The Half-Breed automatic knife from Pro-Tech features the larger handle design of the Newport and the CA legal blade of the Sprint knife.
This Prototype Half-Breed knife has a black finished S35-VN steel blade and black finished aluminum handle with satin hardware and a black tip-up carry pocket clip.
I just received my Pro-Tech Half Breed. I live in California, so automatic blade length must be under 2". I've already purchased a Pro-Tech Calmigo from Blade HQ, but I like the size and fit of the Half-Breed handle more. I was apprehensive about the small blade with the larger handle, but it looks great and I am extremely pleased with this knife. This knife has become my EDC.
I'm 75 and have owned and used more knives than I can count as an outdoorsman, youth outdoor recreation leader, retired serviceman, and personal protection instructor. I was given a Pro-Tech Half Breed as a promotional gift over a year ago. I use it almost daily - including to cut-down cardboard boxes (an notorious edge killer for knives). This knife came razor-sharp and keeps an edge for a long time. NOTE: I sharpen it periodically with RUIXIN PRO RX-008 Professional Knife Sharpening System that I use for all my kitchen knives. The mechanical function is also second-to-none.
I’m from California and I never have an interest in autos. I then realized the launch 4 from kershaw was a Cali legal auto, but didn’t like that the handle was so small. So I checked what autos were under 2”. I then found the protech half breed with a full size handle and the rest is history!
Extremely well made and beautifully finished. Quick deployment, solid lock-up, sharp blade, and a comfortable handle and functional pocket clip. Fits nicely in a dress shirt pocket or dress pants pocket. Comparable in every way to my Microtechs and much more refined than any of my Benchmade, Gerber and Blackhawk automatics.
Feels solid, locks up like a single piece of iron and the action is snappy and strong. It feels like a tool n the hand. Very good looking style. I don't carry it and have not used it. The cool factor for me is on point.
I got this knife in a trade from my buddy and its absolutely gorgeous! The action is outstanding I highly recommend it.