Is this a real GLOBAL product? It isn't listed on their website at all, only the Mino Sharp.
1720728
Good Question, I'm not sure if it is an authentic global product, it could be a discontinued item of some sort. However it does work very well....which makes me a happy camper.
2166255
yeah - it's nowhere to be found in the United States except across the pond. You get charged VAT and you don't know the overall quality of the product (open box, used, etc)i called panny tech support and they don't know when it's coming back int stock
127041
The Mora is the superior product in my book. Maybe 1984 Gerbers would be better, but these Morakniv Bowie style is light weight and extremely sharp. I touched the tip by mistake and it instantly made a scalpel sharp little cut. Go to Mora's web site and review the metals they use. Staying in Sweden, we will see that the metal provider is like hundreds of years, same address type business. So, where are Gerbers made and from what metals? Also, get the 8 inch blade. It is a very nice knife.
2071260
There is only one manufacturer of msm in the US. There are different grades as with anything.This stuff is good, the people are straight up, Opti is the maker, American.Do you trust the Chinese?
2166652
It's an American based company but I believe they have it imported. As for country I'm not sure. This caught my eye because of the price point and how nice it looked.
458387
Technically it is probably OK, it would be a judgement call by the screener. Is it worth losing it? As far as travelling internationally, it is a crap shoot. I had a similar multi-tool without a blade on my keychain and when I went through screening it was flagged. I tried to explain it didn't have a knife, but the screener just kept pointing to a picture of a leatherman, so I lost it.
1395649
Love the video they put with the picture. Well it is $26 and no country stamp on the stripper, so China it is. A lot of Klein tools are made overseas. Hopefully this one is at least from Taiwan. FTC has extremely loose COO regulations. Rule of thumb, if the tool is manufactured in the USA, the company will not pass the opportunity to stamp/print "made in the USA" or "USA" all over THE TOOL and its packaging.EDIT: Actually emailed Klein about a few tools. E-mailed asking about this stripper in particular. A ONE word reply to my lengthy e-mail was "Taiwan". Love the video they put with the picture. Well it is $26 and no country stamp on the stripper, so China it is. A lot of Klein tools are made overseas. Hopefully this one is at least from Taiwan. FTC has extremely loose COO regulations. Rule of thumb, if the tool is manufactured in the USA, the company will not pass the opportunity to stamp/print "made in the USA" or "USA" all over THE TOOL and its packaging.EDIT: Actually emailed Klein about a few tools. E-mailed asking about this stripper in particular. A ONE word reply to my lengthy e-mail was... » Read More Love the video they put with the picture. Well it is $26 and no country stamp on the stripper, so China it is. A lot of Klein tools are made overseas. Hopefully this one is at least from Taiwan. FTC has extremely loose COO regulations. Rule of thumb, if the tool is manufactured in the USA, the company will not pass the opportunity to stamp/print "made in the USA" or "USA" all over THE TOOL and its packaging.EDIT: Actually emailed Klein about a few tools. E-mailed asking about this stripper in particular. A ONE word reply to my lengthy e-mail was "Taiwan". « Show Less
1329353
I asked the very same question about Global Industries a while back, but no one would reply back. Thought maybe the equipment was used. Cant get any reply, let me know if you get anything
1598354
Gerber is an American company but I suspect this item is made under license elsewhere. Having said that I own numerous Gerber products & have found them all to be top quality.
2057983
It's been discontinued and all the information I've tried to find is murky. I would maybe not trust this seller, but you could try calling them or something. You can still occasionally find it on eBay, but the company says they have no plans to bring it back. I berated them and it did absolutely no good. It was a great product.
1338514
I got the idea from a website that it was offshore. Apparentlythis company only has this product and one other. I need quality control and a company I have heard of before I putone of their products in my mouth.
1410802
I don't know. I haven't had any problems with mine. Have you gone online to Sharp website? These companies usually have contact information. What's happening with yours?Sorry I couldn't help. Good luck.
77873
It has a USA sticker on the package, my guess would be Portland, OR as that is where they say most of their product line is designed and engineered. Lifetime warranty though, so even if it were China or something you can get it replaced. Mines been through a LOT in a year, no damage on it yet.I sharpened a couple times as needed.
2054678
I haven't had any concerns with it nor have I "pampered" it since they replaced it. Leatherman stands behind their products 100% - lightweight, smooth-action, and the one-hand quick-flick knife - btw I noticed it is priced below $40?! sheesh. what's not to like?
1848592
I have $2k worth of Global knives...and will NEVER buy another one. My last knife ($300 chopper) rusted through the exterior plating, inside two or three months. We probably did not use the knife two or three times, total. My (several) complaints to the distributor (not Amazon) were ignored. Emails to Global were also ignored (later, Global claimed they inadvertently went into their span folder, yeah, right). I then wrote the CEO of Global in Japan via snail mail (complete with photos). His lackey responded that "since we do not know that you didn't put these into the dishwasher, WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RUSTING OF OUR PRODUCTS." I have $2k worth of Global knives...and will NEVER buy another one. My last knife ($300 chopper) rusted through the exterior plating, inside two or three months. We probably did not use the knife two or three times, total. My (several) complaints to the distributor (not Amazon) were ignored. Emails to Global were also ignored (later, Global claimed they inadvertently went into their span folder, yeah, right). I then wrote the CEO of Global in Japan via snail mail (complete with photos). His lackey responded that "since we do not know that you didn't put these into the dishwasher, WE... » Read More I have $2k worth of Global knives...and will NEVER buy another one. My last knife ($300 chopper) rusted through the exterior plating, inside two or three months. We probably did not use the knife two or three times, total. My (several) complaints to the distributor (not Amazon) were ignored. Emails to Global were also ignored (later, Global claimed they inadvertently went into their span folder, yeah, right). I then wrote the CEO of Global in Japan via snail mail (complete with photos). His lackey responded that "since we do not know that you didn't put these into the dishwasher, WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RUSTING OF OUR PRODUCTS." « Show Less
798800
I have used this for my Shun knives and have had very good results. If used correctly, the Mino Sharp Stage III is perfect for Shun and Global Knives, as long as they are not a single side edge.
731585
No questions asked, lifetime and transferable(see website). It must be genuine product, it seems there are alot of fakes in the knife business.