The Protech Magic Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Today, we're going to review my favorite automatic knife ever, the Protech Magic (or 'Whiskers'), a knife with a fancy release mechanism, but which is really a simple thing done well.
How did you do this whole video without saying “Vaseline Factory”?
"a great knife for an unlubricated office environment" almost had me in tears as well... 😂
They listen to u evidently! I just got mine today and they took the white writing off the back n put it on the side of the handle by the blade which is way cleaner! They changed their warranty as well. Keep up the great work as always!
The Buck 110 auto is just as like that. No one expects it to be an auto and it doesn't have to look like one. Add the back lock and it's a super enjoyable take on a classic.
Knife laws make no sense. Why put laws against tools. The only thing in fear of my knives is Ramen noodle cups.
Knife control. It never stops.
Won't somebody please think of the Ramen!?!
Nick Shabazz I do. When I want it's noodlely goodness
Have one. Makes a good money clip. Just ordered another version to clip on the pocket. Fun knife to play with. Thanks for the review and take down.
Such a well designed mechanism. It does my heart good.
I hope you realize that automatic knives must be a certain thickness to make room for the spring mechanism. The spring sits in a cup inside the blade, so the blade has to be made a certain thickness to withstand this. Also, this particular knife is not very thick by comparison to other knives. Thinner stock is a also a moot point when considering the grind on this knife thins the blade down considerably from spine to edge. Also, ALL knife companies have warranties that state that disassembly voids the warranty. They do this to discourage people from taking apart the knife, which is a hassle. Trust me, I know. Worked at a knife shop for many years and constantly got knives in that customers took home, took apart, and couldn't put back together correctly. It's a massive pain in the ass and strain on resources for companies to reassemble knives that shipped with zero problems. lol also get use to that "chalky aluminum" feeling, cuz that's what hard coat anodizing feels like. Other companies who use thinner, cheaper anodizing will have smooth handles, but it's a thinner coating that's more easily scratched. Anodizing is making the aluminum porous. The more porous, the rougher it gets, but also the more scratch resistant.
Great review , Nick. I agree, that this is a close to perfect every day carry knife. Light and slim with a clever deployment. I want one too!
I actually like that chalky texture. Of course, I also find the sound of fingernails dragging against a chalkboard to be soothing.
Eh. We're all different.
It looks like Pro-Tech has since changed the wording of their warranty, so that's nice.
Protechs are some of the best action switchblades out there.They fire hard and fast and they use great springs that are tough as nails.I owned a few and they were awesome.Thanks Nick for another great show.
I own two of these. One is as shown and the other in gray and they both give me a great deal of pleasure. You had me worried, Nick, when you spoke of the bad and the ugly but your final analysis was beautiful. I may be wrong but I don't think Protech would consider removing that plate to adjust the pivot as voiding the warranty. Great disassembly video and final review video. BTW, The Whiskers 2 is not a larger version of this knife but a remake of the original Whiskers knife with a scissors action scale release on the opposite end of the knife.
Frank Salem If you had to pick one, black or grey handle? You can’t go wrong with black, but grey is unique.
I like the grey.
Frank Salem I’m leaning towards the grey, plus it’s a “special” color, which makes it more elusive. I like the all grey including the bolster.
I just examined both of mine and the grey is more classy and looks more expensive. If you have any questions on Protech knives please feel free to ask. I own 52 of them. You may contact me directly if you like at my email which is fr8nk@fuse.net
I’ll take you up on your offer. Email sent. Thanks!
Really happy PT has revamped their warranty. They are now my favorite knife company.
Nick is from michigan? I though for sure he was from new york or something haha
I would guess he wasn't born there lol
Huh. Yeah- surprising. Sounds Columbian
Beautiful little knife. Love the simplicity and clean look.
This was a great review, thanks for all you do Nick!
If Protech released a full G-10 version with the same texturing as the bolster, you already know I'd be all over that!
