The strong deployment brought by the single-action mechanism looks to be really satisfying. On inconvenience: It's not everybody's EDC, but I guess they're assuming that if you do need this knife, you're going to have to clean biohazards off of it before you stow the thing. It's got that kind of vibe. (Still, I'm left thinking "Man, that thing just *slams* outta there!" as my last thought while writing this)
YOOOOO I just got one of these in a trade over the weekend! They are awesome OTFs, stock clip is ok but the titanium replacement clips that are available make it even better. Kicks super hard on deployment.
Meh, Microtech stole knife designs. Benchmade did too. Everybody who makes a folder with a hole in the blade to open it, stole that from Spyderco. Assisted openers and the “wave” feature were stolen from other knife makers. The American Tanto design was stolen from Cold Steel. Who stole the single action knife idea? Who made the first auto side opener with a coil spring? Clones aren’t near the problem fakes are. I’ve got a Vespa copy of the Microtech Combat Troodon. It’s a damn fine knife for what I spent on it. But no one will mistake it for a Microtech. It’s branded Vespa, has different screws and the blade doesn’t look like a Microtech. It’s D2 steel and works just fine for what I need it to do. Plus, if I lose it, I won’t be out $500. Vespa has some in house designs as well. Which would amuse the hell out of me if there were some American company that would steal their design and make their own version of it.
I’m surprised there aren’t more single action switchblades on the market. From what I gather, the mechanisms aren’t terribly complicated, or at least in comparison to a double action. And knife collectors seem to be willing to pay almost anything for a switchblade. Hell, I once paid up around $550 for a Halo over 10 years ago.
In my opinion, if a company like Microtech doesn’t want me to purchase a clone that resembles a halo than it is up to them to produce more halos so they are available. money is not a option, it’s availability. There’s only one way to fix that problem. Don’t blame us for purchasing similar items.
I was on the fence about this one las Summer, but never went through with it until this week. You did a great job with your review and, as usual, played a part in my final decision. This is a single-action that I’m cool with carrying and (thanks to the sweet grind) using. It cuts like a dream and I’m already impressed with the elmax. Thanks again. On a side note, I couldn’t agree more about the counterfeits.
I’m stuck in a state that doesn’t allow me to carry these, so they gotta stay at home in the collection. I get what you’re saying about Chinese clones. I used to buy a lot of cheap knockoffs but I’m trying to move away from those now and buy the “real deal” made in the US stuff.
I was considering one of these. Do you have to store it with the blade open to protect the life of the spring ? It’s under Constant Spring tension while closed right?
I love otfs but just don't dig single action. If you're not armed forces or law enforcement I can't see why this would ever be preferred over DA. Cool pieces to play with but that's not enough for me to buy one. Glad people have the option that's just my view.
I'm with you, and I don't even really think it's justifiably better for those types (sort of like OTF autos in general). Though it is different, and cool.
I completely understand that ergonomics don’t always translate into beauty but at what point do you look at the finished product and say “ Nope… that looks like a goat wang, back to the drawing board”
God bless kansas and it's lack of knife laws. Living here in Lawrence, i still remember the bad ol'days pre 2013 when we couldn't carry automatics or anything over 4"
@ metal complex, can you tell me what the 940 cost in the year 2000. When they first came out. Cant find information on this. Any help will be appreciated 🙏
Did you hear anything about that guy on TH-cam he got like two hydros one of them with a copper look and like the blade was sticking out and I had a problem with the other one like not locking out
Single actions are very powerful, it will go through a lot more than a DA but it's not going through a sternum or something if that's what you're asking lol. ;)
@@jameshealy4594 I totally understand that lol. I've handled single actions. What I was asking is HOW powerful the Heretic singles are. Some single actions will go through an apple...some will stop when they hit ANYTHING...im guessing Heretic being the quality it is though probably can do a lil damage. I was just curious how that model performed. I know it's not a freaking shark killer lol.
@@SemperFi_EDC_Guy Ok dude, I really wasn't going for that it was just meant as a lighthearted response which was still intended to be informative. I don't see how I was "getting on you" and I didn't call you a newb or any other insulting terms. Maybe I'm just thin-skinned but I kinda feel like you're the one attacking me in this interaction - you gave no indication of previous knowledge in your OP and you're even trying to brigade MC in on me. Chill mate, as I said there was no ill-will or "better than you" attitude in my original comment.
Strains of dramatic music filter through the atmosphere as we are forced to remember the immortal words - *"Hi, I'm Nick Shabazz, welcome to terrible knives live"* We must acknowledge the bitter truth in our hearts, all of us have seen worse, even if we have buried the trauma deep. *I agree it's atrocious lol, could even be a candidate among those knives and that's..... saying something.
