Bundeswehr MI220 (Glock Field Knife Knockoff)

[dogstar]

Given how much people here get triggered by the actual Glock Field Knife, this should be interesting. Long story short, it's a cheap Chinese copy of an already cheap military knife. I got it because I can't find the real deal at the moment. In some sense, it is what most would expect: junk. However, it is a usable knife. Nobody needs to run out and get this, but if you have the urge to, watch my review. (Before anyone posts links to the model 81, it is the 78 I was after).

 

[luethge]

That was a good review . Thank you for sharing this. I think I fall into the second category as well - I like the Glock knife. Seems like they were really abundant 6 months ago, though the prices were climbing. Flea bay has a few of the straight back models.

 

[Chronovore]

I had the actual Glock knife with saw back maybe twenty years ago. I took it hiking, camping, etc. over the course of one summer before leaving it in my dad's garage and forgetting about it. I found it when he passed and I got to clear out his house. It was too rusted to keep but brought back fond memories from that summer.

I wouldn't buy it or any facsimile of it today. However, I do like the idea of a locking sheath. I've had a few fixed blades with different locking features. The best was the button lock on a diving knife that I used for cliff jumping around the same time in life.

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

You can buy. Glock knife on Amazon, cost you $36 dollars. It’s not the model you’re looking for but it’s not a big deal that it has saw teeth on the spine, I doubt you will break the knife battoning it, because they create “weak point” .
So you purchased Chinese knock off with mystery steel, probably crappier than the real Glock knife.
And your review is about a Chinese copy that obviously failed your test ? How can you call a knockoff that ended up broken “faithful reproduction”, I’m sorry, this is laughable if nothing else…
Also, you are calling “triggered” people who actually used the knife not to carve butter knives, and have their own opinion based of much more serious use ?
Nothing personal but I think you are the one triggered by the Glock knife thread, and some of us calling the knfe “garbage” but for whatever reason you don’t want to waste few more bucks and do your tests with the real thing.

 

[dogstar]

You can buy. Glock knife on Amazon, cost you $36 dollars. It’s not the model you’re looking for but it’s not a big deal that it has saw teeth on the spine, I doubt you will break the knife battoning it, because they creat “weak point” .
So you purchased Chinese knock off with mystery steel, probably crappier than the real Glock knife.
And your review is about a Chinese copy that obviously failed your test ? How can you call a knockoff that ended up broken “faithful reproduction”, I’m sorry, this is laughable if nothing else…
Also, you are calling “triggered” people who actually used the knife not to carve butter knifes, and have their own opinion based of much more serious use ?
Nothing personal but I think you are the one triggered by the Glock knife thread, and some of us calling the knfe “garbage” but for whatever reason you don’t want to waste few more bucks and do your tests with the real thing.

What are you even doing here? You are one of the people who call the Glock knife garbage. From the start, I said this was a cheap copy of the Glock knife, so why are you criticizing? Are you just one of those miserable people that pick fights on internet forums?

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

I’m not criticizing anything and I think I can give my opinion as long as I’m following the rules in this forum.
In this particular case I’m wondering why are you offering a review of a Chinese knock off, that’s it.
It’s a no-name product that you are reviewing and calling “faithful reproduction” after it miserably failed your test.
Help me please to see the meaning of your review if this is not even the original Glock knife…

 

[dogstar]

Why am I reviewing a knife? This is a forum for knife enthusiasts. I thought I might like a knife and I purchased it. I reviewed it because people who might also be interested in the knife might want to know more.

What I meant by "faithful reproduction" is that they copied the knife and sheath in almost every detail. Never, ever, did I imply it was as good as the real thing. I believe I gave a fair review for people who are actually interested in this knife.

 

[Wasty]

Oh, that knife will have its 44th birthday this year. It was introduced to the Österreichisches Bundesheer as Feldmesser 78 in 1978.
As it is still used by eight or nine different armed forces around the world today, I would actually dare to say it has stood the test of time and is a capable tool.

Well, I don't understand why you did review a knockoff, as anything coming out of it will leave the bitter taste of fake.

I have three of them - one for doing bad stuff on the renovation of my house - one for throwing (it is an excellent throwing knife) - and one as a backup but I am positive that I won't need it.

 

[dogstar]

Oh, that knife will have its 44th birthday this year. It was introduced to the Österreichisches Bundesheer as Feldmesser 78 in 1978.
As it is still used by eight or nine different armed forces around the world today, I would actually dare to say it has stood the test of time and is a capable tool.

Well, I don't understand why you did review a knockoff, as anything coming out of it will leave the bitter taste of fake.

I have three of them - one for doing bad stuff on the renovation of my house - one for throwing (it is an excellent throwing knife) - and one as a backup but I am positive that I won't need it.

If could get the real 78, I would. It would cost over double what you would pay for a 81 right now to purchase it from overseas, and for that amount of money, there are better knives. I'm glad you like your Glock knives.

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

Why am I reviewing a knife? This is a forum for knife enthusiasts.

Why you‘re changing the context of the question?
What was I asking is why are you reviewing not “a knife” but a knock off ?
From what I see trough the threads, vast majority of the knife enthusiasts here don’t give a f about knock offs.

If could get the real 78, I would.

You could get a real 78, there is no problem to obtain one in US. It’s a different story if you don’t want to spend the $$
And how exactly you will evaluate the real Glock knife by reviewing a crappy copy of it ?

 

[Chronovore]

There is a general hatred of knock-offs, clones, counterfeits, etc. on Blade Forums. Some of it is reasonable. Some of it is questionable. For instance, say something nice about Ganzo, even one of their original designs in real Chinese D2, and you can expect a mob of angry villagers with torches and pitchforks.

