Knife Review: Pro-Tech 721 Godson Automatic Knife

The Pro-Tech 721 Godson Automatic Knife

Pro-Tech’s aesthetic is when the art of modern manufacturing excellence meets old world craftsmanship. This is a family owned knife company that has been building high quality American Made knives since 1998. Each of their knives is a blend of the finest materials available as well as a commitment to craftsmanship. Their knives are built with the most current high-tech manufacturing processes that included CNC Machining, Wire EDM, and Laser Cutting. The high-tech components are assembled and hand fit by dedicated and caring craftsmen and women right in their factory. This means that each of their knives is made in the USA.

They say, “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. These premium raw materials are carefully machined, ground, debuted, finished, assembled, sharpened, inspected, and packaged right here under one roof.” This means that they have a quality that you can trust while also feeling patriotic because you are giving fellow Americans a job.

Pro-Tech says, “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.

Our production knife models offer the best design, function, and value of any knife on the market today. Our custom art knives are unique pieces of art. Each of our custom, limited-edition knives is a showpiece of heirloom quality. No matter which of our knives you choose, we are confident that you will be very satisfied with your purchase.

Our selection of knives is ever changing. New designs from collaboration partners, new variations of classic designs, inlay materials, Damascus blade choices, etc. Be sure to check with your favorite Pro-Tech dealer to see what the latest offerings look like.”

BladeOps is a Pro-Tech dealer, where you can get a wide variety of Pro-Tech’s. Today we will be discussing the Pro-Tech 721 Godson.

The Blade:

The blade on this classic 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. Crucible is known for making steel that is specifically for higher end pocket knives such as this one, so when it comes to the characteristics of the steel, you are going to get everything that you want and nearly nothing that you didn’t.

154CM steel is a high-end steel, but it is not the equivalent of a super steel. This steel is known to be an upgraded version of 440C steel. So how did they upgrade the base steel? Well, Crucible added in Molybdenum, which is used to help the steel have high levels of hardness, which translates into a top-notch edge holding ability. Plus, this steel is going to keep the high levels of corrosion resistance that 440C has, even though it does have less Chromium. The Molybdenum really does add quite a bit to the steel.

154CM steel is tough enough for most jobs that you are going to come across. This is great, because normally when a steel is this hard, it is not as tough as many would desire. You get the best of both worlds from 154CM steel.

The blade has been finished with a black DLC coating. This stands for Diamond-Like Carbon coating. This is the strongest coating around and it applied trough a PVD process. Basically, this means that it is going to be applied evenly and in a way that bonds the color to the steel. This is going to help the coating stay on long after any other coating has worn off. While most coatings do scratch off after time or use, the DLC is not going to. The coating is also known for being pitch black, which is going to reduce all glares and reflections.

The PVD process also is going to be applied as evenly as it gets, which is going to make your cuts smoother.

The blade has been carved into a spear point blade shape. The spear point blade shape is known to be a little bit of a hybrid shape. This is because it sports a lot of different characteristics from a variety of different blade shapes.

The first thing that you should know is that the spear point has a very fine tip. This tip is sharp and thin, similar to the clip point’s tip. This means that you will be able to pierce easily and well with the Pro-Tech Godson. That being said, just like the clip point, the tip is going to be prone to breaking. This is due to how fine the tip actually is. When you are using it on harder targets, definitely be aware of this and proceed cautiously.

The next major advantage that it sports is that it does have a lowered point. This is not as lowered as you would find on a drop point, but it does drop enough that it will give you better control. This means that with the spear point, you can easily perform fine detail work.

The last advantage is that it does have a large belly. Now, if you were to compare this belly with the drop point or the clip point, it would seem miniscule. But the belly is there. It allows you to do some slicing.

All in all, the spear point is known as a hybrid shaped blade of ra couple of reasons. It works to give you a little bit of everything, instead of excelling at one thing. This does mean that you will be better equipped to take on a wider variety of tasks, but it also means that you are not going to excel at a single one of those tasks.

The Handle:

The handle has been made out of 6061-T6 aluminum that was anodized black.

