{"id":39599,"date":"2015-07-16T12:04:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T16:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=39599"},"modified":"2015-07-16T12:04:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T20:52:34","slug":"pro-tech-godson-wow-your-next-knife-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pro-tech-godson-wow-your-next-knife-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Tech Godson: Wow! Your Next Knife Purchase?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Behold!<\/a>

Behold! The Pro-Tech Godson.<\/p><\/div>\n

One never gets a second chance to make a first impression. True. But when you\u2019re a Pro-Tech<\/a> Godson, you don\u2019t worry about first impressions at all. You\u2019re confidence comes from your impeccable craftsmanship, clean aesthetics, razor sharp edge \u2014 and you know that all you have to do is wait. Wait for the next sucker to come along, pick you up and pop you open. Clack! (The sound of the blade springing into action). And it\u2019s game over. You\u2019re sold. Out the door, leaving the other knives from various knife makers wondering just how you did it.<\/p>\n

I guess that\u2019s how I imagine it, anyways. To be a Godson. As it\u2019s not everyday one comes across a product that sells itself almost immediately, without cajoling from fanboys or convincing from salesmen. When I saw one at Blade Show 2015, I knew right away I had to own one.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll stop right here and acknowledge the obvious concern from the reader which is that I\u2019m pimping this knife too hard and that there\u2019s no way it\u2019s that awesome. Let me address this concern by saying, yes, it is awesome \u2014 but it does have limitations, which I\u2019ll get to in a moment \u2014 and no I\u2019m not being paid by Pro-Tech Knives to write this product overview. This is 100 percent my unadulterated opinion.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h2>\n

The Godson is an evolution of Pro-Tech\u2019s flagship model, the Godfather — albeit a smaller version.\u00a0 <\/span>Like its progenitor, the Godson is a coil-spring-action automatic knife, meaning that when you press the release button on the handle, the blade flies out at a lightning velocity and locks into place.\u00a0 <\/span>It is ready to use.\u00a0 <\/span>Ready to slice or stab or cut as you see fit.<\/p>\n

\"Comparison<\/a>

Comparison shot of the Godson (left) with a paring knife (right), trying to give you a sense of how truly pointy that tip is.<\/p><\/div>\n

The blade on the Godson is made from 154-CM stainless steel.\u00a0 <\/span>A high-carbon steel with Molybdenum, 154-CM has become the go-to steel for the sporting knife industry.\u00a0 <\/span>Made by Crucible, an American manufacturer, 154-CM holds a fine edge, is very chip resistant and is, therefore, ideal for various cutting applications.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s pretty easy to sharpen too (for more details on 154-CM and how it compares to other steels, click here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Godson\u2019s “stiletto” or spear-point blade design means it\u2019s purpose built for thrust cuts and stabbing.\u00a0 <\/span>And with a razor sharp flat grind, a false edge and a needle-like tip there is no doubt that this blade will deliver on that front.\u00a0 <\/span>Seriously, this puppy is born to penetrate. \u00a0 <\/span>My Godson has a satin blade, though others come with a cool black finish.<\/p>\n

\"Another<\/a>

Another comparison shot between the Godson (top) and the paring knife (bottom).<\/p><\/div>\n

The handle, made from black anodized T6-6061 aluminum, is squared but nicely beveled to reduce any hard edge.\u00a0 <\/span>On mine, there are two black carbon fiber inserts that are checkered; they add a stylish and unique flair to the knife.\u00a0 <\/span>The inlays are cool and sexy, one could argue.\u00a0 <\/span>But if you don\u2019t like the black carbon fiber design, you can get a Godson with any number of inlays made from all sorts of eye-catching materials, e.g. maple burl wood, Ivory micarta, G-10, among others.<\/p>\n

The pocket clip is suited for righties and is affixed tightly to the handle with three tiny screws.\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s perfect for placing over the pocket of jeans or in cargo shorts.\u00a0 <\/span>It secures the knife nicely, and I experienced very little moving or shifting while carrying it.\u00a0 <\/span>The knife is in the tip-up position, which I prefer.\u00a0 <\/span>And when I carry it in the front right pocket of my jeans, the spine of the folded blade is against the edge of the pocket, meaning that even if the release button was pressed the blade would be secured by the seam of the pocket, it wouldn\u2019t open up into the pocket.\u00a0 <\/span>Make sense?<\/p>\n

There is no safety on the Godson.\u00a0 <\/span>That might make some of you nervous, but over the month or so I\u2019ve been carrying it I never once had an issue with the blade deploying in my pocket or when I didn\u2019t intend to press the release button.\u00a0 On a different note, a<\/span>esthetically speaking, I think a safety would mar the overall minimalistic design of the Godson.<\/p>\n

