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Posted: 7/12/2021 6:36:21 AM EDT

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I didnt think thats something that couldbe done.
yove seen the inside of them before?

theyre standard spring designs. the LUDT uses a spring identical to M16 burst spring.
the HALOs use a small wire dia long extension spring.

I have the MT tool to take them all apart. no balls to take my HALOs apart

the MT tool is my most recent purchase. wanted that for years and finally got it within a few hrs of it going on sale by chance

Posted: 7/12/2021 6:49:24 AM EDT

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this useful tool cost me more than I want to admit.

I took all my MTs apart except a HALO 5 and a HALO 6. That spring re assembly has me chicken.
cleaned and then used Loctite 272 on the screws. its made for tiny screws like Microtech's.

I found that a lot of them are 2-56 and 3- something I forget right now.

Posted: 7/12/2021 6:53:44 AM EDT

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I know its useless but I had to get the "Tactical straw"

Posted: 7/12/2021 6:57:38 AM EDT

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I roll the knife slightly and use my pointer finger to retract it. I find my thumb is fine to deploy but my longer pointer makes it easier to get leverage coming back

Posted: 7/12/2021 7:05:12 AM EDT

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Last one, then have to go be useful somewhere

this made me get a wicked edge for razor edges
Image quality sux for some reason

Microtechs customer service?
Used it once for that little one on the left. one of the 2 springs broke.
My OCD self included a note to NOT sharpen it. they did so I was compelled to use the WE on it.
took I think 2 week turn around.

Posted: 7/12/2021 6:38:42 PM EDT

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Last one, then have to go be useful somewhere
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this made me get a wicked edge for razor edges
Image quality sux for some reason

Microtechs customer service?
Used it once for that little one on the left. one of the 2 springs broke.
My OCD self included a note to NOT sharpen it. they did so I was compelled to use the WE on it.
took I think 2 week turn around.

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Call me peanut butter and jealous. Nice knives

Posted: 7/16/2021 12:09:41 PM EDT

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Just got this yesterday.

Posted: 7/17/2021 10:15:46 AM EDT

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Just got this yesterday.

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I’ve been trying to justify an Exocet for about a year now.

Just how useful is it? How do you typically use it?

Posted: 7/17/2021 10:25:05 AM EDT

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I’ve been trying to justify an Exocet for about a year now.

Just how useful is it? How do you typically use it?

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Just got this yesterday.

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I’ve been trying to justify an Exocet for about a year now.

Just how useful is it? How do you typically use it?

Same here .

Same question.

Posted: 7/17/2021 11:19:43 AM EDT

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I’ve been trying to justify an Exocet for about a year now.

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Just got this yesterday.

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I’ve been trying to justify an Exocet for about a year now.

Just how useful is it? How do you typically use it?

For only having it a few days ill say that it will do any light tasks just fine like opening boxes and stuff like that. Which is most of what my stuff sees.

I think its also cool that they can be used as a money clip. Which ill probably use that feature sometime.

My thoughts: I bought this because of the bounty hunter theme, blade design, and just to collect. The action is easy on the exocet compared to my ultratechs, not that the ultratech is hard. The handle fills my hand nicely (large to xl gloves is what I wear), so this might be a better option than a UTX-70.

I'd say if you already have a few microtechs an exocet isn't bad to add to the lineup. If you don't like it you can just sell it.

Posted: 7/18/2021 6:07:46 AM EDT

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Love the BH style. Wish I had spent the extra $2xx for it on my Combat Troodon. Probably wouldn't have felt so bad after I dropped it getting out of my car yesterday...

Posted: 7/18/2021 9:04:21 AM EDT

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Love the BH style. Wish I had spent the extra $2xx for it on my Combat Troodon. Probably wouldn't have felt so bad after I dropped it getting out of my car yesterday...

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That sucks. It's never a good feeling when something you don't wana drop, gets dropped.

Hopefully it didn't ding it up too bad.

Posted: 7/29/2021 9:33:23 PM EDT

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I bought my Ultratech on a whim, at the last "batch release". Iirc 7/2020 is the birn on date. I had always seen/known about Microtech's OTF's but was in the "kinda gimmicky" over "hard use" crowd.

Let's just say I'm waiting on a L.U.D.T. atm. My Ultratech has quickly become my 2nd most carried knife after my PM3(work knife).

At the end of the day, fir me, the regular Troodon had too tall of a blade for being essentially the same size of an Ultratech, the Combat Troodon seemed too big in general, and the UTX 85 was just a cunt hair too small.

I feel like the UTX 85 is the Glock 19 of the Ultratech series. But I've always been a Glock 17 man myself.
So in the end the full size Ultratech seems to be my jam.

