A good quality OTF is such a practical EDC, from a user stand point. Easy one hand operation, and a reliable mechanism makes them an oddly more safe option than almost any folder. But, people are terrified by switchblades, and it is so annoying! They are just tools, the same as other knives. Thank you for Helping to show people that the noise shouldn't be scary, and any flipper knife opens just as fast, so what is the big deal.
I've been on a Microtech buying spree past 6 months-- 4 Cyphers, 4 Combat Troodons, etc etc-- I just bought my first Ultratech 3 weeks ago for EDC-- exact one in this video w Bronzed blade. Loved it so much I got a second one-- OD Green handle w S/E stonewashed M390 blade. Pretty much my perfect EDC knife. Been carrying folding knives for years and have a collection of 50+ folders, but I've just been on a serious Microtech kick past 6 months. Really love the Ultratech.
@@Wakeman8791 Ha!!! Thank you buddy. I actually ended up buying over 15 more Microtechs since this video--- including a Marfione Custom Combat Troodon w a Blued Damascus Blade and Carbon Fiber handle.That one is on display in my living room. I now have around 25 Microtechs!! I have them stored away with all my other knives at home and nice to just take out and experience the wonderful craftsmanship. Have a great Holidays.
It’s wild for me to stumble across these old videos because the old truck videos moved me to buy my only two ZT knives I own currently and they were the Hinder designed eclipse harpoon spanto and XM 18 slicer designs. Thanks to your truck reviews you added fuel to my love of knives! Hope you see this comment in a very old video that I stumbled back across again.
MC, I'm gonna need you to go to the grocery store and buy a tube of Emerald Almonds... eat the almonds or whatever... but use the empty tube in the cup holder of your car as a coin container. I've found that, on average, the thing holds $40-50 of loose random denomination coins
Hello Metal complex, I have been subbed to your channel for a while but just came across this video a couple of days ago, I watch the video and I ordered me this exact knife but I got the Ultratech DE bronze standard. I just had FedEx drop it off to me and I agree with everything you said, this is an absolutely amazing knife and looking at it in pictures or on a video does no justice to it. It feels solid, I am very impressed! Just wanted to thank you for the video, your video is the reason I ordered this knife and I am ecstatic!!!! Thanks brother!!!
the finish is done by heating the blade with a torch and then using a wire wheel and rotary tool to transfer the brass from the wire wheel to the blade. if it comes off you can repair the damaged finish at home.
I am pretty sure that this process is exceeding the temper temperature for m390. I am curious as to what the resulting change of hrc will be on the bronzed blades.
I just purchased an ultratech 121-10 just to have one. I purposely purchased a single edged version because I prefer utility over offensive use. I have seen enough people with microtechs or heretics so I figured I should experience at least one in my life and if I am going to only buy one OTF then mayby the ultratech is the best option with its reputation.
Microtech OTFs sometimes have the twang too. It is cured with a small dab of grease on the spring. Recently, I learned the Troodon is named after the dinosaur, which is pronounced trO-Odon (long O sound). Supposedly, they were the most intelligent dinosaur. Though OTFs are interesting, it is tough to be stealthy with them. Also, as a design that will collect debris, the warranty prohibitions of disassembly is worrisome. Still, I am also an OTF fan.
I’ve got the older style ultratech with the boxier design and I’ll warn you that once they start to go bad on ya, they will jam constantly.. I can fix it if I take it apart and reset everything but within a few presses of the switch, it sticks with the blade out and won’t let you retract it. Hopefully the newer ones have ironed out those kinks..
@@wayned3137 it's still working great..! I use it to cut open boxes and the serrated side on plastic blister packages, it's still sharp, and fires even with a little tape residue on the blade...
@@ThisGuyCJ nice, can't stop playin with it, even during this lockdown I still have it clipped on my pants walking around in the house, wife thought I was crazy or something.
Hey m c, have you seen their apocalyptic bronze? Do you have any idea how recent that is? I just noticed it and I'm looking for it and I only see it in a couple models
Just bought me a bronze ultra double edged today. Stumbled across your video. Oddly enough the last blade I purchased before this was that same Spyderco G10 Natural that you have. How do you feel about yours 3 years later?
