@@FL-Kman tv shows, movies, series, etc... is because of wokism/feminism/blackwashing. I don't watch new series anymore, and very few movies. Ncis, csi, new mc gyver, hawai, etc ... all woke bs.
I know what you mean, I miss the good old days where the black was the bad guy, and traditional moral values were demonstrated through all white, heterosexual protagonists. @@swissmilitischristilxxii3691
@@limitedhangoutliveI'd take into consideration too that an independent creator probably doesn't want to drop big $$$ on a product he knows he won't like, for diminishing returns on revenue.
I just got back my shadow dlc hellhound ultratratech from Microtech. The blade was extremely dull, and the trigger was loose and rattling. It got fixed, but for $580, it's unacceptable.
That is every hellhound , it’s an ugly useless blade style with horrible edge geometry that are very rarely sharp . Still confuses me why someone would want one
They are still inexplicably popular among Microtech fans? I saw a Combat Troodon with Hell Hound profile at a gun show years ago and even the dealer was smirking over that one. It’s clearly a movie prop, nothing more.
@user-fc6ci8dh3m I also recently bought an OZ Rosie that cost $720. I prefer buying high-end knives over budget knives. Better to save for a high-end knife than buying cheap budget knives imo?
I'm loving my Hogue Counterstrike. Beautiful milling, great action, little blade play, no rattling anywhere, and great materials. And it's $250 on sale. If MT made it, it would be signature series, and cost $500
I sent 2 back for body deformed issues but they did take care of it and they are flawless now. It was my first 2 microtech knives. It left a bad taste, but I still bought a knife from them since because I see they do stand by their warranty and quality. I'll be doing a video on it soon.
I’ve had the same issue with benchmade recently. I bought 3 knives in the past year, all were manufactured in 2021/2022. I got a bugout (the most popular knife they sell) and the blade was nowhere near centered. Sent back and it was returned to me with nothing changed, other than a few screws being marked up from whatever tools they used. The second was a bailout (not really ‘popular’ but still expensive) and there was a giant burr on the blade. Sent back and it was returned to me with a different blade that had a chip in it… and it wasn’t centered right. I took a chance and got a super freek (~$270) and thankfully nothing was wrong with it. I’ll never buy another benchmade. They need to get it together
Haha. Benchmade has always had questionable quality control. Thankfully I live near a "Benchmade Dealer".. and I can literally ask for 2-4 boxes.. to find the one with "Benchmade quality". You are foolish to buy a Benchmade online. With Benchmade's.. you need to visually & physically inspect them. Sucks but it's true.
@@doejon9424 You should visually inspect and test any knife before you buy. Not just Benchmade knives. Do it if you can, of course. Lucky for me, there's a couple stores in my town that sell a variety of "high-end" knifemaker brands. Among them being Benchmade. One store had 3 Bailouts and I inspected all of them. Factory edge and centering was perfect, as we should expect. Only thing was the action getting too loose. All 3 knives became loose at the pivot. Nothing a little blue locktite can't fix, but I don't understand how the pivot is backing out. My Bugout had the pivot screw back out as well. No more issues after locktite, but you shouldn't have to locktite the main pivot to keep it from getting too loose. In the dozen reviews I looked up for both the Bugout and Bailout, nobody mentions the pivot becoming loose. Either I have really bad luck or my knives hate me. Lol Besides that, I hate how Benchmade seemingly has all these lemons because their knives are great generally speaking.
Holy shit, even their Marifone-branded blades are cutting corners? I mean, WTF is the point if even your “hand made” $2000+ fashion blades that you can never use for any thing aren’t up to snuff for display in the safe? There have always been better options from other custom makers, but folks are lazy and just want their “brand”? Now that I think about it, who are the people that buy Marifone products and why did they spend all that money with the Marifone family when there are so many other better options? (Hell Hound?)🤔
I have 15 microtechs and have only had a problem with one (ludt spring broke) and I use or have used them all. I carry an older auto stitch everyday all day.
I had a problem with my microtech, the blade wasn't centered in the handle right, so when it was fired it would bounce off "scale" of the knife which started to roll the edge and gouge the aluminum. :/ they fixed the problems but it still takes the wind out of your sail.
Yeah, it definitely makes you a little wary of spending more money! This happened so fast -- I had no issues with any of mine for years. And then the new ones started to turn up with all kinds of hilarious problems.
same. when you spend $300 for a knife you expect it to work. ive had my knife for 3 years and have sent it back once already and used it in total for about 8 months. it will be going back again(2nd time). now at a cost of $40. so stack that to the cost
Yesterday I was at the gun shop, and I picked one up the blade did not retract. I told the guy I didn't break it . He said" no worries it came from the factory broken " unfortunately after that I will never buy one 😢
I had 2 faulty screws on a brand new msi recently, and my experience with customer service has been really poor. Probably the last one I will buy as well.
My one and only Microtech OTF (Combat Troodon D/E) was very hard to retract initially and could have been sharper. Cleaned it with Rem oil and compressed air per Microtech's instructions. Did not even have it 2 years with light use and the spring broke. Sent it in. Came back beautiful, sharper than when I bought it and the switch is strong but is buttery smooth and not a struggle to retract. I feel like this is what it was supposed to be like initially. Glad I sent it in, but yes, for the price, I was let down at the early spring failure. At least it is fixed better than new.
They are getting a lot better now it took them a while to recover from Covid but my 2020-2021 MTs I’ve sent back multiple knives for various reasons like for a sharpening or blade replacement (I have a 2021 blade in my 2020 combat troodon got very lucky they allowed that but I had a good reason for requesting) and they always come back better than factory ones out of the box
Man my combat troodon wentback TWICE the first time the grind at tip of the blade was AWFUL there was a near quarter millimeter burr at the tip, so bad i could draw it along skin with nothing more than a white mark. Second time it came back the entire blade wobbled when both deployed and retracted. I absolutely couldn’t believe it, and even double checked to make sure the vendor was legit and wasn’t selling actual fakes. I was even more surprised to find out that it wasn’t the vendors fault at all, but the quality control from microtech themselves. Its like they don’t even pick them up and check them. Wtf
I bought a microtech anax when they came out and it literally has no detent. It will in my pocket and when I hold it with the blade facing down. Also something is scratching the bottom of the blade on lockbar side. I haven't sent it yet but I am. 90% of the otfs I've bought from them came dull out of the box.
Had this video come up as I was researching Microtech knives, I'm in the market for my first OTF. This is disappointing to hear, I've always been told Microtech was cream of the crop for OTFs.