Aluminum makes a great option for a knife handle material because of its various qualities. The aluminum is tough, corrosion resistant, and lightweight. With a larger knife like this one, the lightweight aspect of the aluminum is going to be a big advantage. In fact, aluminum is known as low-density metal. This means that it is not going to weigh too much. It won’t weight you down and you will be able to take this tactical knife with you in the field without having to worry about weight or size. But, the lack of weight is not going to take away any of the toughness. A low-density metal is going to still provide you with the heft that you feel like you need to confidently rely on this Pro-Tech.

Aluminum is also incredibly corrosion resistant, which does mean that the knife is going to be as low-maintenance as possible. This is not prone to rusting and really all of the maintenance that it requires is wiping the handle down and making sure that it is dry after each use. 6061-T6 aluminum is the aluminum alloy that has the highest yield resistance. This means that it is going to be the toughest, most durable, and most corrosion resistant alloy out of any aluminum handle.

Of course, aluminum does have a few disadvantages. The first is that it has high conductive properties. This means that in cold environments, the aluminum is going to feel even colder. In many environments, this actually does not affect the usage whatsoever. However, in extra-cold or tumultuous environments, you may want to keep in mind that the handle can feel bitter at some time. The other disadvantage is that aluminum is prone to getting scratched.

The handle on this has been anodized black. Not only does the anodization process provide a sleek color, it also increases the toughness and durability of the aluminum. The anodization makes the handle stronger and even decreases the chance of it getting scratched—which is one of the biggest disadvantages when it comes to aluminum handles. The anodization process will affectively prolong the life of the handle.

The handle shape is super simple. It is essentially a rectangular hanle that does begin to flare out toward the butt. The spine and belly are straight and the butt is mostly squared off, but it is very slightly rounded.

The Pocket Clip:

The pocket clip is statically designed for tip up carry only. This does mean that it is not going to be ambidextrous friendly, because you will not be able to carry this knife in a way that is most comfortable for you.

The pocket clip is all black, which along with the black hardware, create an all-black knife. The clip is kept in place by three screws. It is also a wider clip, which will help it stay more securely inside of your pocket.

The Mechanism:

This is an automatic knife, which does mean that it is not going to be legal in all states, cities, or areas. In the United States, there are strict laws surrounding automatic knives. It is your responsibility as the user and purchaser to know your local knife laws before buying or carrying this knife. Other than that, the disadvantage to owning an automatic knife is that they are slightly harder to maintain. There are just more working parts to an automatic knife, all of the innards have to be clean and cared for to make sure that it properly works. This does increase the maintenance time, but really, it shouldn’t be that big of a disadvantage.

There are plenty of advantages, but the biggest one is that there is not going to be any fumbling with the Godson when you are trying to open it. This is a push-button automatic, so all you have to do is push the button on the front of the handle, which will swing the blade open and lock it into place. The best part of all of this is that you’ll save all of the precious seconds that you need while using this. Whether it is for self-defense, a task at hand, or simply showing off your knife. Deploying the blade will not be an issue.

The Specs:

The blade on this Godson measures in at 3.15 inches long with a handle that measures in at 4.41 inches long. The overall length of the Godson when the blade has been deployed is going to measures in at 7.56 inches long, which is a standard size for a pocket knife. This knife weighs in at 3 ounces, which is just barley in the sweet spot for an EDC’s weight. The best weight for an EDC ranges from between 3 and 5 ounces. It is this range that allows you to feel like you actually have the heft that you need while working with your knife, but it does not have so much heft that it becomes a nuisance to have with you. This Pro-Tech, like all Pro-Tech’s, was proudly made in the United States of America.

Conclusion:

The Godson series by Pro-Tech is one of many automatic knife models they offer that blends the finest materials available with a supreme commitment to craftsmanship. Each small hand-crafted batch is built with the most modern high-tech manufacturing practices from the standard production models to their highly sought-after custom knives. This side open auto model opens with incredible speed and showcases a rock-solid lockup and the design of the handle and blade shape pays respects to the classic Italian stiletto style but with a modern twist. This smaller model, the 721, features a black anodized aircraft aluminum handle, a spear point style blade in a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) black finish and the pocket clip is statically designed for tip up carry only.

This knife is currently in stock at BladeOps. It’s a classic, so there is no reason to not own it. Click here to order yours today.