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Thank you for the comment! Yes, the LFK has become forgotten unfortunately. It’s such a great knife and its mechanism needs to be reintroduced. Imagine a BM Bushcrafter-style knife with that mechanism and a sturdy lock. It would sell well I think!

Thank you brother!! You have no idea how much this comment means to me!

I hear you! I love having the genuine model but Vespas are my EDC for various reasons. My Vespa Scarab is by far my favorite OTF and if I drop it, so what? It was 1/4th the price of my genuine model. If has virtually no blade play, has M390 steel and it’s never misfired. I genuinely enjoy every Vespa I have and I’ve had less issues, well 0 issues, with them compared to my authentic Microtechs. I get accused of pushing counterfeit products but in reality I’m only being honest. Thank you for commenting and take care!

Hey my friend, I’ll add the link below. The non-serrated dagger edge is hard to come by at the moment but there should be more available in the near future. “China High-End EDC” is the store I typically use on DHgate or AliExpress but there are others that sell Vespa products. Be aware of the $50 Gen IIIs for sell, they’re good as well but they aren’t what’s in this video. a.aliexpress.com/_mruwLXE

You’re absolutely right. When it comes to the counterfeit market, quality ranges wildly. If I find a good brand and seller I generally stick to them. Vespa, HiFinder, Miker and Jufule tend to be the most reliable in my experience. The pages are always being taken down as you said but from my experience, emailing them helps a lot. Thanks for commenting and take care!

I’d say the Vespa is really comparable to the genuine model actually. I haven’t sharpened my genuine M390MK Gen III but I have sharpened my M390 Gen II and other M390 knives many times. They’re both tough to sharpen and I can’t really say if one is softer than the other. Now, every other clone besides Vespa that I’ve had has soft steel that’s easy to sharpen, takes a sharp edge but dulls very quickly (HiFinder, etc). Vespa seems to actually use the steel advertised and they do a good job with their heat treat, there are some independent tests that compare them. I saw one on Reddit fairly recently. I hope this helps!

Maybe 5 years ago but most clones that cost over $40 are using quality steel. The twilight years of the American knife manufacturing sector as a whole is not looking good. Wish it wasn't the case but we got beat in our game and we let it happen

Unfortunately I think you’re right. Even $40 clones are using 7075 aluminum for the body compared to 6061 used by many American makers. I’ve dropped clones and genuine MTs, for example, and it’s absolutely obvious that the aluminum is better quality on the clones. There’s still a lot of clones out there that use poor quality steel but there’s plenty that don’t. People assume they’re all pot metal but it’s just as easy to obtain M390 or other higher quality steels in China. It really is impressive what they do for the price. My Vespa Scarab M390 was $170, my genuine Scarab was $600. I sold my genuine Scarab after getting the Vespa.

Have you opened it up yet? I’d be happy to help you verify its authenticity.

Not all but yes, generally speaking they do!

@@GigiEDC generally speaking there is one model that locks tight and it’s thousands of dollars.

Four models, soon to be 5, but yes. Again, the blade play wasn’t the issue with this knife here.

Я могу не понять. Я купил настоящий нож и подделку. Я хотел такой же размер для подделки, но, к сожалению, они их не производят. Оригинальный нож меньшего размера покупать не хотела, потому что мне нравится больший, да и стоил он дорого) спасибо за комментарий)

To be fair, the Gen II Combat Troodon is supposed to have switch play as it has a spring underneath the switch unlike the Dirac. As for what people should expect, I’d say for the price issues like this are unacceptable. Particularly when there are issues that can’t be fixed by the buyer (incorrectly drilled blade holes, etc.) As for the custom Microtechs, from my experience and the experience of others there’s absolutely no difference in the tolerances. My custom CT was no different in that respect to my production models. I thought it would’ve been too honestly. It was one reason I purchased it and I know EdgedMindset thought the same too. Again, just my experience. Take care and thanks for commenting!

I hope you enjoy it! I purchased an amphibian a couple of months ago - it’s probably the best folding knife I own. It’s very well built. I couldn’t recommend it more. Take care!

@@GigiEDC my 1st microtech purchase. Already pulled the trigger.

Thank you!

To be fair, none are guaranteed to fire and lock out but I hear you! I’ve had minor issues with both which is to be expected - just a little dust inside from use. I’d absolutely prefer my real Combat Troodon though. Thanks for commenting and take care bro.