My dad and i collect knives and we have probably the between 200-300 folding knives, i have 2 microtechs and both of them has had to go back to the factory. LUDT spring exploded and utx 85 spring also exploded ever since then im just done with microtech i have like 10 protechs and everyone has been absolutly perfect. I think i have 1 kizer that i had to send back I have a medford that i need to send back and i think thats it. My opinion is they look great but when the 1st 2 items i get from a company crap out on me i just leave, the market is wayyy too competative to put up with bs
I’m shocked at all the spring breaks and tip breaks, I mean the Double sided blades seem logical to be carful. But I’ve had them and tantos basic use and thank god never chipped the tip
Damn. I was just about to get into knife collecting with an *Ultratech* as my first purchase. I really *want an OTF style of knife around the same size,* to use as an EDC for daily use at work (total overkill for a maintenance job I know, but fuck it), with *$500 as my upper limit.* Does anyone have a better suggestion? The other knife I was looking at was maybe a *Benchmade Infidel.* Would that be better than an Ultratech? I am pretty disappointed to come across this, but happy in the end of it heals me avoid disappointment after purchase. Thanks in advance.
My new dirac had the slider button fall off, and it was 2 months old! Microtech does have a fast turnaround. They fixed and threw in a marfione custom dagger patch. I am happy with the company!
See this is the issue i have with the whole "USA Owned and Manufactured" thing. Considering the price hike and equally ridiculous quality control issues with Benchmade, its frustrating as an American to see supposedly superior American craftsmanship go down the toilet but the price continue to skyrocket. I could literally just buy a Lightning OTF for a fraction of the price and *actually* use the damn thing for edc, instead of being paranoid of dropping an overpriced and dubiously assembled Microtech. If these companies supposedly have pride in being owned and operated in the USA, f-ing ACT LIKE IT.
Was expecting more from these knives. Comes to show that just because it's made in the US doesn't guarantee quality. Not a surprise when i can clearly see the work ethic in the diamond tool manufacturing companies i've worked for in the last 23 years.
I have videos/shorts on my channel of the last Microtechs that I bought. Disappointed in them, especially my Gen III Combat Troodon and Dirac. There’s very little consistency and their turnaround is 8+ weeks. If they could get control of their quality control they would be great.
Your exactly right, their qc has gone drastically downhill over the past 3 years or so. Also the overall quality of the knives. The internals are no longer machined, they are metal injection molded. Tony is trying to pump out as many knives as possible and make as much money as he can, so quality has gone out the window these days.
I got my 1st ultra tech yesterday, Zombie Tech Dagger, and it is perfect in its quality. However, being this is my 1st Micro I don’t know if it’s just the zombie model that hurts the thumb when actuating it. Fucker is sharp
My UTX-85 button is so stiff it literally shredded the skin off my thumb. I relubed as they recommend and it was a little easier to actuate, for a few days. It almost feels like the spring is binding up. Thought about sending it in to be looked at/fixed or taking it apart and checking it out myself but decided I didn't want to hassle with their warranty department. I might take it apart and see what's going on inside but, for now, it sits in its box in my foot locker with all the other knives I don't carry. I have a Pro-Tech TR-3 and an SBR, both get way more carry time (mostly the SBR) because side openers can be opened more discreetly while in public. I just ordered an LUDT yesterday, hoping I'm happier with that than I am with the -85. What I REALLY hate is, I paid $175 for my TR-3 but the LUDT cost me $262 - for what are very similar knives. This will be my last Microtech.
I feel that got an OD green Cerakoted stitch and it was prepped so shitty. Tons of spots where the Cerakoted flaked off because of improper prep. And some spots on the blade didn’t even get Cerakoted. Plus the button was recessed into the handle that you can barley deploy the knife. All microtech said was that they would look at the handle and they can do nothing About the cosmetic issues that they over looked
the blade retract / fire problem is often solved by just filling the knife with rem oil or wd40 and then blowing it out with compressed air. my new mini troodon was misfiring and with said treament the problem was instantly fixed and hasn't reappeared yet.
Sounds like I get better quality control on all the Wish app Microtech clones I buy. They have very nice Halo’s for $45. I was so surprised. It’s just like my friends real Halo accept the steel is AUS 8. I’ve bought six other Microtech clones off Wish and all are spot on.
Microtech is just a super common and US brand and the designs are just typical Microtech, and basic same builds in most models with their variations. But with other brands like my favorite: guardian tactical, truly putting the tactical in their name, and making competing knives against Microtech.
I’ve been fortunate with my purchases. Had a Combat Troodon but didn’t like the size so I sold it. Currently own three Ultratechs (plus one on the way) a Makora and my wife owns a UTX 70 and UTX 85 and thankfully we have zero QC issues to report.
I'm right there with you. I've got 3 and one of the ultratechs I carry every day and abuse it a good bit. Zero complaints and my newest, a Glykon dated 6/23 is absolutely perfect. The people with bad experiences are a lot louder than the folks that quietly use them, and even if you have a problem they have some of the best warranty/repair in the business.
I just got my first OTF. I was going to buy a Micro but I decided to spend alot less on my first OTF. I got a descent AKC Xtreme evo. It has great quality for the money. However it was not super cheap. It cost me 130.00$. which to me is pricey for a knife. I will be getting a ultratech next year. I'm thinking ultratech 2.
i wasnt aware this was an issue. fan of the brand. maybe you could do more videos or one feature length video about this topic, if any specific models were more affected than the last, etc. i usually watch a few videos before adding a new knife.
That’s something I have never had a problem with any microtech that I have owned. I still carry a ultratech everyday just needs a little oil every couple of months and a strop. I do see at some point a spring might break or something but that’s just part of owning an auto that happens. As far as customer service goes I’m not sure but I have heard good and bad things but you do with every company.
I agree, great company but same issues. They sharpen by hand and I think that’s the issue. So much variance between purchases. No hate. I love them. Not doffing them at all. Just think they need to employ a CNC charoeninf system and a optical Go no Go QC system. Tightens of CNC would be a great connection for them. I want to make myself clear I don’t own a company that makes knives. But I do think this would help them as I have been around CNC equipment quite a bit, and this would absolutely solve most of the issues that I’ve had, and other people have had.
Yeah, I just sent back a stonewashed stitch that had filing marks on one side of the blade. It made a rainbow affect in the sun. Was a clear flaw. I ended up getting a tactical black version that came perfect. Other than one of the screws has a tiny scratch on it. Oh well, I’ve had to learn recently in life it’s almost impossible to get something perfect. Maybe they will send me a new screw if I contact them.
