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!
@@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!
@@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.
@@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 👍”!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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
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!
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 :-)
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 🤔 😂
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.
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.
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.
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 🤙
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
@@travisr.9542 I would just shoot them an Email inquiring about a clip for your Malibu, they responded very quickly.
How much does a clip cost?
@@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!
@@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.
@@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 👍”!
Not gonna lie, I'm digging the cork board! Looks classy. Thanks for making great content!
Same. It would be fun to see the cork once in a while in 2021.
I agree with him
Not sure why you’d lie about that.. lol. The cork backdrop definitely looks nice
It makes a good light contrast for a backdrop.
I just got mine from protech a week ago! Same as your blue one! Love this knife!
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!
Nice: today I got the reversed tanto one in blue and tomorrow the Wharncliff one in black. Nice coincidence.
My Malibu wharnie is PR1 #65 and it is not slow at dropping shut.
I like the cork background!
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.
Blue wharncliffe for me whenever they get back in stock. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the follow-up review.
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.
As far as esthetics go i’d go for the reverse tanto blade…its much more unique IMHO
Thanks for the great review!
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.
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.
Where at? Can that place do delivery??
@@matthewaddenbrooke3962 I got it from Penchetta Knife and Pen in Scottsdale Arizona
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.
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!!
I’m trying to decide between the reverse tanto and cliff. What’s your favorite out of those two?
@@legendsof4207 I had both, but I kept the murdered out wharncliffe. It will be the rarer of the 2 someday IMHO
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
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.
Knife aside, I really like the cork background, Bryan!
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.
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
What?! I was going to get one to Canada from bladehq. Did u get refunded?
@@kbk011 yea thankfully.
The wharncliff blade on the blue handle would be my dream knife if I could afford it!
I'm the same, I strongly prefer the wharncliffe over that tanto.
Love the cork
Great knife, absolutely love mine, keep em both brother...
Looking forward to your Festivus airing of grievances. 🎄
I told My wife to surprise me between these 2 an cqc7 protech. She got me the cqc7 still a win
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!
Thanks for another great video SD. I think a BttD makes sense due to price and use case.
I want the blue reverse tanto so bad.
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 👍👊
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.
Hi Slicey best Xmas wishes from Germany. Keep on going you make great videos!🤙
I like the Wharncliffe profile, but I'd rather have it in the stonewashed and blue.
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.
Trying to decide between the two why do you prefer the cliff over tanto?
We'll talk about that when we get to that part.
Keep your shirt on.
😁😎😁😎😁😎😁
These knives are impossible to find! And you have two!
Shabazz sent me and I'm not disappointed. 👍👍
Agree, the Wharny has a more consistent line/silhouette. With the same handle, the Tanto is not a good flow/match, seems abrupt, interrupted.
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 :-)
Nooo! I only like the satin finish! And I like the wharnecliff better than the reverse tanto too.
Damn, I went searching for one of these the other day. No one, I mean no one has them in stock.
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.
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 🤔 😂
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.
Nice! If you had to choose one, which one?
I hope they make a drop point 🤞
I kind of want to try one of these, but not enough to do what it takes to actually get one.
I wish they would make a smaller version. 😭
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.
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.
@@The_Murmanator FML. 🤦🏼♀️
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 🤙
I’d love to experience these!
So bad.
But I’m left handed. So it would require way too much compromise.
Oh well 🤷♀️
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
More Malibu!
I ordered my first Protech /Strider auto! Hope it’s all. It’s supposed to be?
To bad they never are in stock
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.
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.
Bots
Don’t mind the quartz board, makes the videos more manly, grow some hair on some them viewers chest
Is that the new tantocliffe Shabootybu?
I never keep my pants on
Wharncliffe every day all day!
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.
Is it bad I want my first protech to be a malibu
We all know why you are keeping both of them... just to dual wield.
The finish is slippery. I sanded my Socom Elite.
Relax! These are super easy to get now!
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
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.
You got that blue one from AIK didnt you...
Nope. From Protech.
@@SliceyDicey OH 😌
People get more mad about the availability of pocket knives than insulin.
This is true.
You say Malibu like a bloody Yankee. My grandfather had that accident
What other possible way is there to say it? Mah-LEE-boo?
@@SliceyDicey exactly :)
It’s a shame there isn’t a lefthand carry option. They don’t want my money.
Works better imo for a lefty. I get more push button control with my index finger than thumb.
I don't like the blade shapes
Im so angry!
Anyone else have to stop and put their pants on?
Both are great but I agree wharny.
Been looking forever. Always out of stock.
Anyone else have to stop and put their pants on?