Past month I bought a Microtech Cypher MK7 s/e and Microtech Hawk. Why don't I have an Ultratech?-- I really need to get one for EDC. Thanks for the presentation .
I just received my ultratec from blade hq,and I have to admit it seems pretty solid-no rattle,just micro(pun,ha ha)blade play,less then my mtnforgeds,which are very good,when it comes to tolerances.I've read numerous comments on the mtnforged ots,saying they were as good as microtech-honestly,almost,but not quite,doesn't really matter,because they folded last year
One of my pet peeves, what is the need for a glass breaker? honestly!How many times do you go "Wow, I need to break out this windshield." ??? They need to go to gas stations along with the strap cutters that are usually dull.
Hey guys I’m new to microtech and otfs looking at the utx 85 and Ultratech. I see M390 CTS204p and CTS XH AS WELL As ELMAX, what is the best to grab for everyday carry? Someone mentioned not to buy from pvk Vegas. Where would you recommend if not them? I was literally about to purchase from them. Is this better than a para 2? I like the look much more of a microtech personally though .
For an edc knife, it's all going to be about preference. The PM2 will serve you just as well, but if you like the auto, get it. Better to scratch that itch the first time around. As far as steel, m390 and 204p are the same steel. They'll all serve you well, and you probably wont notice the difference. Elmax is going to he the toughest, and m390/204 will be the most edge retentative. XHP is inbetween (for lack of a much more detailed explanation.) Hope that helps!
Metal Complex thank you for the response where would you order it from? I’m in Ca and I know I can have an ultra tech in the house we’re going to a knife and firearm friendly state so it won’t concern me for long. I had just read a gentleman stating not to buy from pvk Vegas when I had seen one I liked on that site. Is there anything that I should know? I’m very nit picky as well and want a quality blade and unit. Is the M390 a better batch compared to the American version? Thank you again looking to thumb the trigger so I look forward to hearing from you.
Not sure about the difference in individual heat treatment, but the composition is nearly identical. I've never noticed a difference between 204p/20cv/m390. I prefer to buy from DLT Trading. Very fast and very reliable.
Man I got the same exact knife and love it. Not even 24 hrs the button is messed up and gets stuck. Have to use Allen key to push it back and it will work again for a bit but no rhyme or reason. Really disappointed
People that just want to carry a weapon? Maybe I'm a minority but I've been carrying a lightning elite for a year now. I use it every day on the farm doing things that it was never meant to do. I don't look for a knife if I'm looking for a deadly weapon. I carry something else for that. I just purchased a m390 step side signature series ultratech it should be here the beginning of next week. It's my first 'expensive knife' Hopeful it's all over wanted. I got a lightning to see if an otf would work with my lifestyle and so far it's a great knife with bad steel
it’s pretty wacky as I just bought this knife today at a local shop and I saw this in my recommended. It seems like a good knife just sadly has a rattle to the action. Other than that, pretty solid knife.
The Socom Elite would definitely be my choice if it came down to overall dependability. The Ultratech is an incredibly well built knife, but the Socom has the advantage of having less moving parts.
Im on my alt youtube account but same guy . I handled the socom elite and its wonderful no question. But I ended up with an Ultratech Spartan blaze with bronze handle black hardware and Black with satin trim blade m390 made in September of this year!!!!!! Its one of the finest blades Ive ever held in my hand and its a pleasure to use and carry daily. Thank you for making this videp as it was helpful in my purchase !!!! 315.00$ out the door not to bad at all for this quality !!!
@@mackhomie6 normally would agree with you yes they arent as reliable if you want to cut logs in half but it greatly depends on your intended use for your blade I purchased OTFs because it allows for certain benifits that some others dont have for tactical use. I now own a Combat Troodon an ultratech & a Cypher either one in a combat situation would serve you well. All you have to do is maintain it just like any other tool never had a failure to fire or deploy and were talking thousands of deployments not a single failure. My blades are intended for CQC I have others I use for cutting tasks or edc. I owned a lightning OTF which is super cheap but I have kicked the crap out of it and it has also never failed after over 10k deployments easy and its 30$ what do you think 500$+ gets you? To each their own !!!!
