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I remember Tony Marfione once saying "If it isn't made in the USA it's not a Microtech" Lol.

@picklejamrecords8731

Жыл бұрын

He’s quite the hypocrite these days. I think it’s hilarious. Seeing his hashtag f word (spelled out though) china. Now look at him. Big brain shit right there lol

@TheApostateTapir

Жыл бұрын

Marfione is a clown. Won't own any of his garbage.

@MThrow

Жыл бұрын

@@xylliiiking No drama, just repeated what he himself said, lol.

You can hear in your voice that you are jaded about the condition of this knife. I don’t blame you it sucks to get a bad knife.

I don't use my knife to take apart my lawnmower. My knife IS the lawnmower. (This comment was brought to you by the Buck 110/Use Your Shit gang)

was fortunate enough to receive a really well done one. At first it looked like the carbon fiber had those weird threads, but after just scratching it with a fingernail it fell off and the carbon fiber looks perfect as well. the edges of the carbon fiber where it meets the titanium looks like a place where it might receive a lot of wear over time.

I've always loved this design I actually owned the Marfione model I believe it was some type of midtech it was full titanium sub FramLock the price wasn't bad I think I had paid about $800 so I'm pretty sure it wasn't a custom but it was a Marfione such a cool design .

I’d say it’s a safe bet that your blade warped in the heat treat process and that’s why your blade is off center. The slot the blade is in should be extremely consistent given it’s milled into the block, and I’d almost bet if you blade swapped them it would still be perfectly centered on the good blade

When I got my first bravo it had a missing screw but microtech took care of that and then some but my annax was absolutely flawless

For those worried, mine came perfect. I actually think I like it more than the Bravo, but I'm not sure. Both are great.

This one caught my eye last night and I had to have it. Ordered it and it will be here in a couple days. Hard to beat titanium and carbon fiber.

@tommcqueen2840

Жыл бұрын

Just found the version of the Anax with the bronze colored bearing and partially serrated blade. Ordered it.

Just came from your live stream, it was my first one.so coolnow watching this. What your doing for the knife community should get you some kinda timascus statue lmao

I got the Black DLC today, thanks MC, who needs to save up for retirement not me!

I got mine today. MFG DATE 10/2022. It is perfect. No problems at all.

I was eying the Socom for over a year then this came. I bumped the Socom and went for this one.

thanks for the knife review! what kind of watch is on your hand??

The big take away from this video is the poor QC. I’m less impressed with the Microtech Rike collaboration all the time.

I found out that the stop pin screws plays a big part to center the blade and the action. My Anax came off-center and action sucked. I loosened the pivot and both stop pin screws. Then retightened the pivot and it centered the blade. I made sure to only snug up the stop pin screws and the knife has been perfect. If I tightened on side more then the other, the blade would slightly move to the side or squeeze on the blade too much. Maybe it’s the same case with yours.

I'm a sucker for a knife with a fat blade and thinner handle. It's a shame Rike can't nail down the QC with these.

It should not be a big epic dramatic experience it should just be in and out -Metal Complex 2022

I think the writing on Microtech knives’ blades looks so cool! It does also set them apart from other makers in that way as well.

Timpani mallet 😂🤣 I'm dying. Could market it as a multi-tool, never know when you're going to need a timpani mallet

You should send it back to microtech for replacement. No excuse for those defects. User or not.

"Robot Hornet" LOL!

First off, great informational videos! Can you recommend a button auto folding pocket knife with drop down? Mike

@wes.killed.it.5511

Жыл бұрын

Doesn't exist unfortunately. All autos have a recoil spring near the pivot, and after closing the knife the spring is coiled into place until the knife is actuated, giving the "automatic action". You would either have to accept the auto for what the design is, or you could look into purchasing a manual button lock, which most of do drop shut even out of the box. But those are the only two options that there are currently.

@jdisdetermined

Жыл бұрын

A drop shut auto? Whoever makes that will really have something.. it’ll probably have batteries. There are a couple autos that can work as manuals too. So it has a detent and the spring stays put until the automatic deployment is used. So it’s a smooth drop if you manually deploy it. Or do you just mean a good button fired side open auto with a drop point blade?

Fürn Algo & Danke 🙌🏼🌱🙌🏽🕊🙌🏾

And I agree with the branding as well we bought the knife I'm pretty sure we know who the hell made it.

I wish they would have used a better more consistent carbon fiber. I love the knife but the carbon fiber looks pretty bad IMO.

Just noticed my Rike logo is in a different spot than yours. Mine is closer to the back of the blade

Two of my favorites from CHY-NUH!! General Taos chicken and Microtech knives

@metal_complex

Жыл бұрын

You used an iPhone to leave this comment 🤣

@rossginn1171

Жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex well of course silly!! Let’s be clear,,, I am NOT. A China hater

@metal_complex

Жыл бұрын

@@rossginn1171 😉

@rossginn1171

Жыл бұрын

I went to the CCKS for the first time last week and got to see ALOT. Reatte had a table full of production & prototype knives that were incredible. Their was a few retailers that had several Chinese microtechs and like the Reatte knives they were VERY well made. Quality is quality regardless what part of the world they are built in. I know you already know all this.

Are you trying to get Glykon?

Also why don’t you ever review PDW or terrain invictus or any other of their pieces? They dropped a really nice Otf this year called Addax I can send you one if you like

I carry a pocketknife to deal with the Land Octopuses.

I agree 100% I think it makes absolutely no sense to do any kind of finishing work that is going to accelerate corrosion that is stupid.

Man those dingly danglies crack me up, like wtf are they supposed to be for?

