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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:15:04 PM EDT
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That guy might be reselling them for $200. But they're only $48 direct from the source. You can get them with Microtech logos, or without logos like the "$200" ones in that Instagram video https://m.dhgate.com/product/special-offer-halo-vi-tactical-knife-4-4/416229390.html#s1-2-1;searl|0914661969 https://www.dhresource.com/600x600/f2/albu/g7/M00/0E/25/rBVaSVs8fjKATQraAAUP9SMOu9g558.jpg |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:18:27 PM EDT
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Quote Historyoh, well shit in that case... how do I pick one with the lettering? @hardhit77
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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:22:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's super cool, but I don't know if I really believe that's d2 steel. https://m.dhgate.com/product/microtech-automatic-knives-halo-v-halo-vi/419544524.html#s1-22-1;searl|3636165808 And Halo Vs with elmax for as low as $34 https://m.dhgate.com/product/special-offer-microtech-black-classic-halo/417430050.html#s1-1-1;searl|1049609328 
These look pretty cool if you like more of an Infidel style https://m.dhgate.com/product/high-end-andy-manufacture-paladin-auto-tactical/418838261.html#s1-5-1;searl|0945806464 
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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:49:17 PM EDT
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Well y’all sold me for a lightning for $35. Will see if it’s worth a shit |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:51:22 PM EDT
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This is the most expensive website I've ever been a member of.
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Posted: 8/10/2018 12:53:47 PM EDT
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Wow,that DH place also has a "LaRue" QD for cheap money !
https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-larue-tactical-30mm-double-ring-quickly/132080281.html#s1-0-1b;searl How bad can it be ? |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 1:41:11 PM EDT
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Two knives bought and i wasn't even in the market for one.
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Posted: 8/10/2018 2:12:19 PM EDT
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I've bought a Shirogorov knockoff, and a "CH3515" original design off dhgate, and I'm happy with both. I would stick to reputable sellers like Dicoria and chinahighendedc though.
From what I've seen in reviews, the cheap microtech clones are mostly junk, but the $150+ Vespas seem to rival if not beat the quality of real microtechs. I've avoided clones of US made knives, but I don't know if microtech is worthy of such restraint. Be careful, and do research on the seller and exact model knife you are interested before purchasing. Counterfeiting is so bad in China they even have knockoff clones of knockoff clones. |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 3:05:45 PM EDT
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Wow,that DH place also has a "LaRue" QD for cheap money ! https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-larue-tactical-30mm-double-ring-quickly/132080281.html#s1-0-1b;searl How bad can it be ? |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 3:55:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: oh, well shit in that case... how do I pick one with the lettering? @hardhit77
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Posted: 8/10/2018 4:34:03 PM EDT
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@Jalap-inya that Vespa knife looks cool, but it's $200! seems like if you're gonna hit triple digits, may as well go a bit further and get the real thing? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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These Chinese knock-offs look very solid. https://www.instagram.com/p/Blkbiu6H0py/?taken-by=chinahigh_endedc Heretic Knives seem to be a high quality alternative to Microtech. http://www.hereticknives.com/manticore-x--da-otf.html ETA: Here's the link to the Vespa https://www.dhgate.com/product/high-quality-vespa-version-halo-vi-folding/418500476.html?recinfo=8,null,2#vhpd-2-5|null:null:r0395381554#dt1501-viewed-2 Here's the link to the 'Miker' Halo V that I actually just received today https://www.dhgate.com/product/microtech-halo-v-150-10-t-e-outdoor-tools/253080031.html. The grinds on the blade are nice and symmetrical and the edge is pretty sharp. The blade fires out hard and the action is smooth. There's a slight amount of lateral blade play, but other than that, it seems soild. The quality is impressive for $50. |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 6:03:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here's the link to the 'Miker' Halo V that I actually just received today https://www.dhgate.com/product/microtech-halo-v-150-10-t-e-outdoor-tools/253080031.html. The grinds on the blade are nice and symmetrical and the edge is pretty sharp. The blade fires out hard and the action is smooth. There's a slight amount of lateral blade play, but other than that, it seems soild. The quality is impressive for $50. |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 7:13:39 PM EDT
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Wow,that DH place also has a "LaRue" QD for cheap money ! https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-larue-tactical-30mm-double-ring-quickly/132080281.html#s1-0-1b;searl How bad can it be ? |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 9:21:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Jalap-inya any way to get some pics of the one you actually got? you can pm or text if you want. seems like a good way for me to see if I want a single action. I'm on the hunt for a combat troodon for EDC. |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 10:23:05 PM EDT
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The Herretic Manticore-X looks really nice:
Cool enough to be worth the Felony 
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Posted: 8/10/2018 10:28:17 PM EDT
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You just crossed off the best one available. Microtech. You're asking for mediocrity. Can't help you.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 10:20:13 AM EDT
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Lightning sent out an email yesterday with Buck model 110 auto knives on sale, with coupon code. Yeah, I know they are not OTF, but they still are cool.