Wandering. Maybe get your thoughts together in a bit of a script format - so you can realize how much time you spend on telling us your “dog ate my homework” issues versus knife critique.
I mean no offense at all. Truly. But this video is a couple years old. I've stuck to this exact format and gained nearly 100,000 subscribers. I don't think I'll be changing anything.
I've known many people to do business with Pvk, and I've handled Microtech's and Marfione Customs from there that are absolutely authentic. I'd like to know where you're getting this information that they sell counterfeits?
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A good quality OTF is such a practical EDC, from a user stand point. Easy one hand operation, and a reliable mechanism makes them an oddly more safe option than almost any folder. But, people are terrified by switchblades, and it is so annoying! They are just tools, the same as other knives. Thank you for Helping to show people that the noise shouldn't be scary, and any flipper knife opens just as fast, so what is the big deal.
I've been on a Microtech buying spree past 6 months-- 4 Cyphers, 4 Combat Troodons, etc etc-- I just bought my first Ultratech 3 weeks ago for EDC-- exact one in this video w Bronzed blade. Loved it so much I got a second one-- OD Green handle w S/E stonewashed M390 blade. Pretty much my perfect EDC knife. Been carrying folding knives for years and have a collection of 50+ folders, but I've just been on a serious Microtech kick past 6 months. Really love the Ultratech.
Kinda seems excessive. But to each their own
My good sir, what do you do for a living that you can buy 8+ micro techs without starving? Super happy for you man!
@@Wakeman8791 Ha!!! Thank you buddy. I actually ended up buying over 15 more Microtechs since this video--- including a Marfione Custom Combat Troodon w a Blued Damascus Blade and Carbon Fiber handle.That one is on display in my living room. I now have around 25 Microtechs!! I have them stored away with all my other knives at home and nice to just take out and experience the wonderful craftsmanship. Have a great Holidays.
It’s wild for me to stumble across these old videos because the old truck videos moved me to buy my only two ZT knives I own currently and they were the Hinder designed eclipse harpoon spanto and XM 18 slicer designs. Thanks to your truck reviews you added fuel to my love of knives! Hope you see this comment in a very old video that I stumbled back across again.
MC, I'm gonna need you to go to the grocery store and buy a tube of Emerald Almonds... eat the almonds or whatever... but use the empty tube in the cup holder of your car as a coin container. I've found that, on average, the thing holds $40-50 of loose random denomination coins
Hello Metal complex, I have been subbed to your channel for a while but just came across this video a couple of days ago, I watch the video and I ordered me this exact knife but I got the Ultratech DE bronze standard. I just had FedEx drop it off to me and I agree with everything you said, this is an absolutely amazing knife and looking at it in pictures or on a video does no justice to it. It feels solid, I am very impressed! Just wanted to thank you for the video, your video is the reason I ordered this knife and I am ecstatic!!!! Thanks brother!!!
Bought this exact one this A.M. The waiting game begins. Love your content.
the finish is done by heating the blade with a torch and then using a wire wheel and rotary tool to transfer the brass from the wire wheel to the blade. if it comes off you can repair the damaged finish at home.
Interesting. Thanks
I am pretty sure that this process is exceeding the temper temperature for m390. I am curious as to what the resulting change of hrc will be on the bronzed blades.
I think it's just heat oxidized
I just purchased an ultratech 121-10 just to have one. I purposely purchased a single edged version because I prefer utility over offensive use. I have seen enough people with microtechs or heretics so I figured I should experience at least one in my life and if I am going to only buy one OTF then mayby the ultratech is the best option with its reputation.
Microtech OTFs sometimes have the twang too. It is cured with a small dab of grease on the spring. Recently, I learned the Troodon is named after the dinosaur, which is pronounced trO-Odon (long O sound). Supposedly, they were the most intelligent dinosaur. Though OTFs are interesting, it is tough to be stealthy with them. Also, as a design that will collect debris, the warranty prohibitions of disassembly is worrisome. Still, I am also an OTF fan.
