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Let's not forget that the Dirac works for left and right pocket carry. When I carry a gun I want an automatic knife in my left pocket to use to end a gun grab. So many righties do not think about left side carry.
I'd recommend using a small fixed blade, I use a kabar, just because if the knife blade on an OTF hits anything it can derail. I love OTFs, my favourite type of knife, but they have reliability concerns. If you do want one anyways though I'd recommend a single action! It'll stay out a lot better even if it misfires
I have a gerber 06 auto for a utility folder that sits in my right pocket and a small fixed blade that I carry weak hand for that reason. But nobody said I can't carry 3 blades at a time so this might go in my left pocket.
I am a lefty ( main hand firearm ) and so glad most are right side carry. I understand your pain though, cause there needs to be more Lefty Friendly Holsters. And Lefty Friendly Sh!t in general lol.
Microtech’s warranty is amazing. Had to send in an Ultratech for service and the customer service was great and the turnaround time was very fast. I can highly recommended sending your knives to Microtech for service, sharpening, etc.
What people aren't talking about is how nicely the blade and handle is proportionate to each other.This is huge.I love your reviews. It would have been nice to reviewed the two sizes side by side.
I bought a Delta last year and honestly forgot I even bought it I thought my Ultratech was the best EDC OTF and I recently found it and started to EDC it and I love the double edge blade it actually comes in handy more than I thought it was gonna be and I honestly haven't touched my Ultratech since I found my Delta
If you want to remove the glass breaker on a Microtech put masking tape on the concave faces of the glass breaker and use the 3 prongs on the chuck of your drill to hold it and turn
I have this and it’s little brother. Smooth, easy action and comfortable handle. I’d never thought about the having twice the edge retention. Good call! This knife looks to me like a typhoon class submarine in silhouette. Cool knife.
Pay the extra $ for the delta,the standard Dirac is a bit too small and not worth the asking price in my opinion. Micro Tech should make an in-between size of this model as well. Lightweight and slim in your pocket for an EDC.
I'm very excited I live in Florida and come to live 1st. We have concealed carry no permit and now I can carry a switch blade. I'm just ordered this one I love it. I got the all blacked out one which I think is really nice. I paid three eighty five free shipping no tax from knife joy really excited
If you don't have the tool the best alternative is to use a drill. It'll screw right down with a piece of plastic over it so it won't leave any scratches and you can manually unscrew it
I love Tennessee!!! U can own and carry anything! I think u don’t even need a concealed carry permit for guns! If ur 21 and older with no felonies or anything u can conceal carry or open carry without a permit.
Just got one in bronzed metal and black handle...I can't stop the itch now. Got my first MT a few weeks ago and that thing is awesome...believe me I like my Recon 035 and like my ultratech..but wanted a front face switch otf...glad I pulled the trigger on it. Should get it in a few days.
Careful with that-as an ex-Jersey-ite. I can tell ya if a cop wants to put you in jail in NJ they can. NJ is the only state where it’s actually a felony :-(
I have one of these with the apocalyptic m390 blade!!! This is my one and only otf knife. It ruined my want to buy any of the side slider button otfs. Now, I just want another Delta! I am willing to bet that MC wants to get a marfione custom with Damascus blade.
They are wicked, so narrowly focused. I have a utx dagger with a jade g10 panel. Stays in the drawer mostly. If you want it to stop working, just cut some summer sausage up with it.
I get what your saying about when pulling from pocket your finger is already on the switch, but that's not how you hold a knife so you still have to change your position on the knife! ?
A spring in my Dirac Delta broke when I deployed the blade during the fourth week after I bought it. Sent it back to microtech and they fixed it real quick but didn't say anything about the reason why or what happened. Sucks that it would break so fast, being something that I would hope I could trust to be reliable. When it came back it was drenched oil maybe if a spring is dry it's a problem.
@@metal_complex good to know DLT Trading who I ordered it from said that it only happened one time with a customer before. Luckily microtech has good repair services. I bet it will work fine now that they have gone over it again.
