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My review of the MT Ultratech Katana. I also go off on a mini rant towards the end regarding automatic knife laws:)

Quick Review on a Junker of a OTF knife, thanks XuiXiu! Go check his page out and sub for sure! www.youtube.com

Here is one of the best all round outdoor fixed blades you will find. Perfectly designed knife, feels awesome in hand, and a superb sheath. Not much more that a guy can ask for! The AUS-8 steel is not THE BEST steel out there, but it is more than adiquit. The cutting test that I will show you was done with a fresh razor edge, and at the end it was just shy of a razor edge, and still was in a spot or two. With a couple of minutes of honing it was back to it’s fullest and none the worse for wear. Notes: I have reprofiled that edge to 20 degrees although it will still be razor sharp without it, this just gives it a little bit of a sharper edge. During the test there was also a lot of cutting that I didn’t have time to show you, so AUS-8 steel is no slouch! I am giving this a 15/15 raiting

The SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie knife achieves quite a lot for its reasonable price and will connect with a lot of knife enthuisasts. SOG has wisely answered the trend of high value, high quality blades with their Chinese-produced “Fusion” line of blades. The Fixation Bowie is a favorite of mine in the series. Measuring out at the same as a KaBar Combat knife (7″ blade), the Fixation looks to be a good choice as a deployment, light survival, or all-around outdoor blade. The 8Cr13Mov steel, similar to AUS-8, should hold an edge adequately (like the Spyderco “Byrd” models do), be easy to sharpen, and offer some rust resistance. Other upsides include: a hammer-capable pommel (love those!), nice long handle, excellent jimping on the thumb ramp, good quality Cordura nylon sheath with a sharpener pocket, and excellent fit and finish throughout. All this weighs in at a very packable 12.8 ounces… great job SOG! Downsides might include a delicate tip, less-than-sharp factory edge, and a handle material that is reminiscent of vinyl (but has sharp checkering). Nevertheless, the SOG Fixations -ish pricetag makes it a steal and it will attract cash-strapped knife addicts like Rosie ODonnel to free donuts. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered)

If you’re needing the reach and the maybe the reach of a large bladed defensive knife, then the interesting BM LFK could fill the bill: fast deploying, razor sharp, good steel in a “new” design that merits consideration. The only real miss is the pivot-mounted carry clip but at a price point it’s good design and value. ADD to video: weight is 6.8 ounces, heavier than a regular tac folder but that this price of this huge blade. Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 8 out of 10

Manufactured 11/2008. Double-action OTF. Great knife– it's slender design clips discreetly inside my pocket with a snug feel. Like many Microtechs, you'll often forget you're carrying one.

Blade and diamond plate inserts are all heat fired to add a nice bronze coloring to much of the knife. S30V Steel was used in the production of this knife. Date of production was 04/2009.

The superb Benchmade 940 Osborne folding knife redefines quality and style for lock-blade knives. Carry a trusty companion. Elegant Warren Osborne design is slim in profile and solid in performance with its premium S30V steel blade. S30V steel is a powder-made steel with uniform carbide distribution for clean steel properties. S30V offers excellent corrosion resistance and superb edge qualities; modified reverse tanto blade shape enhances tip strength. Ambidextrous dual thumb studs allow easy, one-hand deployment of blade for both right- and left-handed users. Reversible, tip-up steel belt clip offers multiple, secured carry options. Patented AXIS® locking mechanism securely locks blade and complements smooth one-handed opening and closure. Fully adjustable blade pivot lets you set knife action to your personal taste.Lightweight 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum handle provides a strong, comfortable frame that is easy to handle.

The titanium liner lock engagement seems weak on the examples of Benchmade Dejavoo 740s that I’ve examined. Hey Benchmade… fix this!