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.