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Protech Malibu Revisited - My Defacto 2020 Knife of the Year

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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 109

  • @1130jawz
    @1130jawz Před 3 lety +21

    I have a Wharncliffe in Black and love it, always wanted a satin clip for it. I emailed protech and no questions asked other than black or silver screws! Awesome it’s on the way. I was ready to pay for the clip, they just asked my address. Great customer service!

    • @1130jawz
      @1130jawz Před 3 lety +1

      @@travisr.9542 I would just shoot them an Email inquiring about a clip for your Malibu, they responded very quickly.

    • @christopherpayne7650
      @christopherpayne7650 Před 3 lety

      How much does a clip cost?

    • @1130jawz
      @1130jawz Před 3 lety

      @@christopherpayne7650 I just emailed they’re customer service inquiring about a clip. They just asked what color screws and my address! They didn’t ask for a dime!

    • @christopherpayne7650
      @christopherpayne7650 Před 3 lety +1

      @@1130jawz Gotta love Protech. I‘ve been passing on the black ones waiting on blue so I could have the satin clip. Now I might just get black and order a satin clip for it. Decisions decisions.

    • @1130jawz
      @1130jawz Před 3 lety

      @@christopherpayne7650 decisions indeed! I wanted a black Wharncliffe with satin clip, couldn’t find it, on Protech’s IG they posted a Malibu and I commented how I would really love a satin clip, they answered “shoot us an email 👍”!

  • @ethanwatson8186
    @ethanwatson8186 Před 3 lety +20

    Not gonna lie, I'm digging the cork board! Looks classy. Thanks for making great content!

    • @RobBernhard
      @RobBernhard Před 3 lety +3

      Same. It would be fun to see the cork once in a while in 2021.

    • @wolfdna788
      @wolfdna788 Před 3 lety +1

      I agree with him

    • @chancey7019
      @chancey7019 Před 2 lety

      Not sure why you’d lie about that.. lol. The cork backdrop definitely looks nice

    • @tyarnold4088
      @tyarnold4088 Před 4 měsíci

      It makes a good light contrast for a backdrop.

  • @JohnC29
    @JohnC29 Před 3 lety +2

    My Malibu wharnie is PR1 #65 and it is not slow at dropping shut.

  • @NickWeissMusic
    @NickWeissMusic Před rokem

    I’m not gonna claim all the credit for this, but a few years back, I bought a half breed, cause I’m in California. I didn’t care for the ultra long pocket clip either, so I called Protech, and they sent me the smaller clip, I’m not sure if they even made me pay for it, maybe five bucks if so. they’re not an exact match, there is a little gap left over when you go from the large clip mounting point to the smaller clip, and they let me know that, I don’t really care so I went with it, my half breed still has it on.. this would’ve been around 2016 if memory serves, and it doesn’t, but a little after that, the Malibu came out, drilled for the smaller pocket clip, even bigger handle than a half breed. On second thought, I will take full credit for that, the reason the Malibu has the smaller pocket clip is thanks to me, you’re welcome, world :-)

  • @kurtis4572
    @kurtis4572 Před 3 lety +1

    That is a must have knife!!! Reverse Tanto! So Slick and the action on that knife is stellar!!!
    My 2020 is the Para 2 Tanto black out i got a week ago. Blade HQ had them back in stock. So Slick!

  • @2873lonewolf
    @2873lonewolf Před 3 lety +2

    I'm split between the two blade styles. I am digging the stonewash though over the satin.
    Another great review Bryan. The cork was good for this video, maybe not so much for regular videos though.

  • @swamiralf5115
    @swamiralf5115 Před 3 lety +2

    I like the cork background!

  • @AlexanderSLeBlanc
    @AlexanderSLeBlanc Před 3 lety +1

    Knife aside, I really like the cork background, Bryan!

