M-Tech Bargain Folders

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I bought a couple of them and they seem like a pretty decent deal. Anyone ever carried one for any length of time? Comfortable grips, 440A steel, and a good blade coating job.

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I'm amazed to see USA on the blade.

Where's the knife made? Taiwan? China? Elsewhere?
 
Intellectual property scruples aside. the knives aren't bad. however, the fasteners(screws pivot) suck and will only last about, oh, a week. replace the screws and you might have a halfway decent beater (400 series steel) that was, of course, designed by someone who isn't getting credit.
 
I bought a couple of their knives years ago before I knew anything. Since I know more now, I would rather get a Byrd.
But if you like the knife, who cares what anyone else says.

Stay sharp!
~DH
 
It is a cool looking knife, and we all like bargains....

Wondering, though, what does the tang stamp indicate as the country of manufacture?

Thanks,
 
I've made a careful comparison between the M-Techs and some of the Chinese knives and there seems to be attention to small details that many of the Chinese knives lack. Pivots line up and are scored, the blades sharpen nicely and are tight. With many openings and closings the blade tends to wobble slightly if not tightened, but they include a tool for that.

The ergonomics of the handle design surprised me, too.

All in all, it makes a good EDC if you're a city guy. Some friends I've given them to seem to like them a great deal. One has been carrying it steadily for more than six months and opens boxes, letters and packaging.

I was just curious to see if anyone else has tried them. BTW, they are made in China.
 
I used to get confused between M Tech and V Tech.

Have handled no product of either mfg.

Thanks for the info, BTW.
 
The handle material and lockup is usually pretty good on these as well as the action. However, the steel leaves much to be desired. Do not be fooled by the USA on the blade. Upon closer inspection you will se that the blades say USA Design Made in China.
 
Well, I expected mine to lose its edge quickly, but it doesn't seem to be the case. The coating gets worn, of course, but the blade seems to retain a fairly good edge. I've also been using this Karambit knife, which I've really changed my views on. At first I thought it was too awkward to comfortably carry and use, but once I stopped trying to use the finger hole I found it felt great and cut great. Tip: DON'T put your fingers in the hole when you close the blade!

Anyway, it closes shorter than your average knive, cuts at an aggressive angle and can be palmed in a dark parking lot and other places.

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Do they make fixed blades? I saw some at a gun show a while back, but cant remember if they were v-tech or m-tech. The blades were 1/4" thick with quite comfy handles and 8" blades or so. They were running for 15 bucks or so, but I havent seen them anywhere since.
 
Hey Folks,
I've only had exp.w/ one, and it's not too bad. Bought a folder for ten bucks, made some new scales for it , and it's an OK knife. In a case where you get what you pay for, I'd say you double your money, minimally.
PS. Their products do seem to be improving steadily, so keep an eye.
Be Well, Hop
 
I've started carrying and using my Karambit much more often these days and actually think its worth many times its price. Just ignore that finger hoop at the end. The knife opens boxes, packages, slices through rope and just about anything else. Don't believe me? Put your other knives away and just carry this number for a month. You won't believe what a great little knife it is.
 
I know that the company that makes Mtech knives, Master Cutlery, has recently paid at least one maker for his designs. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.
 
I know you know your knives Confederate. I may have to give one those MTechs a try. Thanks for the tip.
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
Wouldn’t wipe my buttocks with an MTech. (Figuratively speaking, of course)
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An M-Tech would be the wrong knife for many people, there's no denying that. But that can be said about many knives. For people who would buy some of the recent spate of knives made with 420j2 steel blades, an M-Tech would be a much better choice. For folks who work their knives a bit more, a good Spyderco, Benchmade or Columbia River would be a much better choice. I can say, however, than M-Techs have been a rather pleasant surprise for its price range. If given the choice of an M-Tech for ten bucks or a Gerber EZ-Out for twenty bucks, I'd take the M-Tech every time.

As reputable knife makers continue to degrade the steels in their blades, the more seriously we, as buyers, should look at bargain knives for some purposes.
 
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M-TECH is chinese junk! Dont waste your money, instead save it and buy a real knife. A real knife is made in the U.S.A.,Germany,Japan,Italy,Spain and a few other countries. Something that looks like a knife is made in China.
 
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