Mercworx Knives...

Gary W. Graley

Gary W. Graley

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Anyone heard of these knives? Pretty tactical looking blades on their site, ran across them while browsing a little, did a search on the forums and didn't find any info...

Check them out here MercWorx Knives

G2
 
Yes, I have heard of them...they are already embroiled in controversy because one of their knives looks very similar to the Strider AJAX...I won't get into the details here...

RL
 
Gary,

According to the website........Gentleman prefer them, professionals insist on them. What more could you possibly want?? ;)


Neil
 
Originally posted by Dr.Lathe
Gary,

According to the website........Gentleman prefer them, professionals insist on them. What more could you possibly want?? ;)


Neil
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nuts...that leaves me out eh? :D

I just wondered if anyone here has ever held or bought one of them.
G2
 
the Ajax is brendian anyways (but a flat grind), not a nock to mick, because he has some very original stuff (inclueding ajax)

I like em!
 
Really strong design.
I would be asking why they don't even mention the sheath...
For that kind of money you can buy a pretty good custom fighter made to your specs.
 
My understanding is that these are custom knives.

What have you heard that makes you think differently?
 
I'm new here. I came here looking for information on MercWorx knives. I was a little upset with the judgemental attitude I was getting in other places where I have looked for information on these knives. I seem to have found it here too.

I have found some very common traits in all those who would "bash" MercWorx. They all seem to be other "custom" knife makers (who obviously have something to lose) or these guy's who seem to "worship" custom knife makers (and just like to agree with whatever the latest/hottest custom knifemaker says). You know the guy who hangs around the knife shop with bad breath and a cheap folder in his pocket. He knows everybody and can tell you a thing or two about every knife ever produced. Funny thing is when I ask NOBODY (including the guy with bad breath) can truthfully say "YES I OWN one of these knives and it's a peice of crap.......OR, yes I own one and it's a great knife."

Maximus6 is the only person I've read any reports from who at least claims to own a MercWorx product. He gets told to calm down or get removed from the board. Maybe I missed some of his posts, but I did a search of the WHOLE board and I can't see where his enthusiasm for the knife he purchased is overboard. He seems to be excited about a new product he's found and want's to share the product with other people who enjoy great knives. What's the problem with that?

Then he get's accused in a round about way of being in cahoots with MercWorx, and that is the reason for his "enthusiasm". Like he's simply a plant, working in some way for MercWorx to encourage sales. This seems to me like going around the block just to cross the street. I'm not saying this hasn't been done before that would be niave of me. I just don't think that's the case here.

What the HELL is going on?

I'm not big on conspiracy theory's but so far I've heard........

1. The design of the Equatorian, Sniper and Archangel was "robbed" from Strider. OTOH, I've seen a "quote" supposedly from Mick Strider himself that says he gave the design to MercWorx to "do with as they pleased". IMHO that means MercWorx can produce the knife and market in any way they see fit to promote making a profit. No harm no foul so to speak. People seem to be upset with MercWorx for not giving credit to Mr. Strider for the design of the knife. SO WHAT! I don't see Bushmaster, Wilson Combat, Colt etc. giving credit to Mr. Stoner for the design of the AR15 they produce and make a profit from.

2. That the reputation MercWorx claims to have in the field has not been earned. The gentleman I spoke with at MercWorx said the company has been in business for almost 18 years. They have been in the business of producing custom knives and gear for "operator" types. These blades and gear would be "sterilized" would they not? So............how in the world would their reputation get out, except to other operator types?

I've purchased 2 knives from them and am waiting for them to be delivered. I'll be sure to give a full report, AFTER I have had the knives for a reasonable amount of time to put them to use. That way I'll be qualified to give a report as to the quality or lack of quality of these knives.

I'm sorry if I've stepped on any toes. I was told on another site that coming and asking for help/advice and then completely disagreeing with people who replied negatively was not a good way to make friends. DUH, I agree, but something in all this hooplah over MercWorx just does not sit well in my stomach. There is something underlying going on. Is it some jealousy? Did somebody get snubbed in vying for the production rights?

