WE Magnetron Folding Knife - Overview and Review

[@knifetech101]

This knife is one of those knives where you get up on Monday morning and realize you bought a bunch of knives you didn’t need.

[@knifetech101]

I got up this morning and I guess I’ve got a Damasteel Peña Mula a Mokuti Reate Exo-M incoming 😂

[@markp4401]

@@knifetech101 That’s some coin man. Is the Peña Chinese made or one of Peña’s customs?

[@knifetech101]

@@markp4401 Reate made, but I got it for less than retail (and less than the chaves kickstop) so I was not about to say no to some damasteel

[@knifetech101]

@Øgrë on my second date with my girlfriend of three years, she mentioned Kershaw and for some reason my brain told me it was a good idea to bring out my knife collection. Turns out she was pretty cool with it but now I bet she regrets supporting my hobby 😂.

[@Zaque-TV]

@@knifetech101 my wife went back in time to avoid ever meeting me

[@sloanNYC]

I'm glad I have no money because there are so many beautiful knives that have come out the past 20 days... just art.

[@kharon616]

I like your energy more than the knife in this video : )

[@Cid_1]

Of the Magnetrons I think the base grey version with the Rose Carbon fiber with the hand rubbed (giggity) satin blade looks the best of them all since everything flows together. BUT if WE had managed to push the price down about $50 they would be a lot more compelling to more people. And also offer a plain version with no inlays but with the same texturing/milling lines over the whole scale. I feel like WE and other OEMs have been watching people using their OEM services and see them selling their knives for $350-400. And the OEM's went "Wait people are buying these "Designer knives" that look like some of our knives we charge $250 for?", I think we can crank up the prices on our own products. And things have just kept snowballing from there. Just think of the We Kitefin (WITH THE MILLING) was about $150-$175, a year later they released the Shakan (and another similar model the name escapes me that was not a Limited edt) for $250 same size same milling pattern same build quality. The Shakan was a simple flat ground blade compared to the Kitefin Hollow ground. So one could argue the Kitefin is more expensive to make. We know Prices have jumped due to inflation etc, but some models have a reasonable $50 price increase. While other models cost $100 more than they should if not more. Here is a basic frame lock, we put some milling lines on the show scale so we would like $380 for it thank you. When in reality it should be more like a $250-280 knife. If WE (or another company) went the extra mile, to give us a better 20CV heat treat than the other companies at 61-63HRC (Ideally 62-63HRC) maybe spent some extra time to get the HRC consistency down to 1-2HRC points by doing smaller batches GREAT, then charge the extra money. Why do I always go on these rants, lol, I Blame you MC your Rants are contagious 😅😆

[@PinkG10]

I love the Magnetron, but kind of only the exact version I got (in terms of looks, that is). My knife has amazing action, super snappy opening and very smooth closing. I even prefer it over my Ziffius and Exciton. That being said, I have to agree with you on the mismatching of colors and materials. And that sadly goes for several of the new models released by WE Knife Co. Oh, and I appreciate you being very honest to your audience when gifted a knife. I bet some companies will want you to only say positive things, or at the very least, not mention bad things. Keep it up!

[@olddirtybooger]

I was gonna ask, which version you got. Then I read your name, and relealized, your magnetron review is next in my cue. I guess everyone gets a cookie if I mention MC​ in my comment on your video. Honestly I was looking at the raw/blue version, I already have too many black knives. This "subdued model" feels a bit cheap-pimp-ish. Literal gold in the carbon fiber would escalate it to "makes sense for people who like that."

[@cyphersuit1]

The rosegold one is fantastic. Comes with a nice handrubbed blade.

[@Kens_knives]

I have had to take the lock bar insert out to fix the detent on certain knives but it is not recommend unless you know what you are doing. Thanks Complex for your review.

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Thank you for saying it and saving me the time!

[@rileybush7129]

8:22 Sometimes I have to take out the lockbar insert to lighten the detent on a lockbar. The over-travel stop prevents you from bending it outward.

[@Frank_N_701]

I just received the We Exciton for the same price as this and that had only 200 of each configuration made. If this was $250-$280, I would consider it.

[@bigjim55able]

I'd buy your revision in a heartbeat

[@jonallan392]

Im not sure where all this hate is coming from. I have the grey Ti/ aluminum foil carbon and hand rubbed satin. The knife is freekin gorgeous! Aesthetically and finctionally this is We at the top of its game. OMG give em some credit where credit is due.

[@mandiwacker]

I bought the Black/Blue flamed Version for 275€ and i like it. The Color combination is a little bit freaky but i like it too…..

[@MrTJohnston]

I agree. Get rid of all the black coated blades on a higher dollar knife.

[@josiahpage440]

I like to anodize my knives and if you leave the lock bar insert in it creates problems

[@Oxmyx01]

Looks like a carnival prize.

[@paradoxworkshop4659]

Captain Nemo, your cigar cutter has arrived...

[@Kens_knives]

You want to sell that one? KWM

[@markp4401]

I haven’t looked at them in a while but I believe I have one or two Cold Steel Recon 1s with a shiny black blade finish.

[@willthompson9073]

Id love to know their heat treat protocols for cpm20cv

[@mikereese15]

Looks amazing

[@chrishinkle5982]

Well maybe I’m an idiot but I personally like the design having said that I like the other finishes they have better than this one and yes the price I believe is to much Thanks for sharing bud!

