See the Tree of Doom here: kzread.infoshm7c-KhDCI?si=Dv1qdgtEOfgx-YpJ

@jlogue751

5 ай бұрын

Nah .. I wouldn't..lol

@buddyfromyourgrandmasattic2363

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Tree of doom and more. Run it through the ringer.

@alexaliwarlock

5 ай бұрын

Could be fun to see for sure 🙌

@onemooncollective

5 ай бұрын

Love your reviews - I think if you doom tree one you should doom tree them all …🗡️☠️🗡️…🖌

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Done! Link in the pinned comment 👍

Just an FYI, that per Microtech those boss screws (4 hidden screws) must NOT ever be tampered with or it will void your warranty. This was brought up on a disassembly video that Microtech made (on new Hera II), as they have a very specific torque spec. Just search for the video on the disassembly of the Combat Troodon / Hera II on Microtech's YT channel. There, while disassembling the Hera II Ray talked about that specifically. 🤠👍

Very good channel, nice to see somebody with actual knowledge and interest in technology not just moving around an object and telling absolut subjective toughts. Im tired of the hundreds of "reviewers" who dont share INFORMATION, just telling us how they like something that they will never use. Keep on the good work, greetings from Hungary.

@CuttingBoardRx

2 ай бұрын

Hi! I have never been to Hungary even though my family has Austro-Hungarian roots being from Post-Carpatian town of Kamenets. What a beautiful country side! Thanks for the compliment and looking forward to your comments and questions!

American by choice. I subbed immediately after hearing you say that. ❤

@CuttingBoardRx

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing my passion for our country!

That is just some beautiful design there. I love these deep dives into knife engineering.

@CuttingBoardRx

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment!

@a.k47-74

13 күн бұрын

​@@CuttingBoardRx Seconded! The engineering deep dives are fantastic. ❤

Congrats on hitting 5k. Only came across your channel recently but been loving how informative and unbiased your videos are. Also can’t thank you enough for the one regarding making the precision pro sharpener more precise 🙌

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Welcome to the channel!

Found your channel while looking for information about the Cypher 2. You mentioned in this video that you hit 5k subs, and now you are over 7k. Congrats and you have gained one more sub from me.

@CuttingBoardRx

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the Tribe!

Congratulations on your subscriber milestone 🎉🎉🎉 Thx for all your hard work and helping us consumers 👍

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate your support!

I have to say sir your content is amazing and very informative keep up the great work! I truly mean that !

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Your videos are excellent. Not enough knife guys talk design like you.

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video! Please help me spread the word: share the link with your friends!

Good to see that it made the cut!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

For sure!

Congratulations on hitting 5k mark 🎉🎉🎉 Hope to see 50k in a year ❤

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I carry a Chris Reeve Large Inkosi and alternate with a Medford Slim Midi (and have a good collection of Medford and Chris Reeve). About 2 years ago I bought an Ultratech and carry that as a secondary knife - I have several and then purchased this Cypher - blown away by the quality and just bought a natural finish Cypher. I really like what Microtech is doing and I plan to add a last gen Combat Troodon and a Gen III Troodon as soon as the Warhound and Tanto versions come out. I sensed a big uptick in design and execution with the Cypher and really appreciate your take!

Congratulations on the channel growth! I suspect you will continue to grow. You’ve got some great content that is entertaining and useful. 🇺🇸

@CuttingBoardRx

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate your support and always look forward to your questions and comments!

GZ on 5k.. well presented video CBR*

Congratulations! It was well earned!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Great knife and great video!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

And a great comment, as always 😄

Thank you very much! Great channel! You give us very useful and valuable information! Very rare these days 😅

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

It’s because most “influencers” are trying to make a living off the affiliated links. MC is the biggest. I feel sorry for them because it’s a boring and tedious existence for not a lot of money.

@eugeneBai

5 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx I think you meen "metal complex". Dont watch him, not my style... Sorry, but to much screaming... 😅But I very like your style with tests and desire to get to the bottom of things. If I myself were starting a KZread channel about knives, I would do something similar to you. Thanks again for your work!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

@@eugeneBai Yes, do it! Start a channel! We can start an independent knife reviewers consortium! MC works his ass off and there’s a lot of good information on his channel, but it is hard to watch him sometimes. It’s ok, someone has to do this!

