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Specifically curious about the ultra tech and UTX models. What has your experience with them been. Reliable? Finicky? Amazing? Looking for real world experience with these knives. Merry Christmas!
You know where to find me if you sell cool stuff to fund your new knife. LolThanks for all the impressions and for the link @BillBond! I found a shop not too far from me that stocks Microtech knives, so I can go handle one. I will either be in love or I'll get over them. Looks like the Hera Mini is phasing out the smaller UTX models? Not that I have the money to buy anything at this point after Christmas!
How dare you sir?!You know where to find me if you sell cool stuff to fund your new knife. Lol
What models made the cut once it was all said and done?I have been a die hard fan of Microtech since the 90's, but Marfione (the founder) is a big *** and a genius at knives.
Carried and used a Microtech everyday for years.
The OTF design needs to be cleaned and oiled more often than a folder, but they withstand more filth than you would expect.
At one time I owned dozens of them, but now I am down to just two Ultratechs.
Good place to learn more about Microtech.
The two Ultratechs I have left were made in 2004 and the part numbers have changed many times over the years.What models made the cut once it was all said and done?
I've had a Combat Troodon for about two years now, it's the 'dagger' version and it is only used for one purpose,
Which is personal protection. The advantage of this knife, in my opinion, is it will not harm you if it were to fail. the blade would
simply go back into the handle. this was my primary consideration when buying it, as carrying a fixed blade dagger everywhere is
simply not convenient.
The engineering and quality are second to none when it comes to OTF's, the only better ones being the G+G Hawk OTF's
Which are very expensive!
These knives are not 'beaters' and using them as such is asking for trouble.
But for the purpose to which I bought mine, it is perfect.
I've owned a few OTF Micros, more so the 85 models. They are very well made, fun to fidget with but I never really used them to cut anything. I had sold them off, I'd rather purchase their folders instead but even then, I think there are better alternatives like Spyderco. Ive owned Microtech, Benchmade, Spyderco, CRK, Hogue, and many other name brand knives. Now I only carry a utility knife lol. Disposable blades are hard to beat, I can walk out the door with a fresh blade at any moment
Thanks again folks. Still wanna play with one, but I can see them not being the most practical users out there, especially at the price point. I hear you on the utility knives @ilikeguns40. Went that route for a while myself and didn't have any issues. Realistically, my knife needs are not huge, but I do like to have something on me so I can handle anything that happens to come up. Dewalt carbide blades are awesome.