Halo III Clone?

BladeLover · Post by **BladeLover** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 10:27 am

Has anyone had any experience with the Tactical Halo III clone? The one I ordered yesterday supposedly has a 3-7/8" black 154CM SS blade and internal cocking lever (9-1/4" overall length). It appears to look like the real thing in the pic, but looks (as we know) are often deceiving. Anyway, I'll report back when the thing arrives and let you know whether it's a reasonable purchase for less than 25% the price of the real deal or a POS.

Best Regards,
BladeLover

Gonzo_Beyondo · Post by **Gonzo_Beyondo** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 12:19 pm

the OTF clones i have are really quite poor. toys and not much more.
i have a S&W clone, and a dalton-style. they're so bad, that if the handles are screwed tight, they dont open. the handles must actually have about 1/8" gap between them to function, that's obviously my biggest complaint.

BladeLover · Post by **BladeLover** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 12:40 pm

Thanks much for the reply, Gonzo. I sus

pected that the clones are probably not the greatest, but I am a glutton for punishment. The 400.00 sticker on the real Halo III was out of my league right now, so I guess I'll get something (a toy) remotely resembling my 80 bucks worth and chock it up to experience. If I am delightfully surprised (which I seriously doubt) I will let you guys know.

Best Regards,
BladeLover

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 1:33 pm

Clones are good to impress your friends but thats about it. Some of them are not worth it, sometimes you might get lucky and get a decent one.
Recently i acquired a couple of clones that had cast metal for blades, real piece of s**t.

BladeLover · Post by **BladeLover** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 3:01 pm

Thanks, Razor. Yes, I agree. I have several non-auto clones that are tolerable, but also have bought some junk I am ashamed to be seen with. Part of the dues for being a knife nut as I am, I guess.

Best Regards,
BladeLover

Gonzo_Beyondo · Post by **Gonzo_Beyondo** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 3:28 pm

i've purchased clones that i've been happy with, so don't get me wrong... there are definitely some out there that are much better than others.

Just curious, where did you find your halo 3?
please PM me with info, as i'd like to take a look at it. I'm also thinking of getting one of the same type.

The way i see it, you get a feel for a certain knife without blowing $400
A cheapass "Milano" got me started on autos, now i'm buying Damascus Microtechs, F. Beltrame picklocks, customized Mikovs, etc...

clones are sorta like the "Stepping-stone knife".. they lead to more expensive addictions

Gonzo_Beyondo · Post by **Gonzo_Beyondo** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 3:28 pm

sorry... the forum stalled when i went to post. Edit to fix0rz.

i can make this reply usefull tho, here's an interesting post relating to topics in this one!

http://www.talkblade.info/viewtopic.php?t=1712

i think i actually made sense there

Teddy · Post by **Teddy** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 3:33 pm

That's a bad case of hiccups you've got there..... I'm told slowly drinking a glass of water gets rid of 'em

Best wishes
Teddy

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 4:22 pm

Gonzo, try http://www.knifezilla.com if i remember correctly they had some. This is PVK cheaper knife division.

Gonzo_Beyondo · Post by **Gonzo_Beyondo** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 7:27 pm

Hard to beat Knifeman, Stu, or Zaback.

I'm directing our new friend in the right direction

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Fri Sep 05, 2003 11:42 pm

80 BUCKS!!!

Thats an expensive lesson! (tho one ive learned more than once

)
Be sure to let us know how it turns out and how you are treated by the dealer.

Gonzo_Beyondo · Post by **Gonzo_Beyondo** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:18 pm

I think our new friend has seen the light. I suggested he try to cancel the order, or just return the $20 clone for a refund, then buy off BA.

I'm sure he'll let us know how he makes out.

Apparently he had not known of our pals at BA. I feel as if i've done my good deed for the week

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 12:05 am

Repeat after me 100 times. The Chinese will stamp anything you ask them to on a blade. You will not I repeat will not get 154CM or for that matter ATS-34 the only thing you will get for your $10 clone is cheap steel with expensive stamps. Look at other production knives and customs that use those steels and look at the prices. Take the clones for what they are clones right down to the stampings.
PB

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 3:11 am

Well just busted a blade from a clone while installing a sound system in a friends car. It was cast metal, good thing i got a dozen for $25.

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sun Sep 07, 2003 3:26 am

If it makes you feel better, I lost a MT mini U.D.T. [Damascus] today.

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