I have the benchmade autocrat and just got the benchmade shootout.... love em no problems...sent the autocrat in to get sharpened and they replaced all the springs....came back better than when i got it
There for awhile Microtech was getting stale manufacturing the same lineup in the various colors of cheap paint(instead of something a 500-and up product should be finished with like cerekote). I love the knives and I used to have quite the collection. However every time I’d buy one due to the inferior bird poop paint and this space age Aluminum that melts like butter the very first time it’s dropped on a harder surface than carpet. The brand new knife you just paid 5 bills for is now at a resale of 350 and that’s terrible considering the collectors out there keep the value at or above msrp on all production microtech and triple a Marfione product… then here’s the nail in the coffin for me. Instead of addressing these issues he makes the only durable brass, stainless, copper carbon fiber handled knifes, but only sells them with highly polished or Damascus in the intangible Marfione 2k and up and up custom line. And at the end of the year when all of a sudden those “distressed” versions of every model and color out. Thats obviously just a smart but greasy way to save on labor or overhead cost by taking the defective or cosmetic damaged product scratching it up a bit more uniformly and then sell it for ten bucks cheaper than the cost of a 500 perfect one…(spyderco would call them 2nds, and sell them for 1/4 the price) And here’s the saddest part. I would’ve been loyal to his family (Heretic, and Microtech) solely. Even after all that I wouldn’t thought about buying a Chinese clone etc of his…. Until how Lars Ilrichy he acted about China doing it, then immediately producing better quality Microtech named knifes with Reate and not lying about it or anything … but charging the same over inflated price he claims he should receive for his USA line. Yes you read that right! Taking the sell out for the cheapest possible production cost then showing his massive following of customers how much he appreciates all their money and free advertising on their CZcams fodder.he’ll take that too…. If I had the money to burn I’d prolly get me the whole shadow collection, a stitch with the ramlock, definitely need to replace my Socom manual, like I said I love his knives. But I’ve sold EVERY one of the authentic MT’s mainly due to trying to not be homeless after losing my Amazon job. I couldn’t just keep them as money can pay for rent but it doesn’t make good shelter in itself. However I will say I have two HiFinder Chinese clones both in hellhound blades one Grey Combat Troodon, and an Ultratech frag special ops … they were 50 bucks each, the Aluminum handle is better somehow because I’ve dropped these both a lot of times, hard, and they both still after carrying them and using them hard like a utility knife yet they somehow feel solid, look amazingly new, the blade steel said D2 and I’m telling you hifinder and Vespa d2 must be pretty damn similar to M390, MagnaCut, or whatever else is microtechs cheapest bulk buy for the year. I’ve also disassembled them hundreds of times, sharpened with ease without having to order a special proprietary tool to open and clean a knife whose design makes that frequently inherent. I will say I do like all the new products and I genuinely am excited to get some of them. I’m digging for a new scarab gen 3! But I have a bad feeling a lot of these new knives aren’t made via his US production team and if that does end up being the case I’ll switch solely over to VESPA, Hifinder, they’re both now making better versions of his knives for tenth the cost. With stainless handles!!!!! It’s a shame how gluttony, selfishness, greed, arrogance, can ruin such amazing companies and products. I’m also a huge fan of Gibson Guitars. Couldn’t ever afford one, so I just built my own with better wood, better components, better end product tenth of the cost. And here’s the simple answer why you should t feel too sorry for Marfione, or the Gibson corporation, or Oakley or Ray ban, don’t get me started on purses and shoes! If you’re going to price 99% of Americans out of buying your products just because so many people want your products you can just ask whatever insane amount you want… well you can do it but don’t be shocked when China is mass producing the exact same thing as you sometimes better for cheaper, and they aren’t even greedy when they sell it! All you fat gluttonousCEOS deserve it. I can’t wait until they find a way to replace our big fast food!
The machine shop I work in just got done machining some knife handles for Benchmade, something like 6000 limited edition titanium . They go for around 800$😳
I like this video. Simple and well put. We expect professional quality when we paid professional prices. We accept nothing less! I have an old Protech knife from when I was a firefighter. My chief gave it to me when I graduated the academy. It's a rare model that is considered spring-assisted because you have to touch the blade in order for it to pop out, no button. For years I've wanted to send it back for a new spring and some sharpening. Do you like Protech? I'm wondering if they will offer this service? I will pay of course.
Amen, they're also stropping the apex right off of their edges and the last 3 that i have gotten wouldnt even cut paper smh it kiiiinda shaved hair more like it would catch and pluck them but it was clearly over-polished on a wheel with green compound! I prefer the black compound myself which i used after having to sharpen all of my brand new $300+ knives straight out of the box, now this wouldn't be such a big deal but with a spartan ultratech that meant 4 edges that needed to be perfectly matched and evenly sharpened not very fun!
I hear you! I personally stopped collecting Microtech because they over-produce and the quality standards just slip because of that. Now the Anax model is made in China- WTF?? Re.ember the quality of the old school models like the Black Marlin, Option 2, UMS with the safety, etc? Good old days with highest standards....
Same here, with the Hogue Compound being a 3rd option. From what I can tell the Kershaw Livewire only gets good feedback, so I'll probably settle for that one I guess. The Compound does seem more massively built internally though. I guess you can't go wrong with any of those 3.
I bought a troodon and it broke within a couple of months. Somthing sheared on the action and locked the blade about halfway out. It's a toy, not a tool.
I have had 2 Microtech Ultatechs. They are great knives, but the big problem with them is that if any debris of off all kinds gets inside the knife becomes inoperable. I have to use Break Free to oil and clean them. For a $300plus knife, that is not good.
I got my first LUDT not too long ago, the edge of the blade had some damage to it. When I reached out to microtdch, they told me I bought it from an unauthorized dealer, which is not true, and denied warranty repair. Very disappointed for 260 usd price tag. For A knife this expensive the qc and customer service are not acceptable
The Chinese clones are actually better than the original:) i know that sounds crazy but do a side beside comparison and the clones have much better fit and Finnish.
I don’t mind my ultratech tanto. But I think for what I want. I’d rather have a Dirac.. just a plain dagger shape.. now the problem is.. can’t sell my ultratech on eBay or whatever.. nobody wants them lol
Mine came from the factory as sharp as a butter knife. They say in the manual not to sharpen them and if you do it voids the warranty. Whats the point of a knife I can't sharpen?
Hey GunPenguin, what was the issue with the combat troodon? It sounded like you said "the blade was proud of the handle", i know that's not what you said. I'm hard of hearing from birth. Thanks in advance.
I really like my combat troodon! Perfect! Unfortunately my brother bought his at the exact same time and… rattly button, way more blade play, and inconsistent button switch and way more hard to push…. Unacceptable indeed, it’s a shame because I started to like microtech a lot.. sure I’ll just send it back, still not acceptable for a 550+ dollar blade.