  • @mattonyak7739
    @mattonyak7739 Před 3 lety +2

    I got a Malibu (reverse Tanto) about 4 months ago. Absolutely love this knife the button action, flipper tab, with the super smooth action makes it so enjoyable to play with. I pretty much enjoy everything this knife is.
    I used it to open letters and open packages. 2 weeks ago I used it to cut open 4 USB thumb drives out of their packaging. I noticed the action was off and makes a funny grind like noise. Blade plays up and down now. So irritating basically lost all the action. It still flips and locks but the up and down play now bothers me not sure if it’s the stop bar or push button.
    I truly believe that this knife should hold up to that task. I have emailed support at Pro-Tech but not hopeful in hearing back anytime soon. I did send a video of the knife issue.
    Just wondering if there are any other people actually using this knife? If so have you experienced any issues?
    Still love this knife but going to be bummed if I can’t get it fixed or even worse this knife just can’t hold up to use.

  • @RobBernhard
    @RobBernhard Před 3 lety +4

    Blue wharncliffe for me whenever they get back in stock. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the follow-up review.

  • @EagleJim62
    @EagleJim62 Před 3 lety +1

    Ordered it in June and still waiting. Not mad, and still looking forward to getting it but I'm kinda ready to move on to something else.

  • @DanDannyDanielleBob
    @DanDannyDanielleBob Před 3 lety

    Wish the blue had that polished blade finish the black has. I will be picking up a blue reverse tanto when they come in stock

  • @_MiMo_
    @_MiMo_ Před 3 lety +2

    Looking forward to your Festivus airing of grievances. 🎄

  • @freedomvan2970
    @freedomvan2970 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for another great video SD. I think a BttD makes sense due to price and use case.

  • @johndiaz466
    @johndiaz466 Před 3 lety

    Great knife, absolutely love mine, keep em both brother...

  • @davidpayne840
    @davidpayne840 Před 3 lety

    I own both, I do prefer the wharnecliffe over the reverse tanto. Great review, looking forward to seeing more of these knives in future videos.

    • @legendsof4207
      @legendsof4207 Před 3 lety

      Trying to decide between the two why do you prefer the cliff over tanto?

  • @haldendoerge
    @haldendoerge Před 3 lety

    I'm the same, I strongly prefer the wharncliffe over that tanto.

  • @drsawful
    @drsawful Před 3 lety +3

    Got a message the other day they were in stock went and tried to buy one and they were out of stock after 1 minute.

    • @rong.9130
      @rong.9130 Před 3 lety +2

      Yup, me too. I was sitting at the computer when the Blade HQ notice popped up, and I clicked immediately, no delay. They were already gone. I'm on the list again.

    • @_MiMo_
      @_MiMo_ Před 3 lety

      Bots

  • @GrumpyGrunt
    @GrumpyGrunt Před 3 lety

    I like the Wharncliffe profile, but I'd rather have it in the stonewashed and blue.

  • @MS-rx8it
    @MS-rx8it Před 3 lety

    I kind of want to try one of these, but not enough to do what it takes to actually get one.

  • @JODAORTA
    @JODAORTA Před 3 lety

    More Malibu!

  • @the_anxiousphotographer
    @the_anxiousphotographer Před 3 lety +1

    To bad they never are in stock

  • @numbone
    @numbone Před 3 lety +1

    I never keep my pants on

  • @zachhall624
    @zachhall624 Před 3 lety

    Is it bad I want my first protech to be a malibu

  • @9mmmike642
    @9mmmike642 Před 3 lety

    Is that the new tantocliffe Shabootybu?

  • @doofy28
    @doofy28 Před 3 lety

    The finish is slippery. I sanded my Socom Elite.

  • @robertherrick9186
    @robertherrick9186 Před 3 lety +3

    We all know why you are keeping both of them... just to dual wield.

  • @cpainyourass
    @cpainyourass Před 3 lety +3

    Been looking forever. Always out of stock.

