What is this insanity? Microtech/Rike SOCOM Bravo collab.
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- Some consider it an amazing knife. Some consider it a knife in the back. Controversy aside, the SOCOM Bravo collaboration is simply brilliant, and extremely well made.
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One thing to consider is that these companies like Rike and We and Reate are not massive factories pumping out mass knives like Kershaw or Crkt. They are passionate small knife makers that happen to live in China. They have grown bigger due to the quality they initially put out. For an American knife brand to put their trust and reputation in the hands of these companies should speak VOLUMES about their integrity and skills.
I’ve told so many people this
I have 2 artisan cultery proponent xl's in copper and brass handles and will NEVER trade them off....totally BADASS knives.....
I think quality is only part of the issue. In that respect, I can say the knife I own from We is of solid quality. The issue is whether you care that your money is circulating in the US or going to the CCP.
You couldn’t be more right. Just look at reate. They put out quality on par with the best of them here in America for half the price using high end materials. I’ve carried a chaves ultramar redencion for a year straight, using it hard and it ate up the anise with zero issues at all. Their s35 holds an edge forever and the action is insane.
Nah it’s capitalism is all..they realize they are missing money
When I started watching your channel about 7, I couldn’t believe being able to say that today we would have this kind of quality and a knife coming out of China. It is incredible how the tides have turned. I still support American makers but it is incredible to see what they are able to produce
I think it's awesome that Microtech is being honest about this to the customers....alot of companies don't do that I bet!
Man, I really appreciated this video on numerous levels. I found it because I have the exact knife arriving in a few days. I also own several other MTs. Your review of the knife sounds like I made a very solid purchase-but the other points you made resonated far more deeply, and practically in my own business. I have a few businesses, but one is manufacturing very uniquely designed leashes for dogs. We’ve been wrestling with margins and trying to keep the price reasonable for a few years now. We source the raw materials/components from China, but have them hand sewn/constructed in the US. We don’t pretend/present them as being a completely US product, but we have stuck with wanting to assemble/sew them here-but this video stopped me in my tracks. The arguments you make are 100% spot on, and have convinced me to find a way to create the very best product at the very best price, regardless of geography or politics. This way I can save folks money, provide the safest/best leash, AND make enough money to keep everyone employed and the business sound. I really can’t thank you enough for the time, thought, and wisdom put into this video. Thanks so much. 🙏
Beautiful knaf. Love the passion. Cause I agree, if I bought that knife for $300 I'd feel like I just got a 40% discount.
The box looks like there’s a Lunch Special in it from The Golden Wok
Well said, man. At the end of the day, it's a cutting tool, albeit an expensive one. If you don't like where it's produced, don't buy one. It's foolish to discredit an entire company with a stellar reputation because of one collaboration. Especially a collaboration with such a well-known and well-respected knife company.
Amen brother preach you nailed it. I think what Microtech is doing with this model is the wave of the future. They took one of their most popular designs, & made it even better, & most importantly made it accessible to the consumer. You can't please everyone, & the purists will always fear change, but this is change I can get use too.
I too felt the same way upon initially hearing about this outsourced collab and was shocked MT was offering a non US made product however it is so beautiful and essentially a production version of a Marifione custom bravo so eventually i just had to check one out. Scored a drop point version directly from MT and once it was in my hands i was blown away by the quality! I own a few MTs including the socom elite and can say the bravo is an amazing folder and one of my nicest in the collection rivaling blades i own costing more than double. It is very well made and just gorgeous! For those on the fence i too say give it a chance.
Damn, Jim, your arguments in this video are fuckin' awesome & salient as hell.
I love my Benchmades & Protechs & I love Microtech. But I also love my Reate-made knives, WE, Civivi, & Kizer. I don't discriminate.
As Nick says, "Quality is about effort, not geography."
Well studied and explaned. I have the drop point. This blade is a blend of user and work of art. I also own Rike knives and the quality has been consistent with this offering. I respect Tony Marfione and the fact that he is the one who established the company, the quality and following and who continues to employ over 160 stateside. I feel that will only grow and be the separate line from any future overseas collabs.
Totally agree. As a Chinese & a knife enthusiast, I own 10+ microtechs and I HATE those counterfeit companies... I'm willing to support knife manufatures who are passionate about knives and try their best to produce innovative products for the market. By the way, spending money on a Rike collab knife ≠ give money to the CCP ≠ hinder U.S. national security and shit. These knives are considered "prohibited weapons" in China (which is stupid as hell) so companies like Rike and Reate are constantly walking on thin ice in the domestic market...
