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WE Knife Thoughts

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1393702-WE-Knives-Another-high-end-Chinese-company

We knives, rike knife and Reate knives are the only Chinese knives I'll buy because they are better than most American made knives. I still buy American knives tho. I have more of them, lots of ZT's especially.

The USA warranty rep is awesome and has his own design knives by we knives and collects awesome knives and high end custom knives as well. If you have any issues or need anything he's always available.

Kizer, steadmond and some of these other brands from China are not anywhere near the same level but are getting close and have nice offerings.
 
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My only issue is that cold climates and Ti framelocks tend not to mix well for me. Maybe if there were more 50/50 Ti framelock options from US makers and upscale foreign makers I would be more impressed. Don't get me wrong though, the designs are impressive though, just too cold in my hand I suspect.
 
mmmotorcycle said:
My only issue is that cold climates and Ti framelocks tend not to mix well for me. Maybe if there were more 50/50 Ti framelock options from US makers and upscale foreign makers I would be more impressed. Don't get me wrong though, the designs are impressive though, just too cold in my hand I suspect.
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Your idea knife would have g10 or some sort of composite like the griptilian or paramilitary 2. Nothing wrong with that. That's why I have multiple knives and use different ones for different occasions. Every manufacturer can't satisfy everyone.

We knives does have a g10 version that just released and it's only around $120. Good work knife. It's the 617
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Edit: review http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1458867-WE-Knives-model-617A
 
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brancron said:
It's completely insane how many models WE has released in the past several months. I can't keep up with them all. Most of them are a little too large for my tastes (and the couple of 3" and under ones they have aren't my style), but I've heard nothing but great things about their quality.
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I echo those sentiments in its entirety!

I've looked at the three smaller ones that I'd get: 619, 616 and 605. However, not for me. I wish WE would make something sleek like some of their bigger models.

I've heard nothing but good things regarding WE quality.
 
I'll tell ya RZ.......quality is up there with others in this price range! I compare mine with my ZTs. They are equal, at least, and in some areas better.
The designs might not be for everyone, but the build quality is....without a doubt!!
Rock solid, both of mine have arrived perfectly centered and have stayed that way after tons of flips! The grinds are also not for everyone, but they are spot on!
I have no complaints at all and will be picking up more......next is a 617. I'd like to carry a WE knife that I wouldn't mind beating on. The ones I have are strictly EDC.
Joe
 
I am a fanboy since they introduced the 601 model. Since i got every model they introduced. Some twice or even in more variations. All are build very well with exceptional fit & finish. If a design and/or colorcombinations fits your taste is depending on your personal preference of course.

Warranty is covered in the USA by v blades. And recently in Europe (WE reached out to me) by me. So WE is really covering this seriously.
 
I'm intrigued and at this pace, they'll make something I really want within a year or two. (think smaller yet still sleek).
 
Anyone have one of the 620 models in hand yet? As that one isn't a flipper it seems
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palonej said:
I have 2, a 603a and a 606. I am unable to find a flaw on either one. Sounds silly, but it's true.
Never thought I would ever spend $250 on a Chinese made knife, but I'm really glad I did!
I would say go for it......you won't be sorry!
Joe
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Joe, you have excellent taste, my friend...

Here are my three sWEet WE(s)
 
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Mo2 said:
Your idea knife would have g10 or some sort of composite like the griptilian or paramilitary 2. Nothing wrong with that. That's why I have multiple knives and use different ones for different occasions. Every manufacturer can't satisfy everyone.

We knives does have a g10 version that just released and it's only around $120. Good work knife. It's the 617
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This one looks interesting to me. The blade profile resembles ZT0095. I may pick one up. It is pre-order right?
 
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Imho WE as well as other very very similar companies in china are where the best quality and bang for the buck is coming from in knives. Its not like the premium materials they are using are just slapped together. They are really making a fine product. Incant think of a single US company offering what these new chinese brands are offering. And if they do its significantly more money and much harder to get. Even in custom knives many of appointments found on a WE are not common and when they are implemented its big money. I personally feel if people can get over certain unwarranted stigmas of buying a chinese knife then they are in for getting one hell of a knife. I know its hard to think of spending $300+ on a chinese folder but when you look at what we is offering at that price its really an appealing package. And that same knife from any usa based company is gonna fetch double if not triple te price. WE imho is one of the brands offering a true value to the customer. Rather than inflated prices because of a collaborative effort with minimal appointments.
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The price point for what you get is easy to figure out.

The average Chinese worker makes 5-15% of an American Worker, so that solves that "Mystery"
Labor is always the most expensive part of any manufactured item...

12-16 hour days at that labor rate allows for a lot of money left over for fancy ano work/materials and a massive profit on each knife for whomever owns/is WE.

As long as EVERYONE is happy, this is a great thing....
 
JR88FAN said:
The price point for what you get is easy to figure out.

The average Chinese worker makes 5-15% of an American Worker, so that solves that "Mystery"
Labor is always the most expensive part of any manufactured item...

12-16 hour days at that labor rate allows for a lot of money left over for fancy ano work/materials and a massive profit on each knife for whomever owns/is WE.

As long as EVERYONE is happy, this is a great thing....
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It's frustrating to read the implication that We pays their people pennies on the dollar and works them slave-labor-length shifts. I've worked with a number of other Chinese manufacturing facilities in my line of work (not knives,) and, while I understand and acknowledge the stigma exists regarding pseudo-"sweat shops" in China, there are many, many manufacturers there that simply are not.
 
^ I don't believe this to be true;i saw pictures on the we website, they had parties and get togethers for their workers,there are group pictures and pictures of them eating at tables, they are not exactly making knives with an ak47 pointed at their heads....
 
Their knives look nice. I would consider getting one since I really really like flippers.
 
goldie said:
^ I don't believe this to be true;i saw pictures on the we website, they had parties and get togethers for their workers,there are group pictures and pictures of them eating at tables, they are not exactly making knives with an ak47 pointed at their heads....
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Why is everyone so jumpy?

Did I say "slave labor" or "AK47's pointed at heads" ???

Pay and work standards are well below "1st world countries" FACT.

I doubt a WE employee makes 20% of what a CRK employee makes yet they both sell knives in US $.

So there is the answer to the more for less concept.
 
henkh said:
Expect it any moment now....
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Yeah, I'd be curious to hear some in-hand impressions of the 620. It's bigger than I typically like to carry but that modified reverse tanto looks really cool...BUT...that proprietary star hardware on the tips of the thumbstuds looks like a real thumb shredder! I suppose that's so you can adjust the placement of the stud? Hopefully someone can offer some thoughts soon...
 
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