Cobratec Small FS-X OTF...More Affordable But Still Good Quality...Made To Order In The USA!
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I want to point out that I can only go by the information thats given to me when I ask questions, people might assume parts are shipped from china then assembled here, but unless you have proof theres no point in saying that, I asked where they were made and got an official response that the handles are made here in the US in Texas, Im pretty sure if any of you own a US made knife you didnt go watch it be made so you can only trust what the company told you about it...I have to do the same unless there is information saying otherwise...The logos on the handles are deeply cut into the handle so if they were made overseas they would have to have been done there too, unlike other chinese OTFs with laser engraved logos that could easily be added here before sales...
Yea
@@louperrone8634 he said he did just that.
I picked up one of these at a knife show about 3 years ago, got it for 80 bucks, I've never had a problem, one of the coolest knives I own.
I have a cobratec and I've never had a problem with it opening or closing, and I've used it every day for a year now
I've had 2 with issues, and 2 that work perfectly fine. One that had ussues, i sent it back, and they sent a replacement, so kudo to them for making it right
I love OTFs, ironically, for their safety. It is just so easy to retract that blade instantly in between cuts so that the cutting edge is only ever exposed when it is being used. No blades swinging open and closed. A microtech cypher MK7 is my favorite carry knife
First glance, I thought the logo was the Transformers logo
Same
I think it is
Jyst transformed.......
Lmao yeah
Dodge VIPER , surprised theyre not sued
Out The Fronticon
The performance and quality of Cobratec knives speaks for itself. I believe they are a terrific investment.
From what I've heard, (I was told by the salesman that I bought mine from), that some parts are built overseas, but they are assembled in the US
These are nice budget OTFs. I like the cases they come with and the nylon pouch. You also get a warranty card, which is always nice. Definitely among the best you can get for your money.
Lifetime guarantee
I got to see these for the first time at blade show west 2019 ... I was pretty impressed with them at the price
Not bad for the money
Thanks for the review man. I was on the fence about one of these..... I think I'll get one.
Picked myself up a OTF Cobratec about a week ago. I love it so far. It is definitely my EDC Knife at the moment.
I bought the CTK-1 Large with black handle & 2 toned blade. Pretty impressive for the price. Never a problem opening or closing, feels good in the hand also. I love the items you get with it. The case, nylon pouch, dogtag, & warranty card. I also own a few Microtechs. and like the Cobratech as much.
I knew you'd have a video on these man. Since they repealed the auto ban for us I've been looking around at some autos and I miss the little microtech i used to have. These were recommended to me for a mid range otf. I don't care for the cheap ones under $50 and I can't afford to buy another high end one anymore. These seem nice enough and i liked to edc an otf for quick in and out utility cuts when I had one.
My local Scheels started carrying Cobratecs. I almost bought one but ended up seeing Bear and Son balisongs for $60 and couldn’t resist. They’re made in the US, have solid milled metal handles rather than the thin metal sandwich type construction like most budget balisongs, and are held together with torx screws rather than pins. Too good of a deal to pass up. Next time though, I’m snaggin me a Cobratec!
great looking otf. awesome video thanks
Great review! Just picked one up in S.C. and I love it
I've seen on there site an m390 OTF version. I have one of these for a 1½ months. Still works well
I received a larger model with a tanto blade as a gift, and in the paperwork it says "assembled in the USA" which leads me to believe the parts are made overseas. Doesn't bother me, but it's safe to assume they're assemble here in the US. BUT not made here. But the one I have seems to perform like real D2. So I cannot complain. Plus it was free!
I hear ya
Man that really seems like a high quality knife. I have several vipertec knives and they are super high quality also and similarly priced. I need to check out cobratec!
Don’t waste your time. I bought on and carry it on my belt, it doesn’t work at all.
I have a large FS3. Less than a year but other than being heavy it is a great knife.
I been looking for this.
I have several of cobras knives.
Been loving them.
Not bad for the money
I just picked one of these up. The large fs 3 or something like that. It’s heavy which I don’t mind at all. It impressed me how nothing rattled at all. Well made. I would buy another. Good otf for $100.
Very happy with my Cobratec Gentleman's OTF. 154CM.
Rule 1 of collecting knives: have no shame.