How many here have a Buck auto? That's what I thought. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 10:32:20 AM EDT
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JMHO but I think OTF knives are largely overrated and just a bit flashy. I’ve owned a few from the $35 cheap-o chicom knock off, to the Benchmade Infidel.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 10:37:03 AM EDT
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For you guys buying the cheapo lightning OTFs do yourself a favor and take them apart and polish up the sear surfaces. I bought one for my brother and another for my BIL this Christmas and the action on both felt like ass. 10 minutes of work with some small stones and the actions were like butter.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 10:42:36 AM EDT
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The Vespa's from dhgate are pretty decent build quality, and they come with a bit which is nice as I needed a bit for my MT Cypher and couldn't find the correct one to order from BHQ. So I look at it as buying an overpriced bit that I received a free knife and case with.
That said I do question if they really use the steel they say they do, or if its been hardened correctly... -pd |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 10:44:01 AM EDT
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Are these OTF knives combat worthy? They are an expensive novelty that can "Possibly" hurt someone. Just like one of these. 
Sure, it may work. Are you willing to bet your life on it? |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 11:02:09 AM EDT
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For you guys buying the cheapo lightning OTFs do yourself a favor and take them apart and polish up the sear surfaces. I bought one for my brother and another for my BIL this Christmas and the action on both felt like ass. 10 minutes of work with some small stones and the actions were like butter. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 11:49:50 AM EDT
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Not OTF but Protech for me. I've had a Godson for years and I really want a TR4.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 12:02:45 PM EDT
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I have a couple of the dhgate knockoff microtechs. The UTX-70 is a piece of shit. The troodon and halos are pretty damn good.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 12:09:52 PM EDT
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Are these OTF knives combat worthy? Microtech is probably the "best" OTF blade but their CS is such a shit-show that I won't touch them even if they are "the best." Benchmade makes a decent one but it's massive in comparison to the folding versions. OTF blades are cool, I'll agree.....but the cons vastly outweigh the pros, IMHO. I have lots of "user blades" that I carry/use regularly that are worth substantially more $ than the knives in this thread. Both folding and fixed. OTF knives are cool, but I won't have one due to the number of "issues" I've noted people having with them and how much of a PITA (nearly fucking impossible) it is to get the companies to stand behind the OTF knives on the market. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 12:13:48 PM EDT
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Are these OTF knives combat worthy?  Microtech Ultratech: Field Test |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 2:15:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/11/2018 2:17:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/11/2018 2:17:41 PM EDT
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@steviesterno16
ETA: It feels solid and the blade fires fairly strong, I can't compare it to the real thing though, having never handled one. That's a Large Sebenza 21 Insingo for size reference.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 3:57:04 PM EDT
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If you don't want d2, they have them with elmax too https://m.dhgate.com/product/microtech-automatic-knives-halo-v-halo-vi/419544524.html#s1-22-1;searl|3636165808 And Halo Vs with elmax for as low as $34 https://m.dhgate.com/product/special-offer-microtech-black-classic-halo/417430050.html#s1-1-1;searl|1049609328 https://www.dhresource.com/0x0/f2/albu/g6/M00/46/3F/rBVaSFtItLSAOBlnAAHHdn8MSUc255.jpg These look pretty cool if you like more of an Infidel style https://m.dhgate.com/product/high-end-andy-manufacture-paladin-auto-tactical/418838261.html#s1-5-1;searl|0945806464 https://www.dhresource.com/600x600/f2/albu/g6/M01/05/F3/rBVaR1tZbn-AW_TlAAKJYnNUYzw445.jpg What's the normal time to arrive from something like that? I am a little terrified of carrying it in my pocket, though. I know how safe a double action is, but a single action made of chinesium is scary. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 5:44:38 PM EDT
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trying to buy it through the DH gate link, but as I put in the card number it keeps saying "This transaction was declined.please choose a different card." but the number is right. any ideas?
