So much to say!!!Wish our knife laws here in Canada allowed O.T.F.blades cause i would definitely be gettin more than a few!!!im a Benchmade n Spyderco fan but definitely have my fav.manual opening MIcrotechs too..Amphibian is one of my all time favs..Anyways Very Sincere Thanks My Bro for such an outstanding channel so packed full of incredible vids..Please keep em comin Kirk and Thankyou Again!!!Please take care,stay safe and once again...MERRY CHRISTMAS N HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!...RICH IN CALGARY.
Ran outa space Kirk!!Like i was sayin Wicked Channel so please keep the awesome vids comin..i haven't been able to comment as much as i'd like to due to a very busy year and recent problems accessing my account since the new linked account update/merger took place so hopefully it'll work better in the long run,i got an older(non-android)phone though so thats part of the problem..Anyways i'm always in awe as i watch n rewatch your wicked knife vids, WOW!!!VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!Like em all!!!...Rich
Ran outa space Kirk!!Like i was sayin Wicked Channel so please keep the awesome vids comin..i haven't been able to comment as much as i'd like to due to a very busy year and recent problems accessing my account since the new linked account update/merger took place so hopefully it'll work better in the long run,i got an older(non-android)phone though so thats part of the problem..Anyways i'm always in awe as i watch n rewatch your wicked knife vids, WOW!!!VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!Like em all!!!...Rich
Hey Kirk,First of all,MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!and please have a wicked and safe NEW YEARS eve/day...This past year of 2011 has been brutally busy for me(tryin to keep up with this current economy!!)but ever spare moment i can find i am checkin out your new vids and watching all your old ones over n over!!Gotta give you compliments bro..You are a true gentleman and a solid,straight up type of guy and these days especially,thats gettin harder to find..Your channels wicked Kirk!!!Please keep it up..Rich
Did the same drive all night Friday no sleep for the California Custom Knife show. It's amazing how juiced you get at the show you forget you're tired. I even forgot to eat.
i was watching more videos and i noticed a lot of people who purchased these knives were saying that the thumb studs were developing rust,and they were not even using the blade just storing it...i was wondering how yours was holding up as far as any rust development
nide video bro! ive been back and forth on getting this knife for a while and your vid just made me pull the trigger on it,im looking forward to getting it...the only thing i hate is the fact that you cant adjust the pivot..thats a huge bump in the road for me but im going for it anyhow
Just subscribed to you page. I found it by way of refrencing this knife. But, after a closer look I think I will say that I don't like it too much of a fantasy Gill Hibbon dragon slayer. I know its from Microtech and is great quality so don't troll me.
that is a cool blade, because of you i have the D/A version coming in the mail, good review, i should have mine on tuesday, i have a few good vids to do, hope you are watching
Love the vids buddy! Hope you had a good 4th! I know we are all busy, but hope to see some new vids soon. Fyi I am going to blade you cause I wasnt originally going to but I think I have got to get a select fire now. Beautiful. Love the colored backspace as well! Thanks for the gret vids!
Oh and a Marine had a knife stolen off of a sheath maker's table. It was a personally engraved Strider that said USMC and the man's name. It had been left there as an example of the sheath making capabilities of this sheath maker. He turned his back for a few seconds, looked back, and it was gone. Someone seriously stole a US Marine's personally engraved Strider and sheath right off the table at Blade. They were not caught and probably wont be. It's absolutely disgusting.
FYI: I just did some reading and it seems like S35VN is more comparable to S30V but I think S90V is quite a step above both S30V and S35VN. This is what it says on Crucibles site: "Substituting niobium carbides for some of the
vanadium carbides makes CPM S35VN about 15-20% tougher
than CPM S30V without any loss of wear resistance. CPM S35VN’s
improved toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping."
I read on BF that the Microtech booth left something to be desired as far as the lack of product on their booth and the lack of customer interaction. It sounds as though your experience was just the opposite. I need to get my hands on a MT apparently.
Thanks for showing the pocket profile in your reviews. I wish more reviewers would do this. I'd love to see a pocket profile for a Stider SNG or SMF but nobody does it.
