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I like it. I carried a large G10 Espada for 10years. I carry a xl vaquero now. Because my Espada is very hard to replace its the cts-xhp model. The dagger is very slim i like that. Especially with that reach. That is the type of knife you carry but don't really use. Of course i carry 3 knives. Survived a few attacks living in Baltimore city. Guns are only allowed for certain people. I don't have the complexion for the connection. Courts don't care about justice no more. Least not in my experience. So dirty work gets you home at night.

I love Elmax and titanium, but not worth the extra $250

Someone gave me a super fake combat troodon. It was like 8 oz. With a 3.6 inch blade and so sloppy and janky. It did work and the internals were built surprisingly well but it was so sloppy and heavy. I decommissioned it. Should have sent it to Microtech haha

hey my blade bro, i am a new sub for ya here and i am u.s. here , you ? and i only have email here and i def wanna talk more about this blade . the reate exo , oldschool o.g. blade without locks on it , whre did you get yours ? and do you know anybody that would trade/swap/barter one perhaps ? i would love a reg drop point one or a tanto blade one , thanks n talk soon > tom !

Tony marfigayown don’t care anymore he only care about profit

Microtechs QC is garbage. I have a 2/2024 cypher 2 and the edges on each side are no where near symmetrical. The top grinds on the blade are off from the left right to the right side. I sent photos to Microtechs customer service and they told me that my knife fell within their range of what passes QC. I told them I have over $15k in my collection and never in my years have I received a brand new knife whose blade looks different when comparing both sides of the blade. Absolute garbage QC. ..couple their QC with the blade play on a microtech and all you have is a nice looking toy. Nothing both a knife for the douche canoes.

My real halo 6 does the same thing with the blade not locking out. This is just as nice or nicer for 500 cheaper

I made the mistake of carrying my Infidel with change in my pocket and and had a dime lodged in the handle and had to take it apart to dislodge it and get it out and the same screw that you put lock tight on fell out when Disassembled the knife When I reassembled I tightened it good and it really took the Wobble out of it wish I had put lock tight on it now I was also was having a problem with it not wanting to properly retract when I tighten that screw also seem to fix that problem too my advice to anyone carrying an Infidel is to make damn sure you don’t carry coins in the pocket your carrying the knife in I guarantee you will have coins getting stuck in the handle I really like the infidel but for the money I paid for it it has too many small problems that makes it not worth the price bench made could do better and fixing those problems as many have complained about them but they seem to ignore them

I think the leatherman surge is the best it's my favourite with bit kit and ratchet driver I made a video about it thanks for sharing this video with us 👍

@GigiEDC Can you give the link of buy please?

The biggest question is not the “play” factor but the reliability of deploying the blade. I just bought the Gen 3 Scarab 2 at blade show 2024 and there are some tolerances in button and blade and it’s a $530 knife. It’s just the way it is guys. However it’s dependable. That’s what counts and I love it. It’s my second microtech blade and I’ll buy more in the future.

My og scarab is insanely solid. No rattle at all and very very minimal blade play

If Microtech really cared, if other people made products that resemble theirs, then they would put more of these halos out on the market. General motors cannot get mad at me if they don’t have any cars for sale and I happen to buy a Ford.

lol this channel is the only reason i can talk about OTF knives and make any recommendations at all.

Solid vid, and much abliged. I want one, definitely. I would recommend changing the thumbnail for those folks not in the know. They might see that kalishnikof and think it's the halo clone.

My friend i watch way to many knife reviews. And now i found u. U r in a league of ur own though.. videos are semi short and you deliver is so calm, corgi Al, and easy to follow. I really hope your channel grows and you keep the above qulities. I am subbed and will be here when it happens. Have a blessed day,

If the clone has a reversable pocket clip that would be amzing. I know it wouldnt be a big deal jjst to carry it left handed as is because by design u can just blade would be faci g wrong way lol. Great video mate

Paul A. Dirac. (di-rak)

Good comparison

Thats awesome

Thanks man Was fully prepared to do a full tear down of my knife. but because of you I saved myself time, money and the headache of a full tear down Much appreciated 🙏

Hello , it’s a real tungsten glass breaker ? Thanks

Thanks for showing the (potential) bad side of an expensive knife.

Great video, thanks for sharing! I fell into the same trap led by positive online reviews. I can tell you my experience with sending a brand new Microtech UTX-85 back to them for a ridiculously stiff firing spring was a disaster. The knife was sparkling new out of the box and I mistakenly thought the company that makes the knife would treat it like a gem. I was wrong. The thing came back not fixed and with several scratches. They refused to address the issue, never again.

Looks really neat I searched for it everywhere on the internet but couldn't find it, can you write the name of the seller and the model somewhere ? I think the subtitles mistranslate it and with all the key word i tried on google i didn't find shit

I was just about to buy one but decided to do a little research and found your video. Thank you so much for saving me $450. I don’t mind spending money on a company that makes a great item but also provides a much better customer service. I hate to deal with companies like this ones that don’t have at least a decent CS. I just had the same issue with Armageddon Gear who makes great suppressor covers but their customer service sucks. I learned my lesson and decided to not buy from them never again. Again thank you for your video.