G10 is a nightmare to machine because it's filled with highly abrasive glass. It's also highly toxic and destroys the CNC machines
I finally bought one of these and it kicks like a mule. Wasn’t expecting how much it kicks when you fire it.
No shit that hard? My only OTS auto is a stitch from microtech & I'm hoping it pops equally as hard. That's very good to hear homie 👊
@@picklejamrecords8731 Yeah. It may be me, but I handled a BM OTF and another budget tier OTF, none of which kicked as hard as the Pro-Tech. When Blade HQ always talked about the snap of a Pro-Tech, I didn't realise it kicked that hard. Opens with a lot of authority.
Does it feel like it could ever activate while it's clipped in your pocket?
Nick, might not be a easy video to make but a video talking about knife laws would be really neat even if it's done in a casual non legal advicey way.
This is one of my favorite knives, auto or manual. In an auto friendly area, it makes for an excellent pocket knife.
This is one of the top 3 auto knives I'd get if England allowed them
It's like an auto version of that cricket fulcrum.
I'm telling you nick most of Protechs knives are pretty fantastic *cough cough* CAMBRIA *cough cough*
I'm just teasing ya man :)
I'm still excited to see more autos come across your table!!
GREAT REVIEW you are becoming one of my favorite!!!
If you push the bolster from the bottom, thumb is way to close to the blade, which is the way it deploys best. If you push on the bolster it squeezes the pivot and does not deploy as smooth or fast.
Now did you add this Gem to your permanent collection ? PS ; Microtech uses normal screws on some of their knives now . The Borka Stitch auto is one . DR Frunkey had one .
Protech makes some great designs, nice and simple..I love the blade and handle shape..Nitpicky on the negatives...
In Boston, we have a 2.5" blade limit and no autos.. In a moment of insanity, I bought a foolish $400 BM LE OTF Infedel..
I think the Protech is easily worth the $190.. Aluminum is lighter then titanium and plenty strong..I'm kicking myself again, thinking I could have bought 2 of these instead of the Infedel..
Great review...
Comtec sells the exact same knife,except just a littke larger,(3 1/2 in blade) for 89 bucks on grindworks.The blade has the boker logo-bet dollars to doughnuts it's made by protech,(protech makes the auto kwaiken for boker-its not that unusual),blade steel is d2,mine is very well made
Hey Nick! Any chance we might be getting a video of the Kershaw Launch 4 any time soon?
Seems like 154 CM on a $190 knife is a little less than I would expect.
Jeff Liss Yeah a lot of makers are stuck on 154CM. Emerson and Benchmade can't seem to give it up either.
It's $200 because it's an American made auto, & people will pay for it.
Is this lock release mechanism patented? I wonder why this bolster lock release isn’t used on some manual knives. It is something I’d love to see.
Another great review Nick!
I wish they included a way to bypass the auto mechanism for opening/closing. Really would have sealed the deal when it comes to discrete carry/use.
Nick, you are in Michigan? So am I. Was happy to hear the new laws.
I would be allowed to carry it since I live in Austria. Which is I think the only European country where autos are allowed but it's so hard to get US companies to ship them because they think it's illegal everywhere. This knife seems really nice and reasonably cheap. I will keep a look out for it. Thanks for the great review.
alittleolder You guys have the best laws in Western Europe for sure. I hear some of the countries in the East like Poland and Serbia have no laws whatsoever.
Yeah I could believe that about some of the eastern countries. And even if they have laws, I am sure nobody cares. Yeah as for Western Europe I am quite happy with our laws here in Austria.
Do these ever open accidentally in the pocket? I mean this style of opening operation not this specific knife
MrRPM110 I’m guessing the push button style would be a problem but, the slide release, not so much.
In about 6 months of carry, I did have it open in my pocket once. No damage to me or even my pocket. No idea how but the only thing I can think of is possibly rolling on it while working prone.