I really am not much of a forum guy. I generally keep things to the tube.... unless a general query through a search engine leads me to a forum containing the information I'm seeking. Speaking from a customer who approached Microtech's booth on the 2nd day of festivities... I had both the President and his son's complete attention. After the 1st day things tend to come to a near screeching halt at Blade. I was the only guy at the booth. I guess I was one of the lucky guys.
wow man as much as i love microtech's autos that is one awesome blade great choice man. i'm glad you got to go to blade show seems like it would have been an awesome time, i had tried to piece together a plan to make it but it never came full circle. awesome knife man keep it comin with the great vids.
Thank you for the comment. Yeah, it worked out for everyone who attended along with me. My non-blade enthusiast friends got to meet R. Lee Ermey and have their picture taken with him. He signed their programs ALL for free. Lee's a great man. Thanks for watchin' buddy!!!
@apophysis7 awesome, you been edcin this thing i know i would be its so freakin wicked, i need to get one i know the price tag is gonna be steep though
congrats on getting a microtech that you can legally carry in your area. bummer about the screws though. i dont like having something i dont have the tool to fix or adjust. it just bothers me. the knife looks like that strider microtech collaboration you showed some vids back. very strider like in the handle at least. good souvenir from the show. that microtech.
I generally keep all my knives. Rarely do I give away things outta my personal collection. Gift-giving is planned. And I've never sold any knife. Blades, and spreadin' the love, are strictly a passion for me.
@apophysis7 Really top quality stuff. Microtech has been really doing good work lately!! Hope to hear from you soon, Kirk. Email me if you don't have my number anymore. Are you planning on a visit to destin anytime soon? Pensacola is right around the corner :). I know some great places to grab a beer at!! Take care man!!
Thank you. Bought it at an Atlanta pub called The Vortex. Paintings of George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks surround the one-of-a-kind entrance.
You are a dangerous man, dangerous because now I am interested in this knife. I love the wide shape of the blade, that it's manual action, and of course the aesthetic beauty. Awesome review!
Hey Buddy!! Yeah.... umm, much like companies like Surefire, it's kinda tough to read either one of these makers. Many people believed we'd never see The Invictus from Surefire.... and now it's here!! All I know is the Select Fire should go into production for a limited period of time. Thanks for dropping by as usual mate:-)
@apophysis7 Thank you, sir! I'll always be dropping by, actually.
Well, I guess I will just have to wait and see if more manuals start dribbling out of MT. Hopefully they will, but I am not going to hold my breath. :)
So, are you going to start putting out flashlight overviews? That would be interesting, and you are the guy who I would trust to do it properly. Just an idea!
I always hear people talking about how hard microtechs are to find or rare, is it because of their expensive price, or are they just sold in limited quantities?
That Select Fire is AWESOME. I might have to buy one of those actually, I have a feeling it will retain value if they discontinue it like the manual SOCOM series.
Hey, glad to see you got a Microtech. Sorry I had to split to get to that Hinderer Lottery. The Emerson Lottery came right after that, so I ended up being stuck in lotteries all day, lol. A girl that got picked started screaming and wildly waving her arms around and she knocked all of the Hinderer knives into one another, it was crazy man.
Wow, that must have been quite an unfortunate scene for Hinderer and his horde of fans standing by eagerly for a chance to win a blade that would've been treated with the care it deserved. So many nice people there..... and The Fool won:-(
@apophysis7 I know man, it fucking pissed me off to see such careless behavior by an adult around a pristine pile of brand new knives costing thousands of dollars. I shit you not, the entire crowd of over 200 people collectively said "WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH" at the same time! You could tell Hinderer's main man (Rob?), who was in charge of the table, was a bit flustered by it. The look on his face pretty much said "holy fuck dude!" Nobody checked the knives for damage and they all sold full price btw.
@apophysis7 After the incident I almost didn't want to be called because I knew I'd get picked last or something and what remained would be the one knife that got fucked up the most, lol. I already own one knife that was damaged by an idiot's behavior at a maker's table. Luckily he gave a discount and I don't ever plan on selling it. One of the knives I bought was scratched noticeably in the choil area by someone wearing jewelry (Some kind of large ring) when they handled it.
