As an owner of a Protech Magic "whiskers" I already appreciate the solid quality/price of their knives, this appears to follow that trend. Having moved to a free state from California I can now carry these little beauties without a problem. This is an intriguing option, a sturdy small blade auto that will sit nicely in my small hands...do I need one, probably not, but do I want one - absolutely.
I got about one month ago the BladeHQ exclusive Protech SBR with acid stonewashed blade and blue anodized handle. I've always loved the look and design of the Protech Rockeye, but I hated the overall size of the Protech Rockeye. The Protech SBR is a bit smaller than the Rockeye, and just seems too fit my medium sized hands like a glove!!! I disassembled my Protech SBR and used my Edge Pro Apex to lay the edge angle back, too make it a lot more slicey with a nice looking mirror polished edge. The Protech SBR is a very polarizing kife, but I absolutely love it!!!
Knife Rights are working slowly but surely to change automatic knife laws. Here in Michigan we can carry them as of 2017 I believe. Montana legalized them just the other day. They had a picture of the Governor holding up a customized Protech SBR they gave him. There's hope, but I suspect Cali and New York will be the last ones to budge. If they ever do.
Yep! April 3rd here in Montana. Seemed like a very quiet affair though (media wise). Didn't hear anything about it in the news, and only found out about it from a friend at work who stumbled across the news online. That was only a week ago.
@@claytonanderson578 I suggest going to Knife Rights' website and signing up to their newsletter. They send ones now and then detailing their progress and events. They don't spam and beg for money like the NRA does. It's a great way to track knife law progress.
@@bourbonandblades7909 Already did last week! Thanks for bringing that up though. I'm sure several others may not be aware that they are tracking it so closely. Great place to go for info.
I have the SBR and love it. Pro-Tech's line has plenty of smaller knives that are built to be extremely small. This is their first 2.5" knife, and it suits the design perfectly. Of course, if you want a larger knife, then buy the larger version which is just called "Rockeye." I'd have to disagree with the thoughts on it not being a slicer, it absolutely is a slicer. The blade is wide so the edge can gradually thin down to a very thin cutting edge. The spine is kept thick to make it a durable knife that's tough. This is also why the knife is so wide, so the thicker spine can thin down to a slicer edge. The wide blade also allows the handle to be wide as well, which makes for a comfortable grip; especially when doing tougher jobs. The raised jimping area for the thumb is also very smart. It allows the tip to be centered on the knife without having a huge slanting spine like a drop point would have. Instead, metal is removed from the spine so the blade can be relatively straight down the spine while the tip remains centered. Another great part of this knife is the slanted cut at the base of the handle. Those like me with smaller hands can comfortable hold this knife with all 4 fingers. Those with larger hands can get 3 fingers on, but still have a full grip due to the slanted tail end acting as a sort of pinky choil that lends full control to the knife; essentially it's at a perfect angle for the pinky to contact the slant, which behaves like an extended grip for those with larger hands. Overall it's a great design and I've been extremely happy with mine. There's really nothing quite like it on the market currently.
@@cyphersuit1 If I recall, I had posted that through the menu on UA-cam to another comment that had asked something along the lines of "get your own channel if you want to review knives". It's quite possible I tapped on the wrong reply chain in that menu. Thanks for pointing this out, & have deleted the comment made in error 😊 Apologies to Lukeum Jones for the error 😅
I just received one of these as a (awesome) gift, my first ProTech. Build quality is great! The blade stock is reasonable and IMO it’s not that thick behind the edge-it clobbers a BM 940 or an Ultratech in that regard, and let’s not even consider a ZT 0900! It’s not intended to be a mega slicer, but I think they struck a GREAT balance between between beef & slice. Oh, and textured scales are a thing now too!
nice addition Nick for anyone looking for a small auto this is a good one i have had my Runt for many years still in great shape and hold onto her when you push that magic button be confident and get ya one
That's some backwards-ass logic. The length of a blade is going to be far more of a factor in its utility as weapon than whether it deploys in 1 second or half a second.
John Desper since when does logic have anything to do with how laws are made? In Canada the knife can’t be automatic, but it can be assisted, which in my mind is nearly the same thing. They also frown on gravity knives, so a weak detent can make a knife illegal. No logic to it from to top bottom.
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With Fathers Day coming up. Could you do a video on gift knife ideas. Maybe with different tiers you know maybe dads who have no to little experience to gas station/ z hunter knives and to maybe your more tradional and up. Or maybe do a video on gifting knives in general??
This knife reminds a great deal of another George design: the ZT909. They are actually the same knife, it’s just that the ZT is a frame lock, and the Protech is an auto. I like that the Protech version is much slimmer and lighter than the ZT, but both have handles that are just to short for someone with even moderately large hands. As much as I loved the 909, I always hated I could use a three finger grip on it. The same is true for this Protech.
