While all automatics have a strong forbidden fruit cachet among cutlery users, its the out-the-fronts (OTFs in auto geek lingo) that really increase their pulse rate. And of that general cutlery category, the modern double-action out-the-fronts are the most sought after. I think all of us find the functioning of these knives a little like magic. Push the release forward and the blade snaps straight out of the hollow handle and locks into place. Nothing too unusual there. It is when you pull the release back a short distance and the blade snaps closed just as fast as it opened, that you start wondering, how did they do that? Microtech, one of the leaders in the new generation of auto makers, has long favored OTFs for many of their models. Their latest introduction is the Combat Troodon family of blades. (I vaguely knew a Troodon was a type of dinosaur but didnt know much more than that. After Googling, I found it was a relatively small, bird-like animal around 6-feet high that may have had feathers. Like its more famous cousin, the Velociraptor of Jurassic Park, it had a large, hooked talon on each hind leg well suited for use as a tactical knife.) Currently, blade options for the Combat Troodon include a full double-edge blade, a clip-point, a wharncliffe point, and the ever-popular tanto point. All of these blades are S30V stainless and vary from around 3-3/4 inches to 4 inches depending on point style. Serrations and a wide variety of blade finishes are available as …

Microtech Marfione Limited Custom Knife / Tool MTAS: Microtech Hand Ground Assailant Credit Card Sized tool in Titanium Microtech Knives Unique design in a very flat tool made to be carried in a wallet. In fact, it comes in a Nylon and plastic wallet. These are hand ground in the Microtech factory and are serialized. Specifications: Tool Dimensions: 3.4″ x 2.1″ Tool Material: Titanium with DVL Coating

Marfione custom Microtech Ultratech Katana chisel grind tanto #283 out of 300 special limited edition.

Custom Stainless Steel with Abalone Shell inlay with Damascus Blade and Titanium Screws. www.notyourmamasknives.com

Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel Blade Design: Nemesis Double Edge Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

This is a set of four Torx wrenches (T6, T8, T9 & T10 + Makora II Wrench Tool Bit) manufactured by Microtech. These common sized Torx bits will fit many Microtch knives as well as other knives with Torx screws. The bits and handle are all steel. The bits will also fit most any screwdriver with interchangeable heads. The bit heads are held in place with a magnet and the two lose bits fit neatly into the tool’s handle.

Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 TOOL STEEL Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

FEATURES: • Action: Thumbslide Out-The-Front Double Action Automatic • Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel • Blade Style: Nemesis Spear Point • Blade Finish: Black Partially Serrated • Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum • Locking Mechanism: Friction Lock • Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Down 301 Spring Steel • Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty • Blade Length: 3.46 • Blade Thickness: .125 • Handle Length: 4.84 • Overall Open Length: 8.30 • Weight: 2.5oz.

This is a Microtech Halo Katana. This is a custom Microtech Halo. It is the “Katana” version of the Halo. This line has been limited to 100 pieces. This is a plunge-lock halo, with a charging handle used to retract the blade. The blade has a Satin finish and bronzed hardware. This knife is an excellent collectors piece. Comes with a condura carrying case featuring the Marifone custom dagger logo on it. This knife was made in February of 2009. The serial number is number 92. Specs for the …

This is a Microtech Ultratech 7 dagger edge (D/E) automatic knife. This knife works by using the push button on the right side of the knife. The action is smooth on this knife, and it is very light. This knife was built in December of 2008. Specs for the Ultratech 7: Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: S30V Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz