One of the best Microtech model – Socom Elite, with machined aluminum handle, bar lock, carbide glass breaker (lost already), and CPM S90V TiN coated blade. I using this knife for only special tasks which require extreme sharpness and low angle tip – semi surgical things, like cutting off splinters without drawing blood. But to fair I tried it out against rough tasks – like cutting roots and digging, cutting notebooks in half, drywall – etc…But just to try, it has unique tip to do delicate jobs. It does not show extreme performance on manila rope tests, better then average but behind CTS-XHP, ZDP-189 etc. However I consider it as good performer, because of excellent design, flowless fit and finish and precise mechanics.

This is the perfect knife to strap onto your bug out bag. Lightweight and nimble

www.sog-knives.net Popular among law enforcement and military personnel, the SOG Pentagon Elite II continues its reign as a great tactical knife. This SOG model PE18 features a partially serrated VG-20 stainless steel blade with a shark took tip. The blade is opened with ambidextrous thumb studs and locked open with sog’s Arc-Lock system. The comfortable Zytel handle is reinforced with glass and Kevlar. The Pentagon Elite II uses a reversible pocket clip for carrying.

www.sog-knives.net This straight edge version of the SOG Spec Elite I, model SE14, has a nice and beefy 4 inch VG-10 steel blade. The Spec Elite I is well balanced and opens smoothly with the ambidextrous thumbstuds. The knife is held open with the Arc-Lock system and releases easily with the lever located in the handle close to the hinge. The handle is made of Zytel and has a reversible pocket clip. Check out the video, and you’ll see this knife is not for the faint at heart.

www.sog-knives.net The SOG Tigershark Elite 2.0 model TE-02 has a tini coated AUS 8 partially serrated stainless steel blade that is 9 inches long. The handle is made of checkered Zytel and has a removable hand guard included. The picture shows the knife with the hand guard installed which provides great hand protection when chopping your way through brush. If you’re looking for one big knife with fluid movement then the SOG Tigershark Elite 2.0 stands awaiting your command. A nylon sheath comes included with the knife.

www.sog-knives.net The SOG SEAL Team Elite knife has a long 7 inch partially serrated blade with a black tini coating. The spine rasp travels the entire length of the back of the blade. Deep finger grooves in the extended Zytel handle provide the great hold that is needed for tactical operations. On the end of the handle the tang has been extended as well, making it easy for hammering and breaking glass. this SOG SE37 model comes with a nylon sheath included.

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A visit with Anthony Marfione Jr., son of Microtech owner and founder. We talk about the Microtech history, their different models, the passion of knifemaking, design, 2nd type of cool, their no-compromise philosophy, the MSAR STG-556, and about the best Christmas movie ever. It was lots of fun and Anthony does a good job of giving TNPrs an inside look to the Microtech vision and product line. Many thanks to Microtech.

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