My friend found out that you can stop the Protech action. He spilled bubble tea on his and it dried on there. Gunked it up enough that it would not open.
Looks like a solid, well-made knife. Personally I never carry auto-knives, though they are fun to fidget with at home. I carried one years ago and there was just too many instances of it firing in my pocket for various reasons...not a good thing, and there is too many other options where that is not going to be an issue.
@@andresetc doesn’t matter. Springs wear out by flexing back and forth repeatedly, not by staying flexed in one direction. The metallurgical properties of the spring metal are only changed as it work hardens from repeated cycles. You probably encounter hundreds of springs each day in your life that spend decades compressed or stretched and still work just fine. But cycle it back and forth a few hundred thousand times and it may not return to the same length it once did when the load is removed. So if you’re opening a knife just to store it every night, and then closing it to carry it every morning, you’re actually “wearing it out” sooner. Gun noobs often unload their magazines for storage and then refill them to go to the range, thought it’s proven to be totally fine to leave them full in storage for years.
MikeStrafaci nope. I own a BM mini Stryker, AFO 2, mini presidio 2 auto, spyderco para 3 in satin and black, hogue auto and some others. Recently purchased a Microtech LUDT and now that is definitely my all time favorite. Highly recommend
SkipMcGrip Cunningham with that line up and still your best purchase says a lot.. I have one. It sure does kick! I need that Ludt to add to to my Stitch, Hawk and Socom auto family.
SkipMcGrip Cunningham just traded my smock for a para 3 LW red scales ( DLT trading exclusive ) good deal? Didn't really like the smock and you could still purchase it. That particular para 3 you can't unless you want to get bend over for someone on eBay...
What are the odds a knife like this would open accidentally in pocket? I know some knifes have blade locks and others don't. I have a job where I have to move around a lot and when bending or twisting what are the odds that the button could be pushed. Or is there nothing to worry about with Protech?
taylor gen Ive carried it on and off as part of the rotation and never once had it open in my pocket. The button is recessed perfectly enough and takes a certain amount of pressure that I wouldn’t worry about it happening. Awesome, snappy little knife 👍🏻
Hi nick, as a californian what do we need to do to have the legal length on autos extended an inch or two? Do you know if it’s ever been attempted to extend the legal length?
1.99 inch is the legal limit in california... or just carry what you want and don't be a criminal and you will be fine (not legal advice, just a suggestion).
Autos can actually be a bad thing if you have limited dexterity. I gave my father my Microtech Socom and warned him it fired hard. He held on best he could and it still flew out of his hands when he fired it.
Knife laws are just ridiculous - you can own it but can't carry it. In California, you one day will be able to own a gasoline-powered vehicle but you won't be able to buy one.
Right? If a bad guy wanted to kill someone with an auto knife he doesn't care that carrying it is illegal lol hes planning on committing first degree murder.
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As an owner of a Protech Magic "whiskers" I already appreciate the solid quality/price of their knives, this appears to follow that trend. Having moved to a free state from California I can now carry these little beauties without a problem. This is an intriguing option, a sturdy small blade auto that will sit nicely in my small hands...do I need one, probably not, but do I want one - absolutely.
I got about one month ago the BladeHQ exclusive Protech SBR with acid stonewashed blade and blue anodized handle. I've always loved the look and design of the Protech Rockeye, but I hated the overall size of the Protech Rockeye. The Protech SBR is a bit smaller than the Rockeye, and just seems too fit my medium sized hands like a glove!!! I disassembled my Protech SBR and used my Edge Pro Apex to lay the edge angle back, too make it a lot more slicey with a nice looking mirror polished edge. The Protech SBR is a very polarizing kife, but I absolutely love it!!!
Knife Rights are working slowly but surely to change automatic knife laws. Here in Michigan we can carry them as of 2017 I believe. Montana legalized them just the other day. They had a picture of the Governor holding up a customized Protech SBR they gave him. There's hope, but I suspect Cali and New York will be the last ones to budge. If they ever do.
Yep! April 3rd here in Montana. Seemed like a very quiet affair though (media wise). Didn't hear anything about it in the news, and only found out about it from a friend at work who stumbled across the news online. That was only a week ago.
@@claytonanderson578 I suggest going to Knife Rights' website and signing up to their newsletter. They send ones now and then detailing their progress and events. They don't spam and beg for money like the NRA does. It's a great way to track knife law progress.
@@bourbonandblades7909 Already did last week! Thanks for bringing that up though. I'm sure several others may not be aware that they are tracking it so closely. Great place to go for info.
NY will definitely be the last state...just like we were legalizing MMA. Asinine.