3:50 I said I didn’t think many knives in this price range would have this level of fit and finish. To clarify, in my mind I was thinking more along the lines of XL folding knives. I’m sure there’s many other knives in this price range that are great! The Navaja is certainly up there though.

Infidel?! 😂😅😑😂😂

Benchmade LFK was like this but waaaaay better. th-cam.com/video/s0PXiMPyCcg/w-d-xo.html

Links to buy one of these are in the description in case anyone is interested. This particular one is from eBay which I forgot to mention. Take care!

Benchmade made one like 20 years ago. The 10100 LFK. Edit: should have waited 2 minutes before commenting... Well done for knowing it exists, most people completely ignore the older BM catalog

you deserve way more subs

Ive got a small size genuine troodon and a full size vespa clone. The genuine knife ive had for 3 years and with maybe 8 months of dedicated use, the springs now sometimes fail to fire the blade all the way out. By comparison, the vespa has way more power when firing. I've had it longer and it never fails to deploy. I just dont see the value in the real deal...

where can find the vespa product since time ago is dificult to see

It's gotten a lot better, but one of the big problems with the Chinese clones isn't necessarily the construction of any particular example, it's that you never know what you're going to get. I have a few clones and a few real MTs. Obviously with the real MT you know exactly what you're getting every time. I've had clones show up without the springs installed, with a plastic body instead of aluminum, wrong dimensions, finish, or hardware style for the knife they're cloning, etc. Then if you actually get a good one, which happens, especially with recent Ultratech clones, you can't decide a year later to get another, because the listing and original seller are long gone.

My Gen 3 rattles the same as this. My Hellhound Signature Series, Signature Series Delta Frag Combat Troodon, Signature Series Scarab 3, UTX-85, Magnacut and m390 ultratechs all have 0 to barely noticeable play. The longer blade has to have something to do with it. I edc the Gen 3 half serrated, even with blade play it still takes a beating and no issues. Just got home from running some errands and my elderly neighbor was struggling with some boxes, so my Gen 3 just got some more use cutting through plastic packing straps and cardboard like nothing. Blade play stays the same after use, it doesn't get any better or worse, so I guess it just is what it is.

I don’t see the difference. It can’t close. They both rattle and shake. I guess you have to choose which one has more value to you. If you want a user get the cheap one.

On the Vespa how does it hold an edge? And how is it to sharpen? Most if these clones, you can’t sharpen because it is too soft.

Personally, don’t see what the big deal is about OTF knives. I waited and bought a Kershaw live wire. It does everything the microtechs do and sits in the same drawer. Microtech stitch is what I carry daily.

I bought 2 infidels for 200$ on some site. Now it came in correct packaging and all came with warranty card nothing sketchy except that the case for them was cheapish and had no logo. But other than that everything seems legit but me and my friend I bought one for are skeptical but it keeps showing signs of being real also. But we just aren't sure.

I own 5 MT... funny enough I normally carry a krate tactical ghost... I engraved it with the mt logo LOL... its nice and got it for 80$ so if I break or lose it I wont feel as bad... its has d2 blade...

All two way OTF knives have that blade play.

I’m super curious who buys the fake crap. Doesn’t make sense to me, but I can give to shits about what others think. All I can assume is it’s cheap a-holes that want to be able to tell people they own something?!?! It really makes no sense to me cause you know you are getting a fake, and you know you are buying it. Now those that get ripped off, completely different, but that’s why I just buy new. If I want a knife. I buy the new one from reputable dealers.

Самое удивительное что ты сравниваешь разные модели и из-за этого и получается различие между оригинальной версии и реплики

Don’t know what everyone is expecting from mass produced production level knives. I own a gen 2 combat troodon and the firing switch has some play in it, is it the end of world? No. Was the pocket clip crooked? Bought a tool bit and fixed it myself. The customs wouldn’t exist with the tighter tolerances if people didn’t buy the production models. The only problem is most of us here can’t afford the exorbitant prices for the customs and are stuck with production models. I’ll say this, the 500$ price tag was worth ever penny. It hasn’t malfunctioned in the two years I’ve owned it. Remoil and a blast of compressed air each month and it still fires like the day it left the factory.

Your story of instant dulling sounds like edge drag to me. If the knife's geometry isn't right the edge will ride on one of the latches or on the handle track itself. Given that tape isn't very dulling, even against a crap heat treat, that sounds like what might be happening to you. I bought two microtechs. First one I thought must be some kind of un-funny joke it was so bad. Bought a second and it was even worse. And it isn't just aesthetics and fitment, the heat treats on both is remarkably poor. Edge geometry is also pretty questionable. We're these made as cutting tools or toys? Will not be buying a third. I did buy a Kershaw Livewire and (from my sample size of 1) have been extremely impressed. Every single aspect is better. From fitment to edge retention to blade geometry. How does Kershaw do it for half the price?

I posted a short video in case anyone has issues placing the locking bars after taking down their Shootout. Definitely one of the trickier OTFs I’ve taken apart.

Ironically i am purchasing a Microtech Amphibian on Friday and seen this prior... definitely spending over 300 and I am purchasing through Blade HQ 🤞 Hopefully all goes well. Thanks for the video sir.😎👌

Good video