The knife looks good, it feels good
583874
Came out of the box razor sharp- and I do mean sharp enough to shave hairs with, and that's exactly what I did with it. Fits in the hand well, though the photos do it no justice- as it is rather large for a spring assisted pocket knife. The knife looks good, it feels good, and it's not a piece of crap- it does what it's made for, and doesn't feel like it'll break soon. One thing- the lock that keeps the knife open is quite stiff- not stiff enough that the knife cannot properly be closed, but it's not something an average guy with average hands like me can just casually do with the same hand I'm using to hold the knife. Other than that, which is no fault on the maker's fault, I imagine I'll use this for a very long time.
4695330
I bought this knife cause I saw others on YouTube using a similar knife while carving wood plugs for fishing.  It is a cool looking knife and feels great in my hand while carving plugs out of basswood.  Easy to hone an edge on it.
2682992
Its a good little knife, I mean yeah it has its flaws just like everything else does but after upgrading a couple things it should be good to go,I wrapped mine in 550 paracord and added my own kick to it
3278605
Over all, a good knife, not amazing.  It's pleasant looking, the blades are sharp enough, and great for opening packages, some wood work, and perhaps cutting fishing line.  It'd be nice to have a locking feature, but not sure how that would be accomplished in such a package.  For the money, it's not a bad buy if you need a small, extra knife.
574208
I really want to like this knife more than 3 stars because it feels so nice in my hand, looks Great! and is nice and sharp out of the box.  However, if I had payed more attention to the picture before buying, I would have noticed this knife's downfall.  Look at the hook on top where the Blade meets the handle.  When this knife is closed and in your pocket-using the clip to hold it, that hook is right where the knife nestles into the edge of the pocket and gets caught when you try to pull out. But- I still like it and may even smooth that hook off since it serves no purpose for my needs. With hook smoothed, I will give it a 4 ;]
4254050
So the point of a spring assisted knife is that it is more convenient to push a button then to pull out the blade...well not with this. The nub for the button is small and your finger might slip off it. I figured that the best way to open it is striking down with momentum while pressing the nub. The handle has a rubber look but its all hard plastic, comfortable either way. The skull that is on the handle or on the blade..seems cheesy and poorly replicated of a skull. When blade is open, the knife is locked into place and has a very strudy feel. The knife is fairly big and durable. The blade style is unique and very sharp. The point of this blade is for stabbing and slicing so its very well down on that part. The serrated portion seems ok, and does not look like it will be of use. Overall, it is an M-Tech knife so quality is not always up to par. Good company, decent knife, good price.
4424229
I like it it has some weight to it, although it did come very dull, nothing a good sharpening can't fix.  As for the blade it looks awesome, but it is a little thin. Great looking piece for the price. I rate 4 only because i don't know how functional it will be as a tool, as i pretty much expected for the price, but I am not disappointed with it at all. It came with a decent quality sheath that feels tough. The button strap is a little cheapy but it works. The handle is a little smooth and could probably use a little grip tape, but not a major problem. Over all its looks good feels good in your hand. Be careful when sharpening not to cut yourself, it can get razor sharp, and u can scratch the paint a bit or if its just a show piece hang up as it comes. Not a bad addition to any collection.
2573329
As a guy who uses knives heavily on a regular basis, I know a solid knife when I see one, and Mtech has some potential. It's a pretty sturdy knife. The handle takes some getting used to, but it feels pretty nice. The blade is thick and strong, it's well balanced, and the protruding edge should give an excellent advantage when batoning branches. The saw teeth aren't really made for sawing, and the sheath is a little cheap, but to be honest I bought this one for fun and because the Gerber Strongarm is way more expensive. However, I was surprised by the quality of the knife. Initial testing went pretty well. However, this is an unboxing review. I will be returning with my opinion as a woodsman.

UPDATE

After further work, I discovered that it has greater chopping power than my Gerber Prodigy. However, the Gerber is miles ahead in terms of durability and ease of use. There is already scoring on the black finish on the Mtech, and there are some pretty sizable chips in the blade that I've never seen on a Gerber, Buck, or Smith and Wesson blade. I can't stress enough that while this is a good enough knife in its own right, THIS IS NOT A SERIOUS SURVIVAL TOOL. If you're a recent high school graduate like me and got caught up in a moment of weakness while looking for a new toy to spend your graduation money on, you can spend it on this, and I won't judge you. But to be honest, the first two days of use have sent me running back to Gerber for support. If you want a cool knife, go for it. If you want an affordable knife you can stake your life on, two words: Gerber Prodigy.
3847670
This is a good knife and I do recommend it. Of course, there is always room for improvement.

Pros:
1. Brand and warranty. You can find countless stories of Gerber taking care of people.
2. Design. I got my first LST over 20 years ago, and it is a design that has stood the test of time.
3. Sharpness
4. Price. I got mine for $16.96, and at that price, you have to at least like it.

Cons:
Fit and finish. The pivot pin is flush on one side and sticks out maybe a millimeter on the other side. "PORTLAND, OR" is etched at the base of the blade in what I have to assume is 2-point font. I have 20/15 vision and literally can't read it at arm's length. It just seems like a strange choice to make it so small because there is still so much empty space there. The base of the other side of the blade has a series of 9 letters and numbers, that make no sense to me, and are in a larger font than "PORTLAND, OR" on the other side. It probably sounds nitpicky, but it just looks bad to me to have some random alphanumeric sequence printed at the bottom of a blade that isn't a model number or type of steel, or something like that. Also, the blade grind is asymmetrical. Not a big deal in a $17 knife, but it's pretty noticeable, especially at the point. It's not all bad, though, like I said, the knife is sharp and has good lockup with no wobble. It feels solid, there are just parts of it that kind of remind me of something that could have come from China. Compared to an older LST, it also just feels a little cheaper.

