I guess I must be going through my 2nd childhood. Been collecting cheap knifes lately. Lots of different colors and styles, and I enjoy looking through them. Are many of them practical? No, but still cool to have, IMO. I do have a couple of $20+ knifes that are my EDCs. Someday, when I'm rich, I'll carry a Benchmade. :)
I now carry my Harbor Freight tactical folder and my walmart Ozark trail one as well as an Ozark multi-tool as my EDC. After losing my old Benchmade, Cold Steel, and Gerbers of the past (about 20+ years ago when they were all high quality) I decided the "daily driver" was something I wanted that was cheap but functional. I'll admit I had to modify the grind and on some of them replaced the rivets with bolts/nuts so I could heat temper them some (it's mixed on the results of rapid cold oil quenching). Some of these cheap knives actually had decent blade steel out of the box but the profile had uneven grinds, but almost all of them had weak bolts, screws, etc that loosened way to easily/often (I ended up epoxying some of them) but overall they're okay and functional. A $10 blade won't fully replace a $100+ knife, but with a little work can get you about 80% there, you just have to adjust and hone it more often from my experience but then I like playing with these "toys".
I keep an MT20-35 in my glovebox. Black plastic scales. I sanded the sides of the scales with 200 grit paper, and it's comfortable and secure. It's a throwaway if it breaks. I found it useful. And it sharpens up really well. Frankly I like it.
I have just bought the Mtech 20-03 dagger and I'm pleased to say mine is well finished and shows non of the faults on the one in the video, in fact I expected it to be similar to that one but it really is MUCH better. Mine does not have "hand crafted in China" just a tiny etched "China" but the QC as certainly improved. I do have expensive hunting knives and as an ex gunsmith I do recognise quality, the Mtech was bought as a defensive backup and I think it would do the job if ever needed.
I have a small mtech knife that I havent left the house without in about ten years. It just kinda gives me peace of mind. I also use it for everything. I use it at work, I use it to cut steak, I'd pull it out if I was ever robbed. It cost me 15 bucks at a flea market when i was like 16-17. It has a beautiful wood handle. I'll have it till the day I die. In fact it looks a bit like the wooden one you have in this video, the handle is nicer on mine though. I also detected some play after a few years, I simply tightened the screw. Not a problem.
These are the knives that you keep in your tool box to use for scraping gaskets, prying, twisting, digging, and all of the things that you "shouldn't do with a knife" rather than mess up the good knife that you carry every day. For that, they are the best knives in the world.
@@TTime685 Sadly that's what many people do with their best blades, they keep it for appearances and won't take them out for usage. I've hunted and fished with people who will bring their cheap knives only on such excursions and complain about how dull and etc is moaning how they wished they brought the good knife with them. I tend to carry one good knife in the field to compliment what I normally intend to take (my normal pack out on such trips is a machete, paring/bait/fillet knife like a mora, and a tactical folder of some kind on top of good knife of the trip). I'll admit I normally use the good knife with reserved mentality (I force myself to do a few tasks with it but so used to my others that I tend to go back to habits) as I'm so used to my cheap three that it feels more like a backup if I misplace one of them. After using the mora for so many pragmatic chores I'd have to say it's the most useful and would recommend if a person is in an area where it's legal to carry one a good cheap, relatively small fixed blade is a great edc if it doesn't get in the way. I tend to carry a tactical folder as a fixed blade has made the other people I work with and the customers nervous when I wore a fixed blade knife.
Fascinating comparison, thx. And despite the whining on social media about 'mystery metal', MTech blades are basically the chinese equivalent of 440A Stainless... a steel that was _invented_ to make razor blades and 'cutlery'. Because it's durable, resists corrosion and still takes a good edge w/o too much effort, even if not as long-lasting an edge as some of the harder or more 'modern' steels, like D2, 'Titanium Steel', etc. which are also harder to sharpen.
I got an MTech hatchet for Christmas a few years back, I've used and abused it for a long while now, and it only recently became dull, the hammer back hasn't even gotten damaged despite using it to drive giant steel nails into the frozen ground as tent stakes
Ill be real, if you collect but are on a budget. Mtech will always wow the average person. Honestly for the purpose they get used for more often then not there more then enough.
true i bought the dagger (still waiting on it) because i want to both be able to defend myself and look like the badass fantasy version of myself that i created while reading fantasy books lol
I have an mtech MT 20-35, which is the blue one in this video, and despite its $11 price tag, it hasn't chipped or rolled with all the batoning and chopping.
16 yrs ago I bought a MTech folder , payed around $19.50 for it. I still use it and it is sturdy, it really has served me well. I dont have any problems with their knives or issues. It really is a good company and a good knife!
My edc is a Kershaw brawler when I got it around 4 years ago I think it was a little over $30 but now you can get one for $20. In my opinion it is definitely worth $20. Mine is beat up but it still operates perfectly.
It really does matter what you use it for, most of us won't be chopping on wood most likely cutting boxes and opening letters, I find that these knife work well enough and they make great practice for learning how to sharpen a knife and making handles
M tech has a few okay knives. If you know what to look for, you can get a functional knife. If you're looking for the novelty knife for your collection, m tech has some interesting ones. You either have to know knives, or not care and be looking for novelty. It's like buying Ozark trails knives, they're iffy but you can find decent ones occasionally.