[@bigjim55able]

Like what you like, brother! I sure do.

[@chrishinkle5982]

@@bigjim55able most definitely

[@HobbyHobbit-ue6oi]

You gonna give that away for 300k?

[@mcsquirgle]

Surprisingly of all of We Knife's latest releases, the Magnetron was the one that most appealed to me. I suppose next would be the Exciton then the Ziffius. The aggressive wharncliff shape of the Ziffius turns me off , and the Exciton is cool but the shape is less pleasing aesthetically compared to the Magnetron. All that said, I won't be picking one of these up. I typically don't buy Chinese made knives, unless it's an incredible value. Nothing from We, Bestech or even Reate has met my standards of value for a long time, mainly because none of them achieve optimal Rockwell hardness. The day that any of these manufacturers get their blades to an adequate hardness, is the day that I consider those manufacturers products

[@ripsnort8194]

Go get 1

[@ConanDLibrarian]

This makes me want to get into modding knives and just trying to specialize in making these limited edition knives BETTER! Since it doesn't seem like there is too much to change, could be fun. Figure out how to mirror polish, then move on to ti customization...hmmmm

[@ConanDLibrarian]

Cause yeah theyre good but they can DEFINITELY be better

[@MarkRVillano]

It is a bit too busy. If I were to change anything I would make the pivot gold or copper.

[@matthuck378]

WE is knife by algorithm. Ask one of those 'AI art' prompts to draw "cool expensive knife" and this pops right up.

[@Cid_1]

I think SOME people have this WILDLY exaggerated misconception about how much Damasteel actually cost. The steel in itself is not a very expensive steel. It's all about how that steel is prepared (rubbed or polished etc) and etched, and most Chinese OEMs do a pretty basic job with it including WE. Damasteel can be found on knives for just over $100, and there are a lot of them In the $150-300 range Including Italian made knives. IF We are going to charge $700-800, they need to include some Timascus/ZirkuTi inlays, back spacers, clips, or something else to justify that price tag. I really do like We, but I just want them to do better and go back towards premium and value again.

[@DavidPerez-rq1sd]

Are you talking about Damasteel or Damascus? I have never seen a knife with a Damasteel blade for anywhere close to $100.

[@Cid_1]

@@DavidPerez-rq1sd Boker got quite a few, sure most are traditional and slip joints. But still Damasteel.

[@Cid_1]

@@DavidPerez-rq1sd I'm talking about Damasteel.

[@anthonykitchen6533]

Big and beautiful. I want one so bad.

[@partyfrog69]

Loose the holes replace with brass pivot.

[@dallasscism910]

Ty

[@danpennella]

All I have to say is… I agree with you 100 percent! Especially when compared to the Exciton and Ziffius for less money, their designs flow extremely well and it all makes sense. Thanks for the brutal honesty as always!

[@Obsidian-One]

Now if we could get Rick Hinderer to do the same, 60 to 62!!! He's the only one doing magnacut at 60 to 61...!? Even the guy who created the steel says that's to low!

[@BUBBA1J]

Magnetron is the Dutch word for Microwave 😂

[@mikehinnekamp]

I'm tempted but i feel its $50-100 too much. I wont pay the same for this as the exciton or ziffius.

[@PinkyPowers]

I had this on pre-order, but at the last minute I cancelled. I found the Makani was just a more elegant design, so I went with that. I love the Makani, but I did have to take a dremel to the flipper tab, as the convex shape and jimping was not aggressive enough. If my hands had any moisture on them, the blade was nearly impossible to deploy. Unlike the Ziffius. I could be working at Shabazz's vaseline factory and still have no issue flipping that thing open.

[@DiamondEDC]

The jumping on my Makani is pretty aggressive. Did you get a hand rubbed satin blade or black stonewash?

[@PinkyPowers]

@@DiamondEDC Mine was the hand-rubbed satin.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I like the WE stuff. I just don't agree with what they think their knives are worth.

[@willthompson9073]

Dang kinda went in on we knives

[@noonespecial9840]

Bought this knife for the copper inlays with the black, and it's a proper size knife, but it is Overpriced, especially having a colorblind designer. HATE the pivot! Just dumb, and the "loaded" versions with the kitchen sink thrown at them are EXTREMELY unattractive and ridiculously expensive for crappy steel with thrift store design. So yes, I agree with you 99%.

[@Kens_knives]

Write down everything you said and send the knife back to WE with these instructions in Chinese!

[@Pzykoh_Tey]

The combination is like something made by an AI ... 😁

[@phreakinpher]

This comment sounds like it was made by an AI.

[@Vaco67]

Until these Chinese companies start hitting proper heat treat… I’m staying away from them

[@paullmight42]

B E A Yootiful

[@bigjim55able]

Does nothing for me and I'm a WE fanboy. I wish they'd made more Exitons instead of this

[@ecotec4]

Too bad it can evolve into Magnezone MC lol.

[@tomf8066]

Seriously? All opinion.

[@edwinlawrence1299]

Just another over priced WE knife. But, I guess enough people buy them for WE to keep their prices so high.

[@DaddyBrodes]

Their crap heat treat is exactly why nobody should waste their money on the majority of WE knives. This knife design is definitely lazy. Not worth $360.

[@rubenabrego6762]

Blah!!!! 😂lol

[@nickGEdc]

If this had thumbstuds its would be perfect or a hole!!