Happy 5K! I am one of your gang!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for being a subscriber!

Microtech is killing it lately. Hopefully some of these other US makers will follow their lead and up their game as well. Great video!

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Awesome company except I wish the would stick to US production. Also, Ram Loc needs some further development!

@Waynerock77

3 ай бұрын

I am proud to live in the same town as them(WNC) Tony is one hell of a guy and he has some amazing employees. They work hard, make an amazing product and are proud of their jobs. What more can you ask for

Bummer you didn't get the roller ball model, it's a game changer on denim pocket hems. My Benchmades are absolutely brutal on my Levi's.

5000🎉🎉🎉 congrats man

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!

You can be trusted. People that get the knives given to them are beholden.

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Means a lot to me!

You got me curious about OTFs. What are your thoughts compared to a classic folder or fixed neck knife ? You lroved they can be solid !

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

I think OTFs are a decent EDC tools but not ideal for self defense. For the latter, I’d rather have a puukko but I grew up near the Golf of Finland so am biased. From your videos, your Entrenching Shovel is a lot scarier in your hands 😅

@ARAW-__-

5 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx 🤣 I always carry two MPL-50 in my pockets at all times ! Can't carry too much of those 😆 Kidding but I like a big blade + folding saw

I love hearing you say “I’m an American” damn right man!

@CuttingBoardRx

3 ай бұрын

Becoming an American by choice is one of my life’s proudest achievements.

@joshdoe7288

3 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx I wish more people felt that way about being born here man. I’m 23 born and raised here in America and patriotism in my generation feel almost non existent. We need it to come back I feel it’s really hurting the country. Anyways I just ordered my cypher 2 your video talking about the design Timorese me over the edge into needing one

Great video 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! More where it came from!

@DXSharpening

Ай бұрын

​@CuttingBoardRx back for another watch before I head to pick up a Cypher! Keep up the great work

Thanks for the breakdown of this knife! I am about to buy my first microtech otf and would love your opinion. Which do you think is the best out of the Cypher II, Combat Troodon Gen 3, or the Glykon? This will be an edc knife that will get used.

Microtech stated those tapered screws are non user serviceable as they are torqued to a specific value and it voids warranty just to let you know

@CuttingBoardRx

Ай бұрын

Sure thing. There’s absolutely no situation that I could foresee that would require removal of these screws ever. In fact, other makers of the screw-less OTFs mill these retention bosses straight out of the same block of metal as the handle. I’m going to do a video comparing 3 different knives of this type.

@user-ns8yr8ph2b

3 күн бұрын

If that’s true how would you switch the pocket clip to the ether side

I really like the new microtech otf's. I'm in the market for a otf. However I was told that microtech runs there metals on the soft side so I've stayed away. What have you found with your testing of micro tech?

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

I’m very impressed with their OTFs and I was always able to get them screaming sharp. They heat treat the steel for balance between edge retention and toughness, which is the root of all the arguments: some people look at them as EDC and demand edge retention, while others prefer toughness as it’s crucial in the self defense scenarios. I am in the latter camp, because I always carry 2 blades - 2.5-3” EDC and 3.5-4” for other uses.

What tool are you using to remove the T screws? Nice video

@CuttingBoardRx

3 ай бұрын

amzn.to/4aJaMSX

I saw a comment on another video of some guy complaining that the edge of the blade on the cypher 2 would get dulled by rubbing on the locking gate every time it’s deployed/ retracted. What are your thoughts on that? I doubt microtech would do something like that but wanted to ask your opinion.

@CuttingBoardRx

3 ай бұрын

Normally I would say he’s mixed up the front and the rear gates (happens on some knives) but it would be impossible on this model. Nor could it be jammed because it sits in a tight pocket. Conclusion: out of tolerance component.

Core Edge USA i think make OTF without screws

@CuttingBoardRx

4 ай бұрын

I know for sure Templar Knives has had Excalibur model since mid-2023. It’s on their website. Chinese parts, US assembly in North Carolina. Around $200

It's the pricing problem that US knife companies will have to conquer. I just bought an Eafengrow EF131 that's unreal for $59. Tops would charge $175 for something similar.

@CuttingBoardRx

5 ай бұрын

I agree when it comes to Tops, ESEE, and LT Wright: these are overpriced by 30-50%. White River is more deserving because they use more advanced steels and their craftsmanship is a lot higher.