Id say you cna enjoy the hobby way more if you dont get into the politics of things, if people only knew the half of what goes on they would probably stop buying knives all together but instead some people tend to take sides on things and make up their own mind as to whats ok and whats not ok...and thats ok lol enjoy knives however you want to, but the reason I got one of these knives to try was because so many people asked for it...I got one, used it and heres my opinions...I could have 1000 people ask me to review a cheap knife then 1000 people say stop reviewing cheap knives so I review an expensive knife and 1000 people tell me its too expensive, lol...
@@cutlerylover cant please everyone, do what you gotta do
Looks like the bar for the driver will fit inside of the glass breaker too which is a really neat touch!
I recently got a black one of these for my birthday, I like it quite a bit. it did fail on open once though, but easily got back on track. Grind is a bit messy, but overall I think its pretty good. I do not EDC it though as it can be scary and ive got a "more reliable" knife that I like a bit better.
Edit: the thing failed again as I was playing with it this time on close.
Just found out that in 2017 they legalized OTF and automatic knives for people with a FOID (firearm owners identification) card. Pleasantly surprised, I'll definitely be looking into these.
Only in some states, in PA CCW permits are only relating to firearms not other defensive weapons
American Survivalist, I see you’re from Illinois. Was nice to see you guys got your firearms permit freedom expanded to include auto knives. We’re still trying to get that freedom in PA, but if you guys can do it, anything’s possible.
I have 4 of their knives. 2 of their otfs, 2 of their folding push daggers. I had trouble with 2 otfs that were brand new from a local store and say this for cobratec, i sent the malfunctioning one in and they replaced it, same with a folding push dagger, one from their factory that didn't work and they replaced it. A smidge concerned that around half of brand new ones wouldn't lock, etc, and a tiny bit annoyed that they said they would reimburse for shipping but didn't.. but, for $150 or so, and their willingness to make it right by replacing bad ones.. considering wilcox tactical are $100 at least, and poorer quality, and non existent customer service...
Cobratec is a good answer. Get one, you've got 50 50 odds of getting a good one right out of the box and if it isn't, they're in Texas and you can easily return it and so far in my experience they'll replace it .
Dude, balis are totally legal here in PA. I carry one on a regular basis.
just being honest here but..John Wick sold me on the Auto blades, then i bought a Helly Tec, and im pretty sure it was stolen out of my house, unless i actually lost it but i was in love with that Helly Tec Hellion and i bought it at a local gun and knife show, and that vendor have never returned and never had a chance to replace it. its in the same weight class as the cobratec, good quality for 90-170 dollars. so it looks like ill be buying myself a cobratec in the next few days in hopes it will be able to fill the shoes of my beloved Helly Tec Hellion until i can find another one.
Been watching over 10 years and love all the reviews but just curious do you still have bm42s?
I think sounds like it's got crazy snappy action
Assembled in the US, bought from China
The handles are actually made here in Texas, again they didnt comment about the blades
@@cutlerylover I’ll take that with a grain of salt, I believe them as much as I believe Qrtmastr knives were made in the US too
Just like DeWalt “made in the US with global materials”
just like ravencrest tactical OTFs are made in the US. Hate that company. Don't deal with them either.
I like to see you take it apart sometime👍🏻
Hey I know play does not compromise thr knife in anyway. But I was wondering how is the play ?wobble? Like comparing it to an ultratech or a vespa ripper . Thanks grest video
I ordered one for my fiancé and one for me. I did it for the upside down daffy duck logo and quality.
You should do a video on the boker kalashnikov otf there new and just in the 100$ price range and there made by cobra tech in the USA
For the same price you can get a Vespa Scarab 2 and find yourself loving it more than most Microtech knives for almost 1k. It comes with springs and torx bit.
Thank God for china made knives.
I was thinking of getting my 1st OTF now i can do it for a REASONABLE price.
Thanks for the video.
When you buy them..another blade “only” type is offered allowing the owner to change it out
I bought a Cobratec new for $60, my first OTF. I am very satisfied with the knife, seems well made and functions flawlessly. But as you have alluded to, the "made in the US" claim is a bit of a stretch. Assembled in the US? Yes.
Been watching you off and on for YEARS and I'm glad you're still at it, man. I'm pretty interested, I may pick one of these up, however I may think again. D2 is a royal pain to sharpen. I gave away my old Ka-Bar for that reason alone.
P.S. that box it comes in is the very same that one of the more popular Chinese "survival" kits from Amazon comes in. My grandfather sent me one and that box is identical, down to the same foam inserts. Just a weird little thing I noted.
there just like raven crest they say there "Made in the USA" but there really just bought parts in bulk from Chinese websites and build them in America
I guess technically if you put it together in the US its made in the US so you can say that, lots of companies do that, I may be wrong but from what I gathered the handles were manufactured here like from scratch and I assumed the other parts were assembled afterwards...