  • @pop4803
    @pop4803 Před 3 lety

    Both are great but I agree wharny.

  • @terpdx
    @terpdx Před 2 lety

    Anyone else get their Malibu come dull as a butter knife out of the box? Mine was ripping paper when I tested it, and another owner said they were able to literally run it across their palm without cutting themselves. Everything else about the knife seems great, but whoever was responsible for the edge just gave it a couple lazy passes over a belt sander and said, "Meh, good enough. I've got lots of these to get through." Sure, it can be fixed with a little time on the sharpening stones, but I don't expect to have to do that straight away on a $200 knife.

  • @MichaelE.Douroux
    @MichaelE.Douroux Před 3 lety

    Agree, the Wharny has a more consistent line/silhouette. With the same handle, the Tanto is not a good flow/match, seems abrupt, interrupted.

  • @GuillotineStare
    @GuillotineStare Před 3 lety

    Relax! These are super easy to get now!

  • @user-mt1pp9xm8k
    @user-mt1pp9xm8k Před 3 lety +1

    As far as esthetics go i’d go for the reverse tanto blade…its much more unique IMHO
    Thanks for the great review!

  • @PracticalMinimalist
    @PracticalMinimalist Před 3 lety

    People get more mad about the availability of pocket knives than insulin.

  • @Snek03
    @Snek03 Před 3 lety

    Nooo! I only like the satin finish! And I like the wharnecliff better than the reverse tanto too.

  • @orendz7740
    @orendz7740 Před 3 lety

    I’m getting my blue reverse tanto today. I’m curious to see if it will dethrone my mordax. My mordax is definitely more drop shutty than my hoback rhino which the rhino is smooth too. Anyways I’m late to the video but thanks for the content my man 🤙

  • @bjorgvin3396
    @bjorgvin3396 Před 3 lety

    Im so angry!

  • @towatchvids
    @towatchvids Před 3 lety

    Finally got mine in the blue tanto just like this, sooo good. Worth the wait, imo the tanto is better because the blades spine weight lends to it being more fidgety. The wharny does look cool too though. Funny they released this huge batch April 1, I wonder how many people thought it was a joke.

  • @Adamas11
    @Adamas11 Před 3 lety

    Nice! If you had to choose one, which one?

  • @deadpoollee9497
    @deadpoollee9497 Před 3 lety

    I told My wife to surprise me between these 2 an cqc7 protech. She got me the cqc7 still a win

  • @IchNixHabenUsername
    @IchNixHabenUsername Před 3 lety

    I wish they would make a smaller version. 😭

  • @blackadder1966
    @blackadder1966 Před 3 lety +1

    Im looking for a reverse tanto for sale. Been looking 6 months now so if you know where one is for sale let me know, ps I am in Australia.

  • @wolfdna788
    @wolfdna788 Před 3 lety

    You say Malibu like a bloody Yankee. My grandfather had that accident

    • @SliceyDicey
      @SliceyDicey  Před 3 lety

      What other possible way is there to say it? Mah-LEE-boo?

    • @wolfdna788
      @wolfdna788 Před 3 lety

      @@SliceyDicey exactly :)

  • @VOIDVIDS
    @VOIDVIDS Před 3 lety

    Love the cork

  • @jake_up8099
    @jake_up8099 Před 3 lety

    I have the stone washed reverse tanto and the all black DLC Wharncliffe. I freaking love both of them. There is a reason why it's the knife of the year. Great Vid!!

    • @legendsof4207
      @legendsof4207 Před 3 lety

      I’m trying to decide between the reverse tanto and cliff. What’s your favorite out of those two?

    • @jake_up8099
      @jake_up8099 Před 3 lety

      @@legendsof4207 I had both, but I kept the murdered out wharncliffe. It will be the rarer of the 2 someday IMHO

  • @MrRoboto1963
    @MrRoboto1963 Před 3 lety

    Damn, I went searching for one of these the other day. No one, I mean no one has them in stock.

