Bear MGC LED

[AFAustin]

Am interested in the Bear MGC lockbacks, with built-in (red) LED lights. (See: e.g., theknifestore.com or Clinch Mountain Outfitters). Would appreciate any info/experience with these in particular or Bear MGC folders in general.

Thanks

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

I'm not familiar with the LED fitted Bear MGC lockback, but when I was a knife newbie I did own 2 of their damascus butterfly knives with Zamak handles. The blades looked nice but the handles were crap. If you're into damascus blades, Bear MGC's offerings are perhaps THE most affordable you can find, but stay away from their butterfly knives!

Bear MGC was acquired by Swiss Army Brands about 4 or 5 years ago and you sometimes see combo sets of Bear MGC and Victorinox pocket knives/tools being sold.

Personally, I don't like Bear MGC knives. It's not because of any quality issue since most of their stuff is mediocre, but I refuse to buy any brand that produces knockoffs of other makers' designs. Here are a few examples aside from their Leatherman knockoff:

Kershaw Black Horse knockoff:

Carson/Buck Intrepid knockoff:

Gerber EZ-Out knockoff:

 

[AFAustin]

Thanks for the info.