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@ianwalker2205 3 күн бұрын
I bought a clone on Amazon for 45. D2 steel which isn't exactly desirable, but I'm not paying 300+ for a fidget tool
@dqzqzd4373 8 күн бұрын
do you have a link for the aliexpress one ? thanks youu
@shramj 8 күн бұрын
Great review, thanks, that blows they had those mistakes in the knife, especially for that price.
@theseekerndestroyer 12 күн бұрын
They’re both noisy
@bobbymills4476 18 күн бұрын
Roctol has a VG10 blade
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Great info, a lot of people seem to like the Roctols!
@Feanor821 23 күн бұрын
Hey you related to Tx Tool Crib? Kinda sound like him, and also make great multi tool vids. I have both of these and the Rocktol Surge clone. Really love the improved toolset on the Multper, and the included scalpel holder, but I wish there were larger cutouts around the liner lock tabs. Operating the other two much smoother and easier.
@patrickbledsoe2176 14 күн бұрын
I almost asked the same question. I bet this gentleman is from Texas also. Ben @ Texastoolcrib is great he is very smart and does a great job at His content
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment my brother! I’m not related to TX but I love his videos so that means a lot to me. I’ll have to check out the rocktol, I’ve heard good things about it. I agree on the cut outs too, that could’ve been better. I also would’ve liked to see a magnet in the bit driver personally, I modded mine with a 6x2mm magnet and it’s great so far. Take care!
@gigilaco 8 күн бұрын
@@patrickbledsoe2176Thank you brother. You’re close, right by Texas in south Louisiana!
@Feanor821 3 күн бұрын
I did the same 6x2 magnet mod on mine. All these Chinese made clones still use ball detent even though most customers I think would prefer a magnet. I also used one of those $10 rotary tools from Harbor Freight to carve out the metal around the lock tabs, was a fun little project and now the tool is so much easier to use. Happy New Year!
@3quartertim3 24 күн бұрын
Anyone know where to get clone parts? Screws springs etc
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
What are you looking for specifically? I may have extra!
@greebuh Ай бұрын
Iv'e lost a few very expensive knives and now I like copies.
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
I hear you my friend, I thought I lost my CT a few days ago and I nearly panicked 😅
@greebuh 13 күн бұрын
@GigiEDC I lost a Gaurdian Tactical 035 dagger. Wasnt cool, i really liked that knife. Still have my Recon Elite though.
@3quartertim3 Ай бұрын
Polish the back of the buttons…I do my clones and my real ones. Makes a big difference!
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Great info!
@greebuh Ай бұрын
The fuller groove isn't centered on the real one. And the Vespa is more seamless where the two halves come together.
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Spot on. I forgot to mention that but the seam on the Vespa is much tighter. Thank you for the comment!
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
14:52 I apologize guys, this isn’t proper paracord. It’s a similar type of rope I bought at Tractor Supply.
@acemarcola 16 күн бұрын
Great video 👍I don't know if they make these scissors. Ambidextrous but you may have more luck cutting with your right hand. Thanks for the review.
@14987able Ай бұрын
I can’t find it anywhere I want to buy one
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Here you go my friend! a.co/d/gKaketn
@LeathermanSurge-q6l Ай бұрын
Is this a brand new leatherman surge looks different from your last video looks a bit newer 🤔
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Same Leatherman surge but it went to Leatherman recently for warranty work :) they changed more than I expected!
@Mr.ErikSnake Ай бұрын
Nice comparison video 👍🏼💯
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Thank you brother!
@LeathermanSurge-q6l Ай бұрын
26:17 wow that nail is a bit big 😅
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Yes a little bit 😅 it was the only one I had. Smaller nails the surge has no issue at all!
@3quartertim3 Ай бұрын
Little to no difference I have both and the hifinder actually has less play. I guess the steels better in my MT but idk
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
This is my conclusion as well. HiFinder consistently has a better lock up but lower quality blade steel, although it’s still respectable. They do offer M390 versions now though! The 7075 aluminum on the fake is also better than MT’s 6065.
@3quartertim3 Ай бұрын
@@GigiEDCI think parts replacement may be an issue with clones idk. Are the screws and springs the same?
@sobebu2z Ай бұрын
Keep up good work. The screw placement looks slightly off as compared to the real one. Black friday deal is here if you trying to get the Ti version.