They're made in waxahachie Texas and meridian Texas I bought mine in meridian I got the medium you get to choose the blade they put it in right there on the spot extra blades were like 40 bucks 10 bucks for the tool to change them out
This reminds me a lot of the Templar OTF I bought, also stationed out of Texas, hmmm, I wonder if they're affiliated
As a 58 y/o man I just bought a $260 CobraTec Large Enforcer (Blue) Dagger with M390 Steel & like it better than my MicroTech (UltraTech) & my Infidel.
Just the opposite all my microtech have always misfired while my cheap lightnings
never do.
FYI most if not all of the cobratec switches are made from powder metal wich makes the wings it slides on inside the chassis are the weakest point
Just ordered my first OTF, wanted the Benchmade Infidel but that was a bit over my price range.. So this seemed like a good option, I should have it Friday, funny Marylands Knfie laws are pretty non existant, wish are guns laws were the same.. So update, got mine today, mine did not include the tool.. bummer
How does the blade play compare to Microtech?
I have 2 cobratec knives. Both of them have a problem with the paint or coating on the handles peeling after less than a year owning and carrying them.
I would contact them about it and get a replacement
I have 4 now, 2 OTFs not locking that the company replaced, 2 of the folding push daggers, 1 wouldn't lock but wobbled around, but i sent it back and they replaced it.
I think they'll work with you, especially if its a new knife, hours or days old, and a mechanical issue.. the paint, though.. might be a "paint wears off" type of thing... ?
That's not a problem. That's normal wear and tear.
If you said "not carrying" them, then it's an issue, but since you did, that's just normal use and wear
Looks good
On my list now
Make sure to check the weight on these. Some are heavier than others.
Man i can tell you this the only people that think a cobratech is worth the price is cobratech. They DO NOT hold any resale value regardless of condition. I had the very same knife u hold right there paid 150$ resale. Nobody will give you more than 60/70$ they r not worth it
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so."
I just bought one and its really hard to open and close. I have to use both hands and press as hard as I can
I have bought 3 Cobra-tec off's in the last year and a half. First one was their medium size, second was their small model, like the one you have here, but both of mine are the lower end models, and the last one was the medium FS-X. The later is definitely a step up from the lower end models. That being said, I have not had a single Issue with any of the three. I've played with them like you were doing in this video, over and over, and never had a failure to release or retract. The only time I've ever had an issue is with the medium size models where I have gotten a dime that was in my pocket change get into the opening. My last 2 were both D2, the first one was I believe 440. I bought all of mine from a Friend who has a gun shop, and he sells a ton of these, and told me he has not had a single one ever come back. He also sells Microtech, but obviously doesn't sell a fraction of those compared to these. Even with the discount I could get, I'm not paying 100 dollars more for a MT.... I have Benchmade, Spyderco, Emerson, and other big names, but a Cobratec is the knife I depend on EVERY Day.....
Gimme a break sales boy
@@KB-kw8ni
Lol. Right.
"A friend"
@@KB-kw8ni give me a break Moron
@@CNYKnifeNerd Yes it happens to be a Friend, and if you think anyone is making a fucking killing on these at the price they go for, you are a bigger fool then your "friend"....You sound suspiciously like a "big name Fan boy"....
@@eatmelily triggered?🤣
Congrats on now being allowed to carry that
Hi Jeff
Have to get one right size
Any thoughts on artisan sea snake ?
Is there more Premium models or are they all the same?
omg these are so cool, I really want one. Can't even legally own them here though.
Cobra Tech vs Tecknives? Which is better?
The mini mamba is that the same size ?
Balisongs are legal in PA
Knifewerks has the otf. karambit.
What is funny is that my Vipertec, Microtech knockoff, is the only one I own with no blade play
Just ordered the ghost tanto w D2 steel. Not many reviews on TH-cam but the ones that I've seen have positive reviews
I've been itching to get my hands on an OTF, but been living in the UK for a while so...yea :(
Order one
@@behindthen0thing where from?
Mate, go on wish and search automatic knife/otf knife. Trust me bro, the knives don't stay sharp for long, but they're there... Enjoy man
What I've found with OTF knives is that if they fail once the chance of it happening again an will continue to repeat more an more unfortunately
I got a new 1440 monitor and I'm watching this is 360p haha I can never wait for the HD to process
thats too bad its 4k already just took a few minutes
Bro, the kolonel just flexed on your 1080p monitor with 4k camera.
