Picked up this cheap MTech 882 as I wanted something small to fit in the 5th pocket that also has a bottle opener. Not sure what kind of steel this is, but at $6-$7 I’m not picky. Overall, it’s a pretty sturdy knife, although a bit heavier than I’d like.
This is some Kershaw knockoff, from what I understand.
The knife beside MTech 882, what knife is it?
PF818 satin finish.
I use Wera.
Not a direct copy but pretty close to the Kershaw Shuffle.
Maybe that one has skeletonized liners to safe some weight.
It varies but MTech uses a lot of 3Cr13. That steel is also used in the super-cheap Ozark Trail knives from Walmart and bottom-tier Kershaws like the Hotwire. It’s a noticeable step down from 8Cr13Mov. It’s okay if you only use it rarely or as a back-up for another knife. If nothing else, it is quick and easy to sharpen.
I like the PF818 in that color. I have one in green. The inner scale edges benefited from a little filing but beyond that, it’s a wonderful pocket knife. The action out of the box was very good. After cleaning, quality lubrication, and a little time; it’s improved to “excellent”. The factory edge was nice and sharp. Edge retention has been good too. Between this and my 838, Petrified Fish seems to do a nice job with their Chinese D2.
Leaving a D2 knife in humid conditions will make it rust pretty fast.
Yup, that Kershaw weighs about 2.7 oz. The MTech 882 - 3.7 oz.
The MTech is also spring assisted.
Time to ask.
Suggest me please quality balisong knife won’t make me sell my kidney for it.
My kid plays with https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32625669382.html , but after time it’s not enough.
What is important: no bladeplay, no wobble of locking mechanism, most of those suffer.
Any suggestions?
Mike
all the good balisongs i know about, cost a kidney or two.
if “play” is the operative term, then this might serve……
https://www.smkw.com/spyderco-baliyo-red-white-blue
play with reduction of people puncturing probability.
Real Steel Luna G10 blue with an additional mounted thumb stud. (low priced Slipjoint with great quality)
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You don’t find it a bit heavy at 4.2 oz for a 2.4” blade?
https://www.bladehq.com/item—CJRB-Feldspar-Liner-Lock-Knife—113273
In Green Micarta back in stock if anyone is interested….
Order placed.
That’s a great price! I have always liked the clever style knifes. My next folders I want to get is the Kizer Sheepdog, standard and mini. I have a clone of the RAD Field Cleaver in D2 because who can afford a 3000+ dollar knife. It’s a monster at 10.2 oz! for a 3.5’’ blade. My XL Tanto Voyager weighs 8.3 oz and my Ti-lite VI with a 6’’ blade is only 7.3 oz. My current EDC custom ZT 0456 with titanium scales and a bead only weighs 6.9 oz. I like having heavier knifes in my large hands, they feel safer and easier to handle.
I suppose it’s a bit heavy for it’s size. It doesn’t bother me so much but, I guess a lot of folks are going for lightweight knives in that size for every day carry.
I rarely look at the weight before buying a knife. Blade, handle length and style are important to me. I have some lightweight knives, I have to put my hand on my pocket to make sure they are still there once in a while. 
I really like that Sheepdog. I almost bought it a few times. I like the blue Ti handled one. The price is a bit over my limit of what I spend on a knife but, having a few other Kizer’s, I think it would be worth it.
I am with you though. I like a knife on the heavy side. For the same reasons as you. The lights I carry tend to be on the smaller side but, I can throw a Fireflies E07 or a Thrunite T2 in my pocket and be just fine. I have a stainless steel Reylight Gemini that will weight down a pocket and question your decision to carry it with a quickness. 
I get where you’re coming from, since you enjoy heavier knives. I tend to go for light to moderate. Not too light (hate a knife that feels like it could be tin or plastic). My most recent purchase was an Asher Nomad, having a 3.2” blade and coming in at 3.5 oz — just perfect!
Btw, I almost bought the Kizer Sheepdog too! I was giving the mini a close look. Someone on Blade Forums had sand blasted it, so the blade had a terrific texture. I was on the fence about it for two weeks, then someone else snatched it up.
I’ve been eyeing the “Pilarge”
I like the slightly longer blade than the standard Pilar and it weighs less too. 3.8 oz for 2.67 inches of blade.
Any Eafengrow knife owners here? I bought one last year the EF85 and really liked it, so did my brother lol. It seemed like a decent knife for the price point and was thinking of purchasing the CH3531. I like big folders and from the reviews on Amazon it sounds like a good budget folder. Any thoughts anyone?