I would highly suggest checking out the ram lok models they have released. Their qc has been pretty good on these knives and they have been sharper than any microtech I've ever owned.
Run a knife website. This is every company. In my time, the cheaper shit wasn't like this. Rarely sent a Spyderco, rike, CRKT, Tops, or even a Benchmade back. Heretic, micro tech, hoback, Medford. Those things were riddled with problems.
It’s really unfortunate. I agree with you, when you’re a company and you become big you get A product placement brand drop on a movie like “John Wick”and all their fucking knives sell out because everybody wants to be cool and own one. Based on a fictional character with no real world application I love the wick franchise, but it ruined microtech’s quality control. funny too how everyone thinks the coolest gun nuts are a company in California. Hollywood has so much power which interns drives up prices for expensive shitty products
I’m talking about Taron tactical, A gun specialty with the hottest stuff straight out of a state that has the strictest gun laws in the world. It makes no sense at all!!! OTF they are not something you want to have one single flaw with from the factory at that price. overtime if they get beat up that’s fine. That’s what they’re meant for but when you pay a lot of money for a knife, any inconsistencies will drive most people insane
Man I’m dealing with that and their OTF firing button keeps getting stuck after only 24 I bought it. Really disappointed I paid this much for a knife and get that when none of my cheap ones have done that. I’m requesting a refund
Your paying for a lifetime warranty, its that simple. You could of put that CT up for 10 years, never messed with it, finally took it out, and seen the issue, and then you could of sent it in to get fixed for free, hassle free. How many other companies can you say that about?
@@jeef5120they still do that, bc that affects the functionality of the knife. They just won’t do cosmetic stuff. But everytime you send it in for a sharpening they take it apart and clean it
Last few knives I’ve bought from them have been dull out of the box. A really expensive special/limited edition DE was dull AF. I own a bunch of micro techs but hesitant to buy lately.
I just bought my second microtech. My first one was about 4 years ago I had no issues with it. This one out of the box will not fire nor will it retract. I’m with you all the way. When I buy knifes in my line of work, as well as EDC gear- I don’t need failures. I understand cleaning your weapons/gear often but….. out of the box ? No thanks.
Hey brother . What knife is the knife wife with the army green pocket clip ? Oh and hey just bought my first mt Dirac and have the same problem . 12/2022 edition . I bought the knife 1/2023 . Shit .
Man, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear it's still a problem! That confirms my decision to move on until they get the QC up to par. The one with the green clip and blade is a Cypher
There are so many other quality otf’s out there that won’t break your wallet like micro tec. There really is no reason why they should cost that much. It’s not the machining or the materials. It’s the fact that there are way too many people out there that will spend a fortune on something that is just plain not worth the price.
Since the john wicks films microtech knives are so in demand and they had to double time to produce these knives leading to some QC issues being overlooked, atleast that's what I think is happening
@@CerealKiller669yes they have military and first responder discounts and deals. How is that not a government program lol my buddy in the military has bought plenty of microtech knives thru the government program
Yup just returned an Ultratech, sharp as a butter knife, and the edge grind was crooked af. You figure the sharpener and QC guy let it pass. Totally unacceptable
This is why the clones have gotten so popular. Why shell out 300-600 bucks for a knife that has just as many QC issues as a similar knife that costs 20. Just buy 5 of them and any knives that break/aren't QC'd go into a drawer and then you use the next good one for another 5 years
As an electrician, I have seen this happen with Klein Tools. They build up a good name and reputation. Then when they have it… they throw quality out of the window, and just try to live off their name.
Man, Klein is a great example. I work as a luthier, and I used to buy Klein whenever possible. The last few tools I've bought have been quite terrible, not particularly different than something you'd buy on Amazon.
Unfortunately that’s happening with a lot of products out there.
Tv shows and movies too :(
If a company can avoid these pitfalls they can become insanely profitable. It's everything in Amerika now. Joe Biden on down.
@@FL-Kman tv shows, movies, series, etc... is because of wokism/feminism/blackwashing. I don't watch new series anymore, and very few movies.
Ncis, csi, new mc gyver, hawai, etc ... all woke bs.
Bidenomics coming full swing! Liberals will literally ruin and fuck up everything
I know what you mean, I miss the good old days where the black was the bad guy, and traditional moral values were demonstrated through all white, heterosexual protagonists. @@swissmilitischristilxxii3691
So... why would you stop reviewing them?
If they were garbage, review it, and say its garbage.
stopped buying them and or doesn’t think they are worthy of any attention/free advertising ?
That's what he did here
@@ferrisbueller9991Only reviewing good stuff is just as bad. If your goal is to inform viewers, then posting negative reviews is a must.
@@limitedhangoutliveI'd take into consideration too that an independent creator probably doesn't want to drop big $$$ on a product he knows he won't like, for diminishing returns on revenue.
That's a good point, IF he keeps buying them.
I just got back my shadow dlc hellhound ultratratech from Microtech. The blade was extremely dull, and the trigger was loose and rattling. It got fixed, but for $580, it's unacceptable.
That is every hellhound , it’s an ugly useless blade style with horrible edge geometry that are very rarely sharp . Still confuses me why someone would want one
They are still inexplicably popular among Microtech fans? I saw a Combat Troodon with Hell Hound profile at a gun show years ago and even the dealer was smirking over that one. It’s clearly a movie prop, nothing more.
100% unacceptable for that price
I’m gonna pray for your decision making process. You paid $580.00 for a boxcutter? You could’ve bought five outstanding auto knives for that.
@user-fc6ci8dh3m I also recently bought an OZ Rosie that cost $720. I prefer buying high-end knives over budget knives. Better to save for a high-end knife than buying cheap budget knives imo?
I'm loving my Hogue Counterstrike. Beautiful milling, great action, little blade play, no rattling anywhere, and great materials. And it's $250 on sale. If MT made it, it would be signature series, and cost $500
If only they all came with screws to replace the carbide spike glass breaker, I'd still have one.
@@danielhenderson8316 they do...
@@griff7749 Mine from BladeHQ did not, and it was a Dark Earth G10 model.
Hogue is doing a great job. I carried my first one (blue g-mascus tanto) daily for 4 months. Fired 100%.
I sent 2 back for body deformed issues but they did take care of it and they are flawless now. It was my first 2 microtech knives. It left a bad taste, but I still bought a knife from them since because I see they do stand by their warranty and quality. I'll be doing a video on it soon.