It's troh-uh-don
OTFs answer to a Glock. Personally I like the Troodon. But the Ultratech fires hard and are good value. Love my UtX-70.
I carry the utx85 bronze coated blade and hardware, with elmax steel and edc it on a daily basis and love it.
j r is it still holding up
How is it holding up after 3 years? I recently purchased an Ultratech tanto bronze and am wondering about the durability.
I’ve got the older style ultratech with the boxier design and I’ll warn you that once they start to go bad on ya, they will jam constantly.. I can fix it if I take it apart and reset everything but within a few presses of the switch, it sticks with the blade out and won’t let you retract it. Hopefully the newer ones have ironed out those kinks..
I got one coming in tomorrow, D/E one fully serrated and Plain Edge, super excited, Like Christmas in May ^.^
Nice! You'll love it!
I got the same exact setup in distressed od green. How do you like it so far?
@@wayned3137 it's still working great..! I use it to cut open boxes and the serrated side on plastic blister packages, it's still sharp, and fires even with a little tape residue on the blade...
@@ThisGuyCJ nice, can't stop playin with it, even during this lockdown I still have it clipped on my pants walking around in the house, wife thought I was crazy or something.
How is the d/e working out for you? I naturally want to choke up on knives
Hey m c, have you seen their apocalyptic bronze? Do you have any idea how recent that is? I just noticed it and I'm looking for it and I only see it in a couple models
I really like that Spartan blade.
Great video man! Very informative. ..just subscribed look forward to seeing more of your content
Just bought me a bronze ultra double edged today. Stumbled across your video. Oddly enough the last blade I purchased before this was that same Spyderco G10 Natural that you have. How do you feel about yours 3 years later?
I’ve got switchblades that have been closed for 20 years and they still fire hard every time. That’s a myth that you need to store them open.
Just picked this exact knife up LNIB for 200 bucks. Ive never had an otf before. Hope its a good one.
Past month I bought a Microtech Cypher MK7 s/e and Microtech Hawk. Why don't I have an Ultratech?-- I really need to get one for EDC. Thanks for the presentation .
Which knife caused that cut in the center console’s pleather? 😂
I just received my ultratec from blade hq,and I have to admit it seems pretty solid-no rattle,just micro(pun,ha ha)blade play,less then my mtnforgeds,which are very good,when it comes to tolerances.I've read numerous comments on the mtnforged ots,saying they were as good as microtech-honestly,almost,but not quite,doesn't really matter,because they folded last year
One of my pet peeves, what is the need for a glass breaker? honestly!How many times do you go "Wow, I need to break out this windshield." ??? They need to go to gas stations along with the strap cutters that are usually dull.
Just bought a od green with the black blade microtech
Just bought one
Nice I have Microtech UTX-85 in bronze color frame.
Don’t like the triangle head screws, but otharwise looks like a good OTF. Will need to lookup the cost.
Which is better Elmax or M390?
Hey guys I’m new to microtech and otfs looking at the utx 85 and Ultratech. I see M390 CTS204p and CTS XH AS WELL As ELMAX, what is the best to grab for everyday carry? Someone mentioned not to buy from pvk Vegas. Where would you recommend if not them? I was literally about to purchase from them. Is this better than a para 2? I like the look much more of a microtech personally though .
For an edc knife, it's all going to be about preference. The PM2 will serve you just as well, but if you like the auto, get it. Better to scratch that itch the first time around. As far as steel, m390 and 204p are the same steel. They'll all serve you well, and you probably wont notice the difference. Elmax is going to he the toughest, and m390/204 will be the most edge retentative. XHP is inbetween (for lack of a much more detailed explanation.) Hope that helps!
Metal Complex thank you for the response where would you order it from? I’m in Ca and I know I can have an ultra tech in the house we’re going to a knife and firearm friendly state so it won’t concern me for long. I had just read a gentleman stating not to buy from pvk Vegas when I had seen one I liked on that site. Is there anything that I should know? I’m very nit picky as well and want a quality blade and unit. Is the M390 a better batch compared to the American version? Thank you again looking to thumb the trigger so I look forward to hearing from you.