Never been this early to a video honestly. love the videos keep up the good work! I like cheap knives because they do what i need and i like a budget lol
I love the size and blade shape of the one with the blue handle, just wish they’d upgrade the steel. Even 8cr13mov or Aus8 with a proper heat treat would be okay.
I have a mtech knife on got grom a convenience store in 2012 and its treating me well after I put new pins in the grips and kept it sharp. Chopped a few small trees down
I have purchased two Mtech knives. I have no complaints. One knife I bought for a cheap price and the handle had a window breaker along with a metal handle covered by rubber for non slip. With regards to the blade it was serrated which is my favorite. The other knife was smaller than pictured and was Karambit style. It came with a holster attachment for your belt to be concealed from your back. The blade is sharp and the handle fits comfortably in a medium sized hand. Mtech has the right idea but needs to also make an upgraded line of knives for those picky people!
I also forgot to mention that perhaps not all Mtech knives will be for the viewer's liking so take your time and give them a chance. If you are extremely concerned with blade sharpness then get a serrated blade.
I have been around knives for many years and I must say that I LOVE Mtech knives! I recently came across a rare Mtech HK-106280 and I just had to own it!! But the owner just didn't want to sell it. I offered $150 cash for it t but he refused! 😡 I then offered my Sig 365 handgun with four 10 round mags , 150 rounds and a hard case for a straight trade... I am now the proud owner of a rare Mtech HK -106280 ! 😀 👍
If you stay away from the Mtech knives with gadgetry,and flashy trashy features,you will find some that are descent. My MT-520 has been an awesome fixed blade,that I would pit against some customs that cost ten times the price. I also use an MT-A807 spring assisted flipper as my edc. I use it daily,and it hasn't been sharpened in about 6mo.. It will still cut through paracord with ease,and through steak like butter. Thats with a mystery 440 s.s.blade. It also takes an edge easily,and has a strong dead center lockup. I've had it about 6yrs now as an edc,and had only one issue. The blades not centered anymore.
Matthew Wayer I bought just one MTech ( Raptor ). What a Beast of a Blade ( I did a quick review on here ). I liked so much , I now have over a dozen more ( fixed blades by MTech ). I will be reviewing them all after the holidays . My first impressions have been over the top !! Very happy !! Such great prices for a solid blade . Hope to connect again . Happy Holidays ❤️🤠🔪
I think its hit or miss, apparently mtech use to use 440C across their range now it does not look like they do. I have a beater mtech extreme and it legitimately holds an edge better than my benchmade afo
@@earlscheib7754 Ugh,hate Benchmade ! Not due to them being politically involved,but rather because of crappy quality. If Mtech is as good or even better than it,I do not see a reason for buying Benchmade.
Been using an Mtech fixed (MX-8035) for 7 years now, mainly because it's design is pretty handy. It's small enough to EDC, yet the handle's set up so even my massive mitts can get a full grip on it, and the sheath for it's pretty good, if a bit cheap. It's been used for digging, skinning, cardboard breakdown, batoning, scraping, and even food prep once, and besides some scratch marks on the sides, it still holds up fine. I do have way better knives including Gerbers, K Bars, Ontario knives, and Buck, but for the price, and how much abuse it's taken, can't go wrong for a knife that was effectively 12 dollars at the time I bought it. It's done everything i've asked, and then some.
When I was younger I got a MTech Bali and it broke within a week. I thought how in the world could people love this brand so much? I thought I got a super nice deal on a Microtech 😂
I own a Gerber, Kobalt, Ozark Trail, some generic lockback knife that my girlfriend's dad found while I was helping him clean the garage over summer. And I bought my first Shcrade @ work. For 11.99 plus my Autozoner discount which came out to 10.71. it's a cool little knife. It came with a lanyard clip. I plan on getting my first Kershaw next week.
I have an MT-20-12. I love the molded sheath (especially how it attaches to my belt) and the looks, but the grinds don’t match up perfectly. Then again, I paid $12.34.
Mtech buyers' philosophy: Buy 'em cheap and stack 'em deep. I've had a few MTech folders. They were great ... until they weren't. (Ditto for Tac Force. After a few months of use, the liner lock would fail and not keep the blade locked open.
when i worked in the warehouse back in the late 90's early 2000's i used them to open boxes and cutting shrink wrap they were cheap and easily replaced. now that was between 18 and 20 years ago and they were pretty new to me but still cheap. now i have a couple spring assisted, one in the tool box for electrical tape or whatever and another for just whatever in the junk drawer in the kitchen however i have a newer fixed blade strait razor karambit and its sharp holds an edge and if i take the 5-10 minutes to shave the corners down it will be comfortable in hand. i have had it for a few months and haven't had to sharpen it. from almost 20 years ago to today their grade has improved greatly. just saying
I had a count of 115 cheapo Mtech ... ect knives as a teenager, and know from experience it's hard to find one that won't develop blade play quickly. The biggest thing though is when one day you notice a missing handle screw then half your pivot screw is gone a week later. My brother used to have a coffee can full of these knives that fell apart. Many will will easily take a sharp edge and hold it well enough, but you gotta loctite every single screw if they're not too soft to at least remove and replace once. My recommendation for a cheap knife on say a $10 budget would Always be to bump it up to $15 and get a Victorinox recruit. If you need a good knife but have little money I say forget cool factor and one handed speed, you may not like it but the best knife for your money may not be as "tacticool" as you want.
an MTech saved my life and I only had it because of its Price, if I didn't have it I would have been stabbed by a guy trying to rob, Even if the knives aren't the best quality, they do help.
