$300 MTECHS??!!

I don't think I'd pay 30 dollars for an Mtech, let alone 300. Besides, even if they're made from the materials you're claiming, it still says nothing of build or machining quality. Expensive stuff can be just as useless as cheap stuff if not fabricated and assembled correctly. And judging from Mtech's past I certainly wouldn't want to be one of the initial guinea pigs.
 
We recently passed around two new MTech knives that were labeled $11 and $40, because a dealer had handled them and noticed something weird...

they were actually really nice knives. I don't recall any claims that they were actually made in USA, but the quality of construction and action were a far cry from the gas station. Ball bearings and nice flipping action, basically comparable to WE's Civivi line which already has an excellent reputation for quality in that sub $50 category. Even the "$11" model was objectively of good construction (quotes because I suspect it was mislabeled at 11 dollars). Basically, don't be surprised if there's a change coming for the brand. I completely agree with above comments that this should be paired with a name change because they are so categorically different.
 
Yea no thanks. The last thing we need is more chinese D2 TI flipper framelocks. Especially from M-tech...... Reminds me of Two-Sun and CH knives for some reason.....
 
danbot said:
A new name sure wouldn't have hurt! ;)
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:eek: Does anybody handled one ?... Maybe they are trying to put their name along the "Big Boys" of the industry ? And "Maybe" it worth what they say it worth. :confused:. But the price seem off for the materials stated. As a cheap knife making company, I wouldn't change the name. I would stress on the fact that it is a new line of whole different products that are really competitive with current markets in price and quality:thumbsup:. The rest needs to be proven :cool:.... Today's customers have no problems dealing with companies that put out a "standard" line AND a "High quality" line of products. under the same brand. If their "High Quality" line pick a part of the market. They will surely end up selling more of the "cheap" line. That would be imo an excellent business move... But it needs to "take"... And putting U.S.A on a Foreign product does not change the fact that people verify the origin before making a purchase. On the other hand, I know a couple of "collectors" that prefer buying five cheap knives instead of "one" good one.
 
These are made along side clones?

Mtech iirc uses usa designers. Hence the flag iirc. But no idea why any usa designer would make such shitty knives. Unless it was just about the money.

Props for trying to change into better quality but.. Yea no.
 
So I have actually owned a few Mtechs in the past (we were all newbs at one point), but the only real problem I had with them were the overly cheap materials used and that cosmetic f&f were subpar. To be honest, my experience was similar to Jake's in that they were pretty mechanically sound with a solid lockup. I even tried spinewhacking them a few times and light torquing from the blade and never experienced a lock failure. This seems to line up with wealljuggleknives' videos as well. So I can potentially see a decent product, I'm just not sure I'd be willing to test it out without more info.
 
Gravy said:
Yea no thanks. The last thing we need is more chinese D2 TI flipper framelocks. Especially from M-tech...... Reminds me of Two-Sun and CH knives for some reason.....
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I definitely wouldnt say thats the last thing we need. Quality frame lock flippers are always welcome in my eyes.

Now whether mtech actually makes some quality ones is another story. I suppose we'll see.
 
I hate to admit, but I have a morbid curiosity if they will actually try to turn their reputation around and make at least acceptable knives. I sure as beck won't be buying any, but I may check out some reviews just because. A company that large has the potential to turn out a decent product if they actually wanted to invest. The real question is will they do it right or is this a cheap attempt for exposure and some extra sales in the short term?
 
Ya know, I have to say. At this point in my knife enthusiast "career", I have so many knives from actual quality makers that I just wouldn't ever consider a knife that was made by one of these cheap manufacturers, I don't care what the materials or design are.
 
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Monofletch said:
I hope they make a $300 carbon fiber m390 Mutilator!!
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I knew what knife you were talking about, but it still needed a photo. It should definitely have mokuti as well.
 
JupiterPaladin said:
I hate to admit, but I have a morbid curiosity if they will actually try to turn their reputation around and make at least acceptable knives. I sure as beck won't be buying any, but I may check out some reviews just because. A company that large has the potential to turn out a decent product if they actually wanted to invest. The real question is will they do it right or is this a cheap attempt for exposure and some extra sales in the short term?
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Not to mock your comment but I'm not really opposed to Master Cutlery making better stuff to compete out there.A couple months back I was looking for one of those vintage industrial tabletop lamps.As usual the cheap knives section draws ones eyes to anyone likes knives from simple to discriminating taste (admit it).I actually saw a knife by their 'Elite Tactical' line (model# 1016DB).The guy took one out of it's box for me to handle.I ended up buying it.Here were my thoughts...

