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Posted: 6/9/2010 5:43:19 PM EDT
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Specifically their OTF ones. heard some good things on another forum so purchased a UTX-70 online.
Blades good? anything to watch out for? search brought up nothing on them |
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Why ask now...you already made the purchase. 
just wondering if there is anything I should look out for, seeing any defects, certain maintenance tips, etc I have never owned a knife that cost more then $40 until now, I want to make sure I'm doing everything right |
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Quoted: just wondering if there is anything I should look out for, seeing any defects, certain maintenance tips, etc I have never owned a knife that cost more then $40 until now, I want to make sure I'm doing everything right For what it's worth, one of the screws backed out on my UTX-70. I contacted Customer service, and it has been almost 8 weeks trying to get a replacement screw. Thankfully, Dave from MSAR (the gun side of the company) has stepped up to get me sorted out. The knife side of the business has a bad track record for Customer Relations. Lubrication? MT recommends RemOil. I think that is sage advice, b/c RemOil evaporates fairly quickly and leaves teflon behind. Usually only a drop is needed to lubricate the slide mechanism. When I get a MT, I fill it up with RemOil, let it flow out, then blow it out with compressed air. After that, it is good to go. Make sure you don't retract the blade with anything stuck to it. If you do, you will gum up the works and your knife won't fire. MT makes some awesome knives, and they rule the roost when it comes to OTFs. They are a lot tougher than people give them credit for. In my experience, the Customer Service side has a looong way to go. Luckily we have Dave @ MSAR to help step it up when needed. The use of Tri-wing screws sucks, in my opinion. They look cool, but there's nothing cool about needing a $20 bit to tighten/loosen your screws. You will be impressed with the UTX-70. It is small, but it is probably the coolest small knife out there. You will probably want another MT. The UTX-85 and Daytona are the next size up. In my opinion, they are the perfect size, but I usually need a smaller knife so the UTX-70 gets more carry time. Not sure if you can legally carry one, so that may or may not matter to you. Visit Microholics.org for all the info you care to know. Microtech knives can be a real love-hate relationship. I love their knives, but it would be nice if the screws were standard, and if Customer Service was taken seriously. |
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Keep it clean.
I had (have?) a troodon that is pretty slick. However, when it gets dirty, the blade doesn't always lock out, and flops between in/out settings.You have to pull the blade to "lock it back in". Not a major issue, but would be nice to be able to disassemble for cleaning. |
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Microtech OTF's are king of the hill......nothing like em imho. Its scary how precise and fast they fire up and down, w/o question the sharpest blade I have personally owned....and lastly, the aesthetics and overall styling is outta this world.....these knives are such fine china and you will love your new one.
Here is my latest pal.....its a special run ultratech T/E with the blade finished satin and carbon fiber panels and extra wide blood groove. 
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best of the best in the production OTF world.
I've got a Combat Troodon and a HALO III. The HALO III is mainly a "hey look at this sweet knife" thing for me, but the Troodon has seen some use and has held up well so far, as mentioned about just don't retract the blade with gunk/tape etc on it. As far as Customer Service, I'm not LEO/Mil or an authorized dealer, so I know they wouldn't get able to do anything for me to begin with. |
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Quoted: As far as Customer Service, I'm not LEO/Mil or an authorized dealer, so I know they wouldn't get able to do anything for me to begin with. I'd have to respectfully disagree. For those of us that are not LEO/MIL, MT cannot legally send back the knives to us. What they CAN do is supply us with the parts/components needed so that we, the consumers, can return our knives to working order when something goes wrong. These knives are not overly complicated once you get inside them. Anyone with the dexterity to disassemble a firearm can handle the task of taking apart a Microtech OTF. They CAN do something to help the customer, but they don't... |
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They CAN do something to help the customer, but they don't... Would be nice if they sold the tools. Anyone know of a place that sells tools or parts? Found disassembly tools here, but out of stock http://www.bladehq.com/item––Microtech-3-Pin-Wrench––1562 (hotlink doesn't work) |
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Keep it clean. I had (have?) a troodon that is pretty slick. However, when it gets dirty, the blade doesn't always lock out, and flops between in/out settings.You have to pull the blade to "lock it back in". Not a major issue, but would be nice to be able to disassemble for cleaning. +1...keep it clean, if mine gets really dirty or sticky i spray the shit out of it with rem oil and use compressed air to shoot out all the shit, then hit it again with oil, then air...always makes it like new. |
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Quoted: Quoted: They CAN do something to help the customer, but they don't... Would be nice if they sold the tools. Anyone know of a place that sells tools or parts? Found disassembly tools here, but out of stock http://www.bladehq.com/item––Microtech-3-Pin-Wrench––1562 (hotlink doesn't work) http://www.modelandtool.com/Wrenches.html |
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I have the Makora 2 with the bubble metal inlay, awesome knife. The anodizing holds up to wear and tear well. I blow out all the dust on it frequently and sometimes drench and dry it with CLP. Fires strong and is ultimately reliable. Although I still function check mine every time I put it in my pocket. Only problem I have now is that the pin point (and I mean pin point) tip and razor (and I mean RAZOR) edge has dulled and pin point tip chipped very very slightly. I am in the process of finding a good sharpening pro that will get it back to the factory condition without marring the DLC coating...
Also has the ultimate cool factor going for it! Everyone wants to play with the Makora when they see this beast... 
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