I got the standard D/E tactical (blacked out) version because I personally like the smaller size. Thinner and slightly smaller than the UTX-85. Love the Dirac. Super smooth actuation. My only complaint is the double retention on the clip-pretty tough to get out quickly. Unfortunately it does not slide out very easily but it as you said, definitely stays in the pocket. The UTX-85 clip works a bit better offering more clearance.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but currently, I'm torn between this, the Glykon (whenever they get back in stock) and the GT 40. The GT 40 is amazing, but I've never touched a Glykon and don't see where you've had a chance to review that one. Any thoughts on it?
What was your verdect. I was stuck between the GT 40, manticore x and the dirac delta. I just ordered the GT 40 today. I have tried the GT 35, infadel, most microtechs and a manticore e. I really liked the GT 35 because of the action so I bought the big one. the dirac is such a nice knife though and it is the best microtech that I have tried besides the scarab 2.
@henryfeige8596 Funny you asked. Since I posted that, I've owned all three, and love them equally for their own reasons. The GT40, I love the size, razor sharp from factory, price, and that bearing/plate trigger. I've had 6 Glykons through my hands since then, fully customized and resold, and my daily carry is actually a Dirac Delta. I just really like the feel and symmetry of the Dirac Delta. If you put all three in front of me, and said "choose only one", I think I'd choose the Glykon. I really like that smooth trigger, customizability, and the beyonet blade style, but they are the priciest of the three.
@@GettinEdgy Really? I never knew that the glycon was so good. I have used one of them before because my friend used to work for microtech and I thought that it was a weird knife that I wouldn't carry. Still waiting for the GT40 to come. I have owned a halo 4 and a ultratech before and I was underwhelmed by the ultratech.
@henryfeige8596 Yeah, it's all about personal preference and feel. I will say one thing about the Glykons...its a flip of the coin. They are all nice, but some are just better than others, even from the same batch. Some have more rattle in the trigger...some have zero. Some, I have zero issue deploying the blade from the side trigger...some are much harder to do. I bought my first Ultratech at the bladeshow. I was actually surprised how small the ultratech model is (the full sized one).
@@GettinEdgy I don't know much about QC on other knife brands but microtech knives were mostly made on Haas VF-9 machines that were pretty close to spec. This is for the halo models and the smaller utx models that I know of because I was at the machine shop that they made them in. There was a lack of laser measurement machines for QC though.
Want to take the glass breaker off or switch the clip? ........ Take your drill and match the bit grip to the glassbreaker and slowly unscrew. You're welcome.
@@RolandKoller90 ok...follow me on this. Dirac Delta (and I would imagine the C.T.) clip is much wider than the clip for the ultratech. The clip for the Dirac is the same size/blueprint to fit the ultratech however is shorter and shaped different that the ultratech clip. Salute trying to figure it out. I put a lanyard on all mine, even the ones that don't have a lanyard hole.
cleveland dean I wouldn’t mind the clip being different, really looking to get rid of the lanyard hole. So you can confirm that the smaller Dirac clip will fit the ultratech?
@Emerald Lx I agree on all counts haha. The proprietary screws wouldn't be a big deal if a bit were included. Also, I'm fairly sure that they will be releasing different blade types. The thing that kept me from buying one is the size. I like the size of my QD.
So have you had a G&G Hawk Deadlock? To me that is the best OTF made. There is zero blade play, you can service the knife properly without breaking the warranty. They even send you the tool to remove the screws. Don't get me wrong I love my Microtech knives but the Deadlock is on another level.
i very much disagree that the microtech is better than the infidel in every way. i wholly believe that the infidel has much better designed internals compared to the microtech. the infidel has a substantially more durable locking system. we also have to consider the designed use cases for both knives. microtech makes knives for general edc. the infidel was designed by benchmade as an actual weapon. all im saying is that theres a reason that microtech may void your warranty for opening the knife up yourself. ill also say benchmade is smoking crack with theyre pricing, regardless of how good their knives are.