Not a fan of single actions just because it doesn’t seem as fun and fidgety as a DA otf. Still nothing beats the Halo 🥵. That thing had me worked up for a week
You have me pumped I have halo6 but I like idea hydra is smaller.yea all those wish clones are garage the internals are a joke so hopefully people get the point you get what you pay for thsnks for the vid take care bro
@@nachoisme umm sorry but I’m a little confused I take a fair bit of medication for my seizures and a stack of weed if I can get it. So please forgive but did you mean that I suck? No worries if that’s what you mean everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Or you referring to a real punch in the face from a skunk arse gland. If so don’t suck brother it’s no smoothie
@@SkunkPunch73 just trying to make a pun with your screen name...that' all. Nothing towards you at all but it must suck or be a real punch in the face from a skunk arse gland (hahahahahahaha) to have the UK knife laws.
These are very frowned upon in the UK. Actually, from what I understand, the attitude towards knives in general in the UK is pretty negative right now. Really sorry for you guys.
@@nachoisme hahahaha so sorry for the late response but this fecking thing didn’t both notifying me! I full understand what you was getting at now thank you very kindly for making it easy for my sponge of a brain to understand hahaha and it was a beautiful one might I add. Have a beautiful day brother😘👍
I was browsing some autos and OTF autos at a knife store on vacation. Struck up a conversation with the guy behind the counter about wanting a Microtech OTF and he let me fondle a UTX-75 and a UTX-85 (which I later bought from DLT). I was like wow these Microtechs fire hard, significantly harder than my temperamental, delicate flower Benchmade Infidel. He says "oh, if you think those are good, check THESE out....and significantly less money!" Dude hands me a Cobra Tec OTF. "Feel that one! And D2 steel blade, made in the USA!!!" No bro, just....so much no. I left shortly thereafter.
@@markp4401 yeah they are based in the USA and I might be mistaken but as I recall, they were buying cheap chinese knives, taking them apart and putting them back together, marking them way up and saying "ASSEMBLED in the USA" or something similar to that.
I appreciate the hard hitting launch and interactivity... like a manual shifter in a car- how fun is that! Thank you for advocating USA made innovation and quality 👍🏽🇺🇸 Screw CCP made knock off crap 💩🇨🇳
Can we stop calling counterfeits "clones"? The term clone suggests that something is an identical product. It's pretty rare that a counterfeit will match the quality of the authentic product.
Respectively, you can't tell people what to spend their money on. You can't tell someone else that their money is worth spending on an authentic Microtech, Benchmade, etc. if they don't think it is. Arguing they're "hurting" the original manufacturer is flawed as well, that person was never going to spend the money on an authentic, so Microtech never had their money to begin with. Is it right for a company to copy the design? No. But condemning the person who buys one because they're "supporting" that copying company? That's called being a clown. Copies will always exist because people will always buy them. If there's a way around the law, like being in a different country, someone is going to make a copy. "Those companies are stealing from American makers." If it was legally possible to sell a copy within the United States, people would make them here too.
Respectfully, he can tell someone what to spend their money on, he can suggest how your money would be better spent, that clones are hurting the maker, and condemn supporting the clone market. That is not being a clown; that is giving an educated opinion. What he cannot do is force you to purchase...or not purchase...a clone or an original (or anything else). That is your choice as is his choice to voice his opinion that you should not do that.
Respectively, Wes, yes I can. And I will continue to do so. You can sit there and watch me do it, or you can not watch me do it. Those are the only choices you can make, but you have the freedom to choose for yourself. See how that works?
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The strong deployment brought by the single-action mechanism looks to be really satisfying. On inconvenience: It's not everybody's EDC, but I guess they're assuming that if you do need this knife, you're going to have to clean biohazards off of it before you stow the thing. It's got that kind of vibe. (Still, I'm left thinking "Man, that thing just *slams* outta there!" as my last thought while writing this)
Like a kid on Christmas.....clap clap 👏👏👏
YOOOOO I just got one of these in a trade over the weekend! They are awesome OTFs, stock clip is ok but the titanium replacement clips that are available make it even better. Kicks super hard on deployment.
Meh, Microtech stole knife designs. Benchmade did too. Everybody who makes a folder with a hole in the blade to open it, stole that from Spyderco. Assisted openers and the “wave” feature were stolen from other knife makers. The American Tanto design was stolen from Cold Steel. Who stole the single action knife idea? Who made the first auto side opener with a coil spring? Clones aren’t near the problem fakes are. I’ve got a Vespa copy of the Microtech Combat Troodon. It’s a damn fine knife for what I spent on it. But no one will mistake it for a Microtech. It’s branded Vespa, has different screws and the blade doesn’t look like a Microtech. It’s D2 steel and works just fine for what I need it to do. Plus, if I lose it, I won’t be out $500. Vespa has some in house designs as well. Which would amuse the hell out of me if there were some American company that would steal their design and make their own version of it.