So, several pros, only one con but it's kind of a big one. Whether or not any of the fit and finish problems will translate into functionality issues remains to be seen, but I doubt it. Overall though, I am happy with it, would recommend it, and at under $17 will probably even get another one or two.
1960285
Looks good, grip feels good, has good heft and balance.  Like the scabbard a lot, but the blade does rattle around inside a bit.
3424702
Overall this knife is an excellent purchase for people that want to have a nice looking blade that is also sharp, functional, and strong.  My hands are very large and filled up the handle fully if not just a tiny bit over the pommel, but I expect this from most knives.

The Pro:
* The blade is literally a thing a beauty and the edge came shaving sharp.
* The blade is wide and the spine thick, it has a good heft.
* The locking mechanism is solid and when held open is very difficult to activate, yet possible.
* A Comfortable grip that feels strong enough.
* The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.

Tho Con:
* The weight of the handle is far too light for the weight of the blade.
* The locking mechanism slides a little inside itself when pushed down on, not a big deal but I expected this to be more solid.

While I knew the handle was made of zytel and would feel lighter in weight to other materials I was taken aback by the stark contrast in weight.  At first I thought the handle to be weak or cheaply made but so far it has taken light prying and my weight on the locking mechanism without failure.  I am going to inquire with a few knife makers I know to make me a handle of slightly higher weight to get the feeling perfect.

Knowing this about the handle would NOT have changed my purchase of this knife.  I still believe this to be a five star knife for 95% of the people out there.  If you know what you are doing in a knife fight or have very high expectations you already know that SOG's quality is slipping and should stick to custom made knives; another reviewer pointed this out and it bears repeating.
849805
It should be fairly obvious that this knife will probably not often be strapped to one's leg during a hunt or hike, hacking bamboo, chopping through brush or skinning a mule deer.  Not that the knife couldn't handle that, it probably could (with some work on the edge, see below).  But I have knives for rough use and knives that are more show pieces, and this one falls into the latter category, as I intended it.  That being said, it excels in that respect.  It is a gorgeous knife, substantial and polished.  The blade is wide and impressive (although I'm sure not full tang), and the wire handle is tight and solid.  I'm not crazy about the scallopped effect, but that's just personal preference.  The biggest downer is this knife is not nearly "razor sharp" as described.  Sure, that can and will be fixed, but a) I don't like false advertising, and b) sharp out of the box would have shown me some extra care went into the making.
1453177
It is a light knife but does not feel cheap. It is harder to open with one hand than other knives I have.  The belt clip is already loose after a few days of carrying it in my back pocket. This is a good knife and better than almost any other cheap knife, but its still a cheap knife.
4750765
Nothing really bad to say expect the "assisted opening" felt strange. Not bad, but strange. If felt really effortless. Which I suppose is a good thing (I love knives, but I'm not a huge knife guy). The blade is nice and sharp right out of the package, and it also has a nice weightiness to it, that makes it feel robust. Do I recommend this knife to other? Definitely. The back of the blade is something that does bother me a little though. Kind of awkward to hold when not open, and just has a strange shape to it, but regardless of that. It's a good knife.
176724
This is a good knife. I like how i looks like a double-edged dagger, even though it's not. Don't be deceived by the picture though; the blade is not as long as it looks. The handle is a little less than twice as long as the 3.5" blade.

I don't use this knife as an outdoor/camping/woodworking knife--I think it's more of a self-defense knife, as it's easily concealable and, with some practice, you can pull it out of your pocket and flip open the spring-loaded blade in an instant. It makes an intimidating click when i pops open.
My only problem with this knife is that I haven't figured out how to open it with one hand, which is better for real life situations. I have to hold it in my left hand and pull down the crosspiece to open the blade with my right hand. But I can do this fairly quickly, so I'm satisfied to use it even though it takes two hands. It's a good knife overall!
2970053
I really like this knife!  It feels good in my hand, is easy to use - especially when I'm cutting something hard. I don't have to put a lot of extra effort into it like I have to with other knives.  and I like that it comes in a sheath that protects it in the drawer.
127263
I've only had this a few days so these are initial impressions.  The blade is decent for this price range and it does feel good in the hand.  I was a little worried with the "open" handle that it wouldn't be secure for cutting but its perfectly functional.

There's not pocket clip or any easy way to attach one. That's not a flaw, its just the design of the knife and its clearly stated in the product description, so I wouldn't knock any stars off for that.  But carrying it in your pocket with the "open" or "minimalist" handle is funny; the blade edge is certainly more exposed than with a traditional folder.  I'm afraid that something (like a fold of cloth) could get wedged in between the handle and blade.  I also worry about carrying it in a pocket along with change or keys; I think a dime or penny could easily slip into that little space.  Please note that this has NOT occurred but I can't help wondering about it.

It was not clear to me that the circle in the middle also acts as a carabiner, that is an alternative to a pocket clip if you don't mind the knife showing when you carry it.

The only real problem is that the cutting edge is quite small for a knife of this size.  I guess a folder usually has an edge that's just under half of its length.  This knife has an edge that's only about 2.25 inches, compared to an overall length of about 8 inches.  It seems like a big knife to have such a small blade.

If you like this design you should also consider the CRKT Van Hoy Snap Lock.  I have that one too and while I like them both, I prefer the Snap Lock and think its more functional.