I LOVE it when Jim does Microtech🥰....oh baby it takes me Back
I really like the approach you took on your review of the Bravo. I own several Microtechs, quite a few. I saw this and had to have it...I've had mine now for about 3 weeks and absolutely love it, as you've said for that price!
I watched a video on Micrtotech’s channel where they said they still assemble all of them in the states, so Rike is just making the parts. You still get US build.
Plus, it’s not a little “made in china” in the corner somewhere. Micrtotech is literally co-branding this knife on the box and on the blade. They are proud of it, and have every right to be. It’s a great blade!
And coming from a vet, who actually has actual field experience, a prominent lanyard attachment is great. Have you ever tried to get a knife out of your pocket with gloves on? The lanyard is key. Plus you lash your important gear to your kit so you don’t lose it if dropped.
Controversy aside, this knife and knives like it always remind me how ludicrous automatic knife laws are. Without exaggeration, well-made manual actions are deployable every bit as quickly as any automatic on the market.
Controversy aside, that has nothing to do with the product at hand. Carry on, I'm just observing.
LANYARD HOLES!!! **shakes fists at the sky**
😂😂😂
I've one with the "normal" blade (no serration). One of the ever, ever best knives I've ever owned. Period !!!
I've owned my Microtech/Rike Anax for around 3 months. The fit and finish on this knife is outstanding. So much so that I did not hesitate one minute when I came across a new Socom Bravo with tanto full serrated blade in stock. That purchase will show up next week.
You used to convince my dad to buy watches and now you’re convincing me to buy knives!!!
Thank you and tell him Thank you from me as well!
Great job. I remember you from the watches on ShopNBC years ago. It’s good to see what you’re up to these days. Will definitely subscribe to your channel.
Just received my full serrated tanto edged Socom Bravo today. Only lasted a couple days after that then all versions were sold out.
What a knife. It matches well with my Socom mini Alpha fixed blade that I ordered thinking it was the "B".
Didn't cancel and glad that I didn't on the "A".
Best "in the moment" buy for some time. Thanks for the honest common (really rare) sense review.
I live about an hour away from Microtech and drove there to get mine and absolutely love it.
THANK YOU JIM!! you really hit the nail on the head with this review! Completely agree with everything you said! 👏👍
Microtec‘s new boxes are just sick
Artisan cutlery is releasing products this year that are going to be made in the USA, that’s something you don’t see often, Chinese companies doing some manufacturing in the US
CCP Economy > US Economy
Where can you find this information? That’s interesting
Look at Shot Show Videos.
You nailed it,
I just purchased one $400.00 then saw your video,
July 2023
I am a retired custom knife maker with 47 years under my belt. You mentioned Enrique P. in the Vid. He and I along with Allen E. (Hell of a designer) Taught a few knife making classes together here in Tx. I think a lot of both of them. it They both do fine work and find their designs and construction top notch. I can' imaging either of them allowing anyone Chinese or otherwise to make a modal of theirs unless it is up to their standards.
I enjoyed the reviews on this knife, however, I got the political point in the first few minutes. I don't se the point of harping on the issue throughout the full vid. I would rather learn about the merits of the knife itself. Not he politics of it.
The issue the haters are missing is that this knife is NOT being made by the Chines Government, but rather by hard working artisans. How many people in the world hate any thing American because or any number of things our Government has done over the years. Is it your fault, mine, anyone here's fault. Why do we blame a worker because of the Country he lives in.
I can understand the feelings if it were an every day commodity, such as food, clothing, any number of essentials. You know, the same things you have in your home and everyday life. You know who you are Wally World shoppers! Get over it. Your as guilt as the next. Only difference is this is something you are passionate about. In other works, something you personally care about. Not something ordinary which sells by the millions and that we are all guilty of purchasing.
Let the man living in the glass house toss the first stone. Or STFU! Or not.
KnifeMaker
Great points, Thank you
I knew nothing about this knife till today (I've been living under a rock for a bit). So when I saw it, I wanted it. However, when I finally found a site that still had it (the signature series), I saw that it was made in China. At first I thought it was a fake Microtrch, bit after looking at other sites & TH-cam videos I realized it was a collaboration with a knife maker. Nevertheless, all the TH-camrs that showed off this knife gushed all over it (including this video). So, I went back to that site and bought it. What I care about most is quality & getting a good deal. So, buying this knife was a no-brainer. Anyway, I can't wait to get it.