*Well they definitely make a copy of the Axis Lock like Sanrenmu/Enlan/Ganzo but Master calls it the "Rapid Lock".

*I liked the grooved and extending backspacer...really solid feel.I know a few companies do this but with the choice of G-10, it made me think of the old Lone Wolf Knives.Milled liners to reduce weight.

*Pretty good texturing job.Both a fabric texture and a criss-cross pattern that goes through the G-10.Jimping could be a little sharper on the blade spine but it works.

*The blade is pretty nice actually.Really good extending swedge,good bevel,hollow ground...came pretty darn sharp.It's just 8Cr13MoV but nowhere reflects the poor quality of the 3Cr13MoV they apply on the Ballistic Series simply stamped 'Stainless Steel'.I like the drop point on it though...it's a versatile and productive utility blade design.

*Very interesting concealed carry pocket clip design.It's non reversible,tip-up carry, and it's mounted in a different way.It's screwed on through the liner while capped over by the G-10 scale.You'd have to remove the scale first to take the clip off but it's also advantageous from never losing the screw in this sealed construction method.Mine had no wiggle whatsoever.

*Dual ball bearing washers believe it or not.They needed a spray of some Rem-Oil because they felt like they needed lubricant.I was completely unaware of this because of course a factory box doesn't dive into the specs on any knife really.

My point is M-Tech knives at hundreds of dollars is a laughable thought...it'll sink as an effort.But it is also a pretty laughable thought for people to overpay for an MTech factory model wearing a Kershaw label too.For $25 though this knife by their Elite Tactical line shows Master Cutlery is at least making an effort to compete on the inexpensive side.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
That looks very familiar for some reason. Maybe it's just my general mistrust of Mtech and the popularity of kwaiken type designs right now, but...
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Some of their designs are very derivitive of other Chinese original designs. They probably should have kept the word Mtech off this brand and never told anyone.

I guess they figured hey if people are paying 300$ for a knife that’s made from Ti and s35vn then lets get in on that party.

Crazy thing is some of their 300$ knives are already sold out.
 
BellaBlades said:
Garbage. No , never and nope.
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Let me guess.You're one of those pretenders that turns their cheek for the blade play problems and god awful bevel on an $180 Benchmade 940.But you're eager to call any $10-$15 folder with a similar issue 'junk' because it's made in China right?

I don't expect you to agree with me.But I do expect people to get their 'junk' perspective accurate.Pretenders have a hard time copping up to the dollar amount they've spent isn't quite to their expectations.
 
they have a couple of nice designs, might give one of them a try. 30$ won't make me poorer.
 
Frotier76 said:
Let me guess.You're one of those pretenders that turns their cheek for the blade play problems and god awful bevel on an $180 Benchmade 940.But you're eager to call any $10-$15 folder with a similar issue 'junk' because it's made in China right?

I don't expect you to agree with me.But I do expect people to get their 'junk' perspective accurate.Pretenders have a hard time copping up to the dollar amount they've spent isn't quite to their expectations.
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You can guess and assume all you want. You don't know me and your wrong. There is always a place for affordable Chinese from a decent factory. My wife carries a tenacious which is amazing for $35.

It's my opinion on an over priced M tech. When there is so much more to explore on the market.. So go ahead and buy all of them pal.

I am not interested nor do I have the time to have this type of conversation with you.

Your style is accusatory and aggressive .
 
BellaBlades said:
You can guess and assume all you want. You don't know me and your wrong. There is always a place for affordable Chinese from a decent factory. My wife carries a tenacious which is amazing for $35.

It's my opinion on an over priced M tech. When there is so much more to explore on the market.. So go ahead and buy all of them pal.

I am not interested nor do I have the time to have this type of conversation with you.

Your style is accusatory and aggressive .
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For starters I'm not your 'pal'.Second you made time to have this conversation by replying back.If I don't like what someone says I ignore it and dismiss their viewpoint.So your dramatic reaction comes off very 'snowflake' in my book.

I don't feel it's "aggressive" at all to point out that JUNK is not restricted to low price tags anymore.Crappy grinds,blade play,bad heat treat,weak lock up...it exists on any brand made anywhere..at any price.The sooner you figure out or fess up to that? the more honest people on this forum will be.
 
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