(To me) they are totally worth it especially when compared to the price of a Marfione not so "custom" or any other custom otf made out of similar materials as the deadlock.
Exactly. Compare a "custom" Microtech in the same price range. Maybe Tony or son sneezed in the general direction of the knife, but I guarantee neither actually touches the knives these days. Their so called customs have lower quality materials, and still have some blade wiggle.
Finally! Thank you for being the first person that I've heard talking about how the deadlock is over priced! I really like it. I don't $1,300 like it. I $600 like it $800 tops. Not to mention the difficulty in purchasing one. It's a real pain in the ass with a $500 deposit that doesn't even secure the deal. It reminds me of the Benchmade infidel. I like the infidel for $150 but that's not what they sell for. I sure as hell won't ever buy an infidel for $400 plus. That being said, I may one day drop the cash on a DL when they come out with an iteration that i really like. It's going to sting when I do though. Gotta give credit to Hawk. They deserve all the recognition and profit they can get. It's a brilliant and beautiful design that had never been done before.
Ha ha ha... the new "basic" titanium Deadlock is now $2000 (in DLC). And it will sell out in minutes. I own a model A and the model B already. The evil Asian counterfeiters sell a decent Benchmade OTF clone for 50 bucks. It is what it is. Knuckleheads are buying a "basic" Bugatti supercar for $5 million each and they are all sold out... I have Deadlock money all day, I will never ever have "Bugatti money".
@@tunahxushi4669 the non-DLC version = $1,800. I have a model B with DLC blade/accents and Ti inlays, so will be trying for the all Ti non-DLC version. I prefer the C - the action kicks much harder than the B.
I have had mine for the last year and literally only carry it, every day...... It is still exactly like the day that I pulled it out of the box. I am still pinching myself thinking that there is no way that could happen. It is totally worth it. I paid $1K for mine in early 2021.
I have daily carried a model B since I purchased it in 2018. I use it and not gently. Have sent it back to G&G Hawk twice. Two separate issues. Both my fault. Lost an internal part and bent the original (pre grip clip). I also flat out broke the internal mechanism when I dropped it from a considerable height on tile. They upgraded me to the Ti grip clip, replaced lost parts and fixed all my screwups no questions asked. No charge. I would have gladly paid. Not only that but the blade returned razor sharp both times. The knife still looks new. Their bead blast finish is amazingly durable. A couple of wipes with a sunshine cloth and minor scratches disappear. It is so far superior to anything else in the OTF category there is no fair comparison. Anyone that pretends otherwise doesn’t use theirs.
I bought into the hype of the Deadlock. Absolutely no regrets. It is definitely over-priced, but it is what it is. I’ll be securing a spot for the all Ti Model C when they do the preorder drop.
@@adamnjethro4080 Yes. Ti. Did you make the drop? I placed my order within a few minutes of the drop time, so hopefully mine is in the first wave of shipping. According to the Hawk Knife Design update blog, they will start sending final invoices at the beginning of the year and shipping will be a week or two after that. They are not sure when the drop will be over at this time.
@@Adamas11 yes I did also I was the in the first wave most likely I chose the tumbled one I don’t like the idea of scratching the dlc coating on the blade or buttons I wonder when the custom knife drops will be that’s what I really wanted
One of the hallmarks of a great product is that the only real criticism you ever hear about it is the price. And price is the easiest flaw to fix! Don't pay it! Buy another knife. Get something that isn't as good and spend the next decade doing mental gymnastics to convince yourself you made the right choice. Easy breezy. Just do not hang out with your buddy that has a Deadlock anymore because he's gonna be click, click, clicking just to try to get under your skin.
sure would like to see the deadlock go thru the same torture tests they did on 4 models of the microtechs; ultratech, dirac, troodon and combat troodon, and see if they can still function. you hear that hawks? put your knife to the tests on your dime on youtube like microtech has multiple times to try and justify the price tag.
I think the Dirac Delta would’ve made a better comparison model for the Deadlock. I bought a Delta cause I can’t justify the price of a Deadlock. I’m really, really pleased with the Delta. Anyway, thanks for the knife guy content! 👍
On some respects I agree as they have a similar deployment, but the Delta is much larger than the Deadlock, and I really wanted to make a comparison with something that has the same size blade, in particular how the Deadlock has an oversized handle to blade size.