My thoughts are that it is some big fat personal problem with several of the "renoun" knifemakers involved. Which in and of itself has NOTHING to do with the quality or lack thereof of MercWorx products.

I'm interested in spending my hard earned $$ on a quality product. I could are less about who got their feelings hurt in a business deal.

So having said all that.....

Does anybody on this board who actually OWNS a MercWorx product have a report to make?
 
I think the reason for the negative attitude towards Mercworx Knives is simple. I'm sure that most of the active members around here are more than a little fed up with seeing a maker claim to be the choice of professionals, spec-ops types, seals, rangers, green berets, park rangers...etc. We've all seen makers try to make their products somehow seem more desireable because they've spun a story or two about who uses them. It's even harder to believe these stories when the maker appears to have just arrived on the market......
 
As I understand it, M. Ajax is involved with or behind MercWorx knives, hence the design similarities. If its the design he thinks is best, and wanted to get it out, but wasnt ready to bring his own knives forward yet, and already knew the Strider crew, why not do it through them?
If indeed they have been making blades for spec-ops types for 18 years, but not for the general public, then I can understand why nothing would be heard about them. Now, they have decided to go public, are making marked blades, and using the mystique of WTF-ever KM is, and their previous secrecy as marketing, I see nothing wrong with it. Knife-Making is a business, its not a cult, its not a Samurai clan, its a business... marketing techniques are allowed.

I think they look like some nice blades... especially the dagger. I want one.
 
Mr. Head,

Welcome to Blade Forums. It is unfortunate that you have not found the information here about MercWorx knives that you are seeking. Sounds like you have been unsuccessful on other forums also. Your post indicates that you have received only negativism and unsubstantiated rumor on the subject thus far. Bummer.

Perhaps there just aren't enough of their knives in general circulation to have provided the group experience necessary to generate the sort of hands-on reports that you are want. The price of their knives and their previous covert marketing plan to the special operations folks might be factors also. Perhaps they have to kill anyone who becomes qualified to report on them.

You are to be commended for taking the time and effort to warn us about the danger of taking the word of "custom Knife makers" and those of us who might be under their influence or worship them about matters such as MercWorx knives. We are a naive and easily influenced group here and, I feel sure, greatly appreciate your bringing this to our attention. Idolatry is a dreadful practice and must be stamped out where ever it raises its ugly head.

Perhaps you can contact the MercWorx folks and see if they can send you a list of satisfied customers who can provide the information you seek.
 
Originally posted by bvmjethead
I came here looking for information on MercWorx knives. I was a little upset with the judgemental attitude I was getting in other places where I have looked for information on these knives.
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bvmjethead,
Welcome to BFC. :)

If it's not too much trouble, could you please provide us with a list of these other sites that have been discussing Mercworx knives. I'm interested in all types of blade discussion and may not be familiar with all of these discussion boards. I'd also like to see what being said elsewhere about this particular brand. Thanks in advance.
 
If they are custom knives then why wont the "custom" maker that makes them use his name? That's the first thing I want to know when doing my homework.
 
bvmjethead posted "I have found some very common traits in all those who would "bash" MercWorx."

Anybody besides me notice some "common traits" in the writing styles of bvmjethead and Maximus6, who on his first day on the forums he so much wanted to defend? Coincidence????:confused:
 
So, the only opinion that counts is yours?

This is a forum to allow free discussion, why does it bother you that others dont agree with you, or have their very own opinion? :confused:
 
Lifter - my man. You stole what was to be my thunder. SO some guy [whos name NO ONE wants us to know] has been making custom knives for 18 years for spec-op types and now all the sudden decide to go public with his work, but not his NAME. Call me crazy, but when I buy a custom knife I want to know the guy that made it. I want to have someone I can send the knife back to for any problems. I want to see the guy that made it at a knife show and ask him stupid questions and introduce myself....
 
Forgive me for being so ignorant. I humbly apoligise to all who I've offended. Please accept my apology.

You have convinced me.
 
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