Midtech OTF knives...

[Randanator]

I have a recurve OTF from Midtech. It seems well built for the price, but yet I never see them mentioned at all really. Is there something bad about them that I don't realize? The coating on mine wears off easy but it functions well.

 

[dkb45]

They seem acceptable in quality and price. No idea how well they stand behind their warranty though. Be weary that a few of their models do appear to have some knockoff elements, but a very lazy glance over the catalog didn't show any blatant clones, just stuff like a copied handle design with a different blade. Iffy at best, but for under around $50 with a supposed warranty it seems like it's a pretty low risk.

I'd say they have a leg up on companies like Ravencrest Tactical who charge up to 5x as much for the same stuff, though. At least Midtech gives you a decent deal.

 

[evilgreg]

Plenty of clones there, for example, here is a Microtech Cypher er, Midtech:

If you're going to buy cheap Chinese clones why not just buy them direct from the Chinese sites?

 

[Randanator]

Plenty of clones there, for example, here is a Microtech Cypher er, Midtech:

If you're going to buy cheap Chinese clones why not just buy them direct from the Chinese sites?

This was a gift, plus I really don't know my OTFs and autos very well. One day I hope to put this thing away forever and get an Infidel or a nice Microtech.

 

[evilgreg]

This was a gift, plus I really don't know my OTFs and autos very well. One day I hope to put this thing away forever and get an Infidel or a nice Microtech.

Well, Microtech themselves are guilty of making clones, so if they get hurt by clone sales there is at least a bit of karma there.

Also, there are a lot of very nice non-Microtech OTF options out there to explore as well. In addition to the other US made OTFs, there are some very nice Chinese OTFs that are not clones. I've tried a lot of aluminum handled OTFs, and my favorite of the bunch is a Chinese knife you can buy for a little over a hundred dollars.

 

[Randanator]

Well, Microtech themselves are guilty of making clones, so if they get hurt by clone sales there is at least a bit of karma there.

Also, there are a lot of very nice non-Microtech OTF options out there to explore as well. In addition to the other US made OTFs, there are some very nice Chinese OTFs that are not clones. I've tried a lot of aluminum handled OTFs, and my favorite of the bunch is a Chinese knife you can buy for a little over a hundred dollars.

What other OTF companies should I look at? I know Hogue and Pirahna are two that I've heard before. US made is a plus but isn't necessary

 

[P2P]

I’d check out guardian tactical’s OTFs.

 

[evilgreg]

What other OTF companies should I look at? I know Hogue and Pirahna are two that I've heard before. US made is a plus but isn't necessary

Assuming you're looking specifically for OTFs and not folding autos here are a few, but there are others out there:

Benchmade
Guardian Tactical
Heretic
Hogue
Paragon
Piranha
Pro-Tech