MTech knives

I've sold about $5000 worth of Mtech knives (and others) at gun shows (as a hobby) over the past years (and I still have a large stock of them but having some knee trouble). I've set up beside others that sell Spyderco, Benchmade, and one time, a guy that only sold Microtechs. They sell 2 or 3 knives on a good day (Microtech dealer didn't sell any that particular weekend) and I would sell 50 or more. Point is, they have their place. There's a lot more people with $10 then with $100. During a 2 day show, I could net $700-$1000.

By the way, there aren't any in my private collection and I don't carry them on my person when I go out (that's Benchmade, Spyderdo, Dozier, etc. time).

I use them around the shop and yard all the time. When they get dull, 4 or 5 swipes with the "V" shaped carbide sharpener and they're ready for more. I don't have to walk in the house with my muddy boots and spend 15 minutes on the Sharpmaker to make them useful again. Buy a couple for beaters. They come in handy.

Regards
 
Maybe it's just me, but I would never sell for a company who steals ideas from other companies, no matter how much I can make. I don't feel that is right.
I agree though that this is a market for knives at whatever price.
 
Death's Head said:
Maybe it's just me, but I would never sell for a company who steals ideas from other companies, no matter how much I can make. I don't feel that is right.
I agree though that this is a market for knives at whatever price.
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Not that I need to justify my actions but I was very new at the knife "thing" and had no idea about anyone stealing designs. They were just knives to sell. Naive, maybe, but that's the truth. And after I had already bought the stock, what do I do now? Throw them out on principle? I sure don't push them off for anything other than what they are: a cheap knife, period.
 
I don't like the fact that MTech steals designs. Cheap knives don't interest me, but even if they did I would never purchase anything made by a company that stole designs from others.

The only MTech knife that I have ever handled was not a great knife, but there are worse for the money.
 
bladeprince said:
Not that I need to justify my actions but I was very new at the knife "thing" and had no idea about anyone stealing designs. They were just knives to sell. Naive, maybe, but that's the truth. And after I had already bought the stock, what do I do now? Throw them out on principle? I sure don't push them off for anything other than what they are: a cheap knife, period.
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No worries! I am not the type to preach what is ideal because I am far from being ideal myself, and of course we all have bills to pay. It's not like you were pimping or selling crack on the street.:D
 
wwells20 said:
Hey, for 16.00 you can get a 440c Strider!:barf: It is amazing, the "nads" on this Co. I'm always shocked at the rip-offs they put out.:jerkit: Depressed is the real feeling I get.:(
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440C can not be punched out. look for deformation marks on the edges. if its deformed it is not 440C
 
bladeprince said:
I've sold about $5000 worth of Mtech knives...
I've set up beside others that sell Spyderco, Benchmade, and one time, a guy that only sold Microtechs. They sell 2 or 3 knives on a good day and I would sell 50 or more. Point is, they have their place. There's a lot more people with $10 then with $100. During a 2 day show, I could net $700-$1000.
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wait, im getting confustigated...:(

don't 2 or 3 microtechs also net about $700-$1000?

wwells20 said:
Hey, for 16.00 you can get a 440c Strider!:barf: It is amazing, the "nads" on this Co. I'm always shocked at the rip-offs they put out.:jerkit: Depressed is the real feeling I get.:(
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actually the more depressing thing is that if Strider Knives decided to do something about this tomorrow morning, and got one of those 'cease and desist' deallies, Master cutlery has probabbly already produced enough units to last the next 5 years.
 
drano said:
wait, im getting confustigated...:(

don't 2 or 3 microtechs also net about $700-$1000?
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True. I shortened the story. Thought about it later but didn't edit. Should have. The the Microtech dealer didn't sell any during the weekend I was next to him. But who knows. He could have sold 5 the next weekend. Thanks for pointing out my lack of attention to detail. I will correct it.
 
3_hard_boiled_eggs said:
440C can not be punched out. look for deformation marks on the edges. if its deformed it is not 440C
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I hesitate to post, but since I see no one else doing so, I feel a comment is warranted here.

As background: Back in the day I worked for a company that manufactured parking meters primarily, but also did work for other entities when things in the parking world was slow. Among those outside jobs were two contracts to punch knife blades; one contract was with Rigid when they moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. All blades were punched from 440c. The other contract that I recall was for a custom shop located not very far from our plant. I won't mention the name, but I'm certain everyone either knew him or knows of him. We ran knife blanks for him from 440c. I don't recall any particular problem associated with either run of parts.

440c can indeed be punched, and sheared, as well as any other operation necessary to the production of parts - including knives. You only need a tool room staffed with competent personnel.

I would refer anyone interested in a few of the unique die design factors associated with running 440c and other stainless varieties to: http://www.allbusiness.com/manufacturing/fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing/1138604-1.html Check out pages five through six.

BTW, we always referred to that deformed edge as the 'crackout".

Cheers, James
 
Keith Montgomery said:
I don't like the fact that MTech steals designs. Cheap knives don't interest me, but even if they did I would never purchase anything made by a company that stole designs from others.

The only MTech knife that I have ever handled was not a great knife, but there are worse for the money.
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I am with my friend here.

But, I feel that M-Techs are complete GARBAGE!
 
They have knocked off another one. Their MT-499 is a blatant ripoff of Spencer Reiter's Hornet design. I guess they can say they are using designs from American designers, they just aren't paying them.
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See the resemblance?
 
I've owned a few and never had any problems. The screws might come loose and be a little easier to strip. But when you are doing a job and don't want to jack up a expensive knife they are great.
 
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