Disappointed by MKC or did I get a bad one?

[Jbuck]

Just recieved my first MKC knife and I'm pretty disappointed.

Tip is not straight. Was ground on one side more then other, which caused the bevels to be uneven, not even close. Tried to take a couple of pics, but might not show verywell with the mirror finish.

And there are lots of sander marks left on the spine.

Is this typical of MKC? I can reprofile the bevels which should straighted the tip out, but don't really think I should have to. I have several other custom or similar quality knifes to judge this one against.

 

[Trogon]

Thats a downright ugly grind. I wouldn't mess around with it. Send it back and place an order with one of the makers that are active on this forum.

 

[feanor]

I believe there is a thread on this going already. So, no , not an outlier.

 

[Jbuck]

I guess I didn't see that thread.
I emailed Montana Knife Company some pictures and asking some questions.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Woof…. I have several but none purchased in the past year or so. I haven’t had issues, fit and finish clean. I know they are expanding and building a new large facility. Maybe growing pains? Would definitely give them a call.

 

[PathFinder]

Look at their processes. They freehand those bevels on a belt sander. It's not one bit surprising that the bevels aren't even.
Between sub-par steels, heat treat, and grinding the only thing special about MKC is their social media presence.

 

[Jbuck]

I don't think the method is the reason. I own a similar belt sander and can keep pretty even bevels. I just don't have the skill or tools to heat treat good steels.

Based on MCK email they said they usually do better, so I'm going with lack of skill and/or QC.

 

[Jbuck]

Well my time with MKC was short. Knife is being returned and I'll look elsewhere for its replacement.

 

[flyfisher117]

The marks on the spine is normal and MKC and it's fan boys all defend it as being "unique" and "looks cool"

The poor grind is not normal. They have been having issues with QC specifically in sharpening. Send them and email and they should make it right. They even made a post about it in their Facebook group.

 

[Jbuck]

Mine past QC. Lol. It's too bad I did really like the shape of the handle and blade.

 

[kwackkillncrew]

happy i havent fallen for their coolness yet. Will continue to keep cutting up critters with my OG steep country.