Users' questions

What is a godfather knife?

What is a godfather knife?

The Godfather is a modern “stiletto” style automatic knife with fast coil spring action, a slim profile and superior craftsmanship. Custom versions of the Godfather model are shown here and may also be found in our Pro-Tech CUSTOM section.

Are Protech knives made in USA?

Made in America! Pro-Tech builds some of the finest knives in the world right here in the good old United States. The majority of components for each knife are manufactured inside the Pro-Tech facility. We start with bars of aluminum, billets of hand forged Damascus, sheets of steel and titanium.

Where are Protech knives made?

The high tech components are assembled and hand fit by dedicated and caring craftsmen here in our Santa Fe Springs, California facility. We manufacture small batches of our knives so that we can take the time to individually hand fit and finish each knife to a level rarely seen in a factory knife.

Are automatic knives legal in California?

A switchblade (which may be known by many other names including a “pushbutton knife” or “ejector knife”) has a blade which is contained within the handle and is opened automatically by a spring by pushing a button or switch on the handle. Switchblades with blades longer than 2” are illegal to carry in California.

How tough is the benchmade Bugout?

S30V is still a very capable steel in today’s market. It’s fairly well rounded, with great corrosion resistance, good edge retention, toughness that’s suited for daily use, and can be sharpened fairly easily.

What is an Italian stiletto?

A stiletto (Italian: [stiˈletto]) is a knife or dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a stabbing weapon. The stiletto blade’s narrow cross-section and acuminated (tapering gradually to a sharp point) tip reduce friction upon entry, allowing the blade to penetrate deeply.

What Steel does Protech use?

The Blade: The blade on this new Pro-Tech is made out of 154CM stainless steel. This is a Crucible Industries steel, which does mean that you can expect a higher quality of steel than from many other manufacturers.