I dont know where the ounce per inch of blade came from, but I have never cared about that. Is the design useful, the materials quality, lastly is it aesthetically pleasing. The absolute killer of my interest is a bad lock. The weird screw in thing on those knives is pretty stupid, did they give a reason why they made that as an add on?

@craigrj232323

Жыл бұрын

@@just9911 thanks for the info. I've ran the gambit from tiny knives to pocket tanks. I'm currently on a pocket tank kick. No idea why, I just am. I can get why a hiker would want to keep things light.

@craigrj232323

Жыл бұрын

@@just9911 I can totally understand that. The thinnest I usually carry is a protech godson.

For some reason, eKnives is asking $650 for these over the $480 from microtech gear

If people want to pry with a knife. Use a fixed blade.

they should charge 2% more and recycle the bad ones or sell them at half price

Nice looking knife but the asking price of $450 is a bit steep for a knife that was made in China. I’m not a huge fan of front flippers either. The one piece integral handle is cool, but not super critical on a pocket knife. The other thing is this knife looks pretty smooth, making it hard to hold on to with wet hands. I do like the blade shape and but I will get the LUDT Gen 3 for almost $200 less.

@metal_complex

6 ай бұрын

The LUDT isn't titanium and it isn't an integral. "China" doesn't magically make things cost under a certain amount. It's how they're created, what they're created out of, how long it takes to create, AND where they're made that dictates the final price tag.

@metal_complex

6 ай бұрын

These are your preferences, and that's fine. But your preferences won't make things cost less. It is what it is 👍

@stephenyeung6341

6 ай бұрын

@@metal_complex agreed. That is the great thing about having such a wide variety of knives on the market with such varied price points. Everyone gets what they want and leaves what they don’t want. I do have a Lion Steel Ti Spine with a Damascus blade that has an integral frame lock. That thing is a beauty.

Lanyard butthole🤣🤣🤣 i laughed way too loud at that in line at dunkins lol

it's as if nobody learned anything from the Spyderco Nirvana... that was in S90V and because of the crappy finish it also rusted as if it was 1095 and those tail... things look like some kind of bondage... fetish... apparatus. or something

American made Socoms?

I literally purchased the bravo and microtech sent me the anax. But invoiced me for the bravo. I was pissed at first but the knife grew on me so it will not be returned for the bravo.

@Theknifevet

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a win since the Anax is $100 more than the bravo and not as available

@metal_complex

Жыл бұрын

Do not put your blade in a vice and bend it. This can easily warp the pivot and/or frame. Seriously... don't do this.

@metal_complex

Жыл бұрын

@@j.p.9522 I literally showed another one in the video that was perfect 🤦‍♂️

@Stahlwerk88

Жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex meaning he ordered the Bravo but they sent him a more expensive model instead

if I were you I'd send it back & get a perfect one

@Stahlwerk88

Жыл бұрын

He said he got his on the secondary.

@J1c80

Жыл бұрын

@@Stahlwerk88 oh that sucks ..but I bet if he was ti contact Micro tech or Rike they would make it right.

Ther not perfect because rike made them, microtec wouldn't let a knife like that come uncentered with less than perfect action

Sucks their QC leaves a lot to be desired.

Im sure they have a different website for tax reasons.

Omg what you say at 4:20 would throw my dad in a hussy fit about the sharpness of the blade and you have a blade on at all times for safty. And taking care of your knife is important!. It's not a (leatherman / generic multi knife.) It's a sharp survival tool. With 3 -4 uses tops . Cutting ,skinning, self defense and shaving wood shaving for fires🧐. Probly more but its deffently not a nail puller Haha

@Stahlwerk88

Жыл бұрын

… he says “I’m kidding” immediately after that, but you were too busy having a fit in the comments 🤷‍♂️

I really enjoy your reviews but they are getting a bit long lol. Nice vid, keep up the great work!

Hard pass, for that price it was supposed to be perfect. You can get better quality for the fraction of the price.

I rike that knife. I rike it a rot.

I wanna start seeing a little bit more about the designer. You know like what's their sign? Do they like spring or fall colors? Maybe, what's the last book they read? Boxers or briefs, you know that kind of stuff. Good old-fashioned water cooler talk. OR MAYBE NOTHING AT ALL? How is that for something?

Yeah my buddy has a socom bravo an his has a bunch of little rust spots on the blade. Anything bead blasted he has major problems with, his AD15 frame has rust, his AD20.5 has rust. So sometime this week he’s gonna bring all of his messed up knives down an we’re gonna do some cleaning!! Lol should be fun!

@metal_complex

Жыл бұрын

No J.P. ... 🤦‍♂️ The M390 is no different than the M390 that Microtech uses in their US models. The finish is what causes the potential problem. Microtech has bead blasted M390 in the past on their own US made production and custom knives and had similar issues. It isn't a "China" issue. Its just the nature of the beast with this finish. Stop forcing this narrative. It's insane.

CHINAX!

Are US made Microtechs better?

@metal_complex

6 ай бұрын

No. They just cost more than the same thing made by Rike. Quality either way

@n9oqu

6 ай бұрын

I believe the SOCOM elite prices are similar.I hope the quality has not changed. @@metal_complex

@n9oqu

5 ай бұрын

They are the same price.

@metal_complex

5 ай бұрын

​@n9oqu no, I'm saying if you compared apples to apples. The USA made Anax is WAY more expensive.

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The branding on blade is horrible!

do you even know anything about manufacturing you sound like a fool! i have twenty years of production experience in powder metal! stop talking nonsense about bead blasting it depends on what shot there using cut wire or cast! there is a form of grit it just adds cosmetic to cover up cosmetics in the manufacturing process.

Can you please check out this Question I ask you .. I PM you on Instagram…. Thanks Definitely a cool knife ..

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