Pro-Tech knives what say you?

I just love my little Stinger as a back up EDC even though I don't carry it as much as I used to. The quality is top notch and among the best of production knives.


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Thought I'd post a pic after the blade swap on my TR-3 manual.
Took a little over a week and she came back better than before!!
Just an awesome all around great EDC!! New blade's edge is beautiful and stupid sharp!!
Excellent CS!
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Does anyone have experience with the Doru 2030? As a lefty it's the one model they make for us "right minded" folks. Thanks
 
GlockandBalls said:
Does anyone have experience with the Doru 2030? As a lefty it's the one model they make for us "right minded" folks. Thanks
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I am not left handed, but I did try out a Doru. Everything was great like a Protech should be with it, but the handle didn't fit well with me. Also, and maybe it was the specific one I was handling, but the snap wasn't as snappy as I was used to on other Protech's I've handled.

I have a TR-2 and it is a great knife. Very usable blade shape. Light weight also. Hope that helps...
 
It appears that most of their sub $300 knifes use aluminum handles. Is this true and doesn't this make the knife look and or feel a bit cheaper than some other knifes that use other materials like stainless steel or titanium?
 
Traps said:
I am not left handed, but I did try out a Doru. Everything was great like a Protech should be with it, but the handle didn't fit well with me. Also, and maybe it was the specific one I was handling, but the snap wasn't as snappy as I was used to on other Protech's I've handled.

I have a TR-2 and it is a great knife. Very usable blade shape. Light weight also. Hope that helps...
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Thanks
 
Dddrees said:
It appears that most of their sub $300 knifes use aluminum handles. Is this true and doesn't this make the knife look and or feel a bit cheaper than some other knifes that use other materials like stainless steel or titanium?
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Yes, I believe you are correct - sub $300 ProTech's appear to all have aluminum handles.

Feel/look cheaper than stainless steel and /or titanium..I guess that would be a matter of personal opinion..? maybe others can chime in..

But, check out the Microtech Ultratech, and the Scarab, Troodon (and their respective prices)... those knives use the same material for the handle. I think the premise was to save on weight.
 
Traps said:
Yes, I believe you are correct - sub $300 ProTech's appear to all have aluminum handles.

Feel/look cheaper than stainless steel and /or titanium..I guess that would be a matter of personal opinion..? maybe others can chime in..

But, check out the Microtech Ultratech, and the Scarab, Troodon (and their respective prices)... those knives use the same material for the handle. I think the premise was to save on weight.
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Maybe that's it, it's just that when I hear aluminum I think cheap.
 
Dddrees said:
Maybe that's it, it's just that when I hear aluminum I think cheap.
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I believe our F16's F15's and other jets that battles are fought with - are made of aluminum. :-)

It's strong stuff. Guzzle down that Mtn Dew you're drinking.. now, set it on the floor. Now stand on it. From what I recall, aluminum is very strong, but generally in one direction. So, while that can is holding you up, if you touch the side of it, you will collapse it.

The ProTech's don't use the same aluminum in that Mtn Dew can though... Just like Glocks are not made of the plastic the keyboard we are typing on is made of :)

I hope you get a chance to check one out!
 
Traps said:
I believe our F16's F15's and other jets that battles are fought with - are made of aluminum. :-)

It's strong stuff. Guzzle down that Mtn Dew you're drinking.. now, set it on the floor. Now stand on it. From what I recall, aluminum is very strong, but generally in one direction. So, while that can is holding you up, if you touch the side of it, you will collapse it.

The ProTech's don't use the same aluminum in that Mtn Dew can though... Just like Glocks are not made of the plastic the keyboard we are typing on is made of :)

I hope you get a chance to check one out!
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Ok, good point. But normally that aluminum is referred to as aircraft grade aluminum like the aircraft grade aluminum in my Little Giant Ladder. Oops, I forgot all about my Little Giant Ladder. LOL
 
The only one I have is the Rockeye from Shot Show 2014. Really great knife. I would definitely buy another Pro-Tech.

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Dddrees said:
Maybe that's it, it's just that when I hear aluminum I think cheap.
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In general, I would agree with you. When I think of aluminum handled knives i think of Mtech or other flea market specials.

Protech (and Microtech for that matter) make very good use aluminum for quality autos. IMO, they do feel like a step up. Don't know if that is because it is a higher grade aluminum is used or just my own bias. I do wish more autos used materials like g10, but as it is, if you want a quality auto you are probably going to have to accept Al as the handle material.

Protech does us make great use other handle materials in the form of inlays. They can enhance the beauty or function or both.
 
benchwarmer380 said:
In general, I would agree with you. When I think of aluminum handled knives i think of Mtech or other flea market specials.

Protech (and Microtech for that matter) make very good use aluminum for quality autos. IMO, they do feel like a step up. Don't know if that is because it is a higher grade aluminum is used or just my own bias. I do wish more autos used materials like g10, but as it is, if you want a quality auto you are probably going to have to accept Al as the handle material.

Protech does us make great use other handle materials in the form of inlays. They can enhance the beauty or function or both.
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I saw the thread here for Protech and although I hadn't gone through the entire thread yet it appeared as most if not all where rather satisfied with the brand. So I did some looking around and found some of their knives which have various inlays which is where I am currently leaning if I decide to get one. But then I noticed the aluminum and it threw me. This is why I figured I would ask and see what people here have to say about it.
 
Pro-Tech is the best automatic knife manufacturer out there, in my opinion. Here are two of my favorites (Magic and Brend 2):

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I also highly recommend the Newport and, if you're in California like me, the Half-Breed, which is the handle of the Newport with the Blade of the Runt.
 
brancron said:
Pro-Tech is the best automatic knife manufacturer out there, in my opinion. Here are two of my favorites (Magic and Brend 2):

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I also highly recommend the Newport and, if you're in California like me, the Half-Breed, which is the handle of the Newport with the Blade of the Runt.
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The Magic (Whiskers) is very interesting. Such a cool deploy operation. Please watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7-9HERtAE
 
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