Jim Boutilier yea I do alot of rolling under cars and stuff. Laying on my pockets sometimes. I suppose any auto needs extra care while carrying
Ive never had an auto open in my pocket but funny enough ive had several of my non assisted flippers come open a little bit.
I've been carrying mine for over a year and I have never had it open when I didn't want it too
I absolutely love protechs, just something about them it's a shame I can't own one and probably never will
Hey Nick, do you have any plans on reviewing the Magic 2 that they recently released?
Magic knife meet magic hands!
A carbon fiber version would be nice.
A CA legal protech magic would definitely go on my list if they made one. I like they're other CA legal knives protech has made, but that auto premium has kept me away so far.
Protech released the Magic 2 this year. Would love to see you review it.
pls review enzo birk 75 micarta handles flat grind s30v . thanks.$100 on ebay btw.
I know I have an all blacked out version that does not have the white lettering on the frame. Got my kid one to his don’t have white lettering on the frame. In all honesty take the pocket clip off and just throw it in your pocket. after all it is only a little pocket knife nothing else
SOMEONE SHARES MY OPINION ON CHALKY METAL HANDLES WOOOOO
They came out with the magic 2 this year it’s the bigger option you mentioned
Yep. That review is coming soon!
This knife and the lionsteel TM1 (bearing pivot lockback) need to have a baby.
hey nick you should a microtech review : )
Nope, not until they use real screws.
Nick Shabazz alright then. Appreciate the response though. Thanks nick keep up the great work. 😃
Nick Shabazz Socom Elite uses real screws
So I can have a double bladed OTF auto in Oakland Co., MI now?
I'm not a lawyer. Check your local laws :)
I did a Google search and it seem so, but they don't specifially say OTF autos. They only specifically talk about balisongs and switchblades. Maybe I'll ask a cop.
Read the law and akti's work on it, you can have an otf but not double edged, also anything over 3 inches is subject to scrutiny and cannot be carried with "malicious intent" ie as a weapon or in commitance of a crime.
i really like it but cant have that kind
That looks very interesting to me... i wish i could get my hands on one to try it b4 i pull the trigger on it.. 👍👍👍
Funny im on field trip with high school band at Magic kingdom....
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Carrying autos is more trouble than it's worth, legally and optically. The fast=deployment advantage they used to have has been largely overcome by such systems as flippers, AXIS-locks, and assisted-openers.
I was interested until I realized this knife was an auto which NY doesn't allow. Knife laws are so dumb.
Me watching this video in 2023 and realizing he said 190 retail and its now 265 retail in 2023 😭😭😭
I also hate the feel of chalky handles.
I was close to purchasing this knife, but the white lettering on the back of the knife was a deal breaker for me. It ruined a beautiful knife.
I've heard that they've moved that in newer production.
Indeed. I just bought one of these a few days ago and the lettering is reduced to "PR8 #895" and moved to the side next to the closed blade where it is much less visible.
Technically legal for me to own, I just can't carry it in Massachusetts
MobiuSphere same here in Louisiana
"Automatic knife surcharge" truth
I hand mine to friends and bet them that they can't figure out how to open it.
Only one has out of about 30.
design-wise I can't stand when the plunge grind is beneath the bolster
it looks ugly without a ricasso, and it's more difficult to keep gunk out of the pivot area imo
Nice, when all the %*#**! Quaker Fathers 🎩 up in Harrisburg PA update our antiquated laws.......well. 🤬
We could see that valediction coming a mile away... 😐
9:23 spit on the handle lol
Not complaining about our laws, as they're rather relaxed, especially for a Commonwealth country, but seriously. I can own and carry a 6' Great Sword if I want but not this. Come on Canada 😠
To get rid of your problem put a small amount of Vaseline on the handle rub it off i’ve done it on several microtechs I don’t like the Sandy feeling also
I’m crazy like a cat. My friends call me whiskers!