While I don't love copied designs or design elements, I take issue with intentional counterfeits or fake steel stamps. Is the logo on this one copied from an original? (I think my actual Glock knife from twenty years ago just had the modern Glock logo but I could be mistaken.)

While I strongly recommend against knowingly buying counterfeits or junk with fake steel stamps--for multiple reasons--you can find a much more friendly and permissive attitude towards that kind of stuff in the gear subforum of Budget Light Forum. Unlike here, I've been able to have constructive conversations about the original Ganzo knives over there.

 

[dogstar]

There is a general hatred of knock-offs, clones, counterfeits, etc. on Blade Forums. Some of it is reasonable. Some of it is questionable. For instance, say something nice about Ganzo, even one of their original designs in real Chinese D2, and you can expect a mob of angry villagers with torches and pitchforks.

While I don't love copied designs or design elements, I take issue with intentional counterfeits or fake steel stamps. Is the logo on this one copied from an original? (I think my actual Glock knife from twenty years ago just had the modern Glock logo but I could be mistaken.)

While I strongly recommend against knowingly buying counterfeits or junk with fake steel stamps--for multiple reasons--you can find a much more friendly and permissive attitude towards that kind of stuff in the gear subforum of Budget Light Forum. Unlike here, I've been able to have constructive conversations about the original Ganzo knives over there.

No, this particular knockoff makes no reference to Glock, nor does it use the Glock logo. It also clearly says "China" on the ricasso.

I don't think there is any way someone would buy this thinking they purchased an actual Glock knife.

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

No, this particular knockoff makes no reference to Glock, nor does it use the Glock logo. It also clearly says "China" on the ricasso.

I don't think there is any way someone would buy this thinking they purchased an actual Glock knife.

One last thing from me: But you did review on it, associating it with the Glock knife, it’s in your first sentence.

Now, I personally have no issue discussing legitimate Chinese companies. I don’t hate them, nor their products. Maybe not agree with their marketing practices but I’m trying not to go there simply because those are forum rules, not preference of group of members.
‘On the other hand, I can’t stand associations as the one in this “review”. This Chinese clone is poorly made and failed your test, have nothing to do with the original Block knife, but you are still subconsciously trying to attach some qualities to it like its the same knife as the original. Playing victim won’t make this review looking better IMO.

 

[dogstar]

Well, the knife is whole again. I put the knife back together with JB weld and a hardwood mekugi. Just a little more cosmetic work and I'll be done. I will test further when I get a chance to go camping. I think the only way this can fail now is if I bust the handle. Thanks for reading my review.

 

[DocJD]

Given how much people here get triggered by the actual Glock Field Knife, this should be interesting. Long story short, it's a cheap Chinese copy of an already cheap military knife. I got it because I can't find the real deal at the moment. In some sense, it is what most would expect: junk. However, it is a usable knife. Nobody needs to run out and get this, but if you have the urge to, watch my review. (Before anyone posts links to the model 81, it is the 78 I was after).

I welcome any honest knife review , not everyone here does .

I had a genuine Glock knife , long time ago , mid-80's maybe .

Got it just from curiosity and because I loved the Glock pistols ,even back when most people still hated them .

It's a military field / combat knife and is more than adequate for that purpose . Some people even use them as throwing knives and they don't fall apart .

I never did much with mine , because it just didn't inspire any excitement compared to others I already owned for similar use .

This type of knife is built for abuse, to be "GI proof" , and not necessarily the best for any one use outside of "survival " .

I would recommend that anyone buying a knife for this kind of use to not cheap-out too much .

If you're serious , get something that will not fail you ! The best you can afford .

 

[dogstar]

I would recommend that anyone buying a knife for this kind of use to not cheap-out too much .

If you're serious , get something that will not fail you ! The best you can afford .

Fair point. For some people this might be what they can afford.

I wonder if Lynn Thompson ever considered putting out his own version of the Glock knife. That would have been interesting.

 

[DocJD]

Lynn Thompson every considered putting out his own version

His personal babies were the SRK , Recon Tanto , Warcraft , and AK-47 fixed .

I've got 'em all except the last one listed .

The first two , in "Carbon V " , I really beat the crap out of with no worries , long time ago .

That's what sold me on Cold Steel , initially .

My Warcraft is just relaxing until needed . Or I get in the mood .

 

[Elgatodeacero]

The Glock 78 knife is in stock at Varusteleka.

This is one of the few places that always has them available. 49 dollars (42 after VAT is deducted) and 9.99 shipping, arrives in less than 2 weeks.

Why waste time with Chinese made, low quality knock offs?

 

[dogstar]

The Glock 78 knife is in stock at Varusteleka.

This is one of the few places that always has them available. 49 dollars (42 after VAT is deducted) and 9.99 shipping, arrives in less than 2 weeks.

Why waste time with Chinese made, low quality knock offs?

From what other forum members have said, the Glock knife is not so high quality, either: soft 1095, uneven grinds. Should I pay $52 for one? I think I will wait until I can get one for $35. For now I will use my knock off and update what i find.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I find my Glock 81 to be a very good value for 40 dollars, but this is a knife style with rather limited uses due to the fat blade stock, narrow blade profile and steep grind angle.

What use do you intend for this knife? For a throwing knife, opening strapped pallets, and stabbing car doors it is a great choice. For normal outdoors use like fire making, shelter building, and processing fish and game there are better choices from Buck and Mora in the same price range.

However, it is made with Glock Perfection which you cannot get anywhere else.