I have carried the Dirac model daily 5 months. The handle design has little traction with no effective guard. If you are sweating or your hands get a little wet the knife is quite slippery including the deployment button. Closed, I imagine the Dirac could make a good bludgeon tool.
One of the best solutions I have found for all OTFs including this one is running strips of Talon Grips rubber grips on the sides. It still comes out of the pocket without issue, doesn't tear up pants, and adds a ton of traction to them. I've tried the knockoff stuff but real talon grips is the best blend of adhesive, traction, and not being abrasive. Doesn't leave any marks, have them on my cypher as well.
contemplating on getting the smaller dirac but im not from the US so sending my knife for service is not an option for me. im worried about that spring, do you think it would last a lifetime assuming properly cared for
People are dumb, I have put my combat Troodon up to my jeans and fired it before, barely got though and broke skin. I have had a worse wound from a bee sting. 🤷♂️
If you dont want a stabbing weapon but a cool knife you can use, then I would want a single edge version. This discards the Dirac because it only comes in double edged. Troodon does come in single edge.
21:40 what if I get blood in the knife. I'm thinking buying for personal defense, would I need to wash it off before retracting Everytime I get blood on it???
How much personal defense do you plan on doing because even if you did have to wipe it after every attack is that really more of an inconvenience for you to prioritize after just having used it on someone enough to get their blood all on it? Seems like if you are that concerned about your safety you would think about what being so non chalant about stabbing someone and considering your pocketknifes well being over another human looks like to people who could consider that extreme/violent and find you as the main aggressor and lock you up for that where your safety would really be compromised and your knife wouldnt be there to malfunction on you in a personal issue with someone and if you did keep a shank and used it for self defense in there that would only be used against you furthering your problem from the stabbing incident which the police undoubtedly will sort out the details for you... Your knife although may be gunked up from blood and still in the open position and need a wipe but first they will need it to show to the jury so not wanting to wipe it after stabbing someone and calling it self defense will only (in reality) go against you. Be smart dont openly plan on stabbing someone with your knife or suggest it even as a joke as it could be used against you in the future as premeditatation if you ever do have to protect yourself with a blade one day.
Can anyone tell me a personal viewpoint of the size comparison between a full size Ultratech and a Dirac Delta? I love the Ultratech but want something bigger. If it’s basically the same size as the Ultratech then i won’t bother, even though this is my favorite current Microtech production knife after the Ultratech. Infidel is a JOKE! 😄
For anyone looking at this in the future. The Ultratech is a dantier knife than the Delta, but in comparison to a combat troodon, scarab II or a recon 040 it is a slim dainty knife. it really depends on what you like. If you have ever tried a manticore X it is like that but a slightly slimmer and smaller handle. I like chunky knives but I have to say that this is better than the troodon for the money but nowhere near the scarab II. The scarab II is the second best OTF I have ever tried. First being a deadlock at a knife show as well. I would say that the troodon is a useless knife when it comes to options because the Recon 040 is a better big knife IMO and the Delta is a better combat oriented d/e knife.
That was my first otf wich I just got on Friday from GT shop in emporium. Sold me it for $100 since the handle has a barely noticable blemish with the etching. The blade is soooo sharp but I do believe he sold me it that cheap because the blade is slightly rubbing on one side when deployed. The black is wearing away very slightly towards the bottom. Still worth it tho
Functionally, they're about the same. The tip on the Dirac is more delicate so it probably isn't as well suited for tougher tasks. I really just like the overall design and aesthetics more.
@@metal_complex yea i agree microtech is one of my favorite if not the favorite for OTF. The mini troodon is coming out thats great for around the house and such
So I got my dirac today in the mail! The edge is trash! This knife is so dull it ain’t funny! U can grab the blade and slide ur fingers up and down on the blade and not cut urself! Geez man! U would think for 380 bucks it would come sharp!
Actually the placement of the slider on the Ultratech has a lot more sense than those on Dirac and Infidel. After releasing the blade the thumb is exactly in the position to make a cut.
It's not the only optimal position for your thumb. There are lots of ways to hold a knife when you're cutting. "Optimal" positioning is just opinion and perspective.