@apophysis7 I had left it on the table so the maker would still have examples to show people. Luckily, I have no plans to sell this knife and it was the knife I had planned to use anyway. Still, it's annoying to see people who can't figure basic shit out and who go around fucking up knives. Any bead blasted frame they handled was guaranteed to look scratched all to hell and I guarantee you that person (Whoever they were) probably scratched up a lot of knives at Blade.
P.P.S Man! That is one sexy lady of a folder! My personal tastes don't usually run to the out-the-front autos so I have to say that is my favorite Microtech that I've seen so far. I also prefer the satin finish to a bead-blasted or stonewashed on a carry knife. I've had some trouble with tarnish and rust even on a S-30v knife with a stonewashed finish. Took it apart and put a satin finish on it (took it down to 800 grit) and it never rusted since. Really dig the knife my friend.
No. I physically buy my all my cargos from an Army/Navy store in downtown Boston named Kenmore. Propper BDUs. I will however provide you with Jerry's YT channel name..... and that's "armystore". Hope my information helps.
Glad you made it to the show. Sometimes it's hard to get yourself motivated to do something but when you kick yourself in the but and do it you look back and are glad you did do it. Good for you. Thanks for all your really good videos and thanks for sharing your knives with the rest of us. P.S It seems that those Jesus-chrispys who gave you such crap for your non-religious views decided to NOT try to spew their crap to you in person. LOL!
That was important for me. To go down there and show that I generally embrace people of all creeds..... them as individuals I should say. That I don't hate Christians.... but will debate them on the issues. I don't go lookin' for trouble. If it happens to find me I'm also no skilled martial artist. I can be beat up. Just not by most people.
Awesome blade. Limited funds this month-- but REALLY elated with this purchase. Microtechs are made to last-- and their corrosion resistance is among the best I've seen from any maker. Thanks for watchin' man:-)
wow! excellent video... I love the new knife you have... I especially liked the part of the video where you showed how to open and close it... I didn't know there were that many intricate details to understand, and of course, i don't know how to comment on the details as I don't know much about knives... awesome job! xoxo abs
I don't know..... but beyond looking cool it really sucks partner. And I forgot to address the issue personally with Tony Jr. because I drove 20 hours straight without sleep the night before. I've decide..... I'm planning ahead next time:-)
...... and going into production my friend. At a time when people were beginning to question new original designs from MT... Tony Sr. hit a home run with this concept in my opinion. Thanks for watchin'!!
I typically carry my Para 2 within city limits. I gotta say.... I have never had a cop give me an issue over any blade I carry. I just go about my business, and they tend to look the other way in lieu of scrutinizing honest civilians.
@apophysis7 thanks for the update, I rarely carry anything other than a multitool for work and a torch or flashlight for light. perhaps I'll start carrying an edc blade.
We both ended up with one knife from the show and we both ended up with a Microtech, I think we both could've guessed that would happen; although I figured you for another high end auto and a few knives from other makers. Thanks for the honorable mention Brother, I had pretty good intel for not even going to the show. Nice knife, you made it a whole lot more intriguing than the brochure. Take care.
Excellent video! I plan on attending Blade Show in future years when I can. That Select Fire is sweet! I really wish Microtech had more manual action knives. Thanks for sharing, Kirk!
SAME HERE!!!! I was shocked I still had the option of getting one. You'd think the autos would be last to sell considering how blade users generally put practicality 1st.
am i the only one who doesn't know what he is talking about regarding "scratching the steering wheel"?
samuelmills1 1 week ago
Hi. Love to have a Microtech, but i wonder what to choose as my first. Living in Norway, so it will be a manuel. What do u think of Socom Elite?
taazen74 1 month ago
Missing your Vids and those awesome blades.
Rudemustang1 1 month ago
So much to say!!!Wish our knife laws here in Canada allowed O.T.F.blades cause i would definitely be gettin more than a few!!!im a Benchmade n Spyderco fan but definitely have my fav.manual opening MIcrotechs too..Amphibian is one of my all time favs..Anyways Very Sincere Thanks My Bro for such an outstanding channel so packed full of incredible vids..Please keep em comin Kirk and Thankyou Again!!!Please take care,stay safe and once again...MERRY CHRISTMAS N HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!...RICH IN CALGARY.
intothewilds2 2 months ago
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Ran outa space Kirk!!Like i was sayin Wicked Channel so please keep the awesome vids comin..i haven't been able to comment as much as i'd like to due to a very busy year and recent problems accessing my account since the new linked account update/merger took place so hopefully it'll work better in the long run,i got an older(non-android)phone though so thats part of the problem..Anyways i'm always in awe as i watch n rewatch your wicked knife vids, WOW!!!VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!Like em all!!!...Rich
intothewilds2 2 months ago
Ran outa space Kirk!!Like i was sayin Wicked Channel so please keep the awesome vids comin..i haven't been able to comment as much as i'd like to due to a very busy year and recent problems accessing my account since the new linked account update/merger took place so hopefully it'll work better in the long run,i got an older(non-android)phone though so thats part of the problem..Anyways i'm always in awe as i watch n rewatch your wicked knife vids, WOW!!!VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!Like em all!!!...Rich
intothewilds2 2 months ago
Hey Kirk,First of all,MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!and please have a wicked and safe NEW YEARS eve/day...This past year of 2011 has been brutally busy for me(tryin to keep up with this current economy!!)but ever spare moment i can find i am checkin out your new vids and watching all your old ones over n over!!Gotta give you compliments bro..You are a true gentleman and a solid,straight up type of guy and these days especially,thats gettin harder to find..Your channels wicked Kirk!!!Please keep it up..Rich
intothewilds2 2 months ago
Did the same drive all night Friday no sleep for the California Custom Knife show. It's amazing how juiced you get at the show you forget you're tired. I even forgot to eat.
turbo311 3 months ago
Beautiful knife
paulzz81 4 months ago
thats a cool looking blade hope its legal in CA now i have a problem this one or the zero tolerance 0777 hmmmm
Darkstar2520 4 months ago
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tckaufman 4 months ago
i was watching more videos and i noticed a lot of people who purchased these knives were saying that the thumb studs were developing rust,and they were not even using the blade just storing it...i was wondering how yours was holding up as far as any rust development
MsLukejames 5 months ago
nide video bro! ive been back and forth on getting this knife for a while and your vid just made me pull the trigger on it,im looking forward to getting it...the only thing i hate is the fact that you cant adjust the pivot..thats a huge bump in the road for me but im going for it anyhow
MsLukejames 5 months ago
i love my production select fire
xxICAxx1 6 months ago
WHAAAAT? $100 off??? Dude...
xilix 6 months ago
Just subscribed to you page. I found it by way of refrencing this knife. But, after a closer look I think I will say that I don't like it too much of a fantasy Gill Hibbon dragon slayer. I know its from Microtech and is great quality so don't troll me.
SOMEDUDEUSA 6 months ago
Have the screws come loose yet.
knifeaddiction2011 7 months ago
Any play in the blade? My Kestral has play in it man, sucks.
Denomolise 7 months ago
that is a cool blade, because of you i have the D/A version coming in the mail, good review, i should have mine on tuesday, i have a few good vids to do, hope you are watching
auradud3 7 months ago
Hey man i was wondering how the select-fire is working out for you i want to buy one but i wanted to ask someone who had first hand experience.
knifeaddiction2011 7 months ago
Hey it's stuttering John...good vids man
Hanhands315 7 months ago
Lol got knives on the brain, ment to type blame you, not blade you, lol.
DanRksm 7 months ago
Love the vids buddy! Hope you had a good 4th! I know we are all busy, but hope to see some new vids soon. Fyi I am going to blade you cause I wasnt originally going to but I think I have got to get a select fire now. Beautiful. Love the colored backspace as well! Thanks for the gret vids!
DanRksm 7 months ago
awesome vid. great looking knife!
jseehoff 7 months ago
I think that's the best looking Microtech I've ever seen! Grind lines are clean...and its awesome that its manual action.
bankmind80 8 months ago
love it when is it's coming out and how much are they going to price at .
frankstit4tat 8 months ago
Oh and a Marine had a knife stolen off of a sheath maker's table. It was a personally engraved Strider that said USMC and the man's name. It had been left there as an example of the sheath making capabilities of this sheath maker. He turned his back for a few seconds, looked back, and it was gone. Someone seriously stole a US Marine's personally engraved Strider and sheath right off the table at Blade. They were not caught and probably wont be. It's absolutely disgusting.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
Sounds great Bro, do you like Guinness? Mmmmmm Beeeeer!
