MTech USA Xtreme – Fixed Blade Knife – Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Blade with Black Micarta Handle and Kydex Sheath, Full Tang Construction, EDC, Tactical – MX-8035, 7-Inch Overall

Picked this little baby up while it was on sale for 8 bucks. I was in the market for a solid, relatively compact do-all chore blade, and this knife certainly delivers. I am doing this review after a couple month's hard use. So far, I have used this knife as a light pry bar (the thick steel really helps), scraper, light digging, skinning, cutting up boxes, and some moderate Baton work while camping. It just keeps taking the abuse, and fixes right up with a bit of oiling, and good sharpening. The general shape of the knife allows for a variety of cutting, and also means its pretty easy to sharpen. Didn't start off the prettiest, and it has only gotten uglier with use, but I bought this as a beatstick, so i'm more than happy with how it's turned out. Did have some issues with the sheath, like many others, but I just kept drawing it in and out, until it quit sticking. Despite that, it still has solid retention, and it hasn't fallen out the times I stored it on my belt upside down (and even if it did, the knives are still pretty cheap to replace). Something to keep in mind, is once you have the too tight sheath sorted, to practice actually drawing the knife out. It comes out at an angle, and replacing the knife one-handed, without looking can be a bit tricky. The handle works quite well, even for big meaty mitts like mine, and i have full control while using it. If you're looking for a good, cheap, solid do-all beat stick, I highly recommend this knife. It suits my needs in a handy, compact package. I am most definitely ordering more soon.

Just a great knife for the money! Super sharp, super heavy duty. Perfectly ground edge. The Kydex sheath with belt clip is awesome and it's very comfortable to wear all day on your belt. Great trail knife, camp knife, work knife or self defense knife. Had to loosen up the sheath a little as others have described which worked perfectly.(I used a Bic lighter) The knife deploys quickly and easily now but is still totally locked in when in the sheath. It was shipped with a slight film of cosmoline as it should be which wiped right off with a paper towel. I couldn't be happier. Amazing knife, amazing price. I'm going to buy another for backup.

Cool knife, just not a fan of the sharp unfinished edges on the handle. And the sheath design is a little goofy. Every time you pull the knife out, little shavings of plastic come with it. The knife was plenty sharp straight out of the box though, and it is a cool design. Not gonna try cutting conduit or anything with this, I know it's no Benchmade. For my purposes it cuts fine and the size/fit is perfect for the hand and unobtrusive on the hip. It's functional and easy to use. Nice value knife.

My initial thoughts regarding the MX8035, since I just received it, is WOW! What a great little knife (and sheath--knife fits snug). Solid but not too heavy and not too small. Used the lanyard as a necklace under my loose button shirt and it conceals just right without being too heavy. I found the reviews and videos to be very helpful and trustworthy before I purchased it and I am not disappointed. I own other more expensive knives but all a little big to carry around everyday. This little gem, however, is not only a good looking knife at a good price but is also the perfect size I was looking for. AS far as durability that is to be seen. I use a stainless steel cleaner bought for my appliances that is oil based and it does a nice job cleaning as well as preserving ( an inexpensive and good alternative).

The knife is solid, the sheath sucks. It's nice to have a clip, but it's too tight on the knife and it's difficult to get it out. You have to really pull and be careful not to cut yourself with the hand that has to hold the sheath. I tried loosening the screws and it didn't make a difference. Good knife though. Quality handle and blade.

Sturdy little knife, however a bit large for a neck knife. I didn't measure it but it is a thick knife and the blade tapers to a point. It looks to be nice for skinning. It came sharp but not shaving sharp. It comes with a decent Kydex sheath. The knife fits very securely in the sheath and it has a string so you can wear it around your neck. The knife fits so securely in the sleeve that you would really have to tug quite hard to release the knife from the it. The belt clip fits very securely. The handles are much better quality than I had expected and not loose as other reviewers have noted. Overall i am very pleased with this knife. The blade was clean and rust free. Although I'm not into the batoning I see no reason why this knife would not hold up to batoning use. I really like the full tang and think this knife would be a good candidate for customization. Prompt and efficient shopping experience. Absolutely no issues.