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Posted: 8/11/2018 5:49:19 PM EDT
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Lightning Microtechs are higher quality but pricey. I have both. The lightning is fine for every day needs. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 5:51:29 PM EDT
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shit's illegal in MN for some retarded reason.
I can legally carry a fucking loaded gun around, but not one of these scary knives. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 5:57:48 PM EDT
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shit's illegal in MN for some retarded reason. I can legally carry a fucking loaded gun around, but not one of these scary knives. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 5:58:59 PM EDT
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I said the same thing when they were illegal in WI and MI. |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 6:36:41 PM EDT
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trying to buy it through the DH gate link, but as I put in the card number it keeps saying "This transaction was declined.please choose a different card." but the number is right. any ideas? |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 7:11:23 PM EDT
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You running a vpn? |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 7:11:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Alright, you got me. I bet it's more like 440 than elmax, but it will be fun to play with that Halo. Er, "halo". What's the normal time to arrive from something like that? I am a little terrified of carrying it in my pocket, though. I know how safe a double action is, but a single action made of chinesium is scary. "Haro" |
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Posted: 8/11/2018 7:16:22 PM EDT
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it's saying I'm declined even before I get the date and code in. Tried my wife's card. hesitant to try a debit card.
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Posted: 8/11/2018 9:06:41 PM EDT
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This is the most expensive website I've ever been a member of. I'm going to have to go be poor somewhere else. Everytime I visit here it cost me moneu
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Posted: 8/12/2018 9:54:39 AM EDT
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Whelp, in for a lightning OTF Tanto. Will be a good box opener.
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Posted: 8/12/2018 10:06:44 AM EDT
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I have an "Andy Manufacture" 9046 that does NOT say Microtech on it, a sample from DHGate.
The bang for the buck is shockingly high, AND it has a working safety...something the Halo III-V does not. I have $40 for a novelty letter opener. I'm too poor to afford a $700+ Microtech Halo. If you can afford the real thing, I'm glad and good for you. 
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Posted: 8/12/2018 10:57:28 AM EDT
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Wow,that DH place also has a "LaRue" QD for cheap money ! https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-larue-tactical-30mm-double-ring-quickly/132080281.html#s1-0-1b;searl How bad can it be ? I wonder how many of those have been sold on the EE as genuine. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 10:58:09 AM EDT
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30, 31mm, whatever it takes. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow,that DH place also has a "LaRue" QD for cheap money ! https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-larue-tactical-30mm-double-ring-quickly/132080281.html#s1-0-1b;searl How bad can it be ?
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Posted: 8/12/2018 11:01:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it really D2? Hard to believe even coming from China |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 11:05:53 AM EDT
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I used to be a fan of Microtech until I tried to get one of their knives serviced and their customer service was completely useless, will never buy another Microtech. On the other hand, have always had good service from Benchmade. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 11:11:23 AM EDT
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how does one do Aliexpress? I'm interested in a single action for shits and giggles but don't want to spend a fortune. Also not interested in having my card info stolen or whatever. part of me feels bad buying a fake or copy. the other part of me thinks it would be cool. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 11:29:57 AM EDT
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Two knives bought and i wasn't even in the market for one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Two knives bought and i wasn't even in the market for one. Quoted:
This is the most expensive website I've ever been a member of. .
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Posted: 8/12/2018 11:50:52 AM EDT
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Just dropped in for the obligatory “fuck microtech”
Now have two knives of theirs they refuse to fix or sell me parts for. They were nice enough to pay for shipping back to me though after refusing to do anything. 
Will never buy another one of their products. Worst service I have ever encountered with any company, period. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 12:03:02 PM EDT
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Just dropped in for the obligatory “fuck microtech” Now have two knives of theirs they refuse to fix or sell me parts for. They were nice enough to pay for shipping back to me though after refusing to do anything.
Will never buy another one of their products. Worst service I have ever encountered with any company, period. 
I've been collecting Microtech since 1997, and I've never had an issue with their customer service. They even throw in free stuff. Unless the knives you have are long out of production and they just don't have parts for them anymore, I have a real hard time believing you. But relevant to the thread: Here is a shitty video comparison/review I did of a fake Cypher vs. a genuine. My first & only youtube video, so forgive my lack of skills & crap narration.  Failed To Load Title |
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