livewire and looking forward to receiving it especially after your review! I think Kershaw makes best knives for money.
Those knives are sweet. No unfolding, just a thumb push and pull.
Yeah Greg I could see where someone with a disability, arthritis or a missing arm would greatly benefit from having one of these.. One of the guys I work with is missing an arm and I can imagine some folding knives would extremely difficult for him to open
I love my Livewires,I have 3.I bought all 3 from BUD'S GUN SHOP for $198.00 each and they had them in stock from the get go.I paid the same even for a blue one that others want as much as $270.00 and all mine came in Magnacut. You are correct about Microtech operation,I even called Microtech about this problem and told me they would look at it but it hold be the same as they could not fix it!Kershaw hit a home run with the Livewire.Great video and keep up the good work.Props from another Virginia boy.
Cool! I do like Microtech manual knives but never understood why their Autos are so popular. I will definitely be getting another in a different color 👍
Wished I’d thought of checking at Bud’s before buying mine! Great price there!
You mentioned VA's ban on automatic knives (switchblades, OTFs, etc). For folks who may not know...that the ban was overturned in July 2022. It's now legal to possess them. Still can't conceal them though.
I hope Kershaw keeps pulling on this thread and comes out with different blade shapes.
Correct and good info👍.. Kershaw needs to learn how to sharpen blades first before they worry about different shapes lol
ohio passed a law that states that these are no longer weapons until used as such. we can conceal legally because they are no longer weapons. Ohio is pretty conservative when it comes to personal defense so i don't worry about having to change the legal definition of my blade at a moments notice. and i cant legally own a gun
SMKW has pretty decent Customer Service in my experience. Good Company all in all.
Thank you for the honest review - I just purchased mine. Looking forward to receiving it!
Very cool.. Hopefully you like yours too 👍
Jimping is the term you were looking for when describing the handle grooves
Correct 👍
So nice of you to be honest with us !
Does it have a lot of blade wobble when the blade is deployed?
Not much.. They way OTF’s operate they all have a little but not bad at all with this one
It just sounds great when operating. I don’t own one but have handled them and that sounds better than the Benchmade I tried. Great review!
It’s very slicey and disappears in your pocket too 👍
Great knife; it was my first OTF and I definitely don't regret the investment.
@@kentburke5274 yep still love mine!
Nice. I really like that blade. Unfortunately I can’t get one in NY but maybe someday.
That sucks man… I still don’t see how they think this is worse than having any other knife.. A fixed blade you don’t even have to open lol
@@JCpNK agreed, but we have so many screwed up laws in this state. It doesn’t surprise me.
Excellent Review!! Gorgeous knife! I mostly have Kershaw knives, No automatic knives. Thanks for sharing.....Jose
I’ve been buying mostly Auto’s lately because we just got our rights back to have and carry them. Now that I have the ones I want I’m definitely going to slow down lol
Just picked mine up last week and feel like you as far as quality, fit and finish. My first OTF if it comes out in a different color I would purchase it. Nice review. One last thing the handle is made of aircraft aluminum CNC machined 6061.✌️
Glad you like yours too 👍… Like I said in the video OD green and a nice blue would be welcome 😊
As far as quality for price hogue is amazing. Protech gets overlooked allot. They have some expensive knives, but in general they are really fair. And having amazing service and quality knives helps.
Agree!
Is it possible to accidentally trigger it in your pocket? I am not a knife collector so not sure if there is a safety. Pipe On
Some of them do have a safety lever but this one doesn’t.. I don’t see how it could open in your pocket because it’s such long throw on the trigger and you can’t just brush against it, you have to put a good amount of pressure on.. I’ve seen videos where people actually tried to get a false fire in their pocket and it’s hard to accomplish if not impossible
Thanks brother for showing it…….. I may have to give that one a try!!!! Thanks again for the video 😊
I recommend it 👍
I’ll help you with some insight to the auto game micros and heretics have stout spring for the purpose of reliability and they both have extra grippy switches so you’ll have the same complaints with heretics but it’s honestly a combo of angle of finger placement and breaking down of the tolerances of the switch I’d suggest you get a dirac with the face mounted switch as I’ve felt a few and they are easier then ultra techs , overall I like the design of the kershaw and I’ll wait for second batches when they aren’t rushing them out
Thank you for that👍.. That’s poor ergonomics on them to have a button with sharp corners if that’s the case 🤷♂️.. A couple of people have mentioned axial and I may try one of those next.. So far I have a pro tech TR3 for an out the side and it’s amazing.. Love my Malibus but I may like it more.. A guy at work has a benchmade out the side and his spring already broke and it wasn’t that snappy to begin with
From my experience I’d agree overall when using it for regular things but over all I don’t notice the heavy switch or sharpeness on the switch when I use them at work and have things to do so I’m not ogleing the action of the knife but when using gloves of any kind the sharpness of the switch makes all the difference
@@Davidmoore-xy6wu Just found a Guardian Tactical Recon (in OD green 😊) per several recommendations.. Hopefully it’s half as good as everyone I’ve been reading about 🤞
@@JCpNK when I first got my ultratech it felt like the button was cutting into my hand but after like two weeks of messing around with it my thumb got used to it and it doesn’t hurt anymore
Kinda new to this knife thing , and it is very cool but curious what it is tht makes the assisted opening system better left in the past . I think thts what u were saying but i cldve misunderstood . Liking the channel . Thx
he have any minimal blade play when open ? or no have any play ? thx
It’s nothing crazy.. Pretty good for an OTF honestly
Any updates on it? Just got my order in and can't wait, gonna a be my first otf.