You got served hard
@@behindthen0thing lol that wasnt what I meant, I was suggesting he wait a few minutes to enjoy the video with the best quality possible
Luckily in missouri we can carry automatics i have a tiger tec
Soon, I just purchased a Tmplar OTF at my local gun shop in PA.
But I am not legally allowed to carry it?
How can they legally sell it then?
Makes zero sense se to me!!!
Hard not to try one for the price / materials.
Automatic knives, the best way to get the woman in your life to tell you to stop acting like a kid.On a side note, I really don't get why people care where something is made. All that matters is the quality since circumventing the laws on the subject is real easy and you'd be surprised the kind of companies that do that.
Stupid PA politicians will (correctly) give you a carry permit for a firearm but think OTF knives are TOO DANGEROUS to carry. "Political logic". An oxymoron.
in FL , ccw is easy and you can carry an auto knife , but not Knuckles 😹
You might check with your local police department and see if you can carry otf or automatic knives. I believe since you are a knife reviewer and it basically a job for you. That you can carry an automatic knives because it’s part of your job. Might be something to look into.
there are certain laws that may allow it but cops dont know the laws thats the problem...One cop will say he doesnt care another one in the same area will have a problem with it...
@@cutlerylover understand that and wouldn’t want any issues I’m sure.
I know some states if you have a CCW you can carry autos also. I am very grateful 2 live in AZ. Constitutional carry is the way it should be.
@@THExDUDEx8624 yes some places its a concealed weapons permit and allows several things but in PA a CCW is specific to guns only...
@@cutlerylover yeah I wasn't trying 2 say you didn't know, I had forgot where you lived. I would hate 2 live somewhere with such strict gun laws. I was looking at gun laws last night and was very surprised how many states have constitutional carry. Don't remember the exact number, but I think it was like 10 states. You can walk in buy a gun in 5 mins and conceal carry without a permit. I do think some training is a good thing. I don't think we need a bunch of laws 2 make it harder for people 2 own and carry firearms. Anti gun people are all about the long game. Pick away at our rights a little at a time until there's nothing left. Ok, ok. End of rant. Lol. Keep up the great content buddy. 👊
If they didn't say the blades were MIA then they weren't.
I can't believe there's actually people who follow these unconstitutional laws lmao. Either way the knife hides in your pocket dude... wild
That's really weird. I asked and was told that they were only assembled in the u.s
It would be nice if someone knew for sure we can only go by what the company states...
this guy is the living embodiment of cool
Hell yeah
@@behindthen0thing dang right
Are they really us made or just usa assembled? For that price, it has to be Chinese parts and usa assembled..
I’ve never owned an OTF but would love to have one soon. Has anyone had an experience with an OTF opening by accident while you are carrying it or taking it from your pocket??
they almost all have heavy switches so its very hard to accidentally open in the pocket but even if it did the blade wouldnt open much then be loose so theres no real risk of getting cut much
@@cutlerylover awesome!! Thanks for the reply, the knife looks bad ass and is much closer to my budget range than some of the microtechs I’ve watched to get for a few months now
I have 12 OTFs and have never had one open accidentally.
No.
Hey Jeff I have a question. Have you ever been in a situation where you used a glass breaker? Seems like gear manufacturers slap them on everything with no real rationale. Do we really need glass breakers on every single tool? Seems like a cynical tactic to bump up the perceived utility of otherwise mediocre gear.
actually the only time I needed one I didnt have one, when I was in ym friends car and we flipped over a few times in an accident on a country road when a deer jumped out, he jerked the wheel doing like 50 on a dirt road and it went sideways then the tires popped on that side seeing us into a roll and when it was done we were upside down thanks god I had my knife on me a Gerber EZ-out to cut us free from the seatbelts but no glass breaker which would have been helpful to get out the side doors instead we had to kick out the broken windshield to get out that way the back seat was crushed in completely...I carried an EDC but back then in the 90s no one called it that, lol but I see value in glass breakers just like spare ties you probably wont need it but when you do you will be glad you have it...
@@cutlerylover damn man I’m glad you made it out alive!
Wouldn’t stabbing the glass with the tip of the blade acheive the same result?
@@emersonb5764 not even fucking close
@@emersonb5764 more likely to snap the blade or hurt yourself than get through the glass.
