Counterfeit Tek-lok?

[WValtakis]

So, I ordered a bunch of Kydex from a reputable vendor and decided to throw in a small Tek-lok so I'd have the hole spacing. I already have a couple larges, they both have a nice satin finish with no flashing and molded in "made in USA"/Blade-tech logo.

The small I received with my Kydex has no markings, quite a bit of flashing and a shiny finish. I'll get some pics up in a few.

Does anyone have a small Tek-lok they could take a look at to compare?

Thanks,
~Chip

 

[rje58]

This is exactly what mine looks like. Only smaller.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Blade-Tech-Small-Tek-Lok-Latching--15123

There are some good photos all over the internet for comparison.

 

[WValtakis]

Pics, my large Tek-lok on top, their small Tek-lok on bottom.


I did contact the vendor with my concerns, their reply was:

"Thank you for your business!

We are an authorized distributor for Blade-Tech. We do not offer any counterfeit Blade-Tech products. They all come directly from Blade-Tech to us.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance."

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

This is exactly what mine looks like. Only smaller.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Blade-Tech-Small-Tek-Lok-Latching--15123

There are some good photos all over the internet for comparison.

Does yours have any markings molded in? I only have experience with the large ones, that practically have an entire business card molded in as well as "made in USA". It struck me as odd that the small was completely "sterile", and seemed a softer/cheaper material.

~Chip

 

[rje58]

No markings, mine is 'sterile'. Of course there is no absolute guarantee that mine is genuine, either. That's why I referred you to the numerous internet photos.