MKC knife reviews......in progress!

[robby denning]

I own three MKC knives; Stoned Goat 2.0, the Freezeout and the Westslope. All three were hair popping sharp out of the box, fit and finish was excellent. I've used the Freezeout and Westslope cleaning Goldeye; if you don't know what Goldeye are, they are very bony fish and have large heavy scales that kill a blades edge. I was happy to find out that both worked supremely well and retained their edges. Both have the magnacut stainless steel washed blades, very easy to clean and maintain. My only complaint is the sheath; kydex is a good sheath material but the wear options are limited. I had a dangler leather sheath made for the Westslope by Grizzly Saddlery in Great Falls Montana. and will be having one made for the Freezeout.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Sns2]

Read this whole thread. Para cord handles, screwed on scales that rust, blades that rust like hell and need to be babied, seller “drops” to navigate, knife tips that look like a ball point pen, high prices…tell me again why someone should buy one of these?

 

[robby denning]

Read this whole thread. Para cord handles, screwed on scales that rust, blades that rust like hell and need to be babied, seller “drops” to navigate, knife tips that look like a ball point pen, high prices…tell me again why someone should buy one of these?

I see mixed reviews on this thread, some good, some meh, some bad.

 

[chicoredneck]

One thing is not in question, MKC are marketing geniuses!!

 

[Sns2]

I see mixed reviews on this thread, some good, some meh, some bad.

For the price they are charging there sure are a lot of mixed reviews, but like has been said many times, they are champions at marketing.

 

[Fatcamp]

I was gifted one from Rokslide a couple years ago. Carried and used it a ton. Cut a deers throat with it this year, and while unpleasant, it was an effective tool for sure.

 

[RiverGhost]

I've seen the name Benchmade used here a few times. Nothing against them but does the president of Benchmade have a piece of paper stating he was the youngest Journeyman knife maker ever or became the youngest Master knife maker.....ever. Josh Smith can say both, still can!!! If one is going to fess up $300 then maybe they should do some research, watch the tons of videos they have on all aspects of their knives. Maybe watch the podcast Josh did with Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame. Everything is American Made!!!! Anybody who has used knives knows high carbon steel blades needs babying....period!!! Stainless steel(really stain resistant steel) can develop rust....takes alot but can be done. I own a few Montana made knives, heavy thick bastards that are harder than hell to resharpen because they all have unique blade profiles and steels. MKC knives are easy to clean, light and easy to keep sharp. Common sense and research goes along way in maintenance and upkeep of a fine blade. For me....it's a Montana based company, use names the have a Montana significance, are mostly small light knives with unique designs and they have served me well.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Not worth it,designs and colors look horrible.
Maybe one or two decent looking but i wouldn’t keep one for free.It would be trade material instantly.

 

[robby denning]

I was gifted one from Rokslide a couple years ago. Carried and used it a ton. Cut a deers throat with it this year, and while unpleasant, it was an effective tool for sure.

hahaha, thanks for chiming in.

@Josh Boyd , you got any updates to yours since you wrote the review a few years back?

 

[Josh Boyd]

hahaha, thanks for chiming in.

@Josh Boyd , you got any updates to yours since you wrote the review a few years back?

I’m still carrying it in my kill kit as a reliable fixed blade as opposed to the havalon I also carry. The blade does require a little maintenance with a light oil application after use and resharpening. I missed this after a trip and ended up with a little rust on the edge. It was easy to remove with a quick trip through the Worksharp. Overall I think it has been a great knife.


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[RiverGhost]

Not worth it,designs and colors look horrible.
Maybe one or two decent looking but i wouldn’t keep one for free.It would be trade material instantly.

So you don't own one?? If not, then I assume you have never used one?? So you are spouting an uninformed opinion to a question aimed at people's actual informed opinions gathered from use!!!!

 

[Coopsdaddy]

So you don't own one?? If not, then I assume you have never used one?? So you are spouting an uninformed opinion to a question aimed at people's actual informed opinions gathered from use!!!!I have used a few different ones.

For 75.00 there a decent buy.
I have used a few,no way there worth the price.
I have had a knife fetish for 20 years.I have customs all the way to cheap.
Mora Kanbol and Victorinox pairing knife are a much better option.Just my opinion.
Plus you can buy 6-8 of each for the same price.
I have had a so many knives over the years and these are the ones that get the job done.
I don’t have an issue with the cost of a good knife.I just don’t think mkc are worth it.
These range from 8.00 to 300.00

 

[RiverGhost]

For 75.00 there a decent buy.
The I have used a few,no way there worth the price.
I have had a knife fetish for 20 years.I have customs all the way to cheap.
Mora Kanbol and Victorinox pairing knife are a much better option.Just my opinion.
Plus you can buy 6-8 of each for the same price.
I have had a so many knives over the years and these are the ones that get the job done.
I don’t have an issue the cost I just don’t think mkc are worth it.
These range from 8.00 to 300.00

The few you've "used" you did not own?? Only 20 years you say......when you get to 40 let me know .