Cool looking knife, like the blue here in Ohio not sure if there legal 😳
Automatics are legal in Ohio as far as owning and open carrying. You may fall afoul of the “concealed deadly weapon” law carrying them concealed though.
Auto knives in Ohio are legal. Courts ruled that any knife isn't weapon until used as one. Like any other object.
finally a review for this knife... i wanted to buy a MT but could not have the heart to drop that money on a shitty warranty for the price. MT has a bad wrap. So ive owned cheap atomics and lightning. also bought a UTX and UTX 85 clone on wish, both broke within days. so i dont see how MT design would be any better with high end materials. these knives come from same place as atomic defender off of grindworx. cobratec is like no limit knives. All parts hardware made in china, put together in US. So Cobratec so far is GOOD TO GO. they are slimmer than a MT. the small fsx is the 70. Blade is 100% china D2 and holds and edge well. had my purple fsx small for 4 months beat it to hell. NEVER MISFIRED YET!!!love this knife! going to go for the tanto black. ALSO your knife should of came with a driver to unscrew it, well mine did but no warranty card. ALSO if your knife breaks you SEND IT DIRECTLY to CT and they send it back none of that Leo or mil proof BS. And i bet you MT is lying on their shit being all made in house and US. i bet you their standard MT non customs are shipped in. FYI. MT ALSO is the only knife company to get a COVID RELIEF LOAN from the US i think it was around a million. so if they are doing so good with those prices and over the top CS then why take money, unless you suck. for my 2 cents get a fsx or lightweight series, the other mods are just marked up atomic defender knives. Ty for the honest review!👍👍👍
Looks like a microtech nock-off.
How do you compare cobratec with Microtech I've been out of the knife game for a while now and when I was looking around buying knives the most affordable not total piece of s*** Out The Front Knife was those lightning OTF how is things changed from today
I got a medium Cobra otf from Classic Firearms that has Trump 2020 written on to it. It weighs over six ounces and costs less than $120 shipped
330th
Why own a knife you can't edc?
These small ones have screws you can't tighten because the heads are proprietary and you cant find the bits to tighten
Literally just a microtech clone. You're the only reviewer I've ever seen take them seriously.
What's next, that guy in arizona that puts some clipart on MT clones then claims they're made it the US.
I was shocked to see this video pop up promoting a clone. A damn shame.
Assembled to order in the USA. Not made here, I can promise that.
then they out right lied because they said the handles are made in the US not assembled...I can only go by what they say since I cant go there to watch them be made lol..
sadly you have to prove it, you cant promise it, how can you ensure anything that states made in US that it really was?
They have the exact same basic body and blade shape as $20 wish otfs. No coincidence I wouldn't think.
@@money50863 there are a lot of copied designs through the entire industry, specifically with OTFs all the designs are similar in one way or another...the blades might be the same from some copies but I dont know...
Chinese junk parts assembled here in us and marketed as a quality knife😂lol lol. Theres no difference at all between a cobratech and the Chinese ones none at all same knife only difference is the price because idiots will pay for it
don't pay 160$ dollars for this, go to DHgate or aliexpress it is the same for 40$
send me one Ill compare them side by side :)
I can’t, i live in France .. but check out the Naja-17 for 179$ it's the same as the ultratech clone on DHgate for 40$. I understand that companies have to make a profit but this is too much. This is what i think :)
This knife is junk. It’s best to leave at home cause if you carry it, it will quit working like mine did in a week.
Looks like a blatant rip off of Microtechs. The handles may be made here in the US, the rest of it looks like it's made from fake Microtech clone parts.
Some of the designs do look like Microtech designs but its important to look at the details all OTFs look the same theres really less than 10 different designs and a bunch of varients...
@@cutlerylover it's not so much the overall design I'm referring to. I get the subtle differences between copy/homage/clone. But it's things like the switch, the screws, the pocket clip and the glass breaker that look, to me, like they were pulled directly off a Microtech. The pocket clip looks like it came right off a Troodon and the switch looks like the old style from an Ultratech.
@@HALO-2304 I dont know for sure and I dont like making assumptions but I do feel like they make the handles from scratch in the US but also use parts from china probably from other copies...
@@cutlerylover that's basically what I was trying to say.
@@HALO-2304 ok yeah I would agree then
Made in china
If they only specified the handles being made in the us, the rest is entirely chinese made, $140? Over priced and not for me.
yes but consider its D2