I bought one m tech knife just to absolutely beat on. I use it for trail building and if I need a knife where I don’t care if it gets damaged. This knife is good for that but I’ll use all my other nice knives for everything else.
I had the third one down (blue), never got much use out of it as I dropped it over the side of my fishing kayak.... I had just got it and sharpened it.
I have 2 mtech knives, both purchased from the same gas station. One because it fits perfectly in the 5th pocket of my jeans, and the other because it just looked nice. As a bit of a knife snob, I understand someone not wanting to carry mtech. They make a lot of good looking knives, but they are not high quality. The steel is soft, the scales that should be FRN or G10 are just plane plastic (there's a huge difference), the fit & finish often leave something to be desired, and the factory edges are just awful. All that being said, they will work for most intended purposes, and as long as you don't mind re-sharpening, they're fine to carry. If you just need a sharp piece of metal and want something a little flashy, mtech can do that, but once you've used something with D2 steel or better, you'll really see what us "knife snobs" were talking about.
I wanted a traditional folding knife collection showing the various patterns, there was no way I could do this on a reasonable budget, so I chose the Rough Rider knives, not the best but display very well. But as you say you need a good quality knife for daily carry, could you recommend a good traditional knife for that purpose?
I'm on the spectrum of low cost, best bang steel/build/ergonomics are last. It seems I'm more picky about folders though? Full tangs not so much. No moving parts, so I don't tend to be as concerned about failure.
That boot dagger is really nice. I have one and it came perfect. Too bad it doesn't come with one of those fake leather single snap sheathes you can pop open with one hand.
The blue one you started with are great knives for the price point I have a few and I have beat the crap out if them and they keep on working most of my mtechs are shity but those are worth every penny
the most expensive knife i own is a 35 dollar victorinox. does me just fine. im trying to learn how to sharpen freehand on a wetstone so im practising with a 3 dollar walmart knife. i can get it sharp enough to cut paper (well enough anyway) and after a day of using it work it needs sharpening again. its perfect for that purpose
I have a few knives many of them are some good brand average priced knives ($40 ~ $150) like SOG, Condor, Cold steel and so on. At some point I tried a Mtech, yes they are cheap, and I will not used it for a survival pack, but for camping, everyday use, etc, It can't be beat. I end using and abusing that $10 knife, I don't care if it break, I just throw away and get another one. The more expensive are usually and a drawer and maybe 1 or 2 at some emergency bag where it is seldom used.
No need to waste money on mtech type knives. Plenty of reasonable priced knives from credible manufactures like Spyderco and Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT, etc.
Mtech stealth strike full tang fixed blade is an excellent value for under $20. Nice knife to throw in your glove box or center console in your car and forget about till you need it.
If it's a survival or tactical knife, then you should be able to stab logs or trees, use them as pry bars, do batoning or chopping wood, dig holes, etc. If they fall apart in heavy usage, you might as well not call it a "survival" or tactical knife. Then again, one should not necessarily expect the very cheap knife to do everything a Gerber Strongarm or better, to do, or last as long. I DO like your down to earth, everyday guy kind of approach to it, well done.
Dont forget every survival or defensive situation is different most real survival situations dont last weeks or months they last 48 hours...you can use a $10 fixed blade effectively for 2 days before it starts to fall apart, lol...as for defense all it needs is to be metal even a dull knife can effectively defend yourself...Of course the sharper the better the more fine point the better, but lacking those qualities doesnt mean it wont work...
OK fair enough. But then again ya won't have the knife after that and can't say "it did this, that and the other and is still holding together well." Don't get me wrong, we NEED cheap but reasonably good knives for those that can't afford high end or just want to collect knives. And I'm going to buy a MTech pretty soon in addition to the one I got the other day. For self defense against a bear or cougar, I'd prefer sharp, LOL. Against a man I'll need a lot less help. Several men is a different story...
I just wanted to ask a question about mteach Knifes I buy other cheap knives and the spring operating system on my other two knives just broke I just hope Mteach Knives are better
I have an M-tech butterfly knife and it's good for the price, only complaint is that the latch swings to the interior of the handle and can come in contact with the blade
Ganzo is the way to go for cheap knives, or Kubey is also another great budget brand I have a couple M-Techs that are basically all junk but great for someone staring out they do make some cool designs just not good carry around quality
Just bought the Mtech MT-097 double edge dagger. I can drag it right across my hand, and it does not cut at all. No sharpness what so ever.. Might just throw it away?
kung puk Nah. You could either sharpen it or just keep it in your collection. Maybe try to find better brands such as buck, kabar, cold steel, scrhade, or mora knives,
Robert J Byrd I just think it should have some sort of sharpness out of the box? I can press and drag it across my palm. Nothing! Yes i use Moraknivar, i am from Sweden.