Overall, the Godson is well\u00a0constructed. \u00a0When you press the release button the blade pops open with great force and locks solidly into place. \u00a0There is zero play or rattling between the handle and the blade when it is fully deployed. \u00a0When closed, the blade is nice and centered in the middle of the handle, it doesn’t skew to one side or the other. (If my pictures or descriptions aren’t doing it justice, check out this short overview video below).<\/p>\n

Specs<\/h2>\n

Overall Length: 7.56″
\nBlade Length: 3.15″
\nBlade Thickness: 0.11″
\nBlade Material: 154CM
\nHardness: 59 RC
\nBlade Style: Spear Point
\nBlade Grind: Flat
\nFinish: Satin
\nEdge Type: Plain
\nHandle Length: 4.41″
\nHandle Thickness: 0.45″
\nHandle Material: Carbon Fiber
\nColor: Black
\nFrame\/Liner: Aluminum
\nWeight: 2.97 oz.
\nUser: Right Hand
\nPocket Clip: Tip-Up
\nKnife Type: Automatic
\nOpener: Push Button
\nLock Type: Plunge Lock
\nBrand: Protech
\nModel: Godson
\nPrice: $150 and up (depending on customization)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out BladeHQ for pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Utility<\/h2>\n

As I see it, the Godson has two\u00a0main applications: as a self-defense implement and as urban everyday carry blade. \u00a0Sure, there are other applications, it can be a backup knife, a truck knife, the knife you keep in your tactical vest.<\/p>\n

Self-Defense<\/h3>\n

Undoubtedly, the primary purpose of the Godson is to be a self-defense implement. It\u2019s a get-off-me blade. You find yourself in a situation where you need to get away from an attacker, you deploy the Godson and you stab and slice your way to freedom. Though I haven\u2019t had to use the Godson in such a situation (thankfully), I am supremely confident that it would be ideally suited for the task. As mentioned, the spear-point blade style and the wickedly sharp edge are perfect for puncturing and slicing.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A nice shot of the stiletto-style blade. \u00a0It would easily penetrate flesh.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are several things to note about using the Godson in a self-defense situation. First, it\u2019s an auto knife, so, under duress one needs to be able to find that button and find it fast. Blind indexing may be required. As an assailant approaches you need to be able to keep your eye on the target and find the Godson, deploy the blade, all without looking. Given that one of the pivot screws is close to the release button, this may prove to be a more of a challenge than one might imagine. You don\u2019t want to be pressing down on a pivot screw when it\u2019s game on. However, from my experience in carrying it I never made that mistake. For me the button is in an intuitive spot where my thumb naturally went to, I chalk that up to practicing with it and the fact that the area around the button is deeply recessed.<\/p>\n

Another thing to note that there is no guard or thumb rest near the hilt to prevent one\u2019s hand or fingers from flying forward during use, so a tight grip is required. Now, this may be difficult to remember in a fight. Your hands are sweaty, your mind is racing, your heart is pumping, but to avoid a self-inflicted wound or losing control of the knife, you have to remember to hang on and hang on tight. Obviously, this is where training comes in.<\/p>\n

Urban Everyday Carry<\/h3>\n

Some of you will scoff at the idea that one would tote a switchblade or automatic knife for everyday carry (EDC), specifically a knife like the Godson which isn\u2019t an all-purpose utility blade.\u00a0 <\/span>But I think one must keep in mind that everybody\u2019s day-to-day uses for a knife differ.\u00a0 <\/span>A lot of that depends on (a) where one lives and (b) what one does for a living.<\/p>\n

\"Closed<\/a>

Closed up. A nice compact package.<\/p><\/div>\n

I live in Louisville, KY, which is a metropolitan area.\u00a0 <\/span>I\u2019m indoors 95 percent of the day (writing on my computer) and I don\u2019t run into a lot of situations where I actually need a knife.\u00a0 <\/span>If I were a repair man or plumber or construction worker or farmer or if I lived in a more rural setting, things would be different and maybe a Godson would be the best EDC knife.<\/p>\n

That said, so far, it\u2019s worked for me.\u00a0 <\/span>Which raises the question, what have I used my Godson for thus far?\u00a0 <\/span>Well, here is a list of jobs.\u00a0 <\/span>Some of these are a little embarrassing, as it was gratuitous usage, meaning I didn\u2019t really need to use the Godson but I wanted to because it\u2019s so cool, and yes, by doing so I drew some strange glances from my girlfriend as well as a few incredulous comments, \u201cDo you really need a knife for that?\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cWeird\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cC\u2019mon, you\u2019re scaring me with that thing, just use scissors.\u201d<\/p>\n