I want one, my favorite Microtech’s are the borka collaborations.
Man are you good on reviewing and explaining things, thank you
Long time supporter of Microtech agree with you on this
They will sell out. I am going to try and get one. I sold my HD Ultra for a BMW. My work boots are Nicks. For 575. I agree with you Jim 110%
The K1600B allllmost had me in its grasp. I’ve test ridden them 3 times now and almost made the leap. But the last ride was a good long ride and only then I really noticed how the seat angles you forward a little bit, not as bad as a sportbike of course, but it does lean you a little forward. And for me, that made it a no-go. But otherwise the comfort was great, and DAAAAMN the power and smooth delivery of that power on such a large bike was intoxicating. And the handling in the twisties was amazing.
Couldn't agree with you more, nice review.
They’re up $12 from what you paid and shipping is another $10-15. Still an insane value, which is why I got one. I’m not sure there’s another knife made currently that hits this price to performance/quality ratio.
Detent is so weak
I need this in my collection...hope I can find one soon.
Totally agree Jim 100% I bought one direct and it is fantastic.
I'm glad Microtech went with Riley. I originally feel that Rike had but been getting the respect and attention it deserves. I have every variant (7 or 8 different color schemes) of the tiny Hummingbird, 3 different integral Thor's (I don't remember which number, I know I have a small Thor 4 that had incredible action for such a small knife), and a couple other Rikes. I've never had any problems with any of those knives, and the contouring, engraving, and work done in the titanium is phenomenal!
Terrific review and explanation on why !!! ❤
A late comer to this thread but I couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for pointing out the obvious & not so obvious to those who are the"Masters of the Obvious". To those of us who want to support USA made companies I salute you. Me too. Keeping paid employees with health care & benefits in these times is nearly impossible. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks to Microtech for having the balls to do what is right to keep Americans employed & still put out an amazing product. A tip of my hat to Microtech ( & yes, I bought a Socom Bravo Mini).
I just bought 3 thanks to this video
I love the fact that they decided to give Rile a shot with this knife. Everybody I’ve watched handling it has raved highly about it and the looks of this are stunning. The action also seems to be very very good.
Jim is back, love it.
Before anything else, I just wanted to say, I Rike the knife.
Rike has some of the best cnc ive ever seen.....Microtech does as well....LOVE the ALIEN
Then I think you’ll really enjoy the video that I’m uploading later today. It’s a group video of the Alien and Thor knives by Rike.
Well said Jim , thank you. Oh and I'm getting one for sure!!
Your analogy with Harley Davidson is 100% spot on. The world has changed. And just doing the same old thing, because you have a small but very vocal core customer base that is afraid of change, is a recipe for bankruptcy if you listen to them for too long. You have to evolve, and that means changing your product, or, using another country's labor to offer a better product while driving the costs down.
Apple has been making their products in China for years, and regardless of what platform you prefer, you can't argue that the execution and the build quality isn't top notch.
Harley is finally starting to right the ship, and other companies like MT are taking notice. Harley has to look to the future. The Easy Rider generation is hanging up their chaps. The new generations don't know what the hell Easy Rider is. The nostalgia doesn't transfer to the TicTok generation...
I am a Ducati and Triumph fanboy, owned like 15 bikes just from those two brands alone. And for the first time in my 49 year life, I am at a Harley dealer checking out their Pan American...
This is the way forward for a company like Microtech, at least in part.
It’s funny you say that, I began riding on sportbikes but when I finally bought my first Ducati, it was the Diavel Carbon right when it was released.. the anti-Ducati, and the one all Ducatistas rallied against and lost their minds over. I’m not a brand loyalist, I buy what excites me and the Diavel did. And that controversial model has boomed into one of their top selling bikes each year and opened them up to a whole new market.
@@JimSkeltonKnives I love the Diavel, my wife had one and it was a blast. I wanted to take it out on a track day, just to show that you could track it. haha
But yeah, all the Ducatisti wailed when they got rid of the trellis frame on the Panigale, or the dry clutch, etc... Ever try to do a hard launch on a dry clutch? Its grabby as hell and not smooth at all. And dropping the frame from the Panigale made it a lighter, faster and better handling bike... But it was the same complaint... "this isn't what we are used to!"... Too bad, that's progress. You either keep moving the ball down the field or you go bye bye...