@@metal_complex Usually You control blade with the thumb during the cut. I am trying to imagine more ergonomic way and frankly speaking just cannot think about any other way. But of course every day is a good day to learn something new. 😁
No. You would have to intentionally jam something into your pocket with constant force to deploy the blade. Even if you do that, the blade would go off track preventing the knife from stabbing you like in a movie.
I have one, the blade play is minimal. All otf’s have some due to the design of them. Excellent knife I love it. In my opinion it is much better than the infidel.
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I believe this is the otf im looking for if i get the reg. Dirac i might edc it
I have that exact same Dirac Delta. Love it. Best letter opener Iv ever had.
About all its good for l
Let's not forget that the Dirac works for left and right pocket carry. When I carry a gun I want an automatic knife in my left pocket to use to end a gun grab. So many righties do not think about left side carry.
I'd recommend using a small fixed blade, I use a kabar, just because if the knife blade on an OTF hits anything it can derail. I love OTFs, my favourite type of knife, but they have reliability concerns. If you do want one anyways though I'd recommend a single action! It'll stay out a lot better even if it misfires
I have a gerber 06 auto for a utility folder that sits in my right pocket and a small fixed blade that I carry weak hand for that reason. But nobody said I can't carry 3 blades at a time so this might go in my left pocket.
kizer harpoon is a great little fixed blade for left side carry. goes nicely with my Sig
I am a lefty ( main hand firearm ) and so glad most are right side carry.
I understand your pain though, cause there needs to be more Lefty Friendly Holsters.
And Lefty Friendly Sh!t in general lol.
Microtech’s warranty is amazing. Had to send in an Ultratech for service and the customer service was great and the turnaround time was very fast. I can highly recommended sending your knives to Microtech for service, sharpening, etc.
Definitely my next Microtech.
The symmetry and clean lines is what draws me to this one.
What people aren't talking about is how nicely the blade and handle is proportionate to each other.This is huge.I love your reviews. It would have been nice to reviewed the two sizes side by side.
Agreed on the switch position. Your thumb is right there when reaching for it, and there is no need to fidget with your thumb position before firing.
I bought a Delta last year and honestly forgot I even bought it I thought my Ultratech was the best EDC OTF and I recently found it and started to EDC it and I love the double edge blade it actually comes in handy more than I thought it was gonna be and I honestly haven't touched my Ultratech since I found my Delta
If you want to remove the glass breaker on a Microtech put masking tape on the concave faces of the glass breaker and use the 3 prongs on the chuck of your drill to hold it and turn
This works perfectly. I just put a thin microfiber cloth over it instead of messing around with the tape.
I just ordered a murdered out Dirac Delta D/E this morning. It'll be my first Microtech and honestly, I think I made a banging choice.
how is it?
I have this and it’s little brother. Smooth, easy action and comfortable handle. I’d never thought about the having twice the edge retention. Good call! This knife looks to me like a typhoon class submarine in silhouette. Cool knife.
Pay the extra $ for the delta,the standard Dirac is a bit too small and not worth the asking price in my opinion. Micro Tech should make an in-between size of this model as well. Lightweight and slim in your pocket for an EDC.
I'm very excited I live in Florida and come to live 1st. We have concealed carry no permit and now I can carry a switch blade. I'm just ordered this one I love it. I got the all blacked out one which I think is really nice. I paid three eighty five free shipping no tax from knife joy really excited
Just ordered mine can't wait til I get it! Thanks for the review you sold me!!!
If you don't have the tool the best alternative is to use a drill. It'll screw right down with a piece of plastic over it so it won't leave any scratches and you can manually unscrew it
I love Tennessee!!! U can own and carry anything! I think u don’t even need a concealed carry permit for guns! If ur 21 and older with no felonies or anything u can conceal carry or open carry without a permit.
Just got one in bronzed metal and black handle...I can't stop the itch now. Got my first MT a few weeks ago and that thing is awesome...believe me I like my Recon 035 and like my ultratech..but wanted a front face switch otf...glad I pulled the trigger on it. Should get it in a few days.