I have no idea why, but they're illegal in Minnesota
Just a quick note to say that:
“If you like it you’re gonna like it” is actually one of the best descriptions of something I’ve heard
I'm a liker😍
Hope you're doing well Nick
I have the SBR and love it. Pro-Tech's line has plenty of smaller knives that are built to be extremely small. This is their first 2.5" knife, and it suits the design perfectly. Of course, if you want a larger knife, then buy the larger version which is just called "Rockeye." I'd have to disagree with the thoughts on it not being a slicer, it absolutely is a slicer. The blade is wide so the edge can gradually thin down to a very thin cutting edge. The spine is kept thick to make it a durable knife that's tough. This is also why the knife is so wide, so the thicker spine can thin down to a slicer edge. The wide blade also allows the handle to be wide as well, which makes for a comfortable grip; especially when doing tougher jobs. The raised jimping area for the thumb is also very smart. It allows the tip to be centered on the knife without having a huge slanting spine like a drop point would have. Instead, metal is removed from the spine so the blade can be relatively straight down the spine while the tip remains centered. Another great part of this knife is the slanted cut at the base of the handle. Those like me with smaller hands can comfortable hold this knife with all 4 fingers. Those with larger hands can get 3 fingers on, but still have a full grip due to the slanted tail end acting as a sort of pinky choil that lends full control to the knife; essentially it's at a perfect angle for the pinky to contact the slant, which behaves like an extended grip for those with larger hands. Overall it's a great design and I've been extremely happy with mine. There's really nothing quite like it on the market currently.
K-oz Dragon great post review to Nicks original review
@@k-ozdragon i think you totally misread the comment by l jones
@@cyphersuit1 If I recall, I had posted that through the menu on UA-cam to another comment that had asked something along the lines of "get your own channel if you want to review knives". It's quite possible I tapped on the wrong reply chain in that menu. Thanks for pointing this out, & have deleted the comment made in error 😊
Apologies to Lukeum Jones for the error 😅
I just received one of these as a (awesome) gift, my first ProTech. Build quality is great! The blade stock is reasonable and IMO it’s not that thick behind the edge-it clobbers a BM 940 or an Ultratech in that regard, and let’s not even consider a ZT 0900! It’s not intended to be a mega slicer, but I think they struck a GREAT balance between between beef & slice. Oh, and textured scales are a thing now too!
I usually don't go under 3 1/4 in,but I had to for the newport-its such a little gem!
nice addition Nick for anyone looking for a small auto this is a good one i have had my Runt for many years still in great shape and hold onto her when you push that magic button be confident and get ya one
Been waiting for this review over a month
Nice knife. Illegal in Canada sadly, but at least we have no blade length restrictions... so... there’s that I guess.
That's some backwards-ass logic. The length of a blade is going to be far more of a factor in its utility as weapon than whether it deploys in 1 second or half a second.
John Desper since when does logic have anything to do with how laws are made? In Canada the knife can’t be automatic, but it can be assisted, which in my mind is nearly the same thing. They also frown on gravity knives, so a weak detent can make a knife illegal. No logic to it from to top bottom.
It definitely speaks to me love mine. Great review as always.
That is a purdy knife, I’ve been thinking of grabbing one. Who doesn’t love them some les George!? Good review btw!
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I somehow lost the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
@Darren Samir Instablaster ;)
@Musa Johnathan Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Musa Johnathan It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
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3:02 Looks like Nick's new neighbors finally got tired of hearing those knife thwacking sounds throughout the night.
FYI, Michigan leagalized out the side switchblades for carry over a year ago
He moved out of Michigan and now lives in California. They have a size law on autos.
With Fathers Day coming up. Could you do a video on gift knife ideas. Maybe with different tiers you know maybe dads who have no to little experience to gas station/ z hunter knives and to maybe your more tradional and up. Or maybe do a video on gifting knives in general??
This knife reminds a great deal of another George design: the ZT909. They are actually the same knife, it’s just that the ZT is a frame lock, and the Protech is an auto. I like that the Protech version is much slimmer and lighter than the ZT, but both have handles that are just to short for someone with even moderately large hands. As much as I loved the 909, I always hated I could use a three finger grip on it. The same is true for this Protech.
Below Average Joe you could get a Les George VECP or a Protech Rockeye, those handles will almost definitely fit you well.
Lance Leon , I know, but I like a sub 3” knife for EDC.
My friend found out that you can stop the Protech action. He spilled bubble tea on his and it dried on there. Gunked it up enough that it would not open.
Bubble tea is cool lol
Did he at least clean it?
After watching nearly every review on here I've finally snagged one, albeit the natural G10 exclusive one from BHQ.
Came thru w/this review.