3,4 or 5 Guys? That’s worth it right there, the lasso knives I own now can only get 2 tops😂
Been watching your reviews for years, great video, as always 🤘
this is such a good insightful video on this subject. thank you!
Love the lanyard hole btw
Man I always had Metal Complex pegged as an extremely large beaded lanyard type of guy. Thanks for video Jim .
Jim, One Of The Best Video's I Have Had The Pleasure To Watch
Thank you!
I’ve had mine for about a week now. It’s a nice knife. However I am sending back to Microtech support because the bottom screw on the front face protrudes just enough that it bugs me. The top screw on the same side you can’t feel if you rub your finger down the carbon scales. In my opinion I shouldn’t feel that, so I’m asking them to fix that.
You’re right, you shouldn’t feel that. I hope they get you squared away!
Dunno for how long I've been following you and yes you've put out great videos but this...if not the best, one of the best videos you've got. Very realistic about the whole production and world situation. I've been going back and forth on a topic I'm doing about clones and China made in my channel, because it really goes down into many truths and premises I wasn't aware of and your take on this is, at least to my opinion is both smart and objective. Thanks for a great vid and topic Jim 👏👌👍
Thank you, I very much appreciate that.
I really like how the Bravo looks, especially the DLC. Definitely would like to own one.
This knife and the anax are two of their best knives. I have both and I’ll buy the next one they make too because they’re cool as shit and made amazingly well
Great review, brother. And you made some absolutely valid points.
Very well said Jim! Fully support your opinion and love this 🔪
Great review! I wanted a microtech socom for years but they were never available and they only sell in the USA even the microtech retailers. Now my local dealer in europe had this rike/microtech socom bravo in stock. I overpayed a bit (450) but its worth it and it meets my expectations👍
I’m glad to hear that. And I agree, while it may not hold that higher value at resale if you ever sell it… the knife itself is worth it and you don’t feel like you really overpaid. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Hey Hardusehobby can you plz tell me the retailers name? Im trying myself to get my hands on a bravo here in europe, but didnt had luck finding one in europe
God u get me in thought, taste and humor; I follow talent regardless who is doin the work. Rike knives are so talented and this shows their capabilities. I sure wish I could hang out in your shop one day; u can be a lil shit but you literally make laugh out loud. That lanyard lasso and the wink made me bust out!
I'm impressed...i would have zero problems paying the price for one of these.
I love it I got mine today same one as this one great knife no doubt
Just found your channel. Love the honesty. I am happy to be a new sub
If they are so unpopular because of where they are made why are sales on Ebay in the $450.00-$500.00 range for those that actually sold. I bought one on the Microtech Gear site and I am happy with it as well as all my USA made Microtech autos. I have been a Microtech collector since 2008.
It is really a great knife for the money!
Enjoyed the talk...
I like Rike s build of the socom . They did a fine job , respect . I do t want to be a China hater becasue I grew up dealing with the old school crap from the 70 s and 80 s so it’s like a breath of fresh air to see progress . Good for everyone imo . American makers make just as nice or nicer but when I think of my home country I d rather be buying from a fellow American first and foremost . Having said that I buy too many Chinese knives compared to American . This is a fine line trying to explain how I feel about it so I’m going to stop here and sleep on it because for $330 o was super impressed compared to my $300 WE knives this thing is super value .
Good God, what controversy?! This is a deliberate Chinese collab with a deliberate Chinese flavour. Why does everything have to be political? The govt doesn’t necessarily represent the people. Does our government represent all your values? Did the last one? You don’t think there are Chinese knife fanatics? You don’t think there are Chinese citizens who hate their government? Anyways, I love it and I’m getting one.
I feel like if you don’t get this knife just because it’s a collab with a Chinese company, then you’re a fool. I have both the bravo and the elite, and I love both. But the fit and finish on the bravo was so much better than my elite. The bravo was drop shut on opening, and has a crazy early yet solid lock up. I will say I had to strop the blade to get it to my likeness of sharp. My elite had a razor sharp blade out of the box, but my action was gritty and stiff. I took it apart and cleaned it then put KPL on the pivot. Now it’s perfect.
So both knives needed a little love and both knives had their up sides. For me, I prefer frame locks, titanium and tip up carry. So I carry my bravo more. That said, I have my elite in my pocket today at work. Again both great knives. Rike is a great company and it would be stupid to discredit just because they’re out of China
Such a great take on this. Love it!