  • @matthewhill3996
    @matthewhill3996 Před 3 lety

    I’d love to experience these!
    So bad.
    But I’m left handed. So it would require way too much compromise.
    Oh well 🤷‍♀️

  • @jagpilotohio
    @jagpilotohio Před 3 lety

    I have the blue Tanto. I prefer the look over the wharny. The action on mine is unbelievable.
    ....and yes, this knife will be a staple for Pro tech as long as they exist as a company. It immediately became their 940 or PM2. Instant classic.

  • @jaypowell0185
    @jaypowell0185 Před 3 lety

    I just picked one up from my local brick and motor yesterday. I went with the blue reverse tanto. I am very happy with my purchase.

    • @matthewaddenbrooke3962
      @matthewaddenbrooke3962 Před 3 lety

      Where at? Can that place do delivery??

    • @jaypowell0185
      @jaypowell0185 Před 3 lety +1

      @@matthewaddenbrooke3962 I got it from Penchetta Knife and Pen in Scottsdale Arizona

  • @scotmetcalf2745
    @scotmetcalf2745 Před 3 lety

    I ordered my first Protech /Strider auto! Hope it’s all. It’s supposed to be?

  • @ParamountPocket
    @ParamountPocket Před 3 lety

    You got that blue one from AIK didnt you...

  • @joshuaw.7666
    @joshuaw.7666 Před 3 lety

    Anyone else have to stop and put their pants on?

  • @joshuaw.7666
    @joshuaw.7666 Před 3 lety

    Anyone else have to stop and put their pants on?

  • @David_DY
    @David_DY Před 3 lety

    Got one of these the other day...Man love the action! Great knife! Now all l need is a Shadow and I'll be good for awhile lol 👍👊

  • @randyf.9188
    @randyf.9188 Před 3 lety

    I hope they make a drop point 🤞

  • @dustinkelley7932
    @dustinkelley7932 Před 3 lety

    Just got the notification that my Malibu is in the mailbox! Once I signed up for in stock notifications for the Malibu I got one on the next stocking pretty easily.

  • @normal1972
    @normal1972 Před 3 lety

    I really want to try a button lock and the more you review it, the more I think a blue reverse tanto might be the one. Happy Life Day.

  • @Zen_Ali_123
    @Zen_Ali_123 Před 3 lety

    We'll talk about that when we get to that part.
    Keep your shirt on.
    😁😎😁😎😁😎😁

  • @barthaande893
    @barthaande893 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice: today I got the reversed tanto one in blue and tomorrow the Wharncliff one in black. Nice coincidence.

  • @dustingaddis2423
    @dustingaddis2423 Před 3 lety

    Are the blades not virtually identical as far as the cutting edge is concerned? It looks to me like the 'warnnie' is just a reverse tanto blade with more steel cut off above the tip, but the edge looks the same.
    The extra steel out at the edge of the blade may also be way the new one is more drop shut. Extra mass, all the way out at the end of the lever.

  • @ronin3635
    @ronin3635 Před 3 lety

    I don't like the blade shapes

  • @90lindauer
    @90lindauer Před 3 lety

    Man my local knife shop has had a couple sitting on the shelf for months. Might have to pick one up if it’s better than the mordax. Drop soured me on protech. They kept blaming the factory for several missed ship dates.

    • @jagpilotohio
      @jagpilotohio Před 3 lety

      That shop is probably the only shop in the world that has ever had any sit for more than a couple hours.
      You could easily flip them for a nice little profit overnight.

    • @90lindauer
      @90lindauer Před 3 lety

      @@jagpilotohio they are in a pretty crappy location. Seen many stores in that shopping center close. But if corse I go to get one and they are all gone. Just my luck.

  • @trentsapp731
    @trentsapp731 Před 3 lety

    Wharncliffe every day all day!