Or maybe a Hennessy and Coke, good stuff!
1AbominAble1 8 months ago
FYI: I just did some reading and it seems like S35VN is more comparable to S30V but I think S90V is quite a step above both S30V and S35VN. This is what it says on Crucibles site: "Substituting niobium carbides for some of the
vanadium carbides makes CPM S35VN about 15-20% tougher
than CPM S30V without any loss of wear resistance. CPM S35VN’s
improved toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping."
jeffersontool 8 months ago
@jeffersontool
Thank you Jeffersontool.... duly noted my good man:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
I read on BF that the Microtech booth left something to be desired as far as the lack of product on their booth and the lack of customer interaction. It sounds as though your experience was just the opposite. I need to get my hands on a MT apparently.
Thanks for showing the pocket profile in your reviews. I wish more reviewers would do this. I'd love to see a pocket profile for a Stider SNG or SMF but nobody does it.
jeffersontool 8 months ago
@jeffersontool
I really am not much of a forum guy. I generally keep things to the tube.... unless a general query through a search engine leads me to a forum containing the information I'm seeking. Speaking from a customer who approached Microtech's booth on the 2nd day of festivities... I had both the President and his son's complete attention. After the 1st day things tend to come to a near screeching halt at Blade. I was the only guy at the booth. I guess I was one of the lucky guys.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Hey man do you know why the production select fires are going to auto/manual just wondering thanks.
knifeaddiction2011 8 months ago
@knifeaddiction2011
Don't know at the moment.
apophysis7 8 months ago
wow man as much as i love microtech's autos that is one awesome blade great choice man. i'm glad you got to go to blade show seems like it would have been an awesome time, i had tried to piece together a plan to make it but it never came full circle. awesome knife man keep it comin with the great vids.
bobmellon 8 months ago
@bobmellon
Thank you for the comment. Yeah, it worked out for everyone who attended along with me. My non-blade enthusiast friends got to meet R. Lee Ermey and have their picture taken with him. He signed their programs ALL for free. Lee's a great man. Thanks for watchin' buddy!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 awesome, you been edcin this thing i know i would be its so freakin wicked, i need to get one i know the price tag is gonna be steep though
bobmellon 8 months ago
kirk you would make an excellent male model
MRhobothomas 8 months ago
@MRhobothomas
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
congrats on getting a microtech that you can legally carry in your area. bummer about the screws though. i dont like having something i dont have the tool to fix or adjust. it just bothers me. the knife looks like that strider microtech collaboration you showed some vids back. very strider like in the handle at least. good souvenir from the show. that microtech.
PavlovSandor 8 months ago
@PavlovSandor
Thank you Pavlov. This knife is workin' great as an EDC weighing in at over 5 ounces. The ergos make it carry like a 4 oz. knife. Genius design.
apophysis7 8 months ago
I NEED A MICROTECH
hugo2x 8 months ago
@hugo2x
They are my very favorite production blade company. Thanks for commenting:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
Awesome knife. Keep it!
ohcraisokay 8 months ago
@ohcraisokay
I generally keep all my knives. Rarely do I give away things outta my personal collection. Gift-giving is planned. And I've never sold any knife. Blades, and spreadin' the love, are strictly a passion for me.
apophysis7 8 months ago
awsome blade could u tell me weight thanks for the vid
tap42al 8 months ago
@tap42al
5.75 ounces. Carries like a 4.50 ounce blade because of it's well-designed ergos.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Very nice looking design man! Lovin what Microtech has done lately!
antixbush 8 months ago
@antixbush
Thanks Glenn. I also hope they keep up the great work my friend:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 Really top quality stuff. Microtech has been really doing good work lately!! Hope to hear from you soon, Kirk. Email me if you don't have my number anymore. Are you planning on a visit to destin anytime soon? Pensacola is right around the corner :). I know some great places to grab a beer at!! Take care man!!
antixbush 7 months ago
Love the shirt Kirk!
antixbush 8 months ago
@antixbush
Thank you. Bought it at an Atlanta pub called The Vortex. Paintings of George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks surround the one-of-a-kind entrance.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Very nice blade shape. Thanks for the vid
sgtbeefy1 8 months ago
@sgtbeefy1
Thank you for watchin'!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
that piece of cutlery is straight fire.....nice score!!!