Well said brother!! As always very informative and great perspective!👍👍
Big thankx from Germany 🇩🇪🤘🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻 Thanks for your little answer for all the knife addicted people who thinks only USA made knifes from USA Knife makers are the one and only... That's the biggest bullshit I've ever heard ! The China factory knife quality is grown up so much in the last five years. Some company's like WE and so, produce knifes with so good and excellent quality! In the End of the day, .... Buy and enjoy knifes you like ! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
How have the haters not coined this one the chicom bravo?!
A work of art. So many people are quick to say, "Eww Made in China." While owning China made products themselves. For example, your iphone.
Spot on Jim..... Got mine last week.... Love it.👊🏼👍🏼
Stayed patient and got a special edition version of this knife serated and signed by Mr. Marfione himself. Yay!!!
Look at that ladies and gentlemen, there's a dragon on the blade!!
Great blade, great companies...
I think a lot of people bought 2 or more of these and they were gone so quick . Hopefully they’ll make them again . I don t see why not . I think Marfiano is doing cool things with the hardware screws despite what everyone else thinks it’s something I look for , like no screw on the clip , even better no screws on show side or just flush steel chicago always looks great with those flat head screws that r coin size and c shaped I always love to see those like a two sun 21 I think has the look .
“Milled pocket clip, in the proper orientation”
If this knife carries and feels at all like an Elite, I’ll have to disagree. I’ve owned my own Champagne/CF Elite since late 2019 and have used it for EDC while working in construction. I was hesitant about the tip down pocket clip at first. But after judicious use, I found it to be my preferred method for thumb stud folders. It just puts my hand in just the right place to fling it open with little thought or effort. Plus, the way the knife tapers makes it a very small carrying knife considering its actual size and I think this would be lost somewhat with a tip up pocket clip.
But we’ll see. I’ll be purchasing this knife because I love Microtech’s thumb stud knives and I’ll see if the pocket clip works for me as well as the Elite.
You are in the minority when it comes to tip up or tip down carry, and thats ok, his point still stands. I think the bravo feels like a whole new class of knife, over the elite models. You must also keep in mind, many of the materials used by reate, we and rike, are USA supplied. There is a HUGE difference in USA materials made in China and China materials made in China. I struggle internally spending money on supporting China made products, but the lesser of two evils works best to me.
In my opinion This isn’t about quality or can China make a good knife- this is about a companies mission statement that a a clear promise to only support American jobs and only make a product in America- then sell millions of knives to people that supported this premise. Including winning American knife company awards because of there promise to there customers.
Then to switch all that they supposedly stood for it’s called a sell out.
I found your spin ridiculous - grow business doesn’t mean sell out your mission statement your foundation of your company your people and your customers.
It’s called a sell out.
Your words fit my point- “ forget where it’s made” no I won’t forget there mission statement I won’t forget the kind of guy Tony is . That’s why the Olympics are there now because of people that choose to forget. Nothings perfect nobodies perfect but not on board. Only video you’ve done I do not care for but thank you for showing why China will own America soon
And this is where I don't think you're getting the overall point that Jim explained and that Tony has also explained. The expansion into Texas and back into Florida will be funded with the money made from this knife. He is creating more jobs by doing so yes, more jobs in the United States of America.
@@timothy7172 forgive me for not believing a word out of Tonys mouth goes in one ear out the other . Again just my personal opinion.
China is a communist country with so many notches on there belt from spreading Covid to Genocide. The people make 5 cents on the dollar as there country collects the money to fund taking over the United States. Forgive give me if I don’t want to sweep all these well known facts under the carpet.
A mission statement made in 1994 by a man who was 28 years younger, in a world that doesn’t resemble todays world in almost any way. I’m business you adapt or perish. Period. Reate, WE Knives, Rike and Kizer have taken an ENORMOUS share of the market in less than 10 years. Enormous. He needed to retain his market share and continue growing to expand his company and employ more people. This project created American jobs.