EDGE GETS ***EXTREMELY*** SHARP USING A LOW-ANGLE GRIND. BLADE WORKS AS A SHORT PRY BAR SO LONG AS YOU DON'T STRESS THE TIP OR EDGE WHERE IT TAPERS. SHEATH CLIP HOOKS ONTO BELT OR MOLLE (YES MOLLE) TO KEEP IT IN PLACE WHEN WITHDRAWING KNIFE. FOR ME THE SIZE IS PERFECT TO HOLD TIGHTLY IN A HAMMER GRIP WITH ONLY THE BLADE AND BUTT OF THE TANG EXPOSED, GOOD FOR THRUSTING AND SMASHING, OR WITH MY THUMB ON THE SPINE AT THE JIMPING FOR CONTROL. THE SMALLER SIZE ELIMINATES WORRY THAT IT COULD BREAK FROM THE RELATIVE BRITTLENESS OF STAINLESS STEEL COMPARED TO CARBON STEEL. THE 440C STEEL IS BETTER THAN AUS-8. JUST A GREAT LITTLE CURVED WEDGE OF A KNIFE FOR CHEAP. HOW TO PURCHASE AN MTECH: (1) MAKE SURE TO GET THE RIGHT QUALITY MTECH FOR YOUR NEEDS. THERE IS "MTECH USA" AND "MTECH USA XTREME." MTECH USA USUALLY IS MADE FROM 440 STEEL (PROBABLY 440A) WITH A THINNER BLADE, LOWER WEIGHT, AND COSTS LESS. MTECH USA XTREME LIKE THIS MODEL IS USUALLY MADE FROM 440C STEEL WITH A THICKER BLADE AND COSTS MORE (STILL INEXPENSIVE THOUGH). THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO USUALLY COMES DOWN TO 440 VS. 440C STEEL, STEEL THICKNESS AND WEIGHT. (2) MAKE SURE YOU GET A NEW MTECH. YOU CAN TELL BECAUSE MTECH ALWAYS TAPES ITS BOXES CLOSED AND WRAPS THE BOX CONTENTS IN PLASTIC. SO CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A NEW, UNOPENED BOX WITH THE CONTENTS PROPERLY WRAPPED -- OTHERWISE IT HAS BEEN OPENED AND IS NOT NEW. (3) INSPECT EVERYTHING CAREFULLY. IN THE PAST SOME MODELS (THE MT-151) HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BENT BLADES. NOT SURE WHY. ANYWAY, INSPECT IT TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS STRAIGHT. (4) SECURE ANY SCALE SCREWS WITH LOCTITE RED. THIS MODEL MAY REQUIRE SOME READJUSTMENT OF THE SCALE POSITIONING SO THAT THEY ARE FLUSH AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE TANG. (5) LIGHTLY SHARPEN AS NEEDED. MTECHS DO NOT SEEM TO REQUIRE ANY LENGTHY SHARPENING TO GET AN EXTREMELY SHARP EDGE. THIS WAS EXTREMELY SHARP OUT OF THE BOX. (6) CONSIDER WHETHER YOU NEED A BETTER SHEATH. MTECH SHEATHS ARE BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL, USUALLY NYLON REINFORCED WITH PLASTIC AND A LOOP FASTENED BY SNAP OR VELCRO TO KEEP THE KNIFE FROM FALLING OUT. BUT FOR SOME PURPOSES YOU WILL WANT A MORE ADVANCED SHEATH GIVING YOU BETTER OPTIONS. THIS SHEATH IS PLASTIC WITH A GOOD BELT CLIP WHICH STAYS ON EVEN WHEN PULLING HARD ON THE KNIFE TO GET IT OUT. FOR ME I NEED NO REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THE STOCK SHEATH WORKS GREAT. YOU CAN HEAT IT UP AND POSITION THE KNIFE TO GET A SMOOTHER ACTION WITH THE PLASTIC SHEATH. (7) ENJOY! YOU WILL PROBABLY FIND THAT YOU HAVE A GREAT KNIFE AT A LOW PRICE.

This is a sturdy and functional knife, but expectations need to be set at a reasonable level. It is, after all, an extremely budget-friendly knife. Here's the good and the bad... The good: - Thick spine with a functional grind and a good shape for skinning. While the blade comes to a rather robust point on the end, it might not be the best skinning knife for delicate areas, but it's still got a good shape and feel. Equally suited for a number of basic camp tasks. - Solid feel. Has heft, thanks to above comment about the spine. It also feels sturdy in the hand and is small enough and light enough for easy carry. Handle is also sturdy and made of good material. In my months using it, the handle remained solid and the knife remained intact. It is full tang. - I think too many of us get hung up on blades that are too large for their application. This knife is definitely in the "less is more" camp. It can do a lot considering the cutting area is less than four inches. - I am going to call the steel one of the good points of this knife. It's not the best, but this is a $15 knife. The steel will sharpen nicely. It will cut nicely and it has at least average edge retention compared to most knives I own. I wouldn't hesitate to carry it regularly or even use it in a survival situation. Now the not-so-good: - The sheath. It's heavy, formed plastic. It has a belt clip fastened on and it has cordage attached. But it's thick, bulky and not great, though the knife does snap in and remain in place. - The handle has sharp edges on it. No, it won't cut you, but it does bite in. I found myself taking sandpaper to the handle to smooth it down, but due to the constructions and the layers that it's made with, I am not confident that it won't peel or separate where I ground it smooth. Seriously, a rounded handle would be worth a few more bucks. - My medium hands swallow the handle on this knife. In addition to wishing for smoother edges, I find myself wishing for more real estate to grab on to. Big-handed guys need not apply. - I noted the steel was decent. I stand by that. It certainly is decent. Maybe not the best, but plenty fine for a budget knife (dare I say even pretty darn good). But I wish there was some information about the steel. I know it's stainless. The description says it's 440. But that leaves a lot of space (A, B or C?). Because all 440 is not equal. That said, if it's 440A, it's pretty good 440A. Certainly up to performing everyday tasks.

Excelente cuchillo, justo como es descrito en la publicación.

Fiquei super satisfeito com esta faca pelo material de ótima qualidade, tanto a lâmina, cabo em micarta e a bainha que encaixa bem e fácil de sacar a faca.

Habe das Messer gerade bekommen. Es ist Rasiermesser scharf geschliffen. Die Optik und Haptik ist unglaublich. Ich habe Outdoormesser die das 15 Fach kosten. Diese sind nicht so wertig wie dieses von MTech USA. Bravo

Buon coltello fisso... piccolo ma robusto

Sehr gutes Messer, Stabil und dennoch leicht. Kann ich nur empfehlen