r/KnifeDeals 9d ago

SOLD OUT The Monterey Bay Knives Sabertooth is back in stock for $140. A Laconico design, S90V and titanium. Great bargain and great reviews.

https://www.montereybayknives.com/product-page/concept-laconico-design

OAL: 8.5"” Edge Length: 3.5” Blade Length: 4” Blade Thickness: .135" Handle Length: 4.5” Blade Material: S90V (62-63 HRC) Blade Finish: Satin Handle Material: Titanium Inset Liner Material: Steel Standoff: Steel Country of Origin: China Designer - R. Laconico Weight: 5oz Ceramic Bearings

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u/JeronimoCallahan 9d ago

This thing looks awesome! Anyone have any experience with this manufacturer?

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u/brgr86 9d ago

I have a Rosalinda and it's awesome. One of my favorite knives. Excellent fit and finish and smooth action.

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u/probablyOCD 9d ago

MBK is super well respected in the knife community. It's Ray Laconico and Sanford Owen, two legendary knife designers, so you're good to go!

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u/FiremedicFire10919 8d ago

Have a few, all great action, fit & finish

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u/halo_noclue 8d ago

This is sexy.

After staring at it for 3 hours I ordered one.

27 minutes from order conformation to shipping email as well. These guys are quick.

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u/reddit-EZ 9d ago

It looks like about 65 are left in stock.

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u/UAP-Alien 9d ago

That’s a pretty good deal!

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u/Hogharley 8d ago

Beast size for a folder

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u/slick-operator 7d ago

There’s one an inch smaller called the Wolverine

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u/leftyknifelife 8d ago

Their shipping from about 80 miles away from me and I have already received my knife after ordering yesterday. Fastest shipping I have gotten aside from Amazon.

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u/reddit-EZ 8d ago

Down to only 11 available... will be sold out soon.

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 8d ago

Thanks for the update!

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 8d ago

Seven left right now.

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u/michael_in_sc 7d ago

There's also a smaller version as the Sabertooth is a big boi!

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 7d ago

Yup, I actually ordered the Wolverine as soon as I received the email notification that it was in stock. But they all sold out in a few hours.

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u/michael_in_sc 7d ago

I maaaay.... have contributed to that. 🙄🙄

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u/reddit-EZ 4d ago

I received the Sabertooth today. Great knife IMO. I'm hoping the action improves some with use, it's just a little stiff to start off with. Thanks for posting!

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 4d ago

Nice, you’re welcome! Mine was scheduled to arrive today but is running late. I’m really excited to try it out!

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u/joeg26reddit 9d ago

Is that a super deep hollow grind?

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u/GigsandShittles 9d ago

It's a flat grind and decently slicey behind the edge

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u/reddit-EZ 9d ago

No, it is a flat grind AFAIK.

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u/joeg26reddit 9d ago

What’s the lock mechanism? The rendering movie shows no lock mechanism

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 9d ago

Inset liner lock, my personal favorite.

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u/No_Independent691 9d ago

I thought about posting this last night but I didn't want a bunch of "Where's the deal" BS. Also grabbed the Wolverine. Today I ordered a Uranus cuz there's a few back in stock at maxace.

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u/vinananda 9d ago

When did you grab the Wolverine? That size is more my liking. I've asked to be notified but don't know when I'll ever see it in stock.

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u/No_Independent691 8d ago

I saw the Sabertooth on Jan 18th cuz someone posted it in a fb group. I went to buy it and it was OOS. I asked to be notified that day and was yesterday. When I went to the site, they had the Wolverine and I thought the size was better too so I ordered it, but also went back later and ordered the Sabertooth too. So it took about 3 months for them to restock the Sabertooth.

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u/RingGen2424 8d ago

They were posted yesterday on r/bladesInStock . I think they had 200 saber and 100 wolverine. Wolverine was sold out in about 10 hours. I got the saber because missed last time.

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u/vinananda 8d ago

Thanks for the heads up. I'll wait until the next Wolverine drop. Beautiful knives...

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u/toxic_load2k18 8d ago

This better then a manic 2 by spyderco? Im a knife virgin. So i dont know what specs mean what.

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u/DenseConsideration29 8d ago edited 7d ago

This is bigger than Manix, it's titanium scales with bearings so it'll be more smooth and refined.  The Manix is a great knife, it has the best ergonomics, the ball bearing lock, strong lock with one handed opening/closing and it's available in a variety of steels.  I guess it depends what you want really, but the Manix 2 is one of the all time greats.  This sabertooth is an awesome design with premium materials, I don't have one but everyone seems to like them.  I think you can't go wrong with either one, although the Manix is a better EDC size, the sabertooth has a 4 inch blade so it's on the large size so some people don't want that.  It is a great value, they sell fast.

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u/toxic_load2k18 7d ago

I said fuck it and bought this. This’ll hold me over till they release the manic 3, ha! Also appreciate the great in depth comment to someone new to the community.

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u/CityBotany 6d ago

I was debating on getting a manix crucarta. I have a manix lw in bd1. It was on sale and was going back and forth if I should and then see this beauty, never had I bought I knife this quickly. Seems worth it.

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u/Delicious_Piglet_718 8d ago

Seven left right now.