@@JimSkeltonKnives let me repeat what your saying - Chinese manufacturers are taking over the American market because there doing it faster and much cheaper “10” % - of the US market so far- in fact it’s so cheap to manufacture you could hurt your business if you don’t take part. That doesn’t make you go wait “why” is it so much cheaper ? Who making this stuff for 10 cents on the dollar. And wait there promising me if I do this in China all I have to do is tell people it will create more jobs in America and I can continually get away from it. Because that would be an oxymoron promise- but my followers will defend my statements because if I say it it will be true in there minds -. And that mission statement doesn’t matter that he wrote it “28” year ago -Tony stood on it for 28 years. There’s a diff. I’m not swallowing the coo-lade- China takes from there people everything - we got Covid - genocide - paying people 10 cents on the dollar forgive me for saying hmmm I think I will stand up and say something smells not right. I want no part of it. One can only sweep this under the carpet so long . A lot of great knife companies Italian , Russian , ect…. I don’t need to buy from a guy who promised no overseas manufacturing “for some of the same standards I just mentioned” Tony and his company where very passionate about this subject to then simply sell out and suddenly promise more American jobs ? but if one believe the lie is true than enjoy. Again just my personal thoughts on matter. Companies like REATE for example say there made in China and are made in China - Microtech a completely different not even some conversation in my opinion- Microtech stood against any and all manufacturing overseas especially China and went after the American market and those that where passionate about that. Exact subject. Then took our money- then sold out to China. There’s no justification for how that went down. Who’s making the Microtech chineese knives ? Children ? Young woman ? How much do they get paid ? How much of the money goes to the China gov from Microtech. I’m sorry if these question don’t bother someone but there known facts today not speculation. You do you - I know where I stand .
@@Haveaknifeday73 where you stand? How many American jobs are you creating in the next 10 years? How do you plan to do so?
Rike can sell their own brand knife with such materials and quality for more $$. I assume this knife will not be available in large quantity, as it will easily take the market share of other Rike & Microtech knives in this price range.
People can get mad, but the fact is that Chinese companies such as bestech, we knives, reate, rike knives, kansept, and some other companies are making better knives with just as good if not better quality control, materials, fit and finish, and price than what most American companies can do. I own many American made knives, but recently I’ve bought some Chinese made knives from American designers.
That’s all good, but sorry to disappoint you, my shoes are not made in China.
had to come comment about the hat so dope wish I could purchase one
I've never owned a Microtec, I have wanted to, but never have. I think the Socom is a great looking knife and this particular knife, "made in china" looks to be a real gem of a knife. Props to Rike knife, and the other Chinese companies creating such great knives.
I would like to know where I can get one of those for $300. I just ordered that same knife, except fully serated for $370 and I felt like a thief. On Ebay they our selling that same knife for $600-$700. People taking advantage of other people by raising the price make me sick.
Nice job Jim!
Closer to the socom delta am I right 😉. I got the drop point partial serrated. Bronze pivot. Really happy.
Best explanation I’ve heard so far, very eye opening. Thank you Jim!!!
Bottom line microtech is so good and so sought after they cannot even come close to keeping up with demand. Anyone who has been looking for any particular Microtech knife knows this. A collab like this is the only way to try and meet demand without charging thousands each knife.
Your best bet to find Microtechs isn’t online but local dealers. There are 3 in my area and combine have over 100 knives. Go online and you can’t find any
I think the only gripe I have with this is... It's labeled as "tactical" since when did something with carbon fiber, flashy satin blade, and titanium bolster become tactical? There's no traction plan and it's incredibly easy to spot. It's damn good EDC though. Fit and finish is top notch
It's garage tactical for the dad who imagines fighting off terrorists while working on his truck lol. And I'm one of them pffff
I bought a Peña custom 6 months ago it was great!
I won't carry tip down either. However, I'm not paying the ridiculous prices that they ask for these knives either. I really don't have a problem that any knives are made in China. I have some really high quality knives that are Chinese made. This one is tip up and looks great. How much is this one? If it's reasonable I'll give it a shot.
Chyna! I like the tanto blade. I have a Benchmade AFO 2 with a tanto blade I really like. Sadly Benchmade discontinued it.
Thank You Jim for this Video. I purchased this k vfe
I hope you love it!
Anyone that loves knives has had to acknowledge the quality coming out of some companies in China....I imagine Tony as a maker and artisan himself, has even More appreciation for what these Chinese producers can do....so through that lens, we must understand his decision
$330 is too low
Well said.
Thank you
Subscribed!
The USA is hands down 100% the best country in the world even though a lot of their own people don’t believe this!
We don’t fear competition, it will only make us better…
I own this knife and several China made knives and several USA made knives and several other knives from different other countries.
I love buying 100% USA made knives but it doesn’t mean that I’m not gonna try or enjoy what’s out there and compare… that’s how you get a more competitive market and companies get better, buy and enjoy what you like not what they tell you!
Wondering if it can take abuse like the socom and bravo?? Jim ask around see if they did any testing
Microtech put up a torture test video... legit