Bestech Knives 1706 S35VN Folders – Massdrop Debut Discussions | Drop

Sep 25, 2017

I hope this knife does not come with the word 'Predator' printed on the blade.
Are these blind marked like the photos here, or are they hussied up with gruesome nomenclature?

Oct 3, 2017

OmniseedNo, I don't think so. They seem pretty well built. I look forward to getting mine.

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Oct 4, 2017

OmniseedI'm so sad it does have predator written in bold and huge on the back side
Honestly I'm disappointed I really wanted a blank blade with just the numbers at least I got #100/130

Oct 4, 2017

Spidey12341Mine is 60/60, and I like it enough to maybe overlook the stupid name.

Oct 4, 2017

OmniseedThe word is raised not like it was done by some other method instead of laser etching so maybe it can be taken off with out too much damage to the blade

Oct 5, 2017

Spidey12341But the bead blasted grinds and satin flats+tanto grind are lovely, I think I'm going to wait until the blade sees some wear before I try to polish it off.
Otherwise I love this knife, it's not too large, basically perfect for a full-size folder. I love the swooping tanto profile, the more blocky/angular Americanized style doesn't do anything for me.

Oct 5, 2017

OmniseedI know you like this knife and so do I but once you see the grind mistakes you can't unsee them the handle is fine but the blade isn't even is a couple places.

Oct 5, 2017

Spidey12341I'll have to check my lines out, I didn't notice, was late for dinner :/

Oct 5, 2017

OmniseedI just my FF falcon and its so small but feels good in the hands, the lines are perfect and the edge is even on both sides, I did take the clip off because I don't really like clips on smaller knives. It's really crazy how half an inch looks like such a big difference.

Oct 7, 2017

OmniseedI ended up trying to scrape the word predator off the blade, I used a softer steel so I don't scratch it and the word didn't come off just to top layer of "paint" did so it's much lighter and I think it looks better this way. I could post a picture when I get home tonight if you would like.

Oct 9, 2017

Spidey12341What's the big deal about the word predator on the blade?

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Oct 9, 2017

Spidey12341What's so offensive about the word predator on the blade?

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Oct 9, 2017

Spidey12341No mistakes on mine.

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Oct 9, 2017

Spidey12341Why? What's so offensive about the word predator on the blade?

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Yanli

Oct 9, 2017

OmniseedI received mine : sadly it is printed Predator

Oct 9, 2017

Chipp1It's a knife, it can bring an inherently antisocial element to any context, an element that most of us classy types do not want to contribute to our environment.
Logos like 'PREDATOR' add to the negative social connotations of the item, and add no positive benefit. It would have sounded cool to me at 14 or 15. These days I don't care to direct my money towards products marketed as weapons.
Knives to me are just for my own appreciation and as a cutting tool. and that logo makes me less comfortable showing friends an object I otherwise like very much and appreciate as a piece of craftsmanship.
Do I need to paraphrase my response three more times, or did I communicate effectively enough?

Oct 9, 2017

Chipp1Ok so idk why you put the same question 4 times, but the work predator isn't offensive it's the font that is used it just looks too big and bulky and one reason I joined the drop was that the blade had nothing on it in the pictures and that's what I wanted so I hope you now understand.

Oct 10, 2017

OmniseedI don't know why but my knife has spotting on it already and i only touched it with my hands the blade touched nothing else and it looks like it has been in salt water for 3 days.

Oct 10, 2017

Spidey12341Salt water?! That's awful? You sure do seem to be having a time with your new knife?

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Oct 10, 2017

OmniseedI can see your point. However, I'll use you example that it is true we are not 7,8, or even 10., and even if I were I would not gain any additional pleasure in flicking out this knife and proudly displaying the Predator "logo" it does nothing for me. That's exactly my point. You as an adult, it would seem is a bit overly "sensitive" about the whole thing in my opinion. If it bothers you so, send the Damn thing back!

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Oct 10, 2017

Chipp1'Sensitive' me vs 'clueless' types who don't understand social context, you know, I'm happy with my approach.

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Oct 10, 2017

Chipp1Yea I don't know why but the hole blade has spotting all over it, I contacted support and I'm waiting for a reply.

Oct 11, 2017

Spidey12341Keep us posted, I'm curious now.

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Oct 17, 2017

Chipp1Support said they normally don't take returns of knives but will make an acception this time and I got a shipping label to send it back. I'm really disappointed with this one it's a really nice knife I just think my blade steel had some issues hopefully no one else had this problem.