Pics of the Blade-Tech Pro Hunter Lite

[shootist16]

The mailman just dropped off my Blade-Tech Pro-hunter Lite. Here are some quick pics. The one with the tail is the G-10 version for comparison. The Lite has all screw construction. I was also surprised to see dual liners.

Here are the specs (taken from www.blade-tech.com):


Wegner Professional Hunter-Lite

# Blade Steel 440C (Hollow Ground)
# Blade Length 3 1/2"
# Blade Thickness 1/8"
# Overall Closed Length 4 1/2"
# Overall Open Length 8"
# Blade-Tech V- Hole
# Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
# Back Lock Construction
# Weight 4.0 oz.
# FRN " Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon" Handle Slabs molded with the same texture as our G-10 model.
# Choice of Plain edge or 25/75 Combo edge

I got two of them. One locks up with no play at all. If you grab the tip of the other one and give it a good tug you can feel a little give, but you cant see it. I tightened the pivot a tad and this went away. Both of these now have no play at all. Pretty good considering most lockbaks have a little. They are a little stiffer to open than the g-10 version, but the g-10 version is a linerlock and these are lockbacks so it is to be expected. They open up with a solid sounding "thwack".

They have those typically excellent Wegner design ergonomics. I know its a personal thing, but I have yet to find a knife that fits my hand so well. The Lites are a tad thicker than the g-10 version.

All in all I think these are an excellent value for $60.

*edited to add that these are made in Seki City, Japan.

 

[shootist16]

Here are two pics that Dexter Ewing took of the orange handled version. His pics are much better than mine.

 

[Ritt]

I can't wait for mine to arrive. I don't think I've ever had an FRN handled knife that had liners, how does it "feel" in the hand?

 

[shootist16]

I don't think I've ever had an FRN handled knife that had liners, how does it "feel" in the hand?

It feels much more solid than the typical, no liner FRN folder.

 

[Joe58]

Has the same handle material as the Mouse Lite I am assuming? I like the feel of the Mouse Lite handles........

 

[scholar warrior]

Thanks for the review and photos, I should be getting mine in the mail tomorrow or the next day. I plan on zip tying mine so it can be "waved" open from the pocket.

 

[allenC]

Thanks for the picture.
Great looking knives too!

I especially like the orange one (I'm a sucker for colored knives).

The blade shape is similar to my Spyderco Centofante III (also made in Seki City).
But I really like the integrated guard and choil.

Thanks again,
Allen.

 

[Daniel L]

Thanks for the pics - its so rare getting a topside and downside shot - or even a clip side shot. Especially when there's never a chance I'll be able to handle one before buying.

Definitely on the list...

 

[scholar warrior]

Got mine today... Good size and great feel. I added a lanyard, "reeve style", and a zip tie. It "waves" out of my pocket better than either of my actual waved Emerson's (sorry Ernie). I am finding I like my mid priced knives better than more expensive ones. No Fear of breaking or losing it...

 

[Nakano 2]

Shoot... no tip down carry option. :grumpy:

N.

 

[shootist16]

Shoot... no tip down carry option. :grumpy:

N.

I believe the initial plan was to offer a tip up or down option.

 

[cpirtle]

Just ordered one, first tactical I've purchased in quite a while.

I've always like the Wegner design and owned several including 2 from Phil B, but the fact that they came out with one in a lock back rocks.

This puppy is ripe for being customized, mine will be fitted with some G-10 or Micarta shortly after arrival!

 

[shootist16]

This puppy is ripe for being customized, mine will be fitted with some G-10 or Micarta shortly after arrival!

I knew that someone would take advantage of the all screw construction. I would love to have one with some nice wood scales.

 

[cpirtle]

Just got mine, I'm really impressed for the money!

Action is a little rough but will break in, lock-up was dead-nuts tight with zero play. 440c and a lock back, what more is there to say.

Suprisingly the Zytel scales do not feel bad at all and are hard to tell from regular textured G-10 at first glance.

This is clearly made by the same folks that do Spyderco, Cold Steel, AG Russell and some of the other well made Japanese imports.

A+ Bladetech

 

[longbow]

Just rec. mine in the mail and I agree with everything that has been said and then some. Great value for the money spent. Just wish they would make it with a 4" blade. Couldn't be that much more money or take that much more effort. keepem sharp

 

[longbow]

Tried to fix that little gap today so removed the scale on the right side of the knife. The pivot side. I have to tell ya the inards of the knife look very well done indeed. Everything done very well with no burrs or anything of the sort. Well then I looked at the bushings and they are in a word, laughable. I mean they look ultra light thin pieces of film. Can't belive they would even put them in the knife. I know they won't last long. I tried removing one and it almost folded over on itself. Almost left them out for what good they do, but didn't. Just bumms me out they would make a pretty decent lock back and then put those washers in it. Go figure. keepem sharp

 

[cpirtle]

Well then I looked at the bushings and they are in a word, laughable. I mean they look ultra light thin pieces of film. Can't belive they would even put them in the knife. I know they won't last long.

Don't worry, they'll last a long, long time.

Almost every made in Japan, Non-FRN Spyderco uses the exact same washer. (Maybe the FRN ones use them too, never had one apart) Same with the other companies who use the same plant.

I felt the same way years ago when I took apart my first Chinook, but having used knives that have this washer for years I have full confidence in them.

If you look at Japan made a knife that is a steel blade on steel liners and you can't see a pivot, it probably has those washers

 

[StuntDouble]

I have the same type of washers in my Spyderco Military, and have had no problems with them at all. In fact, I can't even see any wear on them.


Dennis,

The Lite version's blade doesn't seem as pointy. Is that a trick of the light, or is that how it's made?

 

[longbow]

The lite I have is very pointy. More so than the BM 555 I used to have. I will say that the words on the washers have bolstered my confidence in them. The knife opens and closes with a nice loud clack. Everything is made to fit very well. Still think it is a good bargain. keepem sharp

 

[shootist16]

Dennis,

The Lite version's blade doesn't seem as pointy. Is that a trick of the light, or is that how it's made?

It does seem to be a little more dropped than the standard version.