Thank you for the comment my friend! No, it wasn’t a factory second unfortunately. I understand that any company has issues like this but their response is what made me make this video. The good news is that they’ve gotten better since last October. Take care!

@@GigiEDC that is good to hear, but still unacceptable to a paying customer of their super expensive products especially in these Days… Fortunately but Unfortunately for me i bought a rare Ultratech Warhound two tone blue from BHQ today, $484… if anything is wrong with it i will be so let disappointed and let down. My first Microtech.

I’ve had this same thought. It’s certainly not for everyone - the price also keeps many people from using it and enjoying it even if they do buy one. I’m very happy with mine but I probably wouldn’t buy a second one. Take care and thanks for commenting!

No, it’s purely aesthetic. I’m not the biggest fan of them either but they’ve grown on me over time. Thank you for commenting and take care!

@GigiEDC thanks for the reply, lot of manufacturing just for a look

Yes, it broke in and it’s very smooth! It just needed a little cleaning. I got this DD second hand so it’s not the fault of Microtech at all. Great knife and I hope yours breaks in as well, you can try using a thin thin layer of Gun CLP or OTF specific lubricant, take care!

Really? I didn’t know anything about this, I’m going to check this out! If it’s better tolerances and quality I’d love to pick one up to check it out. Thanks for letting me know!

I love having both but I certainly enjoy using my fake more than my real one. If I drop the fake I couldn’t care less, if I drop the real one there’s definitely some real disappointment there. I do enjoy having the real one in my hands of course but at the end of the day they’re tools! Take care!

Absolutely, take care and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! It means a lot!

Oh it’s a counterfeit, don’t let it fool you! It has all the markings of a real Scarab including the Scarab logo. Without this, you’d be right :) sometimes I use these terms interchangeably but your definition is spot on.

I hear you! Holding the two I certainly tell a difference and I feel better when I have the real one in my hands - however I’m much more included to use the $50 knife which makes me enjoy it as much as the real one. I’d certainly recommend having both if possible 😅

Cobratecs are great for the money in my opinion, I’ve handle a couple and it felt solid. I’m glad you enjoy it, thanks for commenting!

Thanks for the comment! Are you referring to the real Microtech or the Vespa? Personally I wish they’d use other steels - Magnacut, S110V, Maxamet, etc. It would be nice to have variety.

@@GigiEDC m390 is m390 and it is outdated tech here in 2024…it works yes but 1095 will outperform it across the board. Your paying a premium for something that was premium 30 years ago is my point. And I would bet when microtech doesn’t list the steel in their knives that they are m390, like they’re ashamed of it, otherwise they would list blade material.

⁠@@JohnDavis-tj1blI hear you. 1095 is a great steel from the little experience I have with it, now I’m interested in trying it out more. Hopefully they and other OTFs makers will start using more premium steels because for whatever reason, all the big makers rarely update their materials. Microtech only began using 7075 aluminum this year. Take care!

From what I’ve been told they addressed the issue in their later batches. Most with this issue were made in 12/23 or 1/24. Take care!

@@GigiEDC mine is 4/24 so that explains that. Haha. Thanks!

@@LemmyGibbler I’m happy to hear it’s solid! Take care brother and thank you for commenting

Hello, thank you for your comment! I’m interested in your offer. What is the best way to contact you? Thank you and take care!

Feel free to contact me at lacorsiogigi@gmail.com I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

@@GigiEDC I have sent a message to your email

In many ways they are! If the blade was wider on the Vespa I’d say it would have the original Microtech beat in terms of value. Take care!

Agreed! I love supporting American companies but you’re absolutely right.

I hear that. $300 is a little wild considering everything, thank you for commenting!

Genuinely curious, what do you think the best hardness is for M390? Thanks for commenting!

@@GigiEDC m390 should be at no less than 62rc. If using secondary hardening heat treatment protocol, no less than 60rc. This is not opinion.

Thanks for the info!

Thank you very much my friend! My issues weren’t resolved with them but I did successfully return the knife. Unfortunately, I got another defective knife shortly after 😅 as for Surefire, I’ve heard that from others as well. Hopefully both of them can get it together. Take care and thanks for commenting!