Not sure about the difference in individual heat treatment, but the composition is nearly identical. I've never noticed a difference between 204p/20cv/m390. I prefer to buy from DLT Trading. Very fast and very reliable.
Man I got the same exact knife and love it. Not even 24 hrs the button is messed up and gets stuck. Have to use Allen key to push it back and it will work again for a bit but no rhyme or reason. Really disappointed
People that just want to carry a weapon? Maybe I'm a minority but I've been carrying a lightning elite for a year now. I use it every day on the farm doing things that it was never meant to do. I don't look for a knife if I'm looking for a deadly weapon. I carry something else for that. I just purchased a m390 step side signature series ultratech it should be here the beginning of next week. It's my first 'expensive knife' Hopeful it's all over wanted. I got a lightning to see if an otf would work with my lifestyle and so far it's a great knife with bad steel
Where can I get THAT knife?
That is absolutely awesome looking!
I think I got that one from Eknives.
Enjoyed the video. Be blessed
Could have gotten a Benchmade but got 2 of these instead.
it’s pretty wacky as I just bought this knife today at a local shop and I saw this in my recommended. It seems like a good knife just sadly has a rattle to the action. Other than that, pretty solid knife.
Hey, mine is doing the same thing. I heard its "normal" for Ultratechs but my combat troodon is nice and tight. Did you return or exchange yours?
You would be surprised at how "hard" you can use this knife haha :)
Their headquarters if right down the street next town over from me
Between a socom elite and a ultratech custom what so you believe is a more reliable design ? Shoukd y firearm fail its last resort
The Socom Elite would definitely be my choice if it came down to overall dependability. The Ultratech is an incredibly well built knife, but the Socom has the advantage of having less moving parts.
@@metal_complex On the other hand the Ultratech is way more fun. I choose fun.
Im on my alt youtube account but same guy . I handled the socom elite and its wonderful no question. But I ended up with an Ultratech Spartan blaze with bronze handle black hardware and Black with satin trim blade m390 made in September of this year!!!!!! Its one of the finest blades Ive ever held in my hand and its a pleasure to use and carry daily. Thank you for making this videp as it was helpful in my purchase !!!! 315.00$ out the door not to bad at all for this quality !!!
Otfs are inherently less reliable than side firing
@@mackhomie6 normally would agree with you yes they arent as reliable if you want to cut logs in half but it greatly depends on your intended use for your blade I purchased OTFs because it allows for certain benifits that some others dont have for tactical use. I now own a Combat Troodon an ultratech & a Cypher either one in a combat situation would serve you well. All you have to do is maintain it just like any other tool never had a failure to fire or deploy and were talking thousands of deployments not a single failure. My blades are intended for CQC I have others I use for cutting tasks or edc. I owned a lightning OTF which is super cheap but I have kicked the crap out of it and it has also never failed after over 10k deployments easy and its 30$ what do you think 500$+ gets you? To each their own !!!!
OTF.... One...Two.......Faiiiil 🤣🤣🤣 just buy balisong 🔥🔥🔥
Yikes. Nty.
Wrong. You've obviously never had a microtech my friend
Kevin. Answer my question about PVK Vegas please. You Claim they sell counterfeits. What evidence do you have? Im genuinely curious.
Wandering. Maybe get your thoughts together in a bit of a script format - so you can realize how much time you spend on telling us your “dog ate my homework” issues versus knife critique.
I mean no offense at all. Truly. But this video is a couple years old. I've stuck to this exact format and gained nearly 100,000 subscribers. I don't think I'll be changing anything.
@@metal_complex True that.
Don't buy your Microtechs from Pvk.vegas!
How come?
Why not buy from pvk Vegas?
I would guess because they don't have free shipping
He sells counterfeit microtechs. Stay away
I've known many people to do business with Pvk, and I've handled Microtech's and Marfione Customs from there that are absolutely authentic. I'd like to know where you're getting this information that they sell counterfeits?