Speedtech-Cost

Razor

Razor

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I was wondering why the speedtech knives cost so much? You can but a Sebenza or william henry for what they cost.I do not see any great steel here.Is it the fancy handles.Why should I buy one? What do the other members think?

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Ray
 
Machined from a single piece of aluminum, it is solid as a rock. Solid, clean steel treated well. Smooth gliding action and a reliable lock design. The most comfortable handle on a folding knife I have ever held. And yes, they look good
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I would rank them right there with Chris Reeve Knives and William Henry for quality and value. It all depends on what you are looking for in a knife
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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
A SpeedTech is worth every penny in my opinion and one well built high quality knife. I would have to disagree with you about being able to buy a Sebenza for the price of a SpeedTech. I believe a Sebenza costs more and I am sure a fine knife also.

If you want quality, you have to pay for it.
 
I got one for myself about 2 weeks ago after about a year of procrastination, and I can easily say it is the best engineered, best built, "production folder" I have ever seen.

Have you ever seen a "production" knife that has absolutely NO play in any direction when opened?

The action is super smooth,(although I don't like the smooth thumbstuds, and that is being addressed
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It has a 1 piece T-6 aluminum handle (1 piece, as in NO seams
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The blade is 154CM, which is well known for it's cutting and edgeholding abilities,and it is ground pretty damn close to perfection and finished off in a polished stone wash finish (looks real cool).

And it comes in some really cool looking colors.

You mentioned the William Henry line. Well I have had a few and I even kept one that I had filework done to, and while they are superb knives, they are not the same type of knife, so it is really hard to compare them.

You also mention Sebenza's. While the Sebenza is a very finely crafted and sturdy knife, to me it is more of a utility blade(which is not a bad thing)than the Synergy. You can't really grip the Sebenza in a reverse grip and expect to accomplish any slashing moves. I am not knocking the Sebenza, but it just never "floated my boat".

You also can compare it to Microtech if you wish. While the MT Socom or Kestrel or Vector, etc,etc. are all vey nice knives, they do not come anywhere close to the fit and finish of the Speedtech. I have had and sold many MT's and so I feel I can speak from experience.

The way I see it, the Synergy is a more precisely made and functional knife than MANY custom knives I have seen, and for a lot less money. I have made mine my daily carry, and I don't see anything in the near future that will take it's place.

I might take some heat from the Sebenza and MT purists, but I would gladly compare a Synergy side by side with any of them. And just so you know, I do not willingly give praise to ANY thing very easily, be it knives, guns, cars, etc., so they must be doing something right.

Oh, and one other thing. Jim O'Young is a very easy guy to do business with. He seems to really care about his product and is willing to stand behind it.

Get one, you won't be sorry.

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C.O.'s-"It takes balls to work behind the walls "
 
Good deal for the money.Smooooooooth.

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have a"knife"day
 
I echo all of the above statements. I am a knifemaker and not a collector at all and I have a Speed Tech! These knives have to be seen and heald to be believed. And Jim O'Young is an ace guy as well!

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www.simonichknives.com
 
Jim --

Whan are we going to see a SpeedTech with a Talonite blade?
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...the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives… (Joshua 5:2)
 
Jim and Rob,

I second Spidey. When are we going to see a Synergy with a Talonite Blade?

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AKTI Member No. A000370
 
I have purchased knives that have cost a lot more than SpeedTech. The SpeedTech is my daily carrier and work horse. It will stand up to any job with class!!
You get more for from SpeedTech at less price..
 
Got a response from Jim. Talk about fast.
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I see one of these knives in my future. Not a bad price at all for what you get. Now do I want the tanto or swept point????

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Dennis Bible
 
After handling Jailhacks Synergy I went and ordered myself one.Jailhack about summed it up for me too.I have to say this is a must have knife.It's the best folder I've ever seen production or custom.Jim O'Young was very quick to respond to my e-mails,and fast service.I'am very impressed by product and service!Thanks,Ralph
 
The Synergy is one impressive knife. I hope to get one in the future. This knife just screams QUALITY.

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Johnny
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The question is really why can't CR make as good a knife as the Synergy for the same price?
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Seriously, the 'Benza is simpler and the lock may be stronger, though I think really strong is really strong enough. But the Synergy is ergonomic and pretty. It is strong in the areas where the 'Benza is weak. To me they are knives of roughly equal quality and value, but the Synergy is $50 less expensive. The 'Benza is a great tool, but it leaves me cold. The Synergy is hot.
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I got a Synergy for Christmas in "gold wine" - gorgeous piece of work and now my daily carry.

I've gotten a really minor amount of blade play but it's nothing wrong with the knife - it's so smooth it gets cycled a LOT.

It's a bargain and I intend to get another. You can't go wrong.
 
Does the Synergy come in some colors not shown on their webpage? Like gold wine and CA camo? How does one see these additional colors? Are these optional colors? Thanx

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