Review of WE Knife 702
Review of WE Knife 702
This post is about Review of We knife 702, a made in China
Knife competing against all US made pocket Knives with premium price and
quality. In this review I try to cover all aspects of this WE knife 702
We all have issues with made in China products, at times the
quality is not worth paying a single cent. But its not the manufactures over
there to solely blame for. They have been asked to keep the costs low and in
return quality deteriorates. But when we talk about any Chinese brand which is
operating in US or globally, we not only find them competitive at prices but
also superior in Quality.
The same case is with we
knives. They launched their brand just few years back but with design
elements and quality the provide against the prices we pay, it far much greater
than many local brands. For a knife worth $300 shall not only provide a brand
value but also fulfill its tasks its been made for and above all, the materials
shall be good enough to sustain test of time. As said earlier in first
impression post, High price was the main purchasing factor to check out.
Feel in hand
Unlike some other Integral flipper knives, you will find
this knife to be excellent ergonomically. It has a moderate milled line pattern
that offers really thorough traction in the hand. It is a thin grip that is
fully shaped however is fairly long so it will accommodate most sized hands. It
feels incredibly strong in hand.
Pocket Clip
Additionally, the pocket clip sits rather near to the grip,
and gotten in touch with a single customized screw. Its in gold, adding more
expensive look to it when you take it out from your pocket. Yet it’s definitely
a premium knife and the esthetics of pocket clip completely conveys this
message. I find its pocket clip as good as Zero
Tolerance Knives. I do know it’s a bold statement to make. But frankly,
their EDC are really good and We Knives just kept that thing in mind and made
this model to compete theirs.
Flipper Tab
Kershaw
Knives comes with great Flipper tab and even they have a patent named
SpeedSafe. The flipper tab of We Knife 702 is not huge. It works well and when
deployed the knife flies right out. The ceramic ball bearings and pivot system
are exceptional. In general, it's a great flipper. The frame lock is also well
executed. When the lock-bar is disengaged, the long satin blade falls freely.
It is also good to keep in mind that the included steel lock bar inserts help
in making sure that the lock-bar has absolutely no stick whatsoever.
Testing the folder
I turned this knife open, closed, and open once again
apparently a thousand times since I received it. I loved the feel of the knife
in every way. The noise is likewise fascinating because it is very muted. After
all those flips, the blade stays completely centered. The 702B likewise has this
nice-looking arrow design point at the end of the blade spinal column. We Knives
really made a quality product against the price tag one has to pay.
In general, the feel of the knife my favorites among other
knives. It's that good, providing a solid feel and a heft that assures.
Real World Testing
The obvious initial idea about an important folder is that
it is more durable and tough usage capable when compared to basic screw linked
folding knives. The handle itself is certainly more rigid and will take much
more abuse, as a single piece of titanium it is likewise more difficult to
attach the elements the blade requires to stop and lockup as quickly. The
so-called Achilles heel of any knife is its weakest point.
Knife Handle Ergonomics
The majority of essential styles handle these concerns in
various ways. In the case of the WE Knife 702B, they seem to have actually
created area by drilling or tiring out an area visible on the rear end of the
integral grip scale. You will see additional gold accent anodizing extending
toward the flipper tab of the We knife 702 Integral. This location was used to
include the stop pin the blade sits versus when deployed. This one piece in
truth is the only thing that keeps the knife from remaining and stopping in
place when the knife is opened and utilized with pressure up versus the blade.
I personally believe it does not detract from the
appearance, but rather you question if it may eventually affect the overall
hard usage capacity of this knife. Typically, for factors like this you
personally do not think about integral knives any more hard usage than other
more basic 2-piece handle scale construction folder knives. Such tests all
proved that the WE Knife 702B The Integral can grip itself under a lot of
general EDC conditions.
Though no official testing was carried out, I cut some many
things with this knife. From cardboard to plastic, this knife could grip itself
well. I will discuss that as an EDC the pocket clip might be polarizing to
some. It is a 3D shaped clip that looks fantastic with a style line in the
middle and three accent holes that make this appearance consistent with the
front style of the grip scale. What can be bothersome is the rigidity and
stiffness of the titanium clip. It is a reasonably thick piece of titanium, and
as a result it doesn't gain from standard spring action. It can be a task at
first to get the knife in the pocket. 2 hands are needed, but this is something
that you get utilized to and ends up being force of habit over time.
One side Pocket Clip
Removal of the knife, a far more important job is much
smoother, and with some small resistance come loose from the pocket as one
would anticipate. Regretfully, like many higher end production knives, the WE
Knife 702B The Integral is tailored toward the right-handed folks. As, there
are no left-hand flipper knives in the market and the pocket clip is also for
right handers. Its just same as WE Knife 608 having one sided pocket clip
The Blade
When it comes to cutting, you should remember cutting
cardboard to process it, and my hand slipped slightly of the handle. The handle
scale provides machined milled lines that can help with traction as mentioned
above, the reality is that the handle scale is still very slick. The spine of
the grip is flat and really smooth.
We Knives’ We 702’s Blade
Aesthetically good, however users with a sweaty hand must
wear gloves. I did simply that, and I was off and rolling. The knife shape
proved exceptional in the cardboard and box cutting arena. The longer handle
permitted my hands comfort with gloves on, and I quite enjoyed how quickly I
had the ability to make work of the tasks at hand.
We 702’s Blade Steel M390
For EDC use, I can definitely say that the knife holds up.
The M390 blade is remarkable, and the finish makes it look like it is brand-new
often. Merely clean after use and it will look like it did out of package. As
for the edge holding capability, I have not sharpened this knife. It came
nearly razor sharp, and has kept a wicked nice edge.
I must say that M390’s steel blade with good heat
treatment had much to do with this. The Rockwell hardness is listed at about
59-60 RC. Pretty usual but in some way the blade itself feels a bit stiffer,
possibly it is the essential fundamental. In either case, I like the feel which
is extremely essential in practical use.
Conclusion
Market price is a crucial factor. Normally price and
integral knives are not something that can be quickly taken into the exact same
term. In the case of the WE Knife 702 The Integral, I can say that these
words certainly must go together. Under 300 dollars can now buy a terrific
looking integral with M390 blade steel that flips extremely well.
If you are left-handed person, make sure you check it in you
hand and do cut few papers before making a purchase or they have 30 days return
policy with no questions asked just like Chicago Knife Works.
Though I anticipate seeing what brand-new and unexpected
items are around the corner, the WE Knife 702 in my viewpoint represents the
very best worth for any high-end production integral developed titanium handle
knife to date. If this signifies things to come by, WE Knives, you wait in
anticipation of what they will release for next an integral folder knife.
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