So far so good.. Runs flawlessly 👍
I’ve found using basic cheap tire shine makes a good lube for otfs. Outperformed other lightweight oils in my experience.
Good to know 👍
I would recommend a Guardian tactical over a microtech. They have ball bearings in their switch and have the smoothest opening and closing action out of all my OTFs.
Looks like a lot of people feel that way because they’re scarce right now 👍
I just bought both a Guardian Tactical Recon 040 and a Microtech Ultratech Hellhound. The Recon 040 has an amazingly smooth opener and the Ultratech has a cheese grater for a switch which can only be easily opened and closed by the Hulk. If John Wick had to rely on mine to save his life, he would have been dead in the first half of the first movie. I love the looks of their designs, but not worth it because of the painful and difficult to open switches.
@@gladius1275 the switch on the microtech is hard to open at first but then you get callouses on your thumb and it won’t be as sensitive. It’s easier to open if you hold your arm at like a 130 degree angle angle rather than having it straight. I’m only 130lbs and I can open it so I’m sure John wick could open his
Fully agree. Guardian Tactical makes a better & smoother "Double Action OTF". I wish they would make some "special runs" like Microtech does sometimes. With Guardian Tactical you only have like 4-5 anodized colors to choose from & 3 different blade styles. That being said.. it doesn't really matter what it looks like as long as it functions. I sold many of my Microtechs after getting my hands on some Guardian Tactical OTF's. Best place to find them is Ebay or a knife/gun show. Plus they consistently use Elmax steel. Winner all the way around.
fat dragon otf , vespa otf , great otf quality for good budget 😉👍
I'm Canadian so no Bueno. Technically even a Higonokami is considered a prohibited weapon here and carries with it the same charges as being caught with a concealed firearm.
That sucks.. Can you have locking knives or are those illegal too?
Get rid of Trudeau’s commie bs and all will be fine!🇨🇦
Silly Canadians... We'll be right there with you pretty soon, with the way things are going just south of you.
Man I want it n like u would prefer a color like blue or olive green but may have to buy this n get another when they make em , drop point or tanto would b cool too
I was hoping I would like this like I do because I figured this wouldn’t be my last.. When it’s a knife I like I get multiples and sell the ones I’m not in love with
There are multiple colors.
Haven't got A Liver wire yet, but I can feel you about the Microtech. I sent mine back for repair and they did list the work they did, but it didn't change a thing. If the Ultratech is the OTF you can hang your hat on, let them hang THEIR hats on it.
Luckily I didn’t even bother and just sent it back for a refund
Where's the link to buy it?
SMKW is pretty good co. I've had 4 microtechs and even the uth 70 is pretty stiff to open. Microtechs are just that way I guess and I do happen to have1 arm and extensive nerve damage to left hand but they're still tough. And I spent 10 years riding motorcycles with only my left hand and arm.
Wow that’s pretty cool! You definitely need an OTF then for ease of use
Sorry you didn’t like your Microtech as much. I (finally) got my hands on the Microtech Dirac Delta D/E (3.75 blade length) OTF knife for right around $400 and I love it. Can easily open/close it with just my thumb. Feels so so good in the hand. Yes it’s expensive, but worth it. Flagship of my collection atm but I also have/carry several Kershaws. I really like their knives so I might have to look into one of these as well. Thx for the review 👍🏼
Cool! I’ve actually been carrying this lately and it’s definitely one I recommend for the money
Get my combat troodon in two days, my thumbs can’t wait 😅
That knife is just plain cool
Agree 😊
Thanks for the great review. Now I want one too.
It’s a great knife 👍
Waiting for mine to show up
Hopefully you like yours as much as I do 👍
not really big into knives outside of the kitchen. I have a couple of fixed blade Gerbers that I spent good money on for processing game in the field but other than that I've got 1 viper tec otf that I got for 90$ with an impact case at a gun show a few years back. Bought it more for the novelty, like an adult fidget spinner lol. Happy smokes JC💨
Nothing wrong with that 👍… I still 2 fixed blades knives that I’ve had for a while that I used to use for hunting.. Hey we need toys too lol
That’s a nice one JC!
Thanks! I hear they’re legal in PA now too 👍
I have 2 Cobra tech side opener blades and I'm going to buy a otf tomorrow try them and do a review I love the side opener aus8 steel and micarta scales I own 2 and will be buy my second tomorrow
Gat an axial otf, there awesome just got one
I’ll keep that in mind on my next purchase👍.. They look pretty well priced for what you get
Yeah , when you can find them. Looked on about 4 different dealers. Nobody has them. You can’t sell stuff if you don’t have it in stock so I will not be buying any axial knives until they get their freaking shit together and actually have some in the stores.
