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 …

I gotta admit- I love me a quality OTF. There’s something about the staccato twang of an auto that’s at the same time romantic and intimidating, conjuring images of 50′s vagrants snapping their fingers and dancing in step. However, this is not one of those knives. Instead the Microtech Scarab is a knife that for me is straight out of James Bond, especially this Navy Seal edition knife. Made with exotic materials, exceptional craftsmanship and heaping helpings of WIN, this special edition Scarab not only looks the part, but it preforms too. Capable of opening underwater and sporting a tritium inlay in the slide, the Seal Scarab is a technically complex and very, very cool switchblade that boasts tremendous cool factor. It’s easy to carry, lightweight and compact, making it the ideal spy tool for your every day system. Thanks for watching and as always, if you like this video please subscribe to my channel!

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

Just a quick comparison video requested by a viewer. She wanted to know how UTX-70 and Mnandi looks like when put together. I just happen to have my Spyderco Lava around so I also threw it in

Microtech Halo VT OTF Knife… www.microtechknives.com The MICROTECH reputation has continued to stress quality which means: •Extremely close tolerance — Our Designers and Technicians measure to the thousandths to ensure precision action. •Only USA manufactured parts, material and labor. •We research and test only the highest grade of Tool Steel, Aircraft Alloy and component pieces — all developed by USA Manufactures. •Approximately 95% of all parts are fabricated by us not for us. •Designed and engineered by experts –aiming to meet and exceed customer needs, targeting ease in application and effectiveness. •Life time limited warranty of all MICROTECH products •NO COMPROMISES ON QUALITY Specifications: D2 Steel/Stonewashed finish Blade: 4.6″ Overall: 10.75″ Handle: 6.1″ Weight: 5.8 oz. Price: 3.75-9.00 BladeHQ Price: 5.00 www.bladehq.com The production version of the Microtech Halo V has arrived. They are big, powerful, and look great! The biggest difference between the Halo V series and the previous models is the size. At almost 11″ the Halo V is a big knife with a big blade (over 4″!). In addition to being long, the blade is extremely thick. To ensure the best blade/handle ratio the tips on these knives come right up to the top of the handle (be warned- don’t drag your finger across the blade’s exit point!). The action on these is fast, they hit hard, and the lock-up is excellent. The Halo V knives have black anodized aircraft aluminum handles. The knife …