What do you think of Chinese made branded knives?

Teofilo · **on:** April 22, 2009, 01:10:59 AM

I was at the knives store yesterday, and going to buy the Benchmade lockback knife, when I noticed that it was made
in China. The truth was that model, similar to spyderco's halfserrated and one hand opening was inexpensive.
Same with the Bucks and SOGs. But these Chinese made knives are very nice and have finishes very similar with the U.S. made ones.
I had second thoughts and just told the saleslady that i'll be back and think it over.

What do you think guys?

rockyman500 · **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:12:52 AM

what kind of blade steel does it have (if even advertised)? chinese knives usually have soft steels... I wouldn't buy anything thats not made by a quality manufacturer...if not, you'll be disappointed...

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:16:50 AM

If the quality is good I don't see why there should be a problem

Perfectly good knives can come from anywhere if the QC is good enough.

Benchmade have different gradings in their lines and I believe that the red grading is their imported line. Great prices and still great knives from a well known manufacturer.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:25:20 AM

Yeah, the red line is Made in China!

jzmtl · **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:28:23 AM

My spyderco tenacious is NICE, quality is right up there with u.s. made military. Benchmade red line use 9cr13mov I'm pretty sure, don't have any thou so can't say for quality.

cliosguy · **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:50:46 AM

the tenacious is gonna be my next knife

, does that count as my point of view

Sean · **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 01:59:25 AM

I agree with what Benner mentioned above.
I do have some Byrd knives and they have been great. I edc one to work and it's amazing how the black coating has held up. The edge holding as well is not too bad. I had to chuckle because the second box I opened up with my Emerson in the kitchen at work (USA MADE) took the coating right off the blade around the tip. I didn't mind as it gives the blade character and signifies that it's a user.
I've encountered quality control issues on Chinese and USA made knives. I ended up taking back two Kershaw's one had blade play the other the clip wouldn't tighten up inside the scales/liner. Sometimes like one poster mentioned you can get a general idea of quality with blade steel used.
I find Youtube to be a great help if you type in the name of the knife your looking at. I know "Nutnfancy" has some pretty good and informative reviews on knives.

sean

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:33:42 AM

Rough Riders were mediocre at best when they hit the market,and their quality has greatly improved. You'll be hard pressed to find a major knife company that doesn't have some of their product line made in China.

american lockpicker · **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:41:03 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 22, 2009, 05:33:42 AM

Rough Riders were mediocre at best when they hit the market,and their quality has greatly improved. You'll be hard pressed to find a major knife company that doesn't have some of their product line made in China.

Case doesn't.

Gareth · **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:39:28 AM

I have nothing bad to say about the Byrd Cara Cara I have. Companies like Spyderco and Benchmade have to much to loose if they put out a product that is sub-standard. It is a perfect example of the fact that "made in China" doesn't have to mean poor.

Tinnie · **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2009, 12:23:31 PM

Quote from: Gareth on April 22, 2009, 10:39:28 AM

I have nothing bad to say about the Byrd Cara Cara I have. Companies like Spyderco and Benchmade have to much to loose if they put out a product that is sub-standard. It is a perfect example of the fact that "made in China" doesn't have to mean poor.

Definitely agree on that point mate

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:57:25 PM

If the qualities good, and comes from an enviromentally sound factory, I don't care where its made

Mike · **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:03:53 PM

It's less about country of manufacturer and more about the equipment being used to manufacture the product, materials being used, training of the workers, quality assurance and oversight by the parent company.

Mike

Roadie · **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:38:05 PM

Quote from: Mike on April 22, 2009, 07:03:53 PM

It's less about country of manufacturer and more about the equipment being used to manufacture the product, materials being used, training of the workers, quality assurance and oversight by the parent company.

Mike

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Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:15:29 PM

Quote from: Roadie on April 22, 2009, 08:38:05 PM

Quote from: Mike on April 22, 2009, 07:03:53 PM
It's less about country of manufacturer and more about the equipment being used to manufacture the product, materials being used, training of the workers, quality assurance and oversight by the parent company.

Mike

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angusW · **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:17:24 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on April 22, 2009, 01:28:23 AM

My spyderco tenacious is NICE, quality is right up there with u.s. made military. Benchmade red line use 9cr13mov I'm pretty sure, don't have any thou so can't say for quality.

I love my tenacious as well. Great knife for the price.

WhichDawg · **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:17:27 AM

If the warranty is backed by a good company, it's no big deal with me
(also the time you get with the warranty).

I would be fine with Benchmade

Teofilo · **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2009, 12:39:04 PM

Quote from: angusW on April 23, 2009, 10:17:24 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on April 22, 2009, 01:28:23 AM
My spyderco tenacious is NICE, quality is right up there with u.s. made military. Benchmade red line use 9cr13mov I'm pretty sure, don't have any thou so can't say for quality.

I love my tenacious as well. Great knife for the price.

Here ya go: bought the handsome tenacious 2 hrs. ago

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2009, 01:08:39 PM

Nice one.

Teofilo · **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2009, 02:28:19 PM

Yes Ben, it's nice. Thanks

edap617 · **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2009, 02:39:59 PM

Very nice Gene.

Sean · **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2009, 04:35:09 PM

i didn't realize it came out in the full spyder edge. I just might have to get a tenacious sometime and I think make it a full on serrated.

jzmtl · **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2009, 06:56:59 PM

Lots of spyderco models come in all three types, PE, CE, and SE.

Sean · **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:34:16 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on April 25, 2009, 06:56:59 PM

Lots of spyderco models come in all three types, PE, CE, and SE.

yeah i guess thats true isn't it? I never gave it much thought until you mentioned it but now that I
looked on their website you speaketh the truth.

DaveK · **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:40:37 PM

Same as mine that Teo - fully serrated. I reckon you'll like it more and more with time. A really great knife IMO.

Woz · **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2009, 07:37:46 PM

Byrd knives, Benchmade red class, Spyderco Tenacious and Bug... Great knives! Even the really cheap FENIX brand (the light company) promoknives are great, small, lightweight and well made. Nothing to say against Chinese made branded knives, some US made knives I own are of worse quality.

american lockpicker · **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2009, 03:03:23 AM

What ones new schrade, winchester, etc?

kiwiblade · **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:57:34 AM

my most used knives are made in china,the cara cara has worked well for 2 years holds an edge well and is easy to sharpen.The tenious i have had for aboat 6 months and it has only had general use but i would rate it as good as any of my branded folders

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