Not a fair comparison at all. If you used the marfione custom version the price argument is gone. If you aren't going that way then you can argue the same against the microtech by comparing it to tac for like 70 to 100$. Then that to a lightning Elite for 30$ I have all of them and they are all worth it. Each in its own way. There are definitely things I have and will do again with my lightning that I won't be doing to my deadlock, not that it couldn't but yeah the cost of the tool sometimes determines how much you are willing to abuse it. All that said yes the Deadlock is worth it to me. It's a really capable tool with really tight tolerances made from premium materials right here in the USA that's also a work of art. Oh it also cuts better, there's that...
Valid comparisons but the aluminum is a good bit different. 7075 t6 is one and a half times stronger than 6061 and much harder, not to mention the type. 3. Ano Another thing l think most people don't know is 7075-T6 aluminum has nearly double the strength-to-weight of grade 2 titanium of course 6Al-4V ti is stronger than 7075-T6 Anyways, I just wanted to throw that out there. Most people just hear aluminum think it's all the same! 👊🏼
$1100 for a deadlock...where? I can't find them less than $4k..$3.5k and $2.7k cheapest...$1100..if someone could help me...I'll gladly pay you ..for your help...
The Aluminum Deadlocks are no longer produced. The first run of Ti Model Cs with standard carbon fiber inlays were $1,800 (late 2022). I haven’t seen any runs of these lately, but definitely ones with more exotic in lays and/or DLC bits. I was in on the White Storm Ti Model C earlier this year ($2,200). The recent Ti Model C Deadlock With Copper Camo is $2,500. Only going up from here. I wonder how the resale on Deadlock is these days. Probably pretty flat.
(To me) they are totally worth it especially when compared to the price of a Marfione not so "custom" or any other custom otf made out of similar materials as the deadlock.
Exactly. Compare a "custom" Microtech in the same price range. Maybe Tony or son sneezed in the general direction of the knife, but I guarantee neither actually touches the knives these days. Their so called customs have lower quality materials, and still have some blade wiggle.
Finally! Thank you for being the first person that I've heard talking about how the deadlock is over priced!
I really like it. I don't $1,300 like it.
I $600 like it $800 tops.
Not to mention the difficulty in purchasing one. It's a real pain in the ass with a $500 deposit that doesn't even secure the deal.
It reminds me of the Benchmade infidel. I like the infidel for $150 but that's not what they sell for. I sure as hell won't ever buy an infidel for $400 plus.
That being said, I may one day drop the cash on a DL when they come out with an iteration that i really like. It's going to sting when I do though.
Gotta give credit to Hawk. They deserve all the recognition and profit they can get. It's a brilliant and beautiful design that had never been done before.
What do you mean by $500 deposit that doesn’t even secure the deal?
Perfectly stated!
Ha ha ha... the new "basic" titanium Deadlock is now $2000 (in DLC). And it will sell out in minutes. I own a model A and the model B already. The evil Asian counterfeiters sell a decent Benchmade OTF clone for 50 bucks. It is what it is. Knuckleheads are buying a "basic" Bugatti supercar for $5 million each and they are all sold out... I have Deadlock money all day, I will never ever have "Bugatti money".
@@tunahxushi4669 the non-DLC version = $1,800. I have a model B with DLC blade/accents and Ti inlays, so will be trying for the all Ti non-DLC version. I prefer the C - the action kicks much harder than the B.
@@tunahxushi4669 Well said
I have had mine for the last year and literally only carry it, every day...... It is still exactly like the day that I pulled it out of the box. I am still pinching myself thinking that there is no way that could happen. It is totally worth it. I paid $1K for mine in early 2021.
nice! 900 for mine
I have daily carried a model B since I purchased it in 2018. I use it and not gently. Have sent it back to G&G Hawk twice. Two separate issues. Both my fault. Lost an internal part and bent the original (pre grip clip). I also flat out broke the internal mechanism when I dropped it from a considerable height on tile. They upgraded me to the Ti grip clip, replaced lost parts and fixed all my screwups no questions asked. No charge. I would have gladly paid. Not only that but the blade returned razor sharp both times. The knife still looks new. Their bead blast finish is amazingly durable. A couple of wipes with a sunshine cloth and minor scratches disappear. It is so far superior to anything else in the OTF category there is no fair comparison. Anyone that pretends otherwise doesn’t use theirs.
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I really love my Microtech. I hardly feel it while carrying.