I'd probably take some stuff from United cuttlry (even tho I think they offer mtech thru them....) But I've lost expansive knives many times, but somehow almost never lose the cheap ones.....
Ganzo's are great i own one but they aren't as popular as CRKTs and Kershaw's and there's the debate that ganzo's are pretty much copies from other knives. And i agree @Redbullet242 people that buy Mtech for the most part are people that don't know or don't care about knives and quality they just need something to cut with. I've seen Mtechs at mall kioks and gas stations so yeah i see why they're so popular too.
iamrodo I want a decent Chinese Clone... Simply because I don't believe there is a single knife available in the UK that CAN CUT! It seems we are not allowed sharp things ... Even if we get a note from out parents (I am 43)
Good video and Mtechs are budget knives yes definitely but they're some exceptional knives that Mtech makes that are gems they actually exceed my what most people know when they think of Mtech,the knives you have on the table are the lowest representation of Mtech,when you take a look at their better models like the model 151,8070 raptor,2039 mini raptor,086,2070,even some of their folders in the evolution series where their using s35 series steel in their blades... they're just like any other company for instance I like Tops,Esee,and Kabar but I don't like every knife they make and Mtech is no different
I have the double edge, no particular complaints, but I am looking to make a new sheath for it because the edge I put on it kept cutting through. You get what you pay for, but hey, designed in USA (handcrafted in China). Value is relative.
I guess I must be going through my 2nd childhood. Been collecting cheap knifes lately. Lots of different colors and styles, and I enjoy looking through them. Are many of them practical? No, but still cool to have, IMO. I do have a couple of $20+ knifes that are my EDCs. Someday, when I'm rich, I'll carry a Benchmade. :)
I now carry my Harbor Freight tactical folder and my walmart Ozark trail one as well as an Ozark multi-tool as my EDC. After losing my old Benchmade, Cold Steel, and Gerbers of the past (about 20+ years ago when they were all high quality) I decided the "daily driver" was something I wanted that was cheap but functional. I'll admit I had to modify the grind and on some of them replaced the rivets with bolts/nuts so I could heat temper them some (it's mixed on the results of rapid cold oil quenching). Some of these cheap knives actually had decent blade steel out of the box but the profile had uneven grinds, but almost all of them had weak bolts, screws, etc that loosened way to easily/often (I ended up epoxying some of them) but overall they're okay and functional.
A $10 blade won't fully replace a $100+ knife, but with a little work can get you about 80% there, you just have to adjust and hone it more often from my experience but then I like playing with these "toys".
I keep an MT20-35 in my glovebox. Black plastic scales. I sanded the sides of the scales with 200 grit paper, and it's comfortable and secure. It's a throwaway if it breaks. I found it useful. And it sharpens up really well. Frankly I like it.
I have just bought the Mtech 20-03 dagger and I'm pleased to say mine is well finished and shows non of the faults on the one in the video, in fact I expected it to be similar to that one but it really is MUCH better. Mine does not have "hand crafted in China" just a tiny etched "China" but the QC as certainly improved. I do have expensive hunting knives and as an ex gunsmith I do recognise quality, the Mtech was bought as a defensive backup and I think it would do the job if ever needed.
I have a small mtech knife that I havent left the house without in about ten years. It just kinda gives me peace of mind. I also use it for everything. I use it at work, I use it to cut steak, I'd pull it out if I was ever robbed. It cost me 15 bucks at a flea market when i was like 16-17. It has a beautiful wood handle. I'll have it till the day I die. In fact it looks a bit like the wooden one you have in this video, the handle is nicer on mine though. I also detected some play after a few years, I simply tightened the screw. Not a problem.
The $3 Ozark trail knives at Walmart are amazing for the price
JoeMoFasho yah birdshotiv loves Walmart knives
Ozark trails is hit and miss. I don't suggest buying one unless you can handle it first, or you really like the look.
I wouldnt mind buying a few and beating the hell out of them and not feel bad if they break
their blades are small, ergonomics are shit, but the steel is soft so they are easy to sharpen
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The M in MTech stands for Mall Ninja :)
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I know it’s a joke but it don’t make any sense
@@fletcher4098 if you don't know who mall ninja is
DANKDIRECT Boutique buds Mall Ninja is MN it’s only an M.
DANKDIRECT Boutique buds I knew it was a joke can you read xD
These are the knives that you keep in your tool box to use for scraping gaskets, prying, twisting, digging, and all of the things that you "shouldn't do with a knife" rather than mess up the good knife that you carry every day. For that, they are the best knives in the world.
Lol.. So what is an edc knife for? To look cool in your belt/pocket? To cut open your daily mail? 🤦🏼♂️
@@TTime685 Sadly that's what many people do with their best blades, they keep it for appearances and won't take them out for usage. I've hunted and fished with people who will bring their cheap knives only on such excursions and complain about how dull and etc is moaning how they wished they brought the good knife with them. I tend to carry one good knife in the field to compliment what I normally intend to take (my normal pack out on such trips is a machete, paring/bait/fillet knife like a mora, and a tactical folder of some kind on top of good knife of the trip).
