It is not made in the U.S. This knife is made in China and then assembled in the U.S. In fact it is a clone of a Microtech construction and should be dealt with as such. The D2 is a ingot D2 and should not be compared to a powder D2
@jimmylundin43802 жыл бұрын
@Rusty Steel most likely they would do so because they have money to spend on the real deal. We might not be poor like you.
@TheSogGrunt Жыл бұрын
I just got my first two last week for my Birthday.I got a side open auto and OTF and the quality is outstanding.Thanks for the video.I just subscribed your channel 🔪👍
@bayareaspeedsource2255 Жыл бұрын
I've got a couple Cobratech OTF knives. I wouldn't call them Microtech killers but they are a nice budget option for those looking for a nice OTF but don't want to pay Microtech prices. Yes, you do get what you pay for but these are nicely built and cut pretty well right out of the box. Hard to beat them at their price point.
@CarolinaDave-EDC2 жыл бұрын
They are assembled in Texas, not made in USA, and they are now 200 , u mine as well get a microtech
@anon84292 жыл бұрын
Where are you looking that sells them for $200? I have a buddy that sells these. The most expensive one he has is $130. Most of his are less than $100.
@nitrorc4life12 жыл бұрын
I love my American made blades(majority of my collection), love my off shore made knives. Most my automatic knives are Benchmade. With that said, bought 4 cobratec's from local shop, one I gave as a gift to my brother who is a deputy sheriff. For the price they are not bad, a bit loose but not bad, I have yet to have a misfire myself and I fidget it alot, and the D2 seems decent, does not seem to be American D2 to me, but seem HT well. My favorite one to rough edc is a light weight version. If I have a issue, I will post. Oh by the way, I paid just over 50 for a lightweight this week.
@andrashavas8 ай бұрын
You know, maybe a Böker Kalashnikov OTF or Cobratech OTF can introduce a lot of people to the OTF market, with very good quality. Microtech may be good, but NOT THAT Good. It takes its merit from its name mainly. It would be nice to have a comparison video in real life, what Big difference there is in terms of usage....
@jimburns16663 жыл бұрын
Made in America from Chinese parts I believe, but lifetime warranty so who cares, and D-2 steel. The blade does not get off track, the spring disengages so no thrust to it and by pulling the blade it reconnects. A safety feature or it would be illegal in Many states.
@vanontheloose2113 жыл бұрын
I have had a decent number of misfires the last couple of months, but easily fixed.
@skylerbond562 жыл бұрын
Microtech is also made with Chinese parts
@sharpshootergames13422 жыл бұрын
Cobratec is made of all American parts in texas
@Bad_Rattle2 жыл бұрын
@@sharpshootergames1342 Assembled in the USA
@jayandrusiak Жыл бұрын
@@sharpshootergames1342 That’s not true but whatever helps you sleep at night.
@DV777372 жыл бұрын
No thanks, I will gladly pay additional $$$ for quality craftsmanship. It’s hard to beat Microtech or Protech
@jerrymuns Жыл бұрын
100% agree
@GAMESTERVISION2 жыл бұрын
So basically an American guy decided to do what the Chinese have been doing for years and make clones for cheap and sell more at cheaper prices.. but instead of a direct copy they alter the cases to make them look cool yet keep the same geometry and mechanics. Smart. I wish I could to this as well.
@SquireSCA2 жыл бұрын
A $30 Chinese OTF with a cheap, cast zinc allow handle, is a "Microtech killer"? I love good satire. Nice one!
@arupian6662 жыл бұрын
I have a Cobratec Enforcer. I also have a Microtech Ultratech. Guess which has failed to either deploy, or retract correctly the most... Clue: The Cobratec NEVER has.
@SquireSCA2 жыл бұрын
@@arupian666 Anything can fail. But that doesn't change the fact that the Cobratech is a $30 chinese OTF that an American company buys on the cheap, slaps their name on it and triples the price. If you want those kinda knives, by all means... I have nothing against Chinese knives... I have tons from VESPA, Kizer, Civivi, CJRB, Artisan, Eafengrow and others... Huge fan actually... But I won't pay US prices for a cheap Chinese knife...