 

[Coopsdaddy]

The few you've "used" you did not own?? Only 20 years you say......when you get to 40 let me know .

Ok

 

[RiverGhost]

Been carrying the MKC Westslope which was designed to be a fishing knife. Ended up more an EDC knife for me....Josh did say that could happen and that hunters would like it. Very light weight even with the leather pouch dangler sheath I had made for it; stays sharp through dozens of Goldeye cleaned, whittling willow stringer sticks, skinning rabbits and coyotes and the best steak knife ever lol. Easy to keep clean and maintained, the Magnacut stainless steel is good stuff, better yet with the washed look to it. I use the blade wax from MKC, helps with after care.....cleaning blood and guts off of it or juices from a finely cooked rare rib eye steak.....rinse under hot water and wipe off. Couple swipes on the ceramic sticks, reapply blade wax and ready to go again.

 

[mountainman406]

I've been using the MKC Whitetail for a couple years now and have had nothing but great performance with mine. I've quartered/skinned numerous deer/elk/bear with it and could go through multiple animals without even needing a touch-up on the blade. I agree with those saying they're expensive and the marketing comes into play with the "drop" culture, but I also think they provide a quality product that will last a lifetime if taken care of properly. For what it's worth, the blade I use is Magnacut and I've only ever applied blade wax twice, never seen a spec of rust.

 

[doc holiday13]

............................... Everything is American Made!!!! Anybody who has used knives knows high carbon steel blades needs babying....period!!! Stainless steel(really stain resistant steel) can develop rust....takes alot but can be done. I own a few Montana made knives, heavy thick bastards that are harder than hell to resharpen because they all have unique blade profiles and steels. MKC knives are easy to clean, light and easy to keep sharp. Common sense and research goes along way in maintenance and upkeep of a fine blade.

We get it. You're a MKC fanboi

I have lots of high carbon blades that I don't baby and they don't rust. They have a discoloration but not rust.

MKC could probably spend $100k less per year on marketing and be able to drop their blade price by 25% and still have the same profit margins. Most everyone's complaint about MKC is the price point in comparison to other custom blade makers. I've bought 3 custom blades over the last year. I chose the metal finish, metal type, and handle material. All 3 fall within the same price point as MKC blades. Despite how MKC wants to spin it, they're making production knives with Josh making an occasional 1 off custom

I'm not hating on MKC. They're asking a premium for their product and there are people dropping THOUSANDS of dollars per year to have every model and variant of that model. The knife market is bearing the price so MKC isn't going to drop their price at this point. Fanboi customers are creating an artificial market. I've bought one, used it, sharpened it, and gave it as a gift. If I get another MKC at this point, it will likely be a speed goat and it will be when that artificial market collapses

 

[msstate56]

Why is anyone worried about putting wax, oil, etc. on magnacut blades? I’ve got a White River small game that I swim with in saltwater regularly. I do nothing but rinse it and the sheath off under the sink, wipe with a dish towel and wear it again tomorrow.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Read this whole thread. Para cord handles, screwed on scales that rust, blades that rust like hell and need to be babied, seller “drops” to navigate, knife tips that look like a ball point pen, high prices…tell me again why someone should buy one of these?

Save yourself the money and headache and just get a victory 10cm drop point.

The prices on these boutique knives are stupid for what they are. I went to the bark river factory, they just water it steel blanks sharpen them on a grinder, slap handles on and sell them for 300+ dollars and they don’t work any better than knives costing much less.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

We get it. You're a MKC fanboi

I have lots of high carbon blades that I don't baby and they don't rust. They have a discoloration but not rust.

MKC could probably spend $100k less per year on marketing and be able to drop their blade price by 25% and still have the same profit margins. Most everyone's complaint about MKC is the price point in comparison to other custom blade makers. I've bought 3 custom blades over the last year. I chose the metal finish, metal type, and handle material. All 3 fall within the same price point as MKC blades. Despite how MKC wants to spin it, they're making production knives with Josh making an occasional 1 off custom

I'm not hating on MKC. They're asking a premium for their product and there are people dropping THOUSANDS of dollars per year to have every model and variant of that model. The knife market is bearing the price so MKC isn't going to drop their price at this point. Fanboi customers are creating an artificial market. I've bought one, used it, sharpened it, and gave it as a gift. If I get another MKC at this point, it will likely be a speed goat and it will be when that artificial market collapses

I saw a guy the other day wearing a leather badge flat brim MKC hat AND a MKC hoody. I was about to ask him which knives he liked but when the opportunity arrived I realized I didn’t care enough to ask.