I'll admit I normally use the good knife with reserved mentality (I force myself to do a few tasks with it but so used to my others that I tend to go back to habits) as I'm so used to my cheap three that it feels more like a backup if I misplace one of them. After using the mora for so many pragmatic chores I'd have to say it's the most useful and would recommend if a person is in an area where it's legal to carry one a good cheap, relatively small fixed blade is a great edc if it doesn't get in the way. I tend to carry a tactical folder as a fixed blade has made the other people I work with and the customers nervous when I wore a fixed blade knife.
Fascinating comparison, thx. And despite the whining on social media about 'mystery metal', MTech blades are basically the chinese equivalent of 440A Stainless... a steel that was _invented_ to make razor blades and 'cutlery'. Because it's durable, resists corrosion and still takes a good edge w/o too much effort, even if not as long-lasting an edge as some of the harder or more 'modern' steels, like D2, 'Titanium Steel', etc. which are also harder to sharpen.
I got an MTech hatchet for Christmas a few years back, I've used and abused it for a long while now, and it only recently became dull, the hammer back hasn't even gotten damaged despite using it to drive giant steel nails into the frozen ground as tent stakes
MTech knives are also good for "fantasy knives", good for displaying and just generally playing around with.
Ill be real, if you collect but are on a budget. Mtech will always wow the average person. Honestly for the purpose they get used for more often then not there more then enough.
true i bought the dagger (still waiting on it) because i want to both be able to defend myself and look like the badass fantasy version of myself that i created while reading fantasy books lol
my first spring assisted knife was an mtech, it was used and i sharpened it more times than i could count, had it for years before i traded it.
I have an mtech MT 20-35, which is the blue one in this video, and despite its $11 price tag, it hasn't chipped or rolled with all the batoning and chopping.
i bought one from mtech and it came super sharp right out the box
16 yrs ago I bought a MTech folder , payed around $19.50 for it. I still use it and it is sturdy, it really has served me well. I dont have any problems with their knives or issues. It really is a good company and a good knife!
I don't understand why people hate it. Its sharp and pokey and cuts things. If you poke a person they will bleed lol
@@redpandapowa People just like to hate on any brand that's not super expensive.
My edc is a Kershaw brawler when I got it around 4 years ago I think it was a little over $30 but now you can get one for $20. In my opinion it is definitely worth $20. Mine is beat up but it still operates perfectly.
So technically M tech is like the high point of the knife world. Ugly and cheap but usable and workable in a situation when that person needs it.
swiss army knives are a good relatively cheap price for a great knife
Alex Quintero especially if you buy used on ebay. Little wear but so much more value per dollar
Yeah totally, I'm sure you can quickly draw it in combat too with the tiny little pocket knife that comes with it. 😂
@@carolyncannon7805 they’re not talking about “combat knives” lmao. They’re obviously talking about daily use knives used for mundane tasks.
I'm 16 and came here to get some actual advice on whether or not these knives were decent for actually using. Thank you for the advice.
I like the mtech better than those 300 bench made. The fixed blade long ones
Tbh that lego-knife might make for a decent project knife. Use it to practice making wood, micarta, G10 handle scales etc.
Still got my mtech from 6 years...still working...
It really does matter what you use it for, most of us won't be chopping on wood most likely cutting boxes and opening letters, I find that these knife work well enough and they make great practice for learning how to sharpen a knife and making handles
M tech has a few okay knives. If you know what to look for, you can get a functional knife. If you're looking for the novelty knife for your collection, m tech has some interesting ones. You either have to know knives, or not care and be looking for novelty. It's like buying Ozark trails knives, they're iffy but you can find decent ones occasionally.
That dagger is one of the best ones I've found I've been using it for a long time now and it hasn't failed on me
On a basic aesthetic level I like that blue one. The blue goes well with the black.
Never been this early to a video honestly. love the videos keep up the good work! I like cheap knives because they do what i need and i like a budget lol
I love the size and blade shape of the one with the blue handle, just wish they’d upgrade the steel. Even 8cr13mov or Aus8 with a proper heat treat would be okay.
Try one. Mine was about eight bucks delivered, who cares. I like my MT 20-35 just fine.
I have a mtech knife on got grom a convenience store in 2012 and its treating me well after I put new pins in the grips and kept it sharp. Chopped a few small trees down
I have purchased two Mtech knives. I have no complaints. One knife I bought for a cheap price and the handle had a window breaker along with a metal handle covered by rubber for non slip. With regards to the blade it was serrated which is my favorite. The other knife was smaller than pictured and was Karambit style. It came with a holster attachment for your belt to be concealed from your back. The blade is sharp and the handle fits comfortably in a medium sized hand. Mtech has the right idea but needs to also make an upgraded line of knives for those picky people!
I also forgot to mention that perhaps not all Mtech knives will be for the viewer's liking so take your time and give them a chance. If you are extremely concerned with blade sharpness then get a serrated blade.
I have been around knives for many years and I must say that I LOVE Mtech knives!