I bought into the hype of the Deadlock. Absolutely no regrets. It is definitely over-priced, but it is what it is. I’ll be securing a spot for the all Ti Model C when they do the preorder drop.
I am debating if I want a full time or not
I have a model C with DLC blade/accents and tumbled Ti inlays. I’ll most likely sell it when I get the all Ti model. I can’t see keeping two Model Cs.
@@Adamas11 did you make the drop? Did you choose the ti and dlc?
@@adamnjethro4080 Yes. Ti. Did you make the drop?
I placed my order within a few minutes of the drop time, so hopefully mine is in the first wave of shipping. According to the Hawk Knife Design update blog, they will start sending final invoices at the beginning of the year and shipping will be a week or two after that. They are not sure when the drop will be over at this time.
@@Adamas11 yes I did also I was the in the first wave most likely I chose the tumbled one I don’t like the idea of scratching the dlc coating on the blade or buttons I wonder when the custom knife drops will be that’s what I really wanted
One of the hallmarks of a great product is that the only real criticism you ever hear about it is the price. And price is the easiest flaw to fix! Don't pay it! Buy another knife. Get something that isn't as good and spend the next decade doing mental gymnastics to convince yourself you made the right choice. Easy breezy. Just do not hang out with your buddy that has a Deadlock anymore because he's gonna be click, click, clicking just to try to get under your skin.
Awesome perspective
sure would like to see the deadlock go thru the same torture tests they did on 4 models of the microtechs; ultratech, dirac, troodon and combat troodon, and see if they can still function. you hear that hawks? put your knife to the tests on your dime on youtube like microtech has multiple times to try and justify the price tag.
I think the Dirac Delta would’ve made a better comparison model for the Deadlock.
I bought a Delta cause I can’t justify the price of a Deadlock. I’m really, really pleased with the Delta.
Anyway, thanks for the knife guy content! 👍
On some respects I agree as they have a similar deployment, but the Delta is much larger than the Deadlock, and I really wanted to make a comparison with something that has the same size blade, in particular how the Deadlock has an oversized handle to blade size.
I also bought a delta because I couldn’t justify the price of the deadlock. I am satisfied.
Good video 🙃
@@Mr.Fields. I love my three deltas...donI have a problem?
3? Haha
Yeah you got an awesome problem.
@@Mr.Fields. LOL. Definitely need to sell at least one of them.
Do the Marfione customs have any better tolerances on blade play?
Nope. Exact same.
Not a fair comparison at all. If you used the marfione custom version the price argument is gone. If you aren't going that way then you can argue the same against the microtech by comparing it to tac for like 70 to 100$. Then that to a lightning Elite for 30$
I have all of them and they are all worth it. Each in its own way. There are definitely things I have and will do again with my lightning that I won't be doing to my deadlock, not that it couldn't but yeah the cost of the tool sometimes determines how much you are willing to abuse it.
All that said yes the Deadlock is worth it to me. It's a really capable tool with really tight tolerances made from premium materials right here in the USA that's also a work of art. Oh it also cuts better, there's that...
Valid comparisons but the aluminum is a good bit different. 7075 t6 is one and a half times stronger than 6061 and much harder, not to mention the type. 3. Ano Another thing l think most people don't know is 7075-T6 aluminum has nearly double the strength-to-weight of grade 2 titanium of course 6Al-4V ti is stronger than 7075-T6 Anyways, I just wanted to throw that out there. Most people just hear aluminum think it's all the same! 👊🏼
Very true! And it is disappointing that microtech does not use 7075
$1100 for a deadlock...where? I can't find them less than $4k..$3.5k and $2.7k cheapest...$1100..if someone could help me...I'll gladly pay you ..for your help...
They were that price over a year ago when I shot this video. Not that price anymore
The Aluminum Deadlocks are no longer produced. The first run of Ti Model Cs with standard carbon fiber inlays were $1,800 (late 2022). I haven’t seen any runs of these lately, but definitely ones with more exotic in lays and/or DLC bits. I was in on the White Storm Ti Model C earlier this year ($2,200). The recent Ti Model C Deadlock With Copper Camo is $2,500. Only going up from here.
I wonder how the resale on Deadlock is these days. Probably pretty flat.
@@Adamas11 I sold a model c Aluminum for 1500 a couple months ago.
How much is that sir?
the ultratechnis 375 and deadlock is 1100 table price