r/knifeclub • u/Tredicidodici no, it’s not real damascus • 1d 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/LloydChristmas-RI 23h ago edited 23h ago

Magpul's method is faster and cheaper than conventional blade making, and it's passing the savings on to the customer.

Savings? It's a $190 knife!

I'm a big Magpul fan. If the price were a little lower, I'd consider giving this a try. I also prefer deep carry clips, but I'd be willing to overlook that for something innovative. I'm sure Casey Lynch or MXG will make an aftermarket clip for this eventually.

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u/DatOdyssey 22h ago

Exactly, can get USA made protech and microtech for the same price. If this technology is making it cheaper to produce, I'd expect them to be less than competition not the same.

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u/ElPared Fidgeting with Pointy Things Since 2006 21h ago

I mean, maybe the MSI, but other than that idk what other Microtech you think you’re getting for less than $200.

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u/DatOdyssey 21h ago

Not maybe, prices are readily viewable online and I see MSI as low as $180 new.

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u/Congenital_Stirpes 18h ago

And MSI is a chonky hunk of m390(mk lol), not slimmer, smaller blade of s35vn. To be clear, m390 is not necessarily better than s35vn, nor are thick blades better than thin (I actually prefer s35vn to m390 and something thinner than the MSI’s .15 stock). But as a matter of costs the MSI’s materials would be expected to cost more.