@texasforever78872 жыл бұрын
We still live in a global marketplace. If you follow the supplier trail most knife parts originate in Asia. China specifically. Even vaunted Microtech and benchmade. They just hide behind multiple supplier steps. The real question though is how well inspected and verified the steel is regardless of origin. Go ahead and hate but deep down you know it is true
@DevinNixonDavis Жыл бұрын
Yup. That's just the way things go anymore. Not much you can do.
@andrashavas8 ай бұрын
Dont't forget the Cold Steel mad in Taiwan. I bet its better than American manufacturers.
@DrDiff9522 жыл бұрын
It is assembled in Texas from parts made in China
@donaldroehrig7817 Жыл бұрын
I was able to compare a couple of Cobratec OTFs side by side with Microtech OTFs. Honestly, the action on the Cobratecs were better and at half the price. Don't get me wrong, many of the Microtechs (not all of them) have higher grade materials, but for what they are, I preferred the Cobratecs. If you are looking for a safe queen, the Microtechs are great. If you actually want a user that you don't mind scratching or using for moderate tasks, the Cobratecs were actually better.
@vanontheloose211 Жыл бұрын
After having mine for a year my family started selling them in their store. They have a hard time keeping them in stock.
@joedirt77163 жыл бұрын
I bought mine at the factory in meridian got to pick the blade extra blade comes in a case in in a hard pelican style case with the tool to disassemble and every time I go in just to look they sharpen it if it needs it
@vanontheloose2113 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome I might have to make the trip down.
@joedirt77163 жыл бұрын
@@vanontheloose211 it would be worth it they have one in waxahachie too
@angry34063 жыл бұрын
I’d like to know where you got it for 70$ cause they don’t make one that sells for that besides the pen
@vanontheloose2113 жыл бұрын
Marksman firearms in Wichita Falls
@angry34063 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@taderdigger41152 жыл бұрын
Just bought one identical to this $73
@silentstryker15902 жыл бұрын
Looks pretty much the same as Vipertec and the like.
@joejoemag222 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes..a microtech killer made of the finest chinesium..
@Catgat372 жыл бұрын
So is your smartphone. Who gives a ship?
@Goofiest_goober8383 жыл бұрын
Have you ever owned a microtech?
@vanontheloose2113 жыл бұрын
Handled them a bunch, but I’m trying to only buy ones I’m considering for my family’s store.
@howardsmith61342 жыл бұрын
I got a microtech and the corbatech I like them both .
@microtechTeslaY2 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's even close what Microtech make. No way Microtech killer! But great video and great opinion.
@jayandrusiak Жыл бұрын
The point is it’s $60 not $300.
@grumpyoldwizard2 жыл бұрын
That looks a lot like a Lightning knife you can get at Grindworx for about $30. Microtech uses Elmax or M390, steels in a whole different world than this one. You would need to show a lot more to convince me this is a Microtech killer. These knives do fill a niche. I have a Lightning OTF I really like for fiddling and small cutting tasks.
@texasforever78872 жыл бұрын
I can carry it and use it without fear of misplacing it or losing it. That alone kills microtech for me.
@jayandrusiak Жыл бұрын
😂 except their $60 instead of $300. You know you can also get a M390 knife for $100 right? Microtech is overpriced
@CaptDavesSportfishing Жыл бұрын
some people don't really need be doing knife reviews
@justinhorn28643 жыл бұрын
It's a knife like a microtech but thats about it
@slydwynder812 жыл бұрын
It's a blatant ripoff of MT
@thelegando42812 жыл бұрын
Nah its well made, it has thr same blade play as a microtech. The only difference its the cheap steel they use.
@skylerbond562 жыл бұрын
@@thelegando4281 They have a an m390 model
@CaptDavesSportfishing Жыл бұрын
you mean assembled from parts made in China.