I’ve had the same issue with benchmade recently. I bought 3 knives in the past year, all were manufactured in 2021/2022. I got a bugout (the most popular knife they sell) and the blade was nowhere near centered. Sent back and it was returned to me with nothing changed, other than a few screws being marked up from whatever tools they used. The second was a bailout (not really ‘popular’ but still expensive) and there was a giant burr on the blade. Sent back and it was returned to me with a different blade that had a chip in it… and it wasn’t centered right. I took a chance and got a super freek (~$270) and thankfully nothing was wrong with it. I’ll never buy another benchmade. They need to get it together
Haha. Benchmade has always had questionable quality control. Thankfully I live near a "Benchmade Dealer".. and I can literally ask for 2-4 boxes.. to find the one with "Benchmade quality". You are foolish to buy a Benchmade online. With Benchmade's.. you need to visually & physically inspect them. Sucks but it's true.
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You should visually inspect and test any knife before you buy. Not just Benchmade knives.
Do it if you can, of course.
Lucky for me, there's a couple stores in my town that sell a variety of "high-end" knifemaker brands. Among them being Benchmade.
One store had 3 Bailouts and I inspected all of them. Factory edge and centering was perfect, as we should expect.
Only thing was the action getting too loose. All 3 knives became loose at the pivot. Nothing a little blue locktite can't fix, but I don't understand how the pivot is backing out.
My Bugout had the pivot screw back out as well. No more issues after locktite, but you shouldn't have to locktite the main pivot to keep it from getting too loose.
In the dozen reviews I looked up for both the Bugout and Bailout, nobody mentions the pivot becoming loose.
Either I have really bad luck or my knives hate me. Lol
Besides that, I hate how Benchmade seemingly has all these lemons because their knives are great generally speaking.
Plus Benchmade is anti 2nd Amendment. Why I stay away from them. They are also wasaaay overpriced.
@@WarDaddy72 Oregon is highly liberal, of course the BM company is anti 2A.
@@WarDaddy72especially now.
I had to return a brand new Marfione custom Scarab 2 because the scales weren't machined right. $2k knife with poor Quality Control.
Damn....
Crazy to think that considering the owner does the qc on his customs
Marfione doesn't care.Just send money.
Holy shit, even their Marifone-branded blades are cutting corners? I mean, WTF is the point if even your “hand made” $2000+ fashion blades that you can never use for any thing aren’t up to snuff for display in the safe? There have always been better options from other custom makers, but folks are lazy and just want their “brand”? Now that I think about it, who are the people that buy Marifone products and why did they spend all that money with the Marifone family when there are so many other better options? (Hell Hound?)🤔
2 grand... for a pocket knife. 😂😂😂🤣🤣
I have 15 microtechs and have only had a problem with one (ludt spring broke) and I use or have used them all. I carry an older auto stitch everyday all day.
I had a problem with my microtech, the blade wasn't centered in the handle right, so when it was fired it would bounce off "scale" of the knife which started to roll the edge and gouge the aluminum. :/ they fixed the problems but it still takes the wind out of your sail.
Yeah, it definitely makes you a little wary of spending more money! This happened so fast -- I had no issues with any of mine for years. And then the new ones started to turn up with all kinds of hilarious problems.
I have the signature series spartan and the blade is rolled in about the same place on both sides. I'm starting to wonder if this is why 🤔
Id like to get the exclusive Makora and im super obsessed with symmetry so im very on the fence about ordering one.
this seems like a good reason to continue to review them, not stop..
I agree with you, but I'm not going to spend any more money on Microtechs.
No even bad ad is good ad
Good to know. I was looking at buying my first. Good looking out sir.
They never answer emails.
I won't buy another Microtech.
same. when you spend $300 for a knife you expect it to work. ive had my knife for 3 years and have sent it back once already and used it in total for about 8 months. it will be going back again(2nd time). now at a cost of $40. so stack that to the cost
Yesterday I was at the gun shop, and I picked one up the blade did not retract. I told the guy I didn't break it . He said" no worries it came from the factory broken " unfortunately after that I will never buy one 😢
I had 2 faulty screws on a brand new msi recently, and my experience with customer service has been really poor. Probably the last one I will buy as well.
My one and only Microtech OTF (Combat Troodon D/E) was very hard to retract initially and could have been sharper. Cleaned it with Rem oil and compressed air per Microtech's instructions. Did not even have it 2 years with light use and the spring broke. Sent it in. Came back beautiful, sharper than when I bought it and the switch is strong but is buttery smooth and not a struggle to retract. I feel like this is what it was supposed to be like initially. Glad I sent it in, but yes, for the price, I was let down at the early spring failure. At least it is fixed better than new.
They are getting a lot better now it took them a while to recover from Covid but my 2020-2021 MTs I’ve sent back multiple knives for various reasons like for a sharpening or blade replacement (I have a 2021 blade in my 2020 combat troodon got very lucky they allowed that but I had a good reason for requesting) and they always come back better than factory ones out of the box
Man my combat troodon wentback TWICE the first time the grind at tip of the blade was AWFUL there was a near quarter millimeter burr at the tip, so bad i could draw it along skin with nothing more than a white mark. Second time it came back the entire blade wobbled when both deployed and retracted. I absolutely couldn’t believe it, and even double checked to make sure the vendor was legit and wasn’t selling actual fakes. I was even more surprised to find out that it wasn’t the vendors fault at all, but the quality control from microtech themselves. Its like they don’t even pick them up and check them. Wtf
I bought a microtech anax when they came out and it literally has no detent. It will in my pocket and when I hold it with the blade facing down. Also something is scratching the bottom of the blade on lockbar side. I haven't sent it yet but I am. 90% of the otfs I've bought from them came dull out of the box.
Had this video come up as I was researching Microtech knives, I'm in the market for my first OTF. This is disappointing to hear, I've always been told Microtech was cream of the crop for OTFs.
My dad and i collect knives and we have probably the between 200-300 folding knives, i have 2 microtechs and both of them has had to go back to the factory. LUDT spring exploded and utx 85 spring also exploded ever since then im just done with microtech i have like 10 protechs and everyone has been absolutly perfect. I think i have 1 kizer that i had to send back I have a medford that i need to send back and i think thats it. My opinion is they look great but when the 1st 2 items i get from a company crap out on me i just leave, the market is wayyy too competative to put up with bs
I’m shocked at all the spring breaks and tip breaks, I mean the Double sided blades seem logical to be carful. But I’ve had them and tantos basic use and thank god never chipped the tip
$500 knives with all kinds of control issues.