I think I just like it🤔
Even if it has to stay home👎🏻
Thx Nick👍🏻
Looks like a solid, well-made knife. Personally I never carry auto-knives, though they are fun to fidget with at home. I carried one years ago and there was just too many instances of it firing in my pocket for various reasons...not a good thing, and there is too many other options where that is not going to be an issue.
D4md Cykey i carry my runt in the front pouch of my leather man
I really wanted to check one of these out. Seems like a really cool knife
Nick do you store your automatic knives open or closed
Does he reply? This is a good question. I would like to know what's better for the spring of course
Andres Etchenique storing a spring compressed or uncompressed won’t wear it. What wears a spring is compressing and uncompressing during use.
Andres Etchenique so it doesn’t really matter in what way it’s stored.
????
@@andresetc doesn’t matter. Springs wear out by flexing back and forth repeatedly, not by staying flexed in one direction. The metallurgical properties of the spring metal are only changed as it work hardens from repeated cycles. You probably encounter hundreds of springs each day in your life that spend decades compressed or stretched and still work just fine. But cycle it back and forth a few hundred thousand times and it may not return to the same length it once did when the load is removed. So if you’re opening a knife just to store it every night, and then closing it to carry it every morning, you’re actually “wearing it out” sooner. Gun noobs often unload their magazines for storage and then refill them to go to the range, thought it’s proven to be totally fine to leave them full in storage for years.
Hands down Best knife I’ve ever bought
Is this your only knife?
MikeStrafaci nope. I own a BM mini Stryker, AFO 2, mini presidio 2 auto, spyderco para 3 in satin and black, hogue auto and some others. Recently purchased a Microtech LUDT and now that is definitely my all time favorite. Highly recommend
SkipMcGrip Cunningham with that line up and still your best purchase says a lot..
I have one. It sure does kick! I need that Ludt to add to to my Stitch, Hawk and Socom auto family.
SkipMcGrip Cunningham just traded my smock for a para 3 LW red scales ( DLT trading exclusive ) good deal?
Didn't really like the smock and you could still purchase it. That particular para 3 you can't unless you want to get bend over for someone on eBay...
SkipMcGrip Cunningham also I'm on the look out for that OD green and Copper blade SBR.. that thing is bad ass.
anyone have an update 4 years later, how is it
What are the odds a knife like this would open accidentally in pocket? I know some knifes have blade locks and others don't. I have a job where I have to move around a lot and when bending or twisting what are the odds that the button could be pushed. Or is there nothing to worry about with Protech?
R Tiller also wondering this but none-the-less I have one of these on the way 😅
@@davidlane6808 any update on the opening in your pocket issue?
taylor gen Ive carried it on and off as part of the rotation and never once had it open in my pocket. The button is recessed perfectly enough and takes a certain amount of pressure that I wouldn’t worry about it happening. Awesome, snappy little knife 👍🏻
Great review as always. Glad to not see anything horribly ugly on this.
How about a battle comparison between the SBR and the Sprint?
I love the swedge!
Nick I live in California as well, is 2” too long to carry? Or is that just bc it’s also automatic?
Only for autos, but consult a lawyer about your area.
Only for autos, but consult a lawyer about your area.
It's not a short barreled rifle. #clickbait
He lives in cali you know he couldn't have one if he wanted one lol
Worth $192 ?
Thanks for sharing!!
Really nice knife😄👍💛💛💛!!!
OcOmega Shadow :D
Hi nick, as a californian what do we need to do to have the legal length on autos extended an inch or two? Do you know if it’s ever been attempted to extend the legal length?
stop voting blue
1.99 inch is the legal limit in california... or just carry what you want and don't be a criminal and you will be fine (not legal advice, just a suggestion).
Auto laws are so ridiculous. Nearly every flipper is just as quick as an auto.
For real. Some laws seem silly and not thought out.
Autos can actually be a bad thing if you have limited dexterity. I gave my father my Microtech Socom and warned him it fired hard. He held on best he could and it still flew out of his hands when he fired it.
Hey nick are you going to do a review on the tuya.hive knife.Thnks.
Yup, coming soon.
Nice knife, 👍😀
Blade length?
What happened to doing comparing knives to the PM2
That was for new videos :)
That sucks you can't carry it in your own state.
Nick ... This isn't the Para 3 lightweight
Pro-tech knives
Who else picked up the Nutnfancy version?
Knife laws are just ridiculous - you can own it but can't carry it. In California, you one day will be able to own a gasoline-powered vehicle but you won't be able to buy one.
Right? If a bad guy wanted to kill someone with an auto knife he doesn't care that carrying it is illegal lol hes planning on committing first degree murder.
That's because California sucks. I got out while the getten was good.
All you people who live in states with bad knife laws just remember....
I can carry a microtech in my pocket. Ooga booga.
"I'll reel the good the bad and ugly"and then he gushes all over it.