I’m in Indiana and just bought the magnacut version of this. Love an American made knife, hell anything American made.
Nice!
OTF's are great if you want a knife that jams up easily from simple pocket lint. I had a couple, too expensive and too prone to failure compared to a tried and true flipper. They are fun to just play around with though.
That sucks you had issues.. I carry my Guardian Tactical all the time at work and have never had an issue with it luckily
Definitely gotta try a GT Recon 035 or 040. I’m partial to the 040 but it’s pretty big. Smoothest action of all the OTFs I own (other than G&G Hawk Deadlock)
Completely agree.. I did a video on my 035 and love it. The 40 might be a little big for what I like to carry but I’m going to put one in my hands next time I head to the knife shop
@@JCpNK oh awesome! I’ll check out that video. The 040 is a little bigger than the Combat Troodon. I do wish the handle end was more square like the 035 but they decided to put a big lanyard hole and glass breaker on it which makes it probably 1/2” longer than necessary
Do kershaw come from China?
The “budget” models do.. All the ones I buy are made in USA.. It’s easy to tell from their packaging and knives because they clearly list it
What kind of microtech did you have?
Ultra tech standard sized
Ashland here..I’m ordering one right now along with a Pro-Tech Rockeye…..
Nice.. I’ve been eyeing one of those
Does it fire as hard as an Ultratech?
No but it is about the same as my hogue… The trigger feel during firing is the best I’ve felt though
It's H.O.F. best design in a decade. Best value. Respectable American pricing.
Agree! The new launch 16 with the non serrated blade is great also. Been carrying that a lot lately
Great video. Do yourself a huge favor and make your next OTF the guardian tactical 035.i can confidently say that it will be one of the best OTF'S you will own.
I have one and have a video on that as well 👍😊
My most expenssive is my CRKT Provoke for like 215 220. But im deffinetly gonna sve up for this one👍🏾.
With tax ? If not, then you payed too much. Great knife !
It was with tax👍
Tip for vids. Show yourself holding a can of soda for “universal” size comparison.
The canted pocket clip, esthetically really bugs the shit out of me.
Yeah I know what you mean.. It doesn’t bother me as much in person and honestly it makes the grip comfortable so I don’t mind it now
Microtech is overrated. Glad to see other brands making awesome OTFs!
Agree 👍
The livewire is great,beats hell out of my Microtechs! Microtech customer service is awful.
i love beautiful knives (for some reason, esp edc-type pocket knives).
BUT.... knives are one of those things that just seem to disappear easily, in my exp (not to mention they tend to get beat up if you want to play with them extensively).
I've had maybe about 2 g worth of knives stolen... some by police officers during minor interactions... "calm down, you'll get it back. we just need to check it." I mean, check it for what...? You stopped my buddy for speeding... wtf does my Ultratech have anything to do with anything? it is legal in this state and blade length is legal... i have zero criminal record.
I once tried asking for a complaint form and the person at the metro police office front desk just chewed his gum, smiled, and stared at me silently. i can't imagine what would happen if they saw i actualy had some kind of a criminal record before these interactions... prob would have had a few concussions by now from my skull being bashed into the concrete.
Anyway, now i just carry decent budget stuff that functions but you don't stare at and think, "oooo purdy." those tend to gather less unwanted attention in my exp. also never carry more than 100$ around.
it kinda reminds me of that old SNL spoof commercial about 'The POS Luxury Automobile'... the car with the extensively-designed theft deterrent system of looking like a hunk of junk... and they have that ball bearing rolling into a rust hole. lol
I get you point and don’t blame you one bit! I don’t carry a lot of cash on me either.. That’s definitely a smart thing to do 👍
Were is it made ? and how is it holding up ?
Made in USA.. Great knife. Love it
@@JCpNK Awesome
Heretic Knives is what you were thinking of.
Correct😊
Constructive criticism: camera should be on the knife, NOT the narrator.
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Staunchly “American Made”? Who makes your cell phone? Your t.v.? Your pc?
My laptop is actually made in America but they don’t make I phones in the USA.. I guess supporting your home country and buying local is lost on most people now days.. Also there are plenty of US brands I don’t buy because I don’t like them, not going to buy something just because.. Everyone is free to buy what they want and they shouldn’t care what others think about it.. I wouldn’t expect a troll to understand that though
Uff!
You talk around what you are really trying to say, kills a lot of time, and loses your audience. You might try getting rid of the extra words and stay on point. Also, once you’ve made a point don’t go back around and say the same thing 4-5 more times. This will give your reviews more value.
I don’t make money off this. I just make videos
If all of you guys are PRO 2nd Amendment, Benchmade is ANTI 2nd Amendment. Just wanted you to know before you give them money, which helps them take away your Rights.
This is a review about a Kershaw knife.. Not sure if you meant that instead of Benchmade
The other company you've mentioned is Axial Gear and it's Shift otf knife.
R.I.P. microtech
Definitely on my list, first gotta score the microtech Glykon for double the price. Grab a Dirac Delta or the SOG Pentagon, you won't be disappointed.
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