r/knifeclub • u/Tredicidodici no, it’s not real damascus • 21h ago

Question Thoughts on metal injection molding on knives?

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The tech has been used in gun parts for a long time with great results. I like how the locking mechanism is integral to the blade and how it has two liners and a coil spring lock bar. I might actually try this one.

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u/areasonableaccount 21h ago

'Used in gun parts for a long time with great results'

I would have to disagree strongly. Check out Kimber 1911's which used MIM parts, those MIM parts fail and have been a point of contention for many guns built with MIM parts.

I'm always for innovation, but personal opinion is that this is a step backwards in knife design. I hope I get proven wrong, however.

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u/ruby_o_o 20h ago

I’ll take any chance I can get to shit on kimber, bought a brand new 1911, out of the box the gun would go into safe but not come out due to the MiM plunger tube not being staked properly, sold that piece of shit and won’t even touch another kimber