Rudemustang1 8 months ago
@Rudemustang1
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
super nice ,super nice should I say it again......Awsome.knife
grizzlyglock1 8 months ago
@grizzlyglock1
Thank you for the kind words. Appreciate the support bro:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
You are a dangerous man, dangerous because now I am interested in this knife. I love the wide shape of the blade, that it's manual action, and of course the aesthetic beauty. Awesome review!
barefoot130 8 months ago
@barefoot130
I appreciate the comment. Guy's like yourself keep this channel afloat my good man:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
That knife is absolutely gorgeous. Does Microtech plan do do many other manuals? I thought I heard noises of the Mini-Socom Manual coming back.
audiophile71 8 months ago
@audiophile71
Hey Buddy!! Yeah.... umm, much like companies like Surefire, it's kinda tough to read either one of these makers. Many people believed we'd never see The Invictus from Surefire.... and now it's here!! All I know is the Select Fire should go into production for a limited period of time. Thanks for dropping by as usual mate:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 Thank you, sir! I'll always be dropping by, actually.
Well, I guess I will just have to wait and see if more manuals start dribbling out of MT. Hopefully they will, but I am not going to hold my breath. :)
So, are you going to start putting out flashlight overviews? That would be interesting, and you are the guy who I would trust to do it properly. Just an idea!
audiophile71 8 months ago
I always hear people talking about how hard microtechs are to find or rare, is it because of their expensive price, or are they just sold in limited quantities?
StewartLucrative 8 months ago
@StewartLucrative
Both. But manuals are indeed rare from where I'm sitting.
apophysis7 8 months ago
thats such a kick ass knife thanks for sharing!!
tkrasick 8 months ago
@tkrasick
You're welcome. Thank you for watchin'!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
That Select Fire is AWESOME. I might have to buy one of those actually, I have a feeling it will retain value if they discontinue it like the manual SOCOM series.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
@mindsmirror
It was nice meeting you at Blade. You're a quality guy. Thank you for the kind words my friend:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
Hey, glad to see you got a Microtech. Sorry I had to split to get to that Hinderer Lottery. The Emerson Lottery came right after that, so I ended up being stuck in lotteries all day, lol. A girl that got picked started screaming and wildly waving her arms around and she knocked all of the Hinderer knives into one another, it was crazy man.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
@mindsmirror
Wow, that must have been quite an unfortunate scene for Hinderer and his horde of fans standing by eagerly for a chance to win a blade that would've been treated with the care it deserved. So many nice people there..... and The Fool won:-(
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 I know man, it fucking pissed me off to see such careless behavior by an adult around a pristine pile of brand new knives costing thousands of dollars. I shit you not, the entire crowd of over 200 people collectively said "WOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAH" at the same time! You could tell Hinderer's main man (Rob?), who was in charge of the table, was a bit flustered by it. The look on his face pretty much said "holy fuck dude!" Nobody checked the knives for damage and they all sold full price btw.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
@apophysis7 After the incident I almost didn't want to be called because I knew I'd get picked last or something and what remained would be the one knife that got fucked up the most, lol. I already own one knife that was damaged by an idiot's behavior at a maker's table. Luckily he gave a discount and I don't ever plan on selling it. One of the knives I bought was scratched noticeably in the choil area by someone wearing jewelry (Some kind of large ring) when they handled it.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
@apophysis7 I had left it on the table so the maker would still have examples to show people. Luckily, I have no plans to sell this knife and it was the knife I had planned to use anyway. Still, it's annoying to see people who can't figure basic shit out and who go around fucking up knives. Any bead blasted frame they handled was guaranteed to look scratched all to hell and I guarantee you that person (Whoever they were) probably scratched up a lot of knives at Blade.
mindsmirror 8 months ago
Sweet looking folder. Good to see you looking happy and chirpy and doing what you do so well. Keep up the good work Pal
ATB
Friz
mrfriz42 8 months ago
@mrfriz42
Awe man... thank you. And thank you for watchin'!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
P.P.S Man! That is one sexy lady of a folder! My personal tastes don't usually run to the out-the-front autos so I have to say that is my favorite Microtech that I've seen so far. I also prefer the satin finish to a bead-blasted or stonewashed on a carry knife. I've had some trouble with tarnish and rust even on a S-30v knife with a stonewashed finish. Took it apart and put a satin finish on it (took it down to 800 grit) and it never rusted since. Really dig the knife my friend.