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for the support brother! I’ve been wanting the Ti version, a little late seeing this but I’ll go check it out. Take care!
@FrostSouLx Ай бұрын
Where do you get the clone?
@GigiEDC 13 күн бұрын
Sorry for the late response but your best bets are AliExpress or DHgate. China High-End EDC is the most popular although they seem to be out of this particular knife at the moment.
@LeathermanSurge-q6l Ай бұрын
I love my leatherman surge with bit kits and ratchet driver use it all the time works very well thanks for sharing this video with us 👍
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
The Leatherman ratchet is one of the most used tools I own. It’s amazing. I’d love to buy a second one but Leatherman won’t keep them in stock!
@LeathermanSurge-q6l Ай бұрын
@GigiEDC yeah there back in stock now be quick
@patrickbledsoe2176 14 күн бұрын
I've had the rachet driver for awhile now I use it all the time. right below the gray gear selectors the recessed area I've wrapped a rubber band around it. makes it perfect to remove screws on my kids toys and replace. * mainly battery compartment screws. Anyway great video.
@hunterhess8433 Ай бұрын
It's nice to finally see a longer video about this tool. Thanks.
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Thank you for your support brother!
@hiding_my_name Ай бұрын
Bought the fake. It broke in 3 days... 😢
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
I hate to hear that man! What broke on it?
@hiding_my_name Ай бұрын
@GigiEDC Forgive me, I dont know much about the names of the pieces, but the screws came loose in the piece that keeps the blade in the channel that it slides in. It popped out and lost it. Even though there are two screws, losing the one was enough to affect it's integrity to the point where it wasn't safe to use. I bought it from Amazon though, not the retailer you mentioned. Pretty sure it was the same knife though. Came in a fake Reote box.
@CNYKnifeNut Ай бұрын
9cr18MoV is objectively better than 420hc. It has double the carbon, as well as an almost 50% higher concentration of (potential) carbide forming elements. Assuming even a moderately competent heat treat, the performance difference would easily be noticeable. Geometry is more important, and the surge is ridiculously thick. Mine's 40 thou BTE. So basically, not only is 420hc in a race against a faster opponent, it also has a 40lb weight attached to its ankle.
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Thank you for this information! Very helpful. I’ve had great experiences with Leatherman’s 420HC but not so much with 9cr18MoV, of course they were cheaper knives and they could’ve been heat treated poorly. Definitely looking forward to testing out the 9cr18MoV more after your comment.
@tonyp9179 Ай бұрын
Leatherman metal just feels better
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
I’d agree with that! There’s something about it that feels higher quality.
@komikop Ай бұрын
i have that exact fake thing is solid
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
This is a real one, the fake is solid though 😎
@greebuh Ай бұрын
@@GigiEDC Did you not show a real one and a fake one in the video?
@ricardoa6186 Ай бұрын
Esa navaja no es española,saludos desde españa!
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
¡Gracias por tu comentario! El diseño se basa en un antiguo diseño español de hace siglos, según lo que he leído. Tal vez no es la verdad. Este en particular es ruso. Que tengas un buen día :)
@exexpat11 Ай бұрын
I have clone Microtech Halo that was reviewed by a KZbinr. He mentioned the specific seller and maker. Zero play. Strongest spring of any OTF I have owned. I held it up to an original and it is a duplicate. Now a Gravity Knife will have more play for sure. Glocks have sloppy tolerences on purpose. I think G Knives employ the same philosophy. Pocket lint, dirt, excess oil/lube is not going to jam it because tolerences are less. My main concern would be the lock up button being loose. Don't want that thing turning into a thigh impaler while walking around.