I live in New Jersey and carry my ultratech everywhere, everyday. I’m not John wick, so using it for tool purposes has never been an issue for me.
I'm in NJ too. How did you get an ultratech? It's illegal to have one in the states
I'm asking because I want to get one myself
BladeHQ will mail them anywhere. Just gotta check the box basically saying you know the laws where you live and take responsibility.
Careful with that-as an ex-Jersey-ite.
I can tell ya if a cop wants to put you in jail in NJ they can. NJ is the only state where it’s actually a felony :-(
nikhil sinha I order from pvk Vegas and never has an issue, I’ve ordered a microtech cypher, utx 85, and 2 ultratechs from them.
I have one of these with the apocalyptic m390 blade!!! This is my one and only otf knife. It ruined my want to buy any of the side slider button otfs. Now, I just want another Delta! I am willing to bet that MC wants to get a marfione custom with Damascus blade.
They are wicked, so narrowly focused. I have a utx dagger with a jade g10 panel. Stays in the drawer mostly. If you want it to stop working, just cut some summer sausage up with it.
Need to clean the blade alot. Especially after cutting meat. It gets fat film on it duh lol
I get what your saying about when pulling from pocket your finger is already on the switch, but that's not how you hold a knife so you still have to change your position on the knife! ?
I have this exact Delta. Best ergos. Absolute favorite OTF.
A spring in my Dirac Delta broke when I deployed the blade during the fourth week after I bought it. Sent it back to microtech and they fixed it real quick but didn't say anything about the reason why or what happened. Sucks that it would break so fast, being something that I would hope I could trust to be reliable. When it came back it was drenched oil maybe if a spring is dry it's a problem.
What you experienced is so unbelievably rare that this is legitimately the first time I've ever heard of it happening.
@@metal_complex good to know DLT Trading who I ordered it from said that it only happened one time with a customer before. Luckily microtech has good repair services. I bet it will work fine now that they have gone over it again.
hawk model c is the best otf in my opinion
I got the standard D/E tactical (blacked out) version because I personally like the smaller size. Thinner and slightly smaller than the UTX-85. Love the Dirac. Super smooth actuation. My only complaint is the double retention on the clip-pretty tough to get out quickly. Unfortunately it does not slide out very easily but it as you said, definitely stays in the pocket. The UTX-85 clip works a bit better offering more clearance.
ThAts why I use a lanyard on mine ....with a Pete Gray monster Ti bead attached at the end ..
Just recommended this to a friend to save him from getting an infidel instead😂
You are a good friend! I hope he listened!
Not all heroes wear capes ha
Are these hard to find? None of my usual internet shops have them in stock.
I know this video is a couple years old now, but currently, I'm torn between this, the Glykon (whenever they get back in stock) and the GT 40. The GT 40 is amazing, but I've never touched a Glykon and don't see where you've had a chance to review that one. Any thoughts on it?
What was your verdect. I was stuck between the GT 40, manticore x and the dirac delta. I just ordered the GT 40 today. I have tried the GT 35, infadel, most microtechs and a manticore e. I really liked the GT 35 because of the action so I bought the big one. the dirac is such a nice knife though and it is the best microtech that I have tried besides the scarab 2.
@henryfeige8596 Funny you asked. Since I posted that, I've owned all three, and love them equally for their own reasons. The GT40, I love the size, razor sharp from factory, price, and that bearing/plate trigger. I've had 6 Glykons through my hands since then, fully customized and resold, and my daily carry is actually a Dirac Delta. I just really like the feel and symmetry of the Dirac Delta. If you put all three in front of me, and said "choose only one", I think I'd choose the Glykon. I really like that smooth trigger, customizability, and the beyonet blade style, but they are the priciest of the three.
@@GettinEdgy Really? I never knew that the glycon was so good. I have used one of them before because my friend used to work for microtech and I thought that it was a weird knife that I wouldn't carry. Still waiting for the GT40 to come. I have owned a halo 4 and a ultratech before and I was underwhelmed by the ultratech.