But how does the blade length compare to your sword? Also where’s the avocado and chapstick, questioning your endless supply.
I’m surprised there aren’t more single action switchblades on the market. From what I gather, the mechanisms aren’t terribly complicated, or at least in comparison to a double action. And knife collectors seem to be willing to pay almost anything for a switchblade. Hell, I once paid up around $550 for a Halo over 10 years ago.
In my opinion, if a company like Microtech doesn’t want me to purchase a clone that resembles a halo than it is up to them to produce more halos so they are available. money is not a option, it’s availability. There’s only one way to fix that problem. Don’t blame us for purchasing similar items.
I was on the fence about this one las Summer, but never went through with it until this week. You did a great job with your review and, as usual, played a part in my final decision. This is a single-action that I’m cool with carrying and (thanks to the sweet grind) using. It cuts like a dream and I’m already impressed with the elmax. Thanks again. On a side note, I couldn’t agree more about the counterfeits.
Hell yea complex!! Say no to clones!
I’m stuck in a state that doesn’t allow me to carry these, so they gotta stay at home in the collection.
I get what you’re saying about Chinese clones. I used to buy a lot of cheap knockoffs but I’m trying to move away from those now and buy the “real deal” made in the US stuff.
I was considering one of these. Do you have to store it with the blade open to protect the life of the spring ? It’s under Constant Spring tension while closed right?
I love otfs but just don't dig single action. If you're not armed forces or law enforcement I can't see why this would ever be preferred over DA. Cool pieces to play with but that's not enough for me to buy one. Glad people have the option that's just my view.
I'm with you, and I don't even really think it's justifiably better for those types (sort of like OTF autos in general). Though it is different, and cool.
I completely understand that ergonomics don’t always translate into beauty but at what point do you look at the finished product and say “ Nope… that looks like a goat wang, back to the drawing board”
I am of the Navy Goatlocker... you motivated my purchase of this knife for looking like a goat wang! 😂
I didn't even see all the Avocados and chapstick! With an unlimited supply, you'd expect them in every video:)
Sweet knife, but high dollar. The pocket clips for it cost more than most of my knives. I really do like it a lot though. Great review.
Dude, I loved your guest appearance on advanced knife bros channel!!
So funny
God bless kansas and it's lack of knife laws. Living here in Lawrence, i still remember the bad ol'days pre 2013 when we couldn't carry automatics or anything over 4"
And i agree, f*** clones
Yeah, KS knife laws basically = 'don't do anything illegal with it' 😂. Great not to worry about that
@@jn651 as it should be. Constitutional carry also. Kansas gets overlooked a lot when talking about free states
The same with my state. Constitutional carry and you can carry any edged tool you want. Bowie’s, Dirks, auto’s, sword canes….. anything!
I’m so happy Montana doesn’t have any dumb laws either
When in pocket.. if ya pull lanyard..the reset lever pulls out?🤨.. but I love mine💪🏼🇺🇸!!!
@ metal complex, can you tell me what the 940 cost in the year 2000. When they first came out. Cant find information on this. Any help will be appreciated 🙏
Shrade has a knife that I own that is something like that. It has a strong spring action but I would not carry it.
Did you hear anything about that guy on TH-cam he got like two hydros one of them with a copper look and like the blade was sticking out and I had a problem with the other one like not locking out
I have been really wanting one of these for a few years
If u put something in front of the knife does it deploy or stop?
It won't stop for light materials or even thin cardboard. But more dense stuff will stop it.
Single actions are very powerful, it will go through a lot more than a DA but it's not going through a sternum or something if that's what you're asking lol. ;)
@@jameshealy4594 I totally understand that lol. I've handled single actions. What I was asking is HOW powerful the Heretic singles are. Some single actions will go through an apple...some will stop when they hit ANYTHING...im guessing Heretic being the quality it is though probably can do a lil damage. I was just curious how that model performed. I know it's not a freaking shark killer lol.
@@SemperFi_EDC_Guy Ok dude, I really wasn't going for that it was just meant as a lighthearted response which was still intended to be informative. I don't see how I was "getting on you" and I didn't call you a newb or any other insulting terms. Maybe I'm just thin-skinned but I kinda feel like you're the one attacking me in this interaction - you gave no indication of previous knowledge in your OP and you're even trying to brigade MC in on me. Chill mate, as I said there was no ill-will or "better than you" attitude in my original comment.
@@jameshealy4594 yeah, maybe I misread ur response...I'll take the l on this one and admit I was out of line...the comment is down
I think that's the most horrendous clip I've seen on a knife
There are titanium replacement clips for the stock clip that look way better.
