Microtech Socom Elite Black Standard Review -Pretty cool looking knife, maybe to menacing for public use. – Very light – Great steel Youtube: CreativeOutletHobbie Main Site: creativeoutletimages.blogspot.com Flickr: www.flickr.com Twitter: CreativeOutletH Tumblr: creativeoutletimages.tumblr.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Google+: plus.google.com

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 …

My review of the MT Ultratech Katana. I also go off on a mini rant towards the end regarding automatic knife laws:)

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

this is a review of the red Microtech Ultratech with the bayonet blade the knife is a limited run of 50 all tho i have some issues i am happy with the blade overall

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This is the blade I’ve been carrying daily since 2003. It’s the Microtech SOCOM Elite in 154-CM steel. This is an automatic knife with a positive locking safety for the release. The handles are of aluminum with 180 grit emery cloth inserts for a very positive grip. The clip is non adjustable and set up for right handed, tip up only carry. The locking mechanism is very solid, essentially making the knife a fixed blade when open. The blade still carries the same shaving sharp edge it had when I purchased it. The only thing I’ve ever had to do is the occasional stropping. www.microtechknives.com

The SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie knife achieves quite a lot for its reasonable price and will connect with a lot of knife enthuisasts. SOG has wisely answered the trend of high value, high quality blades with their Chinese-produced “Fusion” line of blades. The Fixation Bowie is a favorite of mine in the series. Measuring out at the same as a KaBar Combat knife (7″ blade), the Fixation looks to be a good choice as a deployment, light survival, or all-around outdoor blade. The 8Cr13Mov steel, similar to AUS-8, should hold an edge adequately (like the Spyderco “Byrd” models do), be easy to sharpen, and offer some rust resistance. Other upsides include: a hammer-capable pommel (love those!), nice long handle, excellent jimping on the thumb ramp, good quality Cordura nylon sheath with a sharpener pocket, and excellent fit and finish throughout. All this weighs in at a very packable 12.8 ounces… great job SOG! Downsides might include a delicate tip, less-than-sharp factory edge, and a handle material that is reminiscent of vinyl (but has sharp checkering). Nevertheless, the SOG Fixations -ish pricetag makes it a steal and it will attract cash-strapped knife addicts like Rosie ODonnel to free donuts. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered)

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

The camera cut out again, so expect a part 3 soon. I apologize for the minor inconvenience of clicking a link If anyone wants to send me a bigger SD card it would be appreciated, but I will be getting a bigger one soon for future reviews. Questions and comments are welcome, there are a few things not mentioned in this review. Part 3 should be out by the end of October, most of the important stuff is in 1 and 2 already.