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Just ordered a Recon Elite in black after seeing your review on it - I absolutely love GT OTFs & couldn’t agree more they are simply awesome and can’t wait to add more to my collection thanks for doing such great videos keep up the great work and have an awesome day Sir!
I LOVE GT knives BUT I never purchased an Elite because it looks to Flea Market / Gas Station'ey for me. They screwed it up with all of the graphics and whoop-de-doos.
how in the world are you able to fire that troodon like that??? i just bought one and am going to return it because its so stiff it takes me 2 hands just to close it. i see video after video of people having problems with them
Got a recon elite and it is just as awesome as you imagine. It is unapologetic and tough as a boot. I use it as a backup weapon to my SigSauer P356XL. At 6oz it’s a comfortable carry
Benchmade Infidel owner here, I couldn't agree more. I've always thought it just feels.....delicate. I'm sad that I spent the money on it 10+ years ago. Hell, it's not even competition to my UTX-85 or my Ultratech.
Axial is a us company making an OTF at least as high quality as a microtech. OTFS have significant margin built into the pricing so plenty of room to make a great knife for less.
It's not is there $70 worth of extra in the blade. There is $25 more in production cost in the milling of the blade and the laser etching. The other $45 covers labor and profit.🤘
I have a black one, mine didn't come with coins and a patch or sticker, strange, the box looks different as well than the once here shown on TH-cam, mine has much more blade play back & fort and sideways than my Microtech's. I would think it's a knock-off. Nevertheless, I paid $450 plus $36 on Tax and purchased it from a highly reputable retailer. The blade is very sharp, looking close at the grinding and hollow grind Tanto part, everything looks high quality. In case anyone has some feedback, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Metal Complex, for the review.
You're absolutely right haha. It's goes like this, 15$ gas station knife with skulls and flames evolves into a 200$ knife with a good blade steel and functional ultilitarian design that evolves back into the gas station knife but made with 500$ worth of crafting , tempering, and top of the line blade steel
Anyone else really dislike the GT pocket clips ? I love my 35 series but can’t stand the pocket clip. I find it snagging stuff it’s sharp to the touch, and it’s super hard to get in the pocket and out the pocket. Lynch should make a clip ..so I can carry my awesome knife.
Why are you reviewing this knife as some sort of edc. It’s not it’s designed to kill and create maximum damage with each strike. I think you should stay away. Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used too.
@@charlesholland6851 Same I love my country, but it's actually against the code of treatment of the flag to plaster it on things for sale (although I'd be ok with someone from that service using that version to represent 😁)
I couldn't agree more, it's a great knife and I've seen this, the ugly version, in a couple reviews now and I'm just like "Why?!" Basically every other version looks good.
It must be nice for you guys to have some companies putting your flag on things actually making them in your country! The lanyard hole is excited at least...
Infidel was the first otf I bought years ago and it soured me on otfs entirely. I hate it. I also don’t like the way the blade is off center in double action otfs. I really want to try a single action though. I like the way the blade is centered.
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The font reminds me of the Blade movie lol
Elmax steel blade, that’s the difference.
Recon 40’s are available right now….
Just ordered a Recon Elite in black after seeing your review on it - I absolutely love GT OTFs & couldn’t agree more they are simply awesome and can’t wait to add more to my collection thanks for doing such great videos keep up the great work and have an awesome day Sir!
I LOVE GT knives BUT I never purchased an Elite because it looks to Flea Market / Gas Station'ey for me. They screwed it up with all of the graphics and whoop-de-doos.
how in the world are you able to fire that troodon like that??? i just bought one and am going to return it because its so stiff it takes me 2 hands just to close it. i see video after video of people having problems with them
Got a recon elite and it is just as awesome as you imagine. It is unapologetic and tough as a boot. I use it as a backup weapon to my SigSauer P356XL. At 6oz it’s a comfortable carry
Benchmade Infidel owner here, I couldn't agree more. I've always thought it just feels.....delicate. I'm sad that I spent the money on it 10+ years ago. Hell, it's not even competition to my UTX-85 or my Ultratech.
Axial is a us company making an OTF at least as high quality as a microtech. OTFS have significant margin built into the pricing so plenty of room to make a great knife for less.
It's not is there $70 worth of extra in the blade.
There is $25 more in production cost in the milling of the blade and the laser etching.
The other $45 covers labor and profit.🤘
I have a black one, mine didn't come with coins and a patch or sticker, strange, the box looks different as well than the once here shown on TH-cam, mine has much more blade play back & fort and sideways than my Microtech's. I would think it's a knock-off. Nevertheless, I paid $450 plus $36 on Tax and purchased it from a highly reputable retailer. The blade is very sharp, looking close at the grinding and hollow grind Tanto part, everything looks high quality. In case anyone has some feedback, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Metal Complex, for the review.
Hello again!
Recon 40 with a stonewashed elite Blade would be 🔥 But still loving my Recon 40 never fails and Super Smooth 👍🏻👊🏻
Where can I buy a GT RECON 40?
That settles it! I'm carrying my Recon 40 today lol.
What would be a better knife? GT recon elite? Or microtech combat troodon? Any thoughts?
This video just made me 10x happier about my Recon 040 purchase 🤣
Take a shot every time he self affirms with a "right?"
They're too busy taking shots for every time they see a "take a shot every time he says right" comment 😆
My biggest question is WTF is US protective services? Feels a bit airsoft to stick some made up security company name on a knife.
Otfs are sadly illegal where I live
Move to a better State! 😌
What movie did a otf fire through something??
IT 2 i think?
Blades like that remind me of aftemarket wheels on a 16 year olds first pickup...Id still carry it though.
You're absolutely right haha. It's goes like this, 15$ gas station knife with skulls and flames evolves into a 200$ knife with a good blade steel and functional ultilitarian design that evolves back into the gas station knife but made with 500$ worth of crafting , tempering, and top of the line blade steel
Love the vids. Off topic, just got my first Spyderco, being the Shaman after your Shaman Vid and flytanium scales swap.... so keennnnnnnnnnnn
I am considering selling my GT Recon 40. But man, it's razor sharp. Top notch knives.
Still want to sell it?
What about the Dirac Delta?
I haven't seen any recon 40 in tanto
I dont think there are. You'll have the buy the "Elite" to get a tanto.
Only drop point. That is why I went for the elite.
Does the elite come with anything? I've seen pics of coins and a patch or sticker
MC , what company are you talking about that claims to be made in the USA but isn't? Please say it isn't the Pentagon OTF?
Cough...cough...Ravencrest...cough....
@@cueball981 thank you
Cobra tech
The smaller version I just always seem to grab that knife more than anything else. I wish they would make a titanium version
Old watch. Just bought one. Amazing. Hate the colors. Going to cerakote mine. #0876
Anybody know where I can find the Recon-040?
Yes, that blade is worth 70 dollars more that’s why I bought it, I do like my Combat Troodon better with the D/E
Where can I find a combat troodon for sale? I have scoured the internet
@@MrJasondenton Only The Best Firearms has some
@@MrJasondenton Did you get one?
@@forrestearwood9146 still in search
Love my infidel but it’s a old design that needs an update. Mini infidel is far superior to its older brother
Can you touch the blade tip on the 40 when it’s closed like you can on the 35?
Anyone else really dislike the GT pocket clips ? I love my 35 series but can’t stand the pocket clip. I find it snagging stuff it’s sharp to the touch, and it’s super hard to get in the pocket and out the pocket. Lynch should make a clip ..so I can carry my awesome knife.
Why are you reviewing this knife as some sort of edc. It’s not it’s designed to kill and create maximum damage with each strike. I think you should stay away. Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used too.
I really want one but Canada 🇨🇦says no
Stupid and pointless laws.
You can fire the heretic hydra throu a water bottle
But how does that aid you?
@@metal_complex just saying
Heck yeah
Micro tech doesn’t make every part in the unites states either
You’re dead on with your assessment. I had the first run elites back when they were 399. The 040 is by far the best big boy otf for the money.
I hate the look of this one, holes on otf blades are dumb in general but this one is sooo ugly.
It looks like a gas station knife. Love Guardian Tactical just not this one.
The lanyard hole with the two holes to the left, when viewed sideways, looks like a little kid laughing. Lol!
I don’t want anything with an American flag plastered on it. I 100 percent agree. Lol. I love America btw. The blade is meh too
@@charlesholland6851 Same I love my country, but it's actually against the code of treatment of the flag to plaster it on things for sale (although I'd be ok with someone from that service using that version to represent 😁)
I couldn't agree more, it's a great knife and I've seen this, the ugly version, in a couple reviews now and I'm just like "Why?!" Basically every other version looks good.
It must be nice for you guys to have some companies putting your flag on things actually making them in your country!
The lanyard hole is excited at least...
Infidel was the first otf I bought years ago and it soured me on otfs entirely. I hate it. I also don’t like the way the blade is off center in double action otfs. I really want to try a single action though. I like the way the blade is centered.
blade off center? I don't think it is on microtechs or lightnings. it is on the recon, but that's not typical
Cough* ravencrest sucks cough*
there is no "us protective service"
US Protective Services
4.6
Security system installer in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio Closed
unless this place counts.
Get a job
Blade HQ has them in stock still.