Strains of dramatic music filter through the atmosphere as we are forced to remember the immortal words - *"Hi, I'm Nick Shabazz, welcome to terrible knives live"*
We must acknowledge the bitter truth in our hearts, all of us have seen worse, even if we have buried the trauma deep.
*I agree it's atrocious lol, could even be a candidate among those knives and that's..... saying something.
I’m back on your channel. I think I have an addiction to knife content.
Just bought one. DARN YOU! 😆
That sliding safety is stupid...Can you pop it off??
Looks like the blade goes up as it comes out. Lol
Not a fan of single actions just because it doesn’t seem as fun and fidgety as a DA otf. Still nothing beats the Halo 🥵. That thing had me worked up for a week
Those clones are also heavy as all get out, and they are also dull or at least don’t hold an edge worth a darn.
You have me pumped I have halo6 but I like idea hydra is smaller.yea all those wish clones are garage the internals are a joke so hopefully people get the point you get what you pay for thsnks for the vid take care bro
I want it. Not sure why tho...
Ohh only in a land of dreams or the USA not in this patch of fecking dirt UK knife life sucks!
Sounds like UK knife laws are a skunk punch
@@nachoisme umm sorry but I’m a little confused I take a fair bit of medication for my seizures and a stack of weed if I can get it. So please forgive but did you mean that I suck? No worries if that’s what you mean everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Or you referring to a real punch in the face from a skunk arse gland. If so don’t suck brother it’s no smoothie
@@SkunkPunch73 just trying to make a pun with your screen name...that' all. Nothing towards you at all but it must suck or be a real punch in the face from a skunk arse gland (hahahahahahaha) to have the UK knife laws.
These are very frowned upon in the UK. Actually, from what I understand, the attitude towards knives in general in the UK is pretty negative right now. Really sorry for you guys.
@@nachoisme hahahaha so sorry for the late response but this fecking thing didn’t both notifying me! I full understand what you was getting at now thank you very kindly for making it easy for my sponge of a brain to understand hahaha and it was a beautiful one might I add. Have a beautiful day brother😘👍
I was browsing some autos and OTF autos at a knife store on vacation. Struck up a conversation with the guy behind the counter about wanting a Microtech OTF and he let me fondle a UTX-75 and a UTX-85 (which I later bought from DLT). I was like wow these Microtechs fire hard, significantly harder than my temperamental, delicate flower Benchmade Infidel. He says "oh, if you think those are good, check THESE out....and significantly less money!" Dude hands me a Cobra Tec OTF. "Feel that one! And D2 steel blade, made in the USA!!!"
No bro, just....so much no. I left shortly thereafter.
I agree. I actually regret buying an Infidel. Cobra Tec is a US company but I thought MC said recently that their knives are not made in the US.
@@markp4401 yeah they are based in the USA and I might be mistaken but as I recall, they were buying cheap chinese knives, taking them apart and putting them back together, marking them way up and saying "ASSEMBLED in the USA" or something similar to that.
I appreciate the hard hitting launch and interactivity... like a manual shifter in a car- how fun is that! Thank you for advocating USA made innovation and quality 👍🏽🇺🇸 Screw CCP made knock off crap 💩🇨🇳
Can we stop calling counterfeits "clones"? The term clone suggests that something is an identical product. It's pretty rare that a counterfeit will match the quality of the authentic product.
I dont think getting hung up on terminology is going to be super beneficial for anyone. Whatever you want to call them, the goal is to avoid them.
Great vid
Nice.
Respectively, you can't tell people what to spend their money on. You can't tell someone else that their money is worth spending on an authentic Microtech, Benchmade, etc. if they don't think it is. Arguing they're "hurting" the original manufacturer is flawed as well, that person was never going to spend the money on an authentic, so Microtech never had their money to begin with. Is it right for a company to copy the design? No. But condemning the person who buys one because they're "supporting" that copying company? That's called being a clown. Copies will always exist because people will always buy them. If there's a way around the law, like being in a different country, someone is going to make a copy. "Those companies are stealing from American makers." If it was legally possible to sell a copy within the United States, people would make them here too.
Respectfully, he can tell someone what to spend their money on, he can suggest how your money would be better spent, that clones are hurting the maker, and condemn supporting the clone market. That is not being a clown; that is giving an educated opinion. What he cannot do is force you to purchase...or not purchase...a clone or an original (or anything else). That is your choice as is his choice to voice his opinion that you should not do that.
Respectively, Wes, yes I can. And I will continue to do so. You can sit there and watch me do it, or you can not watch me do it. Those are the only choices you can make, but you have the freedom to choose for yourself. See how that works?
Just show the single action ONCE