Hey TW! Let's see your knives!

I would call. I thought automatic knives were legal here in CA to own, but not to use or carry. I'll have to look later unless someone has that info handy.

 

Sorry what? What the hell does that have to so with your blade failing immediately?

 

Apparently they won't accept a return unless it's still brand new in the box. If you've used the knife they refer you to the manufacturer for warranty claims.

 

They should handle those returns for their customers. Must be nice. Does BHQ say that knife can only be sold to military or LE?

 

I agree. Guess I'll be buying from a different vendor in the future. Here's what BladeHQ says about their automatic knives.

 

Should be fine then with Protech, at least. That is really terrible customer service.

Are ProTech's made in US?

 

Yes, ProTech is based in Artesia Ca.

 

You might check with Whit at USAMadeBlade.com in the future. Stand up guy, personal approach to business ownership and he supports American makers. Not sure if he carries PT, but he might be able to get it so far as what manufacturers meet his American made business model.

 

Note to self: Never ever buy anything by ProTech. Ever.

 

What blade steel is that anyway? If its 154CM..

 

Protech called me. The tech/builder hasn't seen a failure like this. I'm to send the knife to protech and they will send me out a new one. Curious to see what they say about the blade when they get it.

 

Yes, it's 154CM. What is the significance of that?

 

Seems like manufacturers have hard.time heat treating it. Benchmade has a fixed blade they make in 154CM and the name eludes me.. But a buddy of mine has broken 3 of them and not abusing them in the least, they fracture about 1/3 down from the tip and snap, all in the same place. Benchmade has made good on warranty replacements, but makes me question 154CM and heat treating issues causing blades to be way too brittle.

 

I've beaten the crap out of my BM950 rift in 154cm without problems
he mustve been using that thing hard to break 3

 

It was his Nimravus. He's now stationed in Texas, I'll see if I can find the video of one breakage. He finished splitting the wood piece with a $12 stainless Mora without problems.

 

Just discovered these on the web, I really really really want one now. They're a little pricey though. Made in Japan.

 

They have rust erasers you can pick up if you can reach the area or you can use vinegar, or Coca Cola.

 

This is one of my favs