MrSenset 8 months ago
@MrSenset
..... And above all else my friend, under any circumstance, carry a Strider. They ALL rust in every finish. Thank you for watching:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
I'm digging your shorts homes. Do you have a link to them?
MrMathsStraightRazor 8 months ago
@MrMathsStraightRazor
No. I physically buy my all my cargos from an Army/Navy store in downtown Boston named Kenmore. Propper BDUs. I will however provide you with Jerry's YT channel name..... and that's "armystore". Hope my information helps.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Glad you made it to the show. Sometimes it's hard to get yourself motivated to do something but when you kick yourself in the but and do it you look back and are glad you did do it. Good for you. Thanks for all your really good videos and thanks for sharing your knives with the rest of us. P.S It seems that those Jesus-chrispys who gave you such crap for your non-religious views decided to NOT try to spew their crap to you in person. LOL!
MrSenset 8 months ago
@MrSenset
That was important for me. To go down there and show that I generally embrace people of all creeds..... them as individuals I should say. That I don't hate Christians.... but will debate them on the issues. I don't go lookin' for trouble. If it happens to find me I'm also no skilled martial artist. I can be beat up. Just not by most people.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Hey Kirk,
Did you see that sweet mountain bike that Mantis knives is making ? Pretty cool.
1AbominAble1 8 months ago
@1AbominAble1
No. Missed your call the other day. Let's go grab a virtual beer my friend:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
Pretty jealous of that knife kirk!
averysevenfold 8 months ago
@averysevenfold
Awesome blade. Limited funds this month-- but REALLY elated with this purchase. Microtechs are made to last-- and their corrosion resistance is among the best I've seen from any maker. Thanks for watchin' man:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
Yeah I must say that is one awesome blade
johnwoodz1220 8 months ago
@johnwoodz1220
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
That is a great looking blade, Kirk. Thanks for sharing your experience at blade show with us. Keep up the great work.
edgedweapon88 8 months ago
@edgedweapon88
You too my friend!!! Your review of the Para 2 will not be topped!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
Beautiful looking blade mate. Looks like a nice smooth action when open and closed to.
Thanks for the review
Take Care
Pattas29 8 months ago
@Pattas29
You are most certainly welcome. Thank you for the comment!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
Kirk,do you know what is the list price for the knife and what will be the street price for the knife?
ktaguchi 8 months ago
@ktaguchi
No. But the knife may cost half as much.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Badass I'm gone have to buy one.
knifeaddiction2011 8 months ago
@knifeaddiction2011
They will be much cheaper when you do.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Great stuff Kirk! You're so lucky to have been able to attend Blade show. I love reviews that show the knife clipped to a pocket. Keep it up.
deadcoww 8 months ago
@deadcoww
Thank you man. Glad people liked this video. Controversy does strike like an Eastern Diamondback..... but only some of the time ;-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
really like that reverse tanto
fredde90210 8 months ago
@fredde90210
Thank you faithful sub:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
I like the knife. Glad you had a good time at Blade.
CreativeOutletHobbie 8 months ago
@CreativeOutletHobbie
Hey man..... and thank you for commenting:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
great knife kirk love the blade shape!
mancintheusa 8 months ago
@mancintheusa
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
wow! excellent video... I love the new knife you have... I especially liked the part of the video where you showed how to open and close it... I didn't know there were that many intricate details to understand, and of course, i don't know how to comment on the details as I don't know much about knives... awesome job! xoxo abs
abs3475 8 months ago
@abs3475
Thank you Abby. You are a dear friend, and loyal sub:)
apophysis7 8 months ago
That is a really nice looking knife man, glad you got to pick one up.
Have you ever inquired or found out why MT uses proprietary screws for all their hardware?
JohnWayneColt45 8 months ago
@JohnWayneColt45
I don't know..... but beyond looking cool it really sucks partner. And I forgot to address the issue personally with Tony Jr. because I drove 20 hours straight without sleep the night before. I've decide..... I'm planning ahead next time:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 i have the D/A version coming and will do a review, and i have been looking at the screws, i might have an answer to working those screws
auradud3 7 months ago
I really wish microtech would make a karambit. Started training with it.