  • @bambion4wheels354
    @bambion4wheels354 Před 3 lety

    Hi Slicey best Xmas wishes from Germany. Keep on going you make great videos!🤙

  • @OrigenisAdamantios
    @OrigenisAdamantios Před 3 lety

    I’m hoping to find a Malibu soon! This would be my first major knife. Im in a state that doesn’t allow auto. If you have any leads, please let me know where to find one 🤔 😂

  • @mindspinn311
    @mindspinn311 Před 3 lety

    I want the blue reverse tanto so bad.

  • @aaronwidder9624
    @aaronwidder9624 Před 3 lety +1

    These knives are impossible to find! And you have two!

  • @rheisstephens4882
    @rheisstephens4882 Před 3 lety

    looking forward to getting a reverse tanto in blue at some point! i’d like to see a comparison between the bugout and the malibu, love the cork background as well!

  • @RobertOrtiz1015
    @RobertOrtiz1015 Před 3 lety +1

    I just got mine from protech a week ago! Same as your blue one! Love this knife!

  • @bobafettuccine3541
    @bobafettuccine3541 Před 3 lety

    Shabazz sent me and I'm not disappointed. 👍👍

  • @dxevin3612
    @dxevin3612 Před 3 lety

    hey slicey have you handled the massdrop x ferrum forge mordax (made by protech) ? Im really curious how they stack up against each other in terms of the action cause theyre so similar

    • @SliceyDicey
      @SliceyDicey  Před 3 lety

      I've done videos about the Mordax. Everyone asks for that comparison, but they are in no way at all similar other than being button locks made by Protech.

  • @Meco411
    @Meco411 Před 3 lety +1

    Don’t mind the quartz board, makes the videos more manly, grow some hair on some them viewers chest

  • @handcoding
    @handcoding Před 3 lety +2

    Serious question-does anyone know of any retailers that have the Malibu in stock, especially the versions that aren’t black? Because I can’t find this anywhere.

    • @The_Murmanator
      @The_Murmanator Před 3 lety +1

      Nope! They sell out within seconds of dropping. I've managed to get one in my cart on two different occasions and by the time I logged into my account, they were gone.

    • @handcoding
      @handcoding Před 3 lety

      @@The_Murmanator FML. 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @My_Bow_L.Y.F
    @My_Bow_L.Y.F Před 3 lety +2

    I've been trying to get the reverse tanto since like September. Got the notification from bladehq and they were sold out as soon as I got the text message.

    • @hunter-tm2kl
      @hunter-tm2kl Před 3 lety

      they're coming back with more stock in March!

    • @spydercoslacker7466
      @spydercoslacker7466 Před 3 lety

      They’re Instagram posts says they’ll have another run in late January, don’t know if it’s reverse tango though.

  • @hcookaustin
    @hcookaustin Před 3 lety

    It’s a shame there isn’t a lefthand carry option. They don’t want my money.

    • @SCSRACINGTEAM
      @SCSRACINGTEAM Před rokem

      Works better imo for a lefty. I get more push button control with my index finger than thumb.

  • @Hunglikeagrimsmo
    @Hunglikeagrimsmo Před 3 lety +3

    I really wish that at least one Canadian retailer would sell the Malibu since I've already lost 2 of them to CBSA even though we can buy knives like this here

    • @kbk011
      @kbk011 Před 3 lety

      What?! I was going to get one to Canada from bladehq. Did u get refunded?

    • @Hunglikeagrimsmo
      @Hunglikeagrimsmo Před 3 lety

      @@kbk011 yea thankfully.

  • @the_bearded_hobdy895
    @the_bearded_hobdy895 Před 3 lety

    Glad I was able to pick one up last week. Black RT. Amazing quality like you said and is becoming one of my favorites..
    hoping to snag a blue wharn as well.

  • @bionick4281
    @bionick4281 Před 3 lety

    The wharncliff blade on the blue handle would be my dream knife if I could afford it!