That is why I dont mind buying ViperTec OTFs. For like $90, you can get a good OTF and not be bummed
Damn. I was just about to get into knife collecting with an *Ultratech* as my first purchase. I really *want an OTF style of knife around the same size,* to use as an EDC for daily use at work (total overkill for a maintenance job I know, but fuck it), with *$500 as my upper limit.* Does anyone have a better suggestion? The other knife I was looking at was maybe a *Benchmade Infidel.* Would that be better than an Ultratech? I am pretty disappointed to come across this, but happy in the end of it heals me avoid disappointment after purchase.
Thanks in advance.
id stay away from benchmade otfs
My husband has roughly 50 Microtech knives as you said the past few years QC had dropped dramatically it’s sad.
Because they're just turning them out as fast as they can.
@@knifelyfe6565and pretty much most everyone who made the company good left
My new dirac had the slider button fall off, and it was 2 months old! Microtech does have a fast turnaround. They fixed and threw in a marfione custom dagger patch. I am happy with the company!
They played you. He gave you a free patch and you forgave him lol
Lol for real I’ll send you one for free lol
Awh crap, I don't want to go through the hassle of picking up a lemon for ~$300.
See this is the issue i have with the whole "USA Owned and Manufactured" thing. Considering the price hike and equally ridiculous quality control issues with Benchmade, its frustrating as an American to see supposedly superior American craftsmanship go down the toilet but the price continue to skyrocket. I could literally just buy a Lightning OTF for a fraction of the price and *actually* use the damn thing for edc, instead of being paranoid of dropping an overpriced and dubiously assembled Microtech.
If these companies supposedly have pride in being owned and operated in the USA, f-ing ACT LIKE IT.
Was expecting more from these knives. Comes to show that just because it's made in the US doesn't guarantee quality. Not a surprise when i can clearly see the work ethic in the diamond tool manufacturing companies i've worked for in the last 23 years.
I have videos/shorts on my channel of the last Microtechs that I bought. Disappointed in them, especially my Gen III Combat Troodon and Dirac. There’s very little consistency and their turnaround is 8+ weeks. If they could get control of their quality control they would be great.
Your exactly right, their qc has gone drastically downhill over the past 3 years or so. Also the overall quality of the knives. The internals are no longer machined, they are metal injection molded. Tony is trying to pump out as many knives as possible and make as much money as he can, so quality has gone out the window these days.
Yea, got a makora and it’s one of dullest knives I’ve gotten. Civivi has them beat by a long shot
Civivi edges are razors!!!!
@@joefuentez7232 definitely, love the “rip” I think it’s called
I have never afforded or owned a micro tech but I have SOG Kershaw Civivi WeKnives Bestech and some Gerber
Just bought one a couple of weeks ago and I already sent it back because it came out the box pretty dull.
Ultratech magnacut?? Sent mine back too for same reason Unacceptable
I got my 1st ultra tech yesterday, Zombie Tech Dagger, and it is perfect in its quality. However, being this is my 1st Micro I don’t know if it’s just the zombie model that hurts the thumb when actuating it. Fucker is sharp
My UTX-85 button is so stiff it literally shredded the skin off my thumb. I relubed as they recommend and it was a little easier to actuate, for a few days. It almost feels like the spring is binding up. Thought about sending it in to be looked at/fixed or taking it apart and checking it out myself but decided I didn't want to hassle with their warranty department. I might take it apart and see what's going on inside but, for now, it sits in its box in my foot locker with all the other knives I don't carry. I have a Pro-Tech TR-3 and an SBR, both get way more carry time (mostly the SBR) because side openers can be opened more discreetly while in public. I just ordered an LUDT yesterday, hoping I'm happier with that than I am with the -85. What I REALLY hate is, I paid $175 for my TR-3 but the LUDT cost me $262 - for what are very similar knives. This will be my last Microtech.
I'm done with Microtech because of the warranty dept.
I feel that got an OD green Cerakoted stitch and it was prepped so shitty. Tons of spots where the Cerakoted flaked off because of improper prep. And some spots on the blade didn’t even get Cerakoted. Plus the button was recessed into the handle that you can barley deploy the knife. All microtech said was that they would look at the handle and they can do nothing
About the cosmetic issues that they over looked
Same
Yeah, blew 300 on a Utx-85 Spartan and it barely has an edge.
I purchased three products from the same manufacturer and had similar results
the blade retract / fire problem is often solved by just filling the knife with rem oil or wd40 and then blowing it out with compressed air.
my new mini troodon was misfiring and with said treament the problem was instantly fixed and hasn't reappeared yet.
Sounds like I get better quality control on all the Wish app Microtech clones I buy. They have very nice Halo’s for $45. I was so surprised. It’s just like my friends real Halo accept the steel is AUS 8. I’ve bought six other Microtech clones off Wish and all are spot on.
No way lol I’m gonna check that out I want a halo lol😂
Microtech is just a super common and US brand and the designs are just typical Microtech, and basic same builds in most models with their variations. But with other brands like my favorite: guardian tactical, truly putting the tactical in their name, and making competing knives against Microtech.
I’ve been fortunate with my purchases. Had a Combat Troodon but didn’t like the size so I sold it. Currently own three Ultratechs (plus one on the way) a Makora and my wife owns a UTX 70 and UTX 85 and thankfully we have zero QC issues to report.
I'm right there with you. I've got 3 and one of the ultratechs I carry every day and abuse it a good bit. Zero complaints and my newest, a Glykon dated 6/23 is absolutely perfect. The people with bad experiences are a lot louder than the folks that quietly use them, and even if you have a problem they have some of the best warranty/repair in the business.
I just got my first OTF. I was going to buy a Micro but I decided to spend alot less on my first OTF. I got a descent AKC Xtreme evo. It has great quality for the money. However it was not super cheap. It cost me 130.00$. which to me is pricey for a knife. I will be getting a ultratech next year. I'm thinking ultratech 2.
i wasnt aware this was an issue. fan of the brand. maybe you could do more videos or one feature length video about this topic, if any specific models were more affected than the last, etc. i usually watch a few videos before adding a new knife.
That’s something I have never had a problem with any microtech that I have owned. I still carry a ultratech everyday just needs a little oil every couple of months and a strop. I do see at some point a spring might break or something but that’s just part of owning an auto that happens. As far as customer service goes I’m not sure but I have heard good and bad things but you do with every company.
Thats why I only buy custom knives above a certain price point.
I agree, great company but same issues. They sharpen by hand and I think that’s the issue. So much variance between purchases. No hate. I love them. Not doffing them at all. Just think they need to employ a CNC charoeninf system and a optical Go no Go QC system. Tightens of CNC would be a great connection for them. I want to make myself clear I don’t own a company that makes knives. But I do think this would help them as I have been around CNC equipment quite a bit, and this would absolutely solve most of the issues that I’ve had, and other people have had.