Posted: 7/30/2021 8:47:36 PM EDT

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Can’t believe I haven’t posted pics in this thread yet...

UTX-85 by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 7/30/2021 9:45:15 PM EDT

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210320166_c019565cb3_b.jpg UTX-85 by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210522618_f7efd41601_b.jpg UTX-85 by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51209605822_574b79ed96_b.jpg UTX-85 by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210319151_5d5b5336ab_b.jpg UTX-85 by FredMan, on Flickr

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Nice I have the exact combo in an ultratech. I like them simple.

Posted: 7/31/2021 8:27:36 PM EDT

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Curse you, ARFCOM, you're taking all my money.

Don't need it, questioning it's utility, but damn it just calls to me.

Exocet in OD should be here by the end of next week.

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Posted: 8/3/2021 9:10:35 AM EDT

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Ludt came in yedterday. Kind of want a turquoise one, but I aint complaining. This thing seems to fire at least as hard if not harder than any of my ProTech's.

And the obligatory "foot pic"

Posted: 8/5/2021 5:02:08 PM EDT

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Been wanting a Microtech for some time now. Finally said what the hell and bought one.

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I still want a drop point Scarab, though. I think the drop point blades are more useful compared with the other fancy stuff.

Posted: 8/9/2021 6:59:08 PM EDT

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The knife I have no need for, haven't really figured out what I'm going to do with it, but goddam it speaks to me came today. Sharper than George Carlin's wit, as compact as a shetland pony, fires like a Colt Python, slimmer than Riley Reid's ass.

Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 8/10/2021 9:37:40 AM EDT

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The knife I have no need for, haven't really figured out what I'm going to do with it, but goddam it speaks to me came today. Sharper than George Carlin's wit, as compact as a shetland pony, fires like a Colt Python, slimmer than Riley Reid's ass.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51368998759_ab5b490e19_b.jpg Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51369269155_c94968d092_b.jpg Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51368482623_48669f227c_b.jpg Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51367502467_fff72a3a43_b.jpg Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51369270600_769a1545f1_b.jpg Exocet by FredMan, on Flickr

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Congrats. You now have one of the coolest money clips if you want to use it that way.

The Exocets in tanto speak to me also. Nice knife.

Posted: 8/10/2021 9:44:48 PM EDT

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Congrats. You now have one of the coolest money clips if you want to use it that way.

The Exocets in tanto speak to me also. Nice knife.

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Yeah, money clip and box cutter are what come to mind.

Posted: 8/13/2021 11:34:02 AM EDT

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Been wanting a Microtech for some time now. Finally said what the hell and bought one.

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I still want a drop point Scarab, though. I think the drop point blades are more useful compared with the other fancy stuff.

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They are fun.

Posted: 8/13/2021 5:28:41 PM EDT

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They are fun.
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Been wanting a Microtech for some time now. Finally said what the hell and bought one.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92450/4B97146F-C758-45FD-9897-84992BFA9D23_jpe-2041180.JPG

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92450/B1D518D4-9C18-4B2E-BC20-69312EB2CDDD_jpe-2041181.JPG

I still want a drop point Scarab, though. I think the drop point blades are more useful compared with the other fancy stuff.

They are fun.
https://i.imgur.com/Y7tMXSS.jpg

That's prettymuch what I'm looking for, except I don't need the partially serrated blade. Just a normal edge drop point model.

Posted: 9/11/2021 2:04:57 PM EDT

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I just got this Ultratech. It is a very nice knife. I have been carrying and using a UTX copy at work without any issue with the mechanism. Stepped it up and bought this because of a nice discount.

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Posted: 9/11/2021 5:38:00 PM EDT

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This thread just cost 300.00 today

Posted: 12/15/2021 5:31:34 PM EDT

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Does anyone have a table of model numbers?

Example: 122-12AP is a black Ultratech D/E with apocalyptic finish and one full serrated edge.

147-10 is a black UTX-70 D/E with a stone wash finish

I’m really interested in a Dirac Delta (227) but it’s a pain sorting through the second set of numbers to find the features.

Posted: 12/15/2021 5:50:31 PM EDT

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Is PVK.Vegas a GTG knife vendor ???

I have my eye on a particular Microtech.

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Absolutely

Posted: 12/15/2021 7:05:43 PM EDT

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I have a few.

I see OTFs as a more delicate use auto.

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for cutting things, what the fuck do you think?

Posted: 12/16/2021 1:02:36 PM EDT

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I have a few.

I see OTFs as a more delicate use auto.

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for cutting things, what the fuck do you think?

