MAGPUL's new knives.

[Larrin]

The main thing they seem to be advertising is being cheaper than their competitors because of the MIM. In a Facebook post I think was deleted they said the carbide structure is a “hair more coarse” than S35VN. If it is indeed very cheap maybe some will bite but it’s not going to excite me.

 

[DeadboxHero]

A rarely seen glimpse of Shawn Houston, DeadboxHero , in one of those rare moments when he's not building (non MIM) custom knives...

I felt it was nice to put the history in one place.

I was enjoying the deep dive.

I think it highlights the importance of Bladeforums, there's so much history that would have been lost to time if it wasn't for this place.

 

[Blues]

It's been educational, Shawn, to say the least. We all owe you our gratitude. (And Larrin, of course.)

(That said, are we no longer bustin' on each other via post, text or phone call? I'll do my best to honor the cease fire...while it lasts. )

 

[DeadboxHero]

(That said, are we no longer bustin' on each other via post, text or phone call? I'll do my best to honor the cease fire...while it lasts. )

 

[LG&M]

This is like 6 years ago, so... Not really new. With SHOT show coming up I thought we had a sneak peek.

 

[The True North]

Properly heat treated MIM parts in guns are often times just fine.

But in a knife? Certainly remains to be seen. I don't see the point honestly.

 

[MassMatt]

Wouldn’t this process have some of the weaknesses of metal casting, i.e. weakness?

Re: being cheaper, it sounds like a lot of steps to make the material and a lot of energy used heating, but what do I know.

 

[SharpBits]

Many innovations in cutlery are beneficial to the maker and not the consumer. True in many manufacturing fields.

 

[Steven65]

The main thing they seem to be advertising is being cheaper than their competitors because of the MIM. In a Facebook post I think was deleted they said the carbide structure is a “hair more coarse” than S35VN. If it is indeed very cheap maybe some will bite but it’s not going to excite me.

Everything you need to know right there........Thank you Larrin.

 

[The True North]

I just hope they come up with a sensible, useful design, and not some tactical frogman crap.

 

[LG&M]

Update,

 

[Larrin]

Looks like $190 on BladeHQ. There are quite a few American made knives in PM steels at a lower cost, including from another firearm accessories manufacturer (Hogue). What is the lower cost than competitors based on?

 

[SharpBits]

Their earlier knife was also overpriced, IMO.

 

[elde66]

3” Blade, Polymer handle, $189.95 @ BHQ.

 

[The True North]

Looks like $190 on BladeHQ. There are quite a few American made knives in PM steels at a lower cost, including from another firearm accessories manufacturer (Hogue). What is the lower cost than competitors based on?

What they really meant to say, was that MIM would keep their profit margins high.

 

[marrenmiller]

It's lower cost than their Rigger model, which was comically overpriced.

I'm open to being wrong, but I don't see much advantage for the end user for such a product priced at $190. I look forward to seeing reviews.

 

[Reswob]

Looks like $190 on BladeHQ. There are quite a few American made knives in PM steels at a lower cost, including from another firearm accessories manufacturer (Hogue). What is the lower cost than competitors based on?

They must be comparing to the 2025 Benchmade prices increases

 

[DocJD]

The BH vid referenced CARTA results that claim superior performance for the MIM S35 , in both ER and impact .

If overall toughness is also better , that's very impressive .

Still , these initial prices are novelty / bling level . IMO .

But, if it's anything like plastic injection molding cost-wise , it could become very cheap , if mass produced .

 

[scorpnsnake]

Oh man. Ultem, look out. lol

 

[jbmonkey]

this knife design, size and the mim doesnt do anything for me..but add in the price point .....I got zero interest. other than to see how the mim blade holds up to actual use over years......