@yuriistetsenko5948 Ай бұрын
From Russia with love! ❤ I managed to get my hands on an original Combat Troodon Gen 3, although I won't tell you how, of course. This knife is a beast! Very smooth action and, oh yeah, it doesn't try to eat my finger. Dual Fuel Drive, baby! 🤘 PS: The names MT gives to their developments are epic in themselves. 😁
@GigiEDC Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment my friend! Yes the Gen III Combat Troodon has grown on me although I don’t use it much. I’m looking forward to buying the zero-blade play models. That’s great you found on in Russia, I know it’s not easy right now. Much love from the USA. You have a beautiful country, I spent a summer there. Wonderful people)
@yuriistetsenko5948 Ай бұрын
@@GigiEDCIt was never easy. 😁 If you mean sanctions, they have nothing to do with it, Russian stores still sell knives of European and American manufacture. They are just more expensive than before. Russian law prohibits automatic knives with a blade longer than 90mm, but hey, our knife laws are, oddly enough, some of the most lenient in the world! After all, even in America, as far as I know, there are places where Ultratech and Launch are only a dream. Prohibited knives are sold in our country by private individuals who somehow bring them through customs. You can buy and keep a prohibited knife at home, but you should not walk around with it on the street! If our cops catch you with such a knife, they will confiscate it, and they can also fine you, although the fine is small. Parting with a knife is much more offensive than getting a fine! Thank you for your kind words! ❤ When this is all over, come visit us again. I hope to visit the USA someday. I have already made a list of places that I will visit first. The Grand Canyon is first on this list. 👌
@SteppingR Ай бұрын
the/my older C-troodon from ali have 2 springs
@iankelly3479 Ай бұрын
I have just ordered both of the larger versions. Very nice.
@MegaBadboy26 Ай бұрын
I just watched this video earlier, I got one off Amazon, I believe it was either a clip point blade or tanto blade? I tried to order the double edged blade but it says they won’t ship to my residence, I live in Massachusetts, I wonder why that is?
@GigiEDC 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply! That is strange. If you don’t mind waiting a couple of weeks they sell these on DHgate and AliExpress.
@josef6184 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for making and uploading this video.👍Is it really that difficult to put a legal stop to these practices from Jufule & co?
@ahilbilyredneksopinion 2 ай бұрын
O,i didnt know you was talkin fake fake,not knockoff fake....masalong dont attempt ta reate it......
@watevr4evr 2 ай бұрын
Lots of companies just love charging premiums, either cause they're just the first, or their commercial situations push for it more than their actual material and labor costs. Can't really defend spending multiple times what other people are charging for the same typa stuff while still making profit, american or not. At a certain point it becomes a scam.
@GigiEDC 8 күн бұрын
I agree with you, great perspective. Seeing so many companies charge a premium for subpar quality is very tiring. Thank you for commenting and take care!
@timjones1689 2 ай бұрын
I believe the Wish otf handle is made from a zinc alloy
@urielcolon4971 2 ай бұрын
Yes
@OGtripple123 2 ай бұрын
I just can wrap my head around paying 500+ dollars for a dam knife lol
@GigiEDC 2 ай бұрын
I hear you brother. I like it a lot and I enjoy making videos about them but it’s absolutely not worth $500. It’s worth maybe half that..maybe. I get more enjoyment from $20-$100 knives because I can abuse them without worrying about the price. Thanks for commenting!
@RalphLess 2 ай бұрын
Jifule makes great knives, they also do clones, I have a Strider smf Jufule clone. The specs are different, but the knife is better than my real Striders.
@charlesfcpx 2 ай бұрын
sheeesh $32 W
@GigiEDC 2 ай бұрын
It’s so solid for the price. Take care!
@odie2763 2 ай бұрын
Safe queen scumbags won't dare use the knives they spend hundreds of dollars on, despite being of the best made materials that will last you a live time. Instead they buy fakes and are ridiculed for using them as "beaters". The vastly superior knife if a better "beater" than the dozens of cheap fake and budget models you own. But naaahhh just keep being a safe queen scumbag.
@SteelAddicted 3 ай бұрын
I have thought about picking one of these up from this seller I have his winter blade co factor in aluminum and it’s kinda crazy how good it is. But even more crazy is the spa lamia fake I got from him it’s an amazing knife the action is stupid good and he just came out with the nature grip pattern which I ordered the other day but the grey one I have now has as good a build as my we knives and action on par with them as well for $70 plus u can use an $8 off coupon right now for them because of an AliExpress sell.
@ew9518 3 ай бұрын
If the fake one priced at $300, then it’s a fake fake, but with $32 more like a good deal😂😂😂
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
😆 yeah that’s pretty accurate
@mrmouse-ol9pw 3 ай бұрын
Hate to say it but thats not sharp
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
It was decently sharp. Not super sharp or anything, I just didn’t do the best job cutting the paper. Take care!