Very true. I bought once, got a non operating knife - never buy again
The bolt stripped put the chasis.
That’s why I buy knockoffs they’re perfect and much less expensive.
Yeah, I just sent back a stonewashed stitch that had filing marks on one side of the blade. It made a rainbow affect in the sun. Was a clear flaw. I ended up getting a tactical black version that came perfect. Other than one of the screws has a tiny scratch on it. Oh well, I’ve had to learn recently in life it’s almost impossible to get something perfect. Maybe they will send me a new screw if I contact them.
I have the benchmade autocrat and just got the benchmade shootout.... love em no problems...sent the autocrat in to get sharpened and they replaced all the springs....came back better than when i got it
There for awhile Microtech was getting stale manufacturing the same lineup in the various colors of cheap paint(instead of something a 500-and up product should be finished with like cerekote). I love the knives and I used to have quite the collection. However every time I’d buy one due to the inferior bird poop paint and this space age Aluminum that melts like butter the very first time it’s dropped on a harder surface than carpet. The brand new knife you just paid 5 bills for is now at a resale of 350 and that’s terrible considering the collectors out there keep the value at or above msrp on all production microtech and triple a Marfione product… then here’s the nail in the coffin for me. Instead of addressing these issues he makes the only durable brass, stainless, copper carbon fiber handled knifes, but only sells them with highly polished or Damascus in the intangible Marfione 2k and up and up custom line. And at the end of the year when all of a sudden those “distressed” versions of every model and color out. Thats obviously just a smart but greasy way to save on labor or overhead cost by taking the defective or cosmetic damaged product scratching it up a bit more uniformly and then sell it for ten bucks cheaper than the cost of a 500 perfect one…(spyderco would call them 2nds, and sell them for 1/4 the price) And here’s the saddest part. I would’ve been loyal to his family (Heretic, and Microtech) solely. Even after all that I wouldn’t thought about buying a Chinese clone etc of his…. Until how Lars Ilrichy he acted about China doing it, then immediately producing better quality Microtech named knifes with Reate and not lying about it or anything … but charging the same over inflated price he claims he should receive for his USA line. Yes you read that right! Taking the sell out for the cheapest possible production cost then showing his massive following of customers how much he appreciates all their money and free advertising on their CZcams fodder.he’ll take that too…. If I had the money to burn I’d prolly get me the whole shadow collection, a stitch with the ramlock, definitely need to replace my Socom manual, like I said I love his knives. But I’ve sold EVERY one of the authentic MT’s mainly due to trying to not be homeless after losing my Amazon job. I couldn’t just keep them as money can pay for rent but it doesn’t make good shelter in itself. However I will say I have two HiFinder Chinese clones both in hellhound blades one Grey Combat Troodon, and an Ultratech frag special ops … they were 50 bucks each, the Aluminum handle is better somehow because I’ve dropped these both a lot of times, hard, and they both still after carrying them and using them hard like a utility knife yet they somehow feel solid, look amazingly new, the blade steel said D2 and I’m telling you hifinder and Vespa d2 must be pretty damn similar to M390, MagnaCut, or whatever else is microtechs cheapest bulk buy for the year. I’ve also disassembled them hundreds of times, sharpened with ease without having to order a special proprietary tool to open and clean a knife whose design makes that frequently inherent. I will say I do like all the new products and I genuinely am excited to get some of them. I’m digging for a new scarab gen 3! But I have a bad feeling a lot of these new knives aren’t made via his US production team and if that does end up being the case I’ll switch solely over to VESPA, Hifinder, they’re both now making better versions of his knives for tenth the cost. With stainless handles!!!!! It’s a shame how gluttony, selfishness, greed, arrogance, can ruin such amazing companies and products. I’m also a huge fan of Gibson Guitars. Couldn’t ever afford one, so I just built my own with better wood, better components, better end product tenth of the cost. And here’s the simple answer why you should t feel too sorry for Marfione, or the Gibson corporation, or Oakley or Ray ban, don’t get me started on purses and shoes! If you’re going to price 99% of Americans out of buying your products just because so many people want your products you can just ask whatever insane amount you want… well you can do it but don’t be shocked when China is mass producing the exact same thing as you sometimes better for cheaper, and they aren’t even greedy when they sell it! All you fat gluttonousCEOS deserve it. I can’t wait until they find a way to replace our big fast food!
Anyone know how HK otf knives are compared with Microtech? Would that be a better or worser route, as far as warranty, quality and durability?
The machine shop I work in just got done machining some knife handles for Benchmade, something like 6000 limited edition titanium . They go for around 800$😳
I like this video. Simple and well put.
We expect professional quality when we paid professional prices. We accept nothing less!
I have an old Protech knife from when I was a firefighter. My chief gave it to me when I graduated the academy. It's a rare model that is considered spring-assisted because you have to touch the blade in order for it to pop out, no button. For years I've wanted to send it back for a new spring and some sharpening. Do you like Protech? I'm wondering if they will offer this service? I will pay of course.
So whats the best brand for quality now?
Amen, they're also stropping the apex right off of their edges and the last 3 that i have gotten wouldnt even cut paper smh it kiiiinda shaved hair more like it would catch and pluck them but it was clearly over-polished on a wheel with green compound! I prefer the black compound myself which i used after having to sharpen all of my brand new $300+ knives straight out of the box, now this wouldn't be such a big deal but with a spartan ultratech that meant 4 edges that needed to be perfectly matched and evenly sharpened not very fun!
What aisle the name of the knives on the middlish bottom right ish
I hear you! I personally stopped collecting Microtech because they over-produce and the quality standards just slip because of that. Now the Anax model is made in China- WTF?? Re.ember the quality of the old school models like the Black Marlin, Option 2, UMS with the safety, etc? Good old days with highest standards....
I was just about to order one. haha thanks for the heads up.
Had same issue with my OTF. Had to send back to factory.
I just got one and it’s perfect so I guess I got lucky.
I'm looking at a Kershae Livewire, or HK Hadron, any thoughts? I can't handle them in person before hand
Same here, with the Hogue Compound being a 3rd option. From what I can tell the Kershaw Livewire only gets good feedback, so I'll probably settle for that one I guess. The Compound does seem more massively built internally though. I guess you can't go wrong with any of those 3.
What would you buy instead?
My protech malibu came with a wonky edge that i legit cannot sharpen out.
I bought a troodon and it broke within a couple of months. Somthing sheared on the action and locked the blade about halfway out. It's a toy, not a tool.