@Patrick2345454 Жыл бұрын
Cobratec is not made from US manufactured parts. They take great pains to omit the fact that their parts are from overseas. I wouldn't mind a Chinese made knife, except that i had to do some research to uncover this (after id already made a purchase). They are also a direct rip-off of Microtech knives, and I actually feel kinda dirty for even owning one now.
@andrashavas8 ай бұрын
I had a few Chinese ripoff knives. At first I felt a bit bad. Then I understood that this is a product for a price. And understood that if I wanted the best of the best, then I would have to pay an unreasonable premium. The Chinese did a good job and I am very happy with those. All this overseas crap is just that. crap. Meaning that it is a marketing ploy to make you buy $$$$. This is like a pyramid. For 10% extra you pay 2x more. For 20% extra you pay 5x more... Don't forget that if you like the current knife, use it, be happy with it. Remember Strider? All that rant on their folders. Yet the locking bar does not have an adjustable shoe, but titanium matches metal, meaning that it will wear out... Yet many Italian framelock folders have that feature already. So you buy a novelty, which is double price of something offering almost the same function which, if you use the "regular" knife it will be good enough for 99% of users. At the end of the day the premium knife will not be better. Why? Because you will not want to use it. You will just have the feeling that this is the best. Sure. Limited edition to how many pieces? I got a Cold Steel signature edition knife limited to 2000 pieces. You can find these in every online store. Is it usable? No. Is it limited? not really. So you pay the premium for an illusion that is so relative.... You are part of a club of elite persons? Sure. Just before you buy a Microtech Mandalorian or whatever, just ask yourself. Is it THAT GOOD that it is worth the price of a premium fixed blade knife? At the end of the day, buy an EDC knife, and then if you still want it, buy the elite knife and put it into the drawer.
@Yooper052 жыл бұрын
How are you liking this today?
@vanontheloose2112 жыл бұрын
Still working great. My family actually started carrying them in their store and they’re flying off the shelf!
@Jolene_4003 жыл бұрын
Hey I got my motorcycle license
@vanontheloose2113 жыл бұрын
That’s great bud.
@bbirdman31552 жыл бұрын
Looks like junk.you get what you pay for
@roburko13 Жыл бұрын
Why in Europa this is 170 euro?????
@vanontheloose211 Жыл бұрын
I can't speak on pricing at other places. My report was on how much it was in the store I bought if from.
@TheOpinionarium Жыл бұрын
It’s a novelty. I bought one supposedly in d2 but I cannot get it to sharpen into usability. Trash.
@vanontheloose211 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got 2 that are both doing great, and my parents sell them at their store and they’ve sold several with no issues.
@TheOpinionarium Жыл бұрын
@@vanontheloose211 I sent it back, they replaced the blade and after it dulled it wouldn’t never sharpen properly again. Understand that I work in a kitchen. I tried different methods, none worked. I just can’t find it in my heart to trust em after that
@guysgear59962 жыл бұрын
That knife is NOT made in America, the parts are made in China and it is then assembled in America. That being said it is still a quality knife and 100% worth the money in my opinion. But it it certainly not an American made knife.
@skylerbond562 жыл бұрын
Microtech also uses Chinese made parts
@mghorvath792 жыл бұрын
@@skylerbond56 Nope
@skylerbond562 жыл бұрын
@@mghorvath79 Yes I used to work for them 🤦♂️
@jimmylundin43802 жыл бұрын
@@skylerbond56 no you did not.
@skylerbond562 жыл бұрын
@@jimmylundin4380 Yes, and I wasn't talking to you weirdo.
@angry34063 жыл бұрын
Thats a 100$ knife and you didn’t get it for about 70$. Small CTK-1 OF Green 99.00$
@mungy273 жыл бұрын
you know sales and promotions exist right? lmao
@andrewa74612 жыл бұрын
I just got one for 50 from bdu
@gtiguy1992able2 жыл бұрын
Right now I can get this for 55 bucks online
@Dbj69882 жыл бұрын
Just bought one for 54$ from a Lindsay gun shop lol you have no idk what you're talking about.