I recently came across a rare Mtech HK-106280 and I just had to own it!!
But the owner just didn't want to sell it. I offered $150 cash for it t but he refused! 😡
I then offered my Sig 365 handgun with four 10 round mags , 150 rounds and a hard case for a straight trade...
I am now the proud owner of a rare Mtech HK -106280 ! 😀 👍
Those are on sale on amazon for like $15
The M-Tech Trail-master knock-off is an excellent knife. Greta for battoning, great chopper.
If you stay away from the Mtech knives with gadgetry,and flashy trashy features,you will find some that are descent.
My MT-520 has been an awesome fixed blade,that I would pit against some customs that cost ten times the price.
I also use an MT-A807 spring assisted flipper as my edc.
I use it daily,and it hasn't been sharpened in about 6mo..
It will still cut through paracord with ease,and through steak like butter.
Thats with a mystery 440 s.s.blade.
It also takes an edge easily,and has a strong dead center lockup.
I've had it about 6yrs now as an edc,and had only one issue.
The blades not centered anymore.
Matthew Wayer I bought just one MTech ( Raptor ).
What a Beast of a Blade ( I did a quick review on here ).
I liked so much , I now have over a dozen more ( fixed blades by MTech ).
I will be reviewing them all after the holidays .
My first impressions have been over the top !!
Very happy !! Such great prices for a solid blade .
Hope to connect again .
Happy Holidays ❤️🤠🔪
I think its hit or miss, apparently mtech use to use 440C across their range now it does not look like they do. I have a beater mtech extreme and it legitimately holds an edge better than my benchmade afo
Earl Scheib I agree 💯 % ( hit or miss ).
@@earlscheib7754 Ugh,hate Benchmade ! Not due to them being politically involved,but rather because of crappy quality. If Mtech is as good or even better than it,I do not see a reason for buying Benchmade.
Been using an Mtech fixed (MX-8035) for 7 years now, mainly because it's design is pretty handy. It's small enough to EDC, yet the handle's set up so even my massive mitts can get a full grip on it, and the sheath for it's pretty good, if a bit cheap. It's been used for digging, skinning, cardboard breakdown, batoning, scraping, and even food prep once, and besides some scratch marks on the sides, it still holds up fine. I do have way better knives including Gerbers, K Bars, Ontario knives, and Buck, but for the price, and how much abuse it's taken, can't go wrong for a knife that was effectively 12 dollars at the time I bought it. It's done everything i've asked, and then some.
When I was younger I got a MTech Bali and it broke within a week. I thought how in the world could people love this brand so much? I thought I got a super nice deal on a Microtech 😂
Nate Rivera LOL
I did the exact same thing once
I own a Gerber, Kobalt, Ozark Trail, some generic lockback knife that my girlfriend's dad found while I was helping him clean the garage over summer. And I bought my first Shcrade @ work. For 11.99 plus my Autozoner discount which came out to 10.71. it's a cool little knife. It came with a lanyard clip. I plan on getting my first Kershaw next week.
I bought an M-Tech knife back in 2016 and it’s still kicking strong. It’s a huge Bowie knife, I think it cost around $35
I have an MT-20-12. I love the molded sheath (especially how it attaches to my belt) and the looks, but the grinds don’t match up perfectly. Then again, I paid $12.34.
Have a Sebenza 21 sitting in my safe and an Mtech that lives in my truck..the best knife is the one you're not afraid to use
Ill take a Mtech over a Frost any day.
Yes
Me too
I like your style ❤️🤠🔪
MTech over Frost All Day Long .
I got a Frost as my first Folder when I was 12 and it had the worst edge retention of any knife I've ever had, and it broke in a few months.
Mtech buyers' philosophy: Buy 'em cheap and stack 'em deep.
I've had a few MTech folders. They were great ... until they weren't. (Ditto for Tac Force. After a few months of use, the liner lock would fail and not keep the blade locked open.
I like your view on the subject
when i worked in the warehouse back in the late 90's early 2000's i used them to open boxes and cutting shrink wrap they were cheap and easily replaced. now that was between 18 and 20 years ago and they were pretty new to me but still cheap. now i have a couple spring assisted, one in the tool box for electrical tape or whatever and another for just whatever in the junk drawer in the kitchen however i have a newer fixed blade strait razor karambit and its sharp holds an edge and if i take the 5-10 minutes to shave the corners down it will be comfortable in hand. i have had it for a few months and haven't had to sharpen it. from almost 20 years ago to today their grade has improved greatly. just saying
Best cheap knives sub $20 are sanrenmu. My 9103 for $15 is cheap Kershaw and crkt killer.
I've had good luck with many Master Cutlery knives. Sometimes the edge or pivot needs some tweeking but no problem.
I had a count of 115 cheapo Mtech ... ect knives as a teenager, and know from experience it's hard to find one that won't develop blade play quickly.
The biggest thing though is when one day you notice a missing handle screw then half your pivot screw is gone a week later.
My brother used to have a coffee can full of these knives that fell apart.
Many will will easily take a sharp edge and hold it well enough, but you gotta loctite every single screw if they're not too soft to at least remove and replace once.
