The DEFINITIVE History of Pro-Tech Knives

[@SoobinOh]

With so many options I buy the brand almost as much as the knife itself. Thanks for doing this and hope to see more! I like to know who I’m supporting

[@nickmartino2839]

I think it was your factory tour a few years back that really sold me on protech.. even before I bought my first knife from them...I just absolutely loved hearing there story and seeing just how awesome they run there business!!!!!!protech now has me as a customer for life!!!

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DylanLey]

I loved James' content on his channel, great to see him get a video on BladeHQ! Great video on Pro-Tech!

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the support and kind word Dylan!

[@DiegoGarcia-hz8ki]

Pro-Tech is a family to me. I love their knives. So many great people that work in the protech industry I’m glad I can call friends!

[@davidlocke1668]

I love knowing the brands history - thank you!

[@Dave_Diaz.]

I have a Pro-Tech Godfather from 2004. They actually sent me a pocket clip when I emailed them the serial number for information, great company

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

They are very personable and care about their quality!

[@TrojanManSCP]

I’m calling dibs on one of those magnacut Malibus, so you have to save one for me. I called dibs, that’s the rules.

[@LiftHeavy1]

Let’s do Microtech next

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@th00perman_]

(switchblade clicks intensify)

[@egnah2]

I bought my first Runt the year they came out and have been a Pro-Tech fan ever since, I have to many to count...

[@Alwayswatching8111]

I got my first two protechs recently. I got the runt 5 last week and the Emerson today. They are snappy

[@jordy703]

Amazing story thanks! Just ordered my Malibu magnacut wharnclif today so this story behind it is awesome 😎

[@jimmy86gti]

I recently purchased a Godson and man I see what it’s all about! Thinking about picking up a Newport soon.

[@eriktaylor5704]

Snappy works of art. I am new to collecting and am working my way up to a pro-tech.

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

They are excellent knives. The polished TR in this video is the only knife I've opened the box on and said "oh dam!"

[@nickmartino2839]

And idk who's room that is or where that is..... but that looks like the ULTIMATE man knife room!!!!! Super cool!!!!!!

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thank-you! That is my studio for The Knife Life. It's my favorite room in the house. I just got the lighting upgraded for this video actually.

[@lukebondurant2172]

History of Cold Steel please

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@PirminZemp2731]

Awesome History Of Protech

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thank-you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@PirminZemp2731]

The Microtech History Please

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@legionsteelknives]

Love Protech Knives the best auto makers IMO

[@eric805]

Wow you got James Allen! The Knife Life is the best!

[@stephan123321]

Good job, thank you!

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@craigm2484]

I got my 1st Protech 3 days ago it is Fast and gets more pocket time than all my others 👍🏻

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

They are great knives! I just need to pick one up for myself now.

[@craigm2484]

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Absolutely let me tell you bout someone I just found this knife modder . Hes called the way of the knife and he can do crazy things with aluminum. I'm sending in one of mine I seen his work check it out . Peace

[@nickmartino2839]

I would LOVE to see you guys do a deep dive and or shop tour of Chris reeve knives

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mpmassacre91]

I want a malibu still haven't been able to get one so ive settled with the tr3 x1 military issue in s45vn. I really wanted my first protech to be the malibu.

[@Spewf]

Pro-tech makes very nice knives. I have 5. Once you fire a pro-tech you can never go back to lazy automatic knives. God tier knife company IMO.

[@Mo.89.]

Fantastic video

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

I'm glad you enjoyed! Keep an eye out for more collaborations!

[@nickmartino2839]

MAGNACUT MALIBU BABY!!!!!!! Sign me up please!!!!!!!I can't wait for those

[@campuscolt65]

This is great do more of these can you do spyderco next ?