Churchx77 8 months ago
@Churchx77
They probably will..... life is relatively long.
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 Heres to hoping.
Churchx77 8 months ago
Awesome knife
MrRastafarianman 8 months ago
@MrRastafarianman
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
very nice Kirk!
Burson69 8 months ago
@Burson69
There he is!!!!!! You're the man Burson!!!! Thanks for all your support brother!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
its renaissance wax that he puts on the blaade right? cauuse it looks beautiful
thestefanngo 8 months ago
@thestefanngo
Correct.
apophysis7 8 months ago
digging the MT select fire! the blade looks massive in proportion!
wmpyr 8 months ago
@wmpyr
...... and going into production my friend. At a time when people were beginning to question new original designs from MT... Tony Sr. hit a home run with this concept in my opinion. Thanks for watchin'!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
Nice one!
beaker126 8 months ago
@beaker126
Thank you:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
I love the blade shape, nice score.
Have a good one.
racerx32
racerx32 8 months ago
@racerx32
You too my friend.... thank you for watchin"!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
Man, I'm really digg'n that blade. Cool knife.
Jacktheripper2829 8 months ago
@Jacktheripper2829
Thank you. Appreciate the support:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
I love this one! I have to get it!
oromoto 8 months ago
@oromoto
Price will drop, and I wanna know your take Oromoto. You have unique insight.
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 Hey K. I am going to email the internet seller to see if they are able to ship it internationally to me. I hope they do...
oromoto 8 months ago
Hey Kirk, since we both live in MA, have you ever had any trouble carrying blades or tools in the city limits?
cheers~
Ryouchijtx 8 months ago
@Ryouchijtx
I typically carry my Para 2 within city limits. I gotta say.... I have never had a cop give me an issue over any blade I carry. I just go about my business, and they tend to look the other way in lieu of scrutinizing honest civilians.
apophysis7 8 months ago
@apophysis7 thanks for the update, I rarely carry anything other than a multitool for work and a torch or flashlight for light. perhaps I'll start carrying an edc blade.
cheers
Ryouchijtx 8 months ago
I got a byrdwrench its the fucking bomb.
MPSecare 8 months ago
@MPSecare
.... at the show?? Glad you like it bro!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
We both ended up with one knife from the show and we both ended up with a Microtech, I think we both could've guessed that would happen; although I figured you for another high end auto and a few knives from other makers. Thanks for the honorable mention Brother, I had pretty good intel for not even going to the show. Nice knife, you made it a whole lot more intriguing than the brochure. Take care.
1AbominAble1 8 months ago
@1AbominAble1
Yeah man.... I'm pretty content with the knives I own. Harkins was unable to have my ATAC ready for this quarter. Thanks for commenting bro:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
Excellent video! I plan on attending Blade Show in future years when I can. That Select Fire is sweet! I really wish Microtech had more manual action knives. Thanks for sharing, Kirk!
bigbubba5037 8 months ago
@bigbubba5037
SAME HERE!!!! I was shocked I still had the option of getting one. You'd think the autos would be last to sell considering how blade users generally put practicality 1st.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Amazing Knife, new subscriber, love your shirt btw and like listening to your voice
MasonDixon1989 8 months ago
@MasonDixon1989
Hey my friend..... well I appreciate the support. Without guys like yourself my channel would've died years ago. Thank you for watchin'!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago
Thats pretty awesome. I didn't know they had a manual :D But man i just looked at the price on that thing and it's more than my sebenza.
freedoomed 8 months ago
@freedoomed
It's built like a tank. The price will be greatly reduced at product launch. Just an educated guess.
apophysis7 8 months ago
Cool seeing your knife that I got to hold at Blade on camera. Awesome stuff keep up the great work.
Bladedude92 8 months ago
@Bladedude92
It was nice meeting you. Your family appeared very supportive of your passion for cutlery. My kinda people:-)
apophysis7 8 months ago
perfection!
thomassmyth65 8 months ago
@thomassmyth65
I agree. Thank you for watchin' bro!!!
apophysis7 8 months ago