@henryfeige8596 Yeah, it's all about personal preference and feel. I will say one thing about the Glykons...its a flip of the coin. They are all nice, but some are just better than others, even from the same batch. Some have more rattle in the trigger...some have zero. Some, I have zero issue deploying the blade from the side trigger...some are much harder to do. I bought my first Ultratech at the bladeshow. I was actually surprised how small the ultratech model is (the full sized one).
@@GettinEdgy I don't know much about QC on other knife brands but microtech knives were mostly made on Haas VF-9 machines that were pretty close to spec. This is for the halo models and the smaller utx models that I know of because I was at the machine shop that they made them in. There was a lack of laser measurement machines for QC though.
Use a drill, open the chuck hand tighten it and hold while the knife
Want to take the glass breaker off or switch the clip? ........ Take your drill and match the bit grip to the glassbreaker and slowly unscrew. You're welcome.
Do you know if the clip off this or the combat troodon would fit an ultratech? I’m looking to ditch the lanyard hole on my ultratech.
@@RolandKoller90 ok...follow me on this. Dirac Delta (and I would imagine the C.T.) clip is much wider than the clip for the ultratech. The clip for the Dirac is the same size/blueprint to fit the ultratech however is shorter and shaped different that the ultratech clip.
Salute trying to figure it out. I put a lanyard on all mine, even the ones that don't have a lanyard hole.
cleveland dean I wouldn’t mind the clip being different, really looking to get rid of the lanyard hole. So you can confirm that the smaller Dirac clip will fit the ultratech?
@@RolandKoller90 I can't confirm but if you don't want the lanyard hole.....just dremel it off.
does it stick? I carry an infidel all the time never have issues. I have an Ultratech and a cypher and neither one will fully engage anymore.
Can’t decide on this in bronze or a ultratech hellhound in OD green 😱
Really great review! New to your page and it makes me want to watch others!
I'm so gonna hate sharpening that. My OCD will kill me if i ruin the tip.. Still like it though 😅
Wish more companies would make the blades centered like the autocrat. Always bothered me on my phaeton.
Had this knife and lost is somewhere along the way. Every time I see one my guts hurt
Do the think the smaller version is just as good?
you can get a tool for the glass breaker, or any of the other triangle microtech hardware
I recommend GP as well. That's nice, but it ain't no pickle! 😆
I don't know if you've seen the new Scarab 2, but it actually comes with TORX BODY SCREWS!!! One of the best "upgrades" to a Microtech design yet!
@Emerald Lx I agree on all counts haha. The proprietary screws wouldn't be a big deal if a bit were included. Also, I'm fairly sure that they will be releasing different blade types. The thing that kept me from buying one is the size. I like the size of my QD.
If id get one of these it will be the small version
For me Benchmade otfs are hit or miss. Microtech is great and makes the best otfs
will this come back in stock at some point ?
So have you had a G&G Hawk Deadlock? To me that is the best OTF made. There is zero blade play, you can service the knife properly without breaking the warranty. They even send you the tool to remove the screws. Don't get me wrong I love my Microtech knives but the Deadlock is on another level.
I've never handled one, but I'm sure I would agree 👍
Agreed. I have tried one at a gun and knife show and even compared to a scarab II it is on another level...
@@henryfeige8596 Yep 💯
i very much disagree that the microtech is better than the infidel in every way. i wholly believe that the infidel has much better designed internals compared to the microtech. the infidel has a substantially more durable locking system. we also have to consider the designed use cases for both knives. microtech makes knives for general edc. the infidel was designed by benchmade as an actual weapon.
all im saying is that theres a reason that microtech may void your warranty for opening the knife up yourself.
ill also say benchmade is smoking crack with theyre pricing, regardless of how good their knives are.
I have carried the Dirac model daily 5 months. The handle design has little traction with no effective guard. If you are sweating or your hands get a little wet the knife is quite slippery including the deployment button. Closed, I imagine the Dirac could make a good bludgeon tool.