Posted: 12/16/2021 9:27:25 PM EDT

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Been waiting on an email from them to order a UMS Ultratech. Any idea how long the process typically takes?

Posted: 12/24/2021 1:18:34 PM EDT

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Depends on stock. They are made in batches per order and have a "few" extra laying around. Depends on what blade materials they have in stock. You might not get the latest 204 or 390.
They have a new rep from what I last heard, but we ordered thru Mare Marfione.

Older LEO

Posted: 1/18/2022 2:13:34 PM EDT

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Started getting back into Microtechs a year ago. Here is my current collection.

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Posted: 1/18/2022 2:14:05 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/26/2022 9:35:36 AM EDT

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Started getting back into Microtechs a year ago. Here is my current collection.

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Are those Scarab II’s in the second picture?

Posted: 2/26/2022 9:38:38 AM EDT

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KnivesShipFree has a few Ultratechs in stock in various configurations.

The one I just got is a SE in black, with an M390 blade and an 02/2022 birthdate.

Posted: 2/27/2022 1:27:53 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/27/2022 3:55:27 PM EDT

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Thanks to this thread mentioning the Service Personnel Program, it won’t be long until I have my first Microtech. Now, if only Virginia could get its shit together so that I can make it my daily carry.

Posted: 3/5/2022 4:16:37 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/9/2022 1:04:55 AM EDT

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you guys got me.... I just ordered an ultratech. serrated on one side, edge on the other. I'll carry it for a couple weeks and if I like it maybe I'll start collecting these things.

Nice collections everyone!

Posted: 4/9/2022 5:04:18 PM EDT

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Feels good to move to a free state.

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I’ve been looking around for a couple of months for someone to have one in stock.

Posted: 4/9/2022 5:47:25 PM EDT

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How do you like that Delta? I would have ordered one of those instead of the ultratech if I had known they were bigger.

Posted: 4/10/2022 12:42:46 AM EDT

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I like it a lot. The ergonomics are awesome. The switch is right near where your thumb would naturally end up when you pull it out of your pocket. And despite the large size, it feels more slender and contoured compared to the other big Microtechs.

I wasn’t sure whether I wanted this or an Ultratech. My first is a UTX-70, and it’s a great little scalpel - fits well with a suit or business wear. Also fits in the watch pocket of your jeans.

I handled a Combat Troodon and a Scarab side by side. Scarab had a really heavy weight to action, and both were just massive handles.

I found an Ultratech at a local dealer when I came to TX, and it wasn’t as slender as I’d expected coming from the UTX-70. It kind of felt like a light saber rather than a stiletto.

I tell you what’s really nice - the Hera. The action is super light and smooth, and the clip has a ball that rolls rather than tearing up your pants. Too bad the blade is kind of short (3”). If they scaled it up to a 3.5” blade and a 4” handle, I think it’d hit a sweet spot.

Posted: 4/13/2022 11:45:25 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/15/2022 2:42:43 AM EDT

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I've had a UT D/E now for about 6 months. I carry it everyday and does little tasks for me (I.E. Boxes, cut strings, rope and daughters drink straws to fit kid size cups) but it's felt dull since I got it. I never really noticed until I got my Exocet BH tanto blade. That thing is SHARP! It will shave hair off like a razor blade. Are the D/E blades just that much duller from the factory or do I have a dud?

Posted: 5/15/2022 11:06:55 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/25/2022 7:37:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/1/2022 9:31:54 AM EDT

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Posted: 6/8/2022 7:44:19 PM EDT

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Well I’m sending in my UTX-85 to get repaired, I broke the action spring after 1.5 years of EDC carry. Microtech is covering the repair under warranty and will also be sharpening, cleaning, and oiling the knife. I do have to pay for the shipping to them, which is just OK IMO. Quoted turn around time is 1.5 months

Posted: 6/16/2022 4:37:41 PM EDT

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I've had a UT D/E now for about 6 months. I carry it everyday and does little tasks for me (I.E. Boxes, cut strings, rope and daughters drink straws to fit kid size cups) but it's felt dull since I got it. I never really noticed until I got my Exocet BH tanto blade. That thing is SHARP! It will shave hair off like a razor blade. Are the D/E blades just that much duller from the factory or do I have a dud?

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I thought the exact same thing about my D/E UTX-85. I actually sent mine back within a few weeks of owning because I was so disappointed in the sharpness. I even asked them to make it as sharp as possible. I received it back and it was exactly the same. The tip is crazy sharp but the edge on both sides is nowhere near as sharp as I expected or compared to almost any other decent knife I’ve ever bought. Nature of the D/E beast I guess?