My recommendation for a cheap knife on say a $10 budget would
Always be to bump it up to $15 and get a Victorinox recruit.
If you need a good knife but have little money I say forget cool factor and one handed speed, you may not like it but the best knife for your money may not be as "tacticool" as you want.
an MTech saved my life and I only had it because of its Price, if I didn't have it I would have been stabbed by a guy trying to rob, Even if the knives aren't the best quality, they do help.
Very sensible comments, ass always. I appreciate your perspective, and I agree. Thanks.
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I own several Mtech fixed blades and they are good for the money I paid.
I bought one m tech knife just to absolutely beat on. I use it for trail building and if I need a knife where I don’t care if it gets damaged. This knife is good for that but I’ll use all my other nice knives for everything else.
I had the third one down (blue), never got much use out of it as I dropped it over the side of my fishing kayak.... I had just got it and sharpened it.
I have 2 mtech knives, both purchased from the same gas station. One because it fits perfectly in the 5th pocket of my jeans, and the other because it just looked nice.
As a bit of a knife snob, I understand someone not wanting to carry mtech. They make a lot of good looking knives, but they are not high quality. The steel is soft, the scales that should be FRN or G10 are just plane plastic (there's a huge difference), the fit & finish often leave something to be desired, and the factory edges are just awful.
All that being said, they will work for most intended purposes, and as long as you don't mind re-sharpening, they're fine to carry. If you just need a sharp piece of metal and want something a little flashy, mtech can do that, but once you've used something with D2 steel or better, you'll really see what us "knife snobs" were talking about.
My friend have m-tech knife, the usmc one, its 440c steel but because it a wide blade and thick , it does well for chopping
I wanted a traditional folding knife collection showing the various patterns, there was no way I could do this on a reasonable budget, so I chose the Rough Rider knives, not the best but display very well. But as you say you need a good quality knife for daily carry, could you recommend a good traditional knife for that purpose?
I'm on the spectrum of low cost, best bang steel/build/ergonomics are last. It seems I'm more picky about folders though? Full tangs not so much. No moving parts, so I don't tend to be as concerned about failure.
The best inexpensive knife I’ve ever bought was/is the 7” Old Hickory Butcher knife. $10 1095 steel and made here in the USA by Ontario Knife Company.
That boot dagger is really nice. I have one and it came perfect. Too bad it doesn't come with one of those fake leather single snap sheathes you can pop open with one hand.
the fixed blades ain't to bad. have a mtech boot dagger style it would definitely work for what it's made for.
Mtech knives are not good knives solely based on the fact that they are not good knives......
workingclassless84 I look at mtech knives as a cheaper way of trying a expensive design without spending a whole lot of money
That plastic to my knowledge is usually referred too as ABS plastic or Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
The blue one you started with are great knives for the price point I have a few and I have beat the crap out if them and they keep on working most of my mtechs are shity but those are worth every penny
the most expensive knife i own is a 35 dollar victorinox. does me just fine. im trying to learn how to sharpen freehand on a wetstone so im practising with a 3 dollar walmart knife. i can get it sharp enough to cut paper (well enough anyway) and after a day of using it work it needs sharpening again. its perfect for that purpose
I have a few knives many of them are some good brand average priced knives ($40 ~ $150) like SOG, Condor, Cold steel and so on. At some point I tried a Mtech, yes they are cheap, and I will not used it for a survival pack, but for camping, everyday use, etc, It can't be beat. I end using and abusing that $10 knife, I don't care if it break, I just throw away and get another one. The more expensive are usually and a drawer and maybe 1 or 2 at some emergency bag where it is seldom used.
I have the same mtech dagger I like it I give mtech knifes to people when I go to birthday partys because there cheap and makes a good gift
If you don’t use your knife for work or on a daily basis a lot of options can meet ur needs for $20 to $50
Tell us what the better options are at the same cheap price, please!
Theres some nice Kershaw knives you can get that are on the cheaper side but you will most likely have some of the same things you get with mtech
No need to waste money on mtech type knives. Plenty of reasonable priced knives from credible manufactures like Spyderco and Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT, etc.
Mtech stealth strike full tang fixed blade is an excellent value for under $20. Nice knife to throw in your glove box or center console in your car and forget about till you need it.
I've been wanting to ask you about mtech knives and what you honestly thought from a collector and knowledgeable standpoint
What are the cheap option brands that are reliable if not are more reliable than mtech?
I like the cheaper knives to customize for example make a drop point into a tanto
I like that dagger I have one of my own but it's a good knife to beat around with
LEGO plastic is tougher than that junk they use...
If it's a survival or tactical knife, then you should be able to stab logs or trees, use them as pry bars, do batoning or chopping wood, dig holes, etc. If they fall apart in heavy usage, you might as well not call it a "survival" or tactical knife. Then again, one should not necessarily expect the very cheap knife to do everything a Gerber Strongarm or better, to do, or last as long. I DO like your down to earth, everyday guy kind of approach to it, well done.
Dont forget every survival or defensive situation is different most real survival situations dont last weeks or months they last 48 hours...you can use a $10 fixed blade effectively for 2 days before it starts to fall apart, lol...as for defense all it needs is to be metal even a dull knife can effectively defend yourself...Of course the sharper the better the more fine point the better, but lacking those qualities doesnt mean it wont work...
