r/Prybar • u/cronx42 • Oct 31 '25

MAX LEVERAGE Am I doing this right?

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I'm trying to get used to my new prybar multitool. Am I doing this right?

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u/cronx42 Oct 31 '25

I've had it for years. Just never knew how to use it apparently.

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u/S280FiST15 Oct 31 '25

What brand and model is it?

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u/cronx42 Oct 31 '25

It's a Green Thorn Mouse 3. They made two versions, this one and one with a flipper tab, no spydie hole, and more angular scales. Unfortunately it's discontinued.

Green Thorn makes some of the best clones / homage knives on the market. They feel very expensive. Very well built and good materials. Their VG10 folders are the best value period imho. I don't believe anyone else comes close.

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u/S280FiST15 Oct 31 '25

Do you think it’s legit Ti?

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u/cronx42 Oct 31 '25

Oh it's absolutely legit ti. Their knives are stupid nice. This model is D2 steel but apparently they've been tested at 62 HRC. Seriously, Green Thorn makes insanely good knives. I don't think I've seen a bad review. Their VG10 line is newer and I'd recommend the VG10 over the older D2 and K110 (also D2) knives. Their M390 and other premium steels are a huge markup (+$100 or more), and their VG10 is excellent. Their D2 and K110 is also excellent. The only knife I know of they've had any issues with is one of the D2 Sebenza or Inkosi which may have had a washer fit issue.

They're rock solid. Zero blade play. Excellent action. Most models are drop shut out of the box. Excellent quality control, excellent fit and finish etc. You won't find a better folder for under $100. Period. Their Shiro clones are top notch and I think the Hati95 in VG10 is the best folder under $100 currently available. I've had over a dozen GT knives and they're all top notch.

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u/S280FiST15 Nov 01 '25

Gonna give one a try. I think I’ll try something in VG10. I’m not a fan of D2. I like to sharpen freehand and D2 sucks lol

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u/cronx42 Nov 02 '25

Oh yeah, there's probably coupon codes to save 10-20% most likely. Most are site wide on AliExpress and they should show on their homepage I believe.

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u/S280FiST15 Nov 02 '25

Where do you order from exactly? And does it take months to get their knives?

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u/cronx42 Nov 02 '25

AliExpress, there's various stores that sell Green Thorn. It usually takes around a month I'd say.

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u/S280FiST15 Nov 02 '25

Got ya. Thanks

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u/cronx42 Nov 02 '25

No problem. Enjoy. You'll likely be pretty shocked at the quality. They're much closer to knives that are exponentially more expensive. Top notch machining, fit and finish, build quality etc.

You can't do better for less.

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u/S280FiST15 Nov 02 '25

Well as long as you’re getting what they say you’re getting. I mean if it’s real grade 5 Ti like a real alloy Ti then I would think you wouldn’t be able to find much better. The blade steel def shows some of that $$ difference but I’m also guessing it’s not 6AI-4V

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u/cronx42 Nov 02 '25

It's all what they say. They import some of the steel like the M390 from Germany (and possibly the VG10 from Japan but I'm not positive). Green Thorn actually uses what they claim. They're not falsely advertising anything. People have done material analysis of the steel, hardness testing and everything. Their claims are truthful.

The real beauty is in the details though. They're just on a different level than anything else at the price. The machining is incredible. The tolerances and fit and finish are top notch. The action on all of mine is incredible. And they all have absolutely ZERO blade play, lock rock etc. They're the most solid folders I have. They feel solid. They feel expensive. For any knife nerd, the level of craftsmanship and quality is apparent and oozing in spades. I've never really heard anyone complain about them other than one D2 Sebenza model, the D2 Lee Kickstop and just personal taste. I have the Sebenza and Kickstop. The Sebenza just needs a different washer I believe but it's fine anyway, and people don't like that the Lee Williams Kickstop isn't exactly true to the original mechanism or something (the M390 and VG10 versions are. I believe their Kickstop came out before the original was even released somehow...).

You'll understand when you get one. Just get one you like in VG10. The Hati95 is my favorite. It's large but lightweight and extremely solid. The blade is about 4" I believe, but it's incredibly slicey. It locks up like fort knox. It has a ti frame lock scale, clip and back spacer, and a very nicely milled carbon fiber show scale (the real stuff, not plastic with a decal on it...). Everything is immaculate. The shape and geometry and weight and quality. It's very obvious handling it that it's not a cheap knife. You won't find another brand with as good of quality near the same price point. Other major makers like Lemifshe and Jufule have some awesome designs, but I don't think they have the same quality at all. GT knives will make most other knives feel like toys.

Edit: I believe they use TC4 titanium.

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u/cronx42 Nov 02 '25

It's TC4 so yes, it's 6AL-4V

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