One of the best solutions I have found for all OTFs including this one is running strips of Talon Grips rubber grips on the sides. It still comes out of the pocket without issue, doesn't tear up pants, and adds a ton of traction to them. I've tried the knockoff stuff but real talon grips is the best blend of adhesive, traction, and not being abrasive. Doesn't leave any marks, have them on my cypher as well.
@@imsteevin I have used rubber mastic tape and that works well too. Great grip for guns and knives.
Does it feel raggedy
contemplating on getting the smaller dirac but im not from the US so sending my knife for service is not an option for me. im worried about that spring, do you think it would last a lifetime assuming properly cared for
Would love one but as mentioned, in Australia it would be nuclear weapon level illegal.
Canada too
Two years later, do you still agree with your statement that this is one of the best designed otf knives on the market?
I love it. Thank you for the video.
People are dumb, I have put my combat Troodon up to my jeans and fired it before, barely got though and broke skin. I have had a worse wound from a bee sting. 🤷♂️
I have the regular smaller Dirac and I love it I hope microtech makes them with different blade styles other than dagger
I wouldnt get your hopes up. Im pretty certain they named the knife after the perfect symmetry of the blade
I've thought the same but I was told by an employee that the internals won't allow other blade shapes to work, so I wouldn't hold my breath.
Here in Georgia legally you can wear a machete ?
The best otf is G&G...HAWK.....nuff said ! ! !
"the worst" interests me much more.
If you dont want a stabbing weapon but a cool knife you can use, then I would want a single edge version. This discards the Dirac because it only comes in double edged. Troodon does come in single edge.
21:40 what if I get blood in the knife. I'm thinking buying for personal defense, would I need to wash it off before retracting Everytime I get blood on it???
How much personal defense do you plan on doing because even if you did have to wipe it after every attack is that really more of an inconvenience for you to prioritize after just having used it on someone enough to get their blood all on it? Seems like if you are that concerned about your safety you would think about what being so non chalant about stabbing someone and considering your pocketknifes well being over another human looks like to people who could consider that extreme/violent and find you as the main aggressor and lock you up for that where your safety would really be compromised and your knife wouldnt be there to malfunction on you in a personal issue with someone and if you did keep a shank and used it for self defense in there that would only be used against you furthering your problem from the stabbing incident which the police undoubtedly will sort out the details for you... Your knife although may be gunked up from blood and still in the open position and need a wipe but first they will need it to show to the jury so not wanting to wipe it after stabbing someone and calling it self defense will only (in reality) go against you. Be smart dont openly plan on stabbing someone with your knife or suggest it even as a joke as it could be used against you in the future as premeditatation if you ever do have to protect yourself with a blade one day.
Just ordered this EXACT ONE
Luv mine too....better than my Halo, combat Troodon and ultra!!!
A socket will fit the pocket clip screw
Quick question, can this pocket clip be swapped to an ultratech? Looking to keep the pocket clip but ditch the lanyard hole.
no, the dirac delta has a larger size thread on the glassbreaker than an ultratech. but possible with the small dirac.
Can anyone tell me a personal viewpoint of the size comparison between a full size Ultratech and a Dirac Delta? I love the Ultratech but want something bigger. If it’s basically the same size as the Ultratech then i won’t bother, even though this is my favorite current Microtech production knife after the Ultratech.
Infidel is a JOKE! 😄
It's as big as combat troodon
For anyone looking at this in the future. The Ultratech is a dantier knife than the Delta, but in comparison to a combat troodon, scarab II or a recon 040 it is a slim dainty knife. it really depends on what you like. If you have ever tried a manticore X it is like that but a slightly slimmer and smaller handle. I like chunky knives but I have to say that this is better than the troodon for the money but nowhere near the scarab II. The scarab II is the second best OTF I have ever tried. First being a deadlock at a knife show as well. I would say that the troodon is a useless knife when it comes to options because the Recon 040 is a better big knife IMO and the Delta is a better combat oriented d/e knife.
it is immoral to abide by unjust laws
What part of Kansas you from bud?