@@GigiEDC thank you for the update. Your experience makes me a little bit hesitant to get a microtech for my brothe’sr birthday, but maybe those QC issues will get lined out.

@@Dad_Brad I’m happy to hear my videos are helping with your decision! I will say that Microtech seems to have gotten better recently. I’m not certain but I read that they addressed the QC issues a few months back. Since then I’ve bought three more knives from them, the last two without any issues.

Thank you for commenting! Who did you buy your clone from? I’d be interested in reviewing one and comparing them to the real one

What's the clone. ?? I just picked up a boker plus lhotak mini eagle v2.0 . It's got a good trigger and blade is really tight considering the price. Smkw had them for $63.

No, I’m reviewing two knives honestly for what they are while being as objective as I can be. I don’t have an attachment to any brand but I’ve said many times that I like Microtech, I support them, I want them to succeed and I want them to fix their customer service/quality control (which is the reason I looked into Vespas to begin with). Solely because I like them. I’ve had about $7.5K+ worth of their products over the years. These videos also help people identify a counterfeit product so they don’t get scammed - I’ve been told this several times. I’m sure you realize that counterfeits have gotten extremely good and it’s harder and harder to tell which is which. I’ve never bought a counterfeit without buying the real version either. Not once. As for the M390, yes I do. In this case. 99% of advertised blade steel on AliExpress, Wish, DHGate, etc. is false advertising, of course, but there are makers that actually use the real thing and it’s rather easy to verify. M390 in particular is easy to obtain. Last point before I get off the soap box - I’ve said in my videos that counterfeits and clones have a place. It’s not black and white. Many people buy one and like it so they save to buy a real Microtech or Benchmade. It’s what many have done including myself. Virtually no one ever “prefers” the counterfeit - it’s just a bridge until they can afford the real thing. If they can never afford it, they were likely never going to be a customer anyway. If not for my first fake Ultratech I would’ve never bought an actual Microtech. I know it’s a long reply but I feel strongly about this. Take care my friend.

@@GigiEDC even though we disagree on some points, I appreciate your full response and understand your position.

Absolutely my friend. Thank you for being respectful.

Thank you for your comment, your country is great by the way! I visited there and miss it very much although the knife laws should be changed. After all, criminals don’t follow the laws anyway. The Vespa is great even when compared to the original. If it’s your only option, you’re getting great quality at a great price. The Vespa Scarab is even better than the Vespa Combat Troodon too if you’re looking for another. Take care and I wish you the best!

​@@GigiEDCThanks! I'm also considering purchasing Hera 2, although buying clones is also illegal. But as Stan Pines said, If theres no cop around anythings legal. The law does not prohibit keeping these knives at home.

⁠@@neongirlI love that quote 😆people say the same thing here! I hope you find one that you like and hopefully one day you’ll be able to purchase a real Microtech. I think the Hera II will work for you although I have no experience with them.

Thank you for your input! That makes perfect sense. Take care and thank you for commenting!

Anytime! It made me nervous too coming from full tang is king fixed blades but they really are little marvels of engineering, MT deserved their profit but i think theyve taken it to a point of explotation, at some point we gotta call it public domain for the sake of healthy competition. Your review of the vespa CT Gen3 gave me the confidence to pull the trigger and I'm absolutely thrilled with the purchase, if they don't want to make an affordable otf somebody else will lol. Appreciate ya!

Brother I absolutely agree. Although their original mechanism wasn’t made by them, Microtech deserves their profit because of the innovation they’ve brought to the OTF world. Especially recently with the dual fuel system and the new Atreus’s lock up mechanism. Like you said though - there’s a fine line between profit and gouging. Their customer service is what originally sent me to Vespa though, not the prices. I hope they realize these things. I hope you enjoy your OTF my friend and I’m glad I could help!

It is! I was very surprised at the quality. I have a video comparing this one to the real one if you’re interested. Take care!

While I have no evidence that knife counterfeiters are sex trafficking or selling drugs, I see your point. As a point of principle I won’t buy a clone without buying the original so the genuine manufacturer doesn’t lose a sale and I just enjoy comparing them. The sad part is that SO many people are being scammed online thinking they’re buying the real thing. I’m working on buying several Benchmades and their clones to help identify the differences. They seem to be faked more than anyone and it’s gotten out of control. Thanks for your comment and take care!