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@DarkDragonSlayer]

The legal limit in California is under 2", so 1.99" and below. Not 2" and anything above 2". A switchblade, OTF, automatic, folding, and Swiss army knife that is 2" or more than 2" is actually illegal by state law. However, there are county laws. If I'm not mistaken, in OC (Orange County) it is 3.99" and below, under 4". But I know for sure that in LAC (Los Angeles County) it's 2.99", below 3". This is for any OTF, Swiss army, switchblade, and folding knives for both counties I mentioned. Edit: in San Diego city, where my dad and I are from, I think the blade limit for the knife types mentioned above is at 2.5". Don't really know and I'm not too sure, but for any state and county, you can just conceal any knife in your pocket, whether it's against the law or complying with the law. I'll still conceal carry my school knife in my pocket until I get the accessories for it, like the necklace lanyard for my eldris mora knife. The blade is only 2.3" so it's legal on any Californian school grounds, complying with the law in Cali.

[@kellyjoplin3153]

Fantastic

[@reaperjoe6701]

I would like to see them make a runt 2.0 but make the blade 2½ or even 3" in length

[@jlogue751]

Agree.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Call it "The Punt".

[@NMiller_]

But where's the Mordax?

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

The Mordax will feature in the next video...

[@NMiller_]

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel I wanted one since they were a Drop exclusive. Now I have the money to buy one and have been waiting since SHOT Show 2022 :(

[@swordsmaster23]

Who's the new guy? Seems like he knows his stuff

[@BladeHQ]

This is James from The Knife Life, and he really does know his stuff! -George

[@marcg.3830]

My favorite knife brand.

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

A good choice!

[@kylem1819]

Good video. I would suggest no music next time because it's pretty distracting

[@agoodun]

Very cool 😎👍

[@GatorAaron]

I keep missing out on Malibu's.

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Keep an eye out in the next couple weeks.

[@DavidJohnson-ol1cv]

I vote for history of Microtech next.

[@suds9853]

When are the rull size rockeyes dropping? 👀

[@BPKROME]

Rockeyes come this week. Shoot me a message on IG

[@ronhites4629]

How about ‘Benchmade’ history next! 🔪🦋🗡️

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bidensballsack266]

Owner of 5 protechs and they all feel like QUALITY

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Every Pro-Tech knife I got to handle was very solid.

[@danielwasused]

love protech but im more glad they are uploading videos made by people with actual personality unlike george

[@user-pz7sl4qq9v]

Sweet

[@JP-8924]

Where is Daddy George? Is he safe?

[@BladeHQ]

I'm just fine, Sir JP! We just teamed up with James for this video. You'll see more of me shortly! -George

[@daemonpi]

Nice shirt

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thank-you! You an MBC'er?

[@daemonpi]

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel in a manner of speaking.

[@mattheworbanick2372]

Is anyone interested in buying a protech tr5?

[@lukaszklejbuk5980]

Spyderco please nexxxt

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

you mean button assisted .. lol kids

[@oldstogey7864]

Why did he call it "Pro-Tech"? It's not an obvious name, like Ross' Cutlery or Dave's Knives. Is there any relation to Micro-Tech, or are the similar names just co-incidence?

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

That's an interesting question. I'll ask Dave next time I chat with him.

[@oldstogey7864]

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks, I look forward to hearing about it. I've just received another reply to say I've won a knife, with a strange number to text. I'm assuming that's a scam attempt and NOT from you, right?

[@TheKnifeLifeChannel]

@@oldstogey7864 So I've got the story for you directly from Dave W himself. Back during the beginning of Pro-Tech Dave was trying to settle on a name and "Pro-Tech" just happened to be on the list of possibilities. At this time the Tactical Response (TR) line was brand new and he was looking to dig into the law enforcement market. Dave noticed that if you took TR and put it on the end of Pro-Tech it sounded like "Protector." So that's what he went with since he liked the sound of it.

[@oldstogey7864]

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks so much for the follow-up! It explains something I've been wondering about for ages.

[@jaysgood10]

“They always have something new” that you can’t buy.