@mrmouse-ol9pw 3 ай бұрын
Well was an interesting video nonetheless. Nvr been a fan of the paper test. Try newspaper or even paper towels to really see the sharpness of any blade. If u can make circle cuts in paper towels...its sharp. My 2 cents
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
@@mrmouse-ol9pwI will definitely take that into consideration and get some newspaper. Thank you for your comment! Comments like this are always super helpful.
@mrmouse-ol9pw 3 ай бұрын
@GigiEDC always happy to help. I've learned rece recently that knives r a rabbit hole😅 learning alot myself. Who knew ppl spent more on there pocket knives then pistols🤷♂️
@Catfishbait86 3 ай бұрын
You can buy the carbon fiber clone and swap the scales on the g10 MT.
@GigiEDC 2 ай бұрын
I didn’t realize this, thank you for letting me know!
@Elmax17.5dps 3 ай бұрын
Fire video Niko as always
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
Thank you as always brother!
@RobertUstarbowski 3 ай бұрын
I have this knife in Titanium from this seller. Action wasn't as good as on the real one but after few days of flipping and it's perfect now.
@Bellabear88 3 ай бұрын
As always thanks for the review. Was wondering about this one. Have been considering the titanium version but honestly not sure.
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much as always! I’m considering the titanium one as well. I’d like to compare all three. From what I’ve seen the titanium version doesn’t have any Microtech logos which I really like. The AUS10 steel is also great. If it’s just a better version of this one I think it will be great.
@Bellabear88 3 ай бұрын
How is the spring tension on the lock? I care very little about the action. Yeah I know absolute blasphemy now in the knife world. My dream would be a spring stiff enough that it was right on the edge of being difficult to disengage. I don't fidget with my knives and you know part were it is the spring pushing the little part that keeps the blade locked open. Lol. Thanks
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
@@Bellabear88I hear you brother! The spring tension is on par with a Benchmade, maybe a little bit tougher but by no means would I say it’s tough. The only reason it’s difficult to disengage with one finger is due to the geometry of the switch in my opinion. If not for that, you can get it with one finger without issue. It’s possible that there’s springs online that offer more resistance?
@jeffalessi 3 ай бұрын
JUFULE Sitivien Knife Tools Store
@golf-n-guns 3 ай бұрын
An all titanium body justifies the $300 price; however, there should be NO blade play and the safety switch better give feedback.
@CherokeeChief. 3 ай бұрын
Where can I find this exact Vespa? Microtech sent me one with the wrong blade suppose to be serrated and now can’t get a new one for a very long time. So I’d like to have a Vespa version with serrated blade to use everyday at work as a flight paramedic. I used otf for over 10 years now and microtech has disappointed me more than ever lately wish they could help us long term customers more.
@Skylark427 3 ай бұрын
Did you get it from a vendor? Usually venders will exchange them for you within 30 days. Also, if you bought directly from Microtech, send them an email and explain the situation. They will make things right. I've seen so on the Microtech sub on reddit. The vespa will run you another $200+ and be YJ01-V1 (sprayform M390) and not real M390, I've seen the composition sheets so yeah, it's the sprayform version. You'd be better off asking for an exchange and getting the one you want without having to spend an extra $200+
@Skylark427 3 ай бұрын
Other possible things to consider, with it being YJ01-V1, it'll chip or crack more easily if you drop it, and with them not using titanium hardware (screws, "X" button) the iron in the steel or stainless steel screws will eventually corrode the aluminum. Microtech definitely wants to protect it's name. If you bought directly from them, contact them and they will make it right. Just my honest opinion vs spending an additional $200+ on another knife when you can get yours exchanged.
@ShaneO-nm2hh 2 ай бұрын
@@Skylark427sure your not thinking of twosun? Because it is bohler M390 on this model. My cousin who lives in Australia works at Mechtest and did a precision OES and some high tech xrf test and came back as M390. There are also videos and posts with full analysis on Reddit. Maybe for some older Vespa models it may not have been but I doubt it.
@Elmax17.5dps 3 ай бұрын
I ordered one, should be here this week.
@GigiEDC 3 ай бұрын
I hope you like it man, thanks for commenting as always!