I have had 2 Microtech Ultatechs. They are great knives, but the big problem with them is that if any debris of off all kinds gets inside the knife becomes inoperable. I have to use Break Free to oil and clean them. For a $300plus knife, that is not good.
What is the knife you had your hand on at the start of the clip?
My experience with the last 4 Microtech OTFs I've bought have been nothing but great. 2021 and newer.
I got my first LUDT not too long ago, the edge of the blade had some damage to it. When I reached out to microtdch, they told me I bought it from an unauthorized dealer, which is not true, and denied warranty repair. Very disappointed for 260 usd price tag. For A knife this expensive the qc and customer service are not acceptable
They sound cheaper also. Best to buy from overseas for better quality. My Halo clone has held up fantastic and is machined rock solid.
The Chinese clones are actually better than the original:) i know that sounds crazy but do a side beside comparison and the clones have much better fit and Finnish.
Weird i have like 30 and have not had any issues, i have had to send 2 back for broken springs. But thats after years of use.
I don’t mind my ultratech tanto. But I think for what I want. I’d rather have a Dirac.. just a plain dagger shape.. now the problem is.. can’t sell my ultratech on eBay or whatever.. nobody wants them lol
Mine came from the factory as sharp as a butter knife. They say in the manual not to sharpen them and if you do it voids the warranty.
Whats the point of a knife I can't sharpen?
Hey GunPenguin, what was the issue with the combat troodon? It sounded like you said "the blade was proud of the handle", i know that's not what you said. I'm hard of hearing from birth. Thanks in advance.
That's exactly what I said. The tip of the blade from proud of the handle, rather than recessed like it should be.
I really like my combat troodon! Perfect! Unfortunately my brother bought his at the exact same time and… rattly button, way more blade play, and inconsistent button switch and way more hard to push…. Unacceptable indeed, it’s a shame because I started to like microtech a lot.. sure I’ll just send it back, still not acceptable for a 550+ dollar blade.
Haven’t had any issues have two and they’ve been great
I would highly suggest checking out the ram lok models they have released. Their qc has been pretty good on these knives and they have been sharper than any microtech I've ever owned.
I switched to fixed blades and never looked back. Too many issues with otfs especially microtech for the price
When Companies start coasting on their name...
Run a knife website. This is every company. In my time, the cheaper shit wasn't like this. Rarely sent a Spyderco, rike, CRKT, Tops, or even a Benchmade back. Heretic, micro tech, hoback, Medford. Those things were riddled with problems.
It’s really unfortunate. I agree with you, when you’re a company and you become big you get A product placement brand drop on a movie like “John Wick”and all their fucking knives sell out because everybody wants to be cool and own one. Based on a fictional character with no real world application I love the wick franchise, but it ruined microtech’s quality control. funny too how everyone thinks the coolest gun nuts are a company in California. Hollywood has so much power which interns drives up prices for expensive shitty products
I’m talking about Taron tactical, A gun specialty with the hottest stuff straight out of a state that has the strictest gun laws in the world. It makes no sense at all!!! OTF they are not something you want to have one single flaw with from the factory at that price. overtime if they get beat up that’s fine. That’s what they’re meant for but when you pay a lot of money for a knife, any inconsistencies will drive most people insane
Man I’m dealing with that and their OTF firing button keeps getting stuck after only 24 I bought it. Really disappointed I paid this much for a knife and get that when none of my cheap ones have done that. I’m requesting a refund
Your paying for a lifetime warranty, its that simple. You could of put that CT up for 10 years, never messed with it, finally took it out, and seen the issue, and then you could of sent it in to get fixed for free, hassle free. How many other companies can you say that about?
No longer. I tried to put in ticket for a clean and sharpen and they no longer provide that.
@@jeef5120they still do that, bc that affects the functionality of the knife. They just won’t do cosmetic stuff. But everytime you send it in for a sharpening they take it apart and clean it
Last few knives I’ve bought from them have been dull out of the box. A really expensive special/limited edition DE was dull AF. I own a bunch of micro techs but hesitant to buy lately.
I just bought my second microtech. My first one was about 4 years ago I had no issues with it. This one out of the box will not fire nor will it retract. I’m with you all the way. When I buy knifes in my line of work, as well as EDC gear- I don’t need failures. I understand cleaning your weapons/gear often but….. out of the box ? No thanks.
Microtech just told me my warranty is voided and doesn’t look like they will be fixing my knife
What voided the warranty? You opened it up?
@@SuchAstud666 no I didn’t blue I did clean the blade with a torche I know …
My only otf of microtech with zero defect is 90' Halo 3.
Reading these comments has made me decide to stop chasing a Halo (and Microtech in general). Thanks for the info all!
Hey brother . What knife is the knife wife with the army green pocket clip ?
Oh and hey just bought my first mt Dirac and have the same problem . 12/2022 edition . I bought the knife 1/2023 . Shit .
Man, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear it's still a problem! That confirms my decision to move on until they get the QC up to par. The one with the green clip and blade is a Cypher
There are so many other quality otf’s out there that won’t break your wallet like micro tec.
There really is no reason why they should cost that much. It’s not the machining or the materials.
It’s the fact that there are way too many people out there that will spend a fortune on something that is just plain not worth the price.
Since the john wicks films microtech knives are so in demand and they had to double time to produce these knives leading to some QC issues being overlooked, atleast that's what I think is happening
Leathermans quality control has been dipping too the tools some of them dont feel the same
Just bought a microtech through government program, professional staff, great knife, Id buy another.
you bought a Knife through a Government program? lol 🤔
@@CerealKiller669yes they have military and first responder discounts and deals. How is that not a government program lol my buddy in the military has bought plenty of microtech knives thru the government program
Yup just returned an Ultratech, sharp as a butter knife, and the edge grind was crooked af. You figure the sharpener and QC guy let it pass. Totally unacceptable
My brand new Microtech Dirac Delta is too stiff to retract with one hand. I’m returning the POS and will go with another brand.
Why anyone would spend over 100 bucks for a knife is beyond me...
Never had any problems and the people in the comments about the switch it’s supposed to has a little rattle
This is why the clones have gotten so popular. Why shell out 300-600 bucks for a knife that has just as many QC issues as a similar knife that costs 20. Just buy 5 of them and any knives that break/aren't QC'd go into a drawer and then you use the next good one for another 5 years
As an electrician, I have seen this happen with Klein Tools. They build up a good name and reputation. Then when they have it… they throw quality out of the window, and just try to live off their name.
Man, Klein is a great example. I work as a luthier, and I used to buy Klein whenever possible. The last few tools I've bought have been quite terrible, not particularly different than something you'd buy on Amazon.