I want a single edge dirac delta!
I’ve always enjoyed the Guardian tactical recon 035 with carbon fiber inlays!!!
That was my first otf wich I just got on Friday from GT shop in emporium. Sold me it for $100 since the handle has a barely noticable blemish with the etching. The blade is soooo sharp but I do believe he sold me it that cheap because the blade is slightly rubbing on one side when deployed. The black is wearing away very slightly towards the bottom. Still worth it tho
In the Czech Republic they cost twice as much , and the better ones are unavailable D !
I hate it when my goop isn't plentiful
Anyone know if the Dirac delta uses the same springs as the UT?
last noise you hear b4 you die is twang😳🤣✌😎👍
Hello how it compares to combat troodon when it comes to spring action
Similar. The Combat Troodon fires a little harder
Lol. Twang noise ruining an attempted murder. Great video thanks for making it. 🔥
HALO's are my fav, although this one looks very nice. Had a bunch years ago, should have never sold them.. :^(
Love my Dirac
That is a slick looking knife, but I can’t understand the logic behind the blade shape.
It's for poking. This is meant for self defense brother.
Cries in Canadian knife laws.
U think this is better than the troodon?
Functionally, they're about the same. The tip on the Dirac is more delicate so it probably isn't as well suited for tougher tasks. I really just like the overall design and aesthetics more.
@@metal_complex yea i agree microtech is one of my favorite if not the favorite for OTF. The mini troodon is coming out thats great for around the house and such
what does d/e and t/e mean on microtech otf's?
D/E dual edge. T/E Tanto. S/E single edge 👊🏻
Legal in Tennessee. I need one.
Is this blade ok in Texas? Houston?
All knives are now legal to carry in Texas. Just can't carry them in restricted buildings.
@@burritosupreme333 Nice! Thanks, I can now carry a firearm without a permit too.
Nashville baby. Safe
So I got my dirac today in the mail! The edge is trash! This knife is so dull it ain’t funny! U can grab the blade and slide ur fingers up and down on the blade and not cut urself! Geez man! U would think for 380 bucks it would come sharp!
i like the face switch
Actually the placement of the slider on the Ultratech has a lot more sense than those on Dirac and Infidel. After releasing the blade the thumb is exactly in the position to make a cut.
It's not the only optimal position for your thumb. There are lots of ways to hold a knife when you're cutting. "Optimal" positioning is just opinion and perspective.
@@metal_complex Usually You control blade with the thumb during the cut. I am trying to imagine more ergonomic way and frankly speaking just cannot think about any other way. But of course every day is a good day to learn something new. 😁
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I'm not crazy about it
Is the ping noise normal when deployment of the blade?
They put sound deadening stuff on the spring to prevent that. If it's resonating, it just needs more applied. It's not hurting anything though
@@metal_complex would I have to send it in to get more of that stuff applied?
This thing is awesome.
I really like this knife and some others but I really wish glass breakers would go out of style. At least this one isn’t sharp.
I WANT A DIRAC DELTA
BM Infidel kinda the same build
Does this have the chance of accidentally deploying in your pants or something? Apologies if that was mentioned.
No. You would have to intentionally jam something into your pocket with constant force to deploy the blade. Even if you do that, the blade would go off track preventing the knife from stabbing you like in a movie.
Sold out every where anyone know where to order one
REM oil is a dry lubricant? What? Lol
The spray can is. The oil version isn't.
Very nice
Buy the tool fix your own knife it isn't hard at all
DIRECT* DELTA
Not crazy about having a very sharp tip on the back end of my knife.
It’s not sharp at all.
Be careful if you’re going to open up your microtech you could void the warranty!
Show us blade wobble/play it have.
All reviews avoid this topic
I have one, the blade play is minimal. All otf’s have some due to the design of them. Excellent knife I love it. In my opinion it is much better than the infidel.
All OTF’s except for the Deadlock have some amount of blade play .
Stop calling it "large" ...while it's the largest they may make, it isn't large...they need to make a Dirac with at least a 5 inch long blade.