OK fair enough. But then again ya won't have the knife after that and can't say "it did this, that and the other and is still holding together well." Don't get me wrong, we NEED cheap but reasonably good knives for those that can't afford high end or just want to collect knives. And I'm going to buy a MTech pretty soon in addition to the one I got the other day. For self defense against a bear or cougar, I'd prefer sharp, LOL. Against a man I'll need a lot less help. Several men is a different story...
I still have the frist knife I ever had it was a 7$ Taiwan folder the blade wiggles a bit but still keep it a round for nostalgia
Do a destruction test on that blue handled mtech lol
I went a different direction than you. We started the same but i went down the clone path. So in-between the two I'm sitting pretty.
Who are Mtech, where are they based and is there an email address to get in touch with them for spare parts
I just wanted to ask a question about mteach Knifes I buy other cheap knives and the spring operating system on my other two knives just broke I just hope Mteach Knives are better
You just saved me money. Thank you for this. I need to see it cause the picture was not good and the description was sketchy.
A few mtech knifes have knife plastic
I know kubey might have some good options theres go from 13$-120$ or more and yes they have Japanese steel knives they have d2 knifes I think 52$
I have an M-tech butterfly knife and it's good for the price, only complaint is that the latch swings to the interior of the handle and can come in contact with the blade
Ganzo is the way to go for cheap knives, or Kubey is also another great budget brand I have a couple M-Techs that are basically all junk but great for someone staring out they do make some cool designs just not good carry around quality
Just bought the Mtech MT-097 double edge dagger. I can drag it right across my hand, and it does not cut at all. No sharpness what so ever.. Might just throw it away?
kung puk Nah. You could either sharpen it or just keep it in your collection. Maybe try to find better brands such as buck, kabar, cold steel, scrhade, or mora knives,
Robert J Byrd I just think it should have some sort of sharpness out of the box?
I can press and drag it across my palm. Nothing!
Yes i use Moraknivar, i am from Sweden.
My favorit is a Mora from the fifties, with the red wooden handle.
Jeff do a 2018 survival bug out bag with all your cool new battlebox stuff!!
Stabbin trees,beating knives....this explains so much,Jeffrey.
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I bash Mtech and other cheap knives BUT I do have a frost cutlery knife in my collection because as a kid I used to carry around the same model.
I'd probably take some stuff from United cuttlry (even tho I think they offer mtech thru them....) But I've lost expansive knives many times, but somehow almost never lose the cheap ones.....
I just bought the green one as my edc i just wanted a new knife and it was 8$
CRKT and Kershaw have low budget knives so why buy Mtech.
iamrodo Mtech is the brand for people who don’t know knives. “It’s a cool expensive-looking knife, it must be good” is the mentality.
iamrodo I want a Ganzo but I am not allowed one in UK..
I need a "lockable" knife that doesn't "Lock".... But when I am using it TOTALLY LOCKS
JETJOOBOY That sucks.. I got a ganzo g729 and i love it, totally worth it.
Ganzo's are great i own one but they aren't as popular as CRKTs and Kershaw's and there's the debate that ganzo's are pretty much copies from other knives. And i agree @Redbullet242 people that buy Mtech for the most part are people that don't know or don't care about knives and quality they just need something to cut with. I've seen Mtechs at mall kioks and gas stations so yeah i see why they're so popular too.
iamrodo I want a decent Chinese Clone... Simply because I don't believe there is a single knife available in the UK that CAN CUT!
It seems we are not allowed sharp things ... Even if we get a note from out parents (I am 43)
Abkt ( American bufflo knife & tool) makes and actual ka-bar style miniture
Some are crappy and some are amazing but tbh fixed blades Are great
I have alot knives about 10 MTech , I resharpen and modified them, I prefer Kershaw ken onion variety, I can't really justify to buy Benchmade
in germany this exact Dagger in this design costs 40€ or about 48$
bugger
We get screwed in Sweden too.
Cool Jeff 😎👍
Good video and Mtechs are budget knives yes definitely but they're some exceptional knives that Mtech makes that are gems they actually exceed my what most people know when they think of Mtech,the knives you have on the table are the lowest representation of Mtech,when you take a look at
their better models like the model 151,8070 raptor,2039 mini raptor,086,2070,even some of their folders in the evolution series where their using s35 series steel in their blades... they're just like any other company for instance I like Tops,Esee,and Kabar but I don't like every knife they make and Mtech is no different
What is grivory?
The thing about stabing someone w/ a cheap knife is if you can't pull it out of the victim your only out 20 bucks tops.
I have the double edge, no particular complaints, but I am looking to make a new sheath for it because the edge I put on it kept cutting through. You get what you pay for, but hey, designed in USA (handcrafted in China). Value is relative.
bowman321123 it's probally not even designed in the USA. They just slap that on the knife to make a couple extra bucks
“I broke this one out to do a video... literally “ 🤣🤣 jk jk
But if you buy an expensive knife their drawer knives couse you paid alot for them an dont wont to mess them up or loose them