Microtech 123-6 Ultratech AUTO OTF Knife 3.46" Satin Tanto Serrat… $290.00 ADD. But the Ultratech is a staple in the Microtech line, and could be easily viewed as an alternative to the LUDT. I can see why Microtech is such a popular knife brand. 15 Swaps. The contoured chassis handle provides a lighter and more ergonomic feel and comes in a smooth, flat finish Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user In Stock. The UTX-85 that I opted for has the traditional drop point blade shape. It’s long, slim and is great when all five fingers are wrapped around it, but when my thumb was retracting the blade, it wanted to push my pinky and ring finger off the knife. Just know that it sounds amazing! These are Blade HQ exclusive and will be hot, so you know where to go! It has the looks. It was nice not to have any problems with that on the Ultratech. Could the Ultratech change all that? Each section is scored out of 10 with a grand total of 100. The Microtech Ultratech deserves all the praise it gets. Got it. Also, feel free to let me know what you love or hate about this knife! Three very popular models are the UTX-70, UTX-85, and the Ultratech. The fit and finish of the Mirotech Ultratech is great. Microtech makes OTF knives in all sizes. If I had the skills to portray the sound through words, I would. Snap, snap, snaparoo! Now that that’s out of the way, I will say that the Ultratech earns bonus points because the blade play isn’t as noticeable, even compared to two OTFs that are more expensive. When it comes to practicality, this will be a lighter duty knife. Made in the USA with pride featuring consistent double action. If you’re on the fence about dressing up your collection with an Ultratech, what’s holding you back? 1 in stock! It has the materials. I have owned and used a CPM-20CV Mini Griptilian for a few years and have loved every second with that steel. I’m a huge fan of the claw logo on the front and the thumb slide is an attractive, useful step design that meets with a big X on the top. I haven’t had any malfunctions or off-track blades with the hundreds of times I’ve fired this knife over the last month. In Stock. Microtech 104-10 Arbiter - Black G-10 - Stonewashed Blade . It has a carbon fiber handle top with black pocket clip, glass breaker, and hardware. Shop thousands of Microtech knives at the best prices on the web. Proprietary design allows the firing spring to be at rest in both the open and closed positions, drastically reducing wear on the internal firing mechanisms. They last long so you won’t have to buy another OTF knife in the near future. There have even been some Star Wars-themed Bounty Hunter, Storm Trooper, and Jedi models in the past. The slight qualm I have with not only this knife, but OTF knives in general, is the slight bit of blade play you get in the locked position. Quality. Blade HQ carries thousands of knives from all of the top brands, including rare and collectible knives nobody else has. share. Free shipping on orders over $99. Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user experience. Note. After carrying the big boy for a month, I pulled a UTX-85 off the shelf and decided it’s the perfect OTF size for me! It’s an awesome looking knife. Overall, it rides nicely in pocket, but it isn't the EDC master of them all. I’ve played with tons of OTF knives working here at Blade HQ, but I had never carried one for an extended period. The Microtech Ultratech fires in and out automatically via the sliding firing button on the knife's right side. I just never felt the need for an OTF because nothing could replace my folders and slip joints. Rest in Peace to a legend and everyone else that passed away in this tragedy, please be respectful. OTF knives need lube to function, and I’ve seen firsthand what a dry mechanism did to a new knife of another brand (blade stick and wouldn’t lock up). Sort By. The Microtech Ultratech knife is the standard OTF knife that all others are measured against. The Ultratech reviewed here was the base model and I had no complaints on how it looked. I didn’t notice it until I went hunting for it, which is a very good thing. This Ultratech sliced everything I wanted to with ease and made light work of whittling dried out wood. It has a contoured, black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle with a black finished pocket clip, glass breaker, and stainless steel hardware. Out of Stock. Microtech equipped this version of the ever popular Ultratech D/A OTF knife with a smooth, contoured handle design that promotes increased comfort during use. Yes, ALL SIZES! By using this site, you accept our use of cookies. Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user Pair that with an extremely sharp, thin grind and you’ve got yourself a heck of a blade. I remember a time when every Ultratech I saw seemed to have Elmax blade steel. The Ultratech® is our flagship O.T.F. I really like the drop point design, except for the branding on the front 2/3 of the blade. Microtech makes a pretty big variety of OTF’s but the Ultratech is the flagship, a continuously updated model that’s available in a frankly staggering array of variations (there are twelve pages of Ultratech’s on BladeHQ’s website) as well as two smaller versions – the UTX-70 and UTX-85, which are 70% and 85% scale versions of the Ultratech. The aluminum handle is well-made and the jimping is grippy. Set Descending Direction. Microtech Ultratech D/A SE OTF Automatic Knife CC (3.4" Bead Blast Serr) 121-8 - Blade HQ This Ultratech features a drop point blade with a bead blast finish and a partially serrated cutting edge. The Microtech Ultratech fires in and out automatically via the sliding firing button on the knife's right side. Microtech 122-13 Ultratech D/E - Black Handle - Bronze Blade. You want tactical black? My first impressions of my first Microtech! The Ultratech is an amazing knife! The blade style selection on the Ultratech line is extensive and every one of them looks great. Unfortunately, pink was one of the only flavors available at the time, but you can bet on me lining up for our next shipment of blue or OD green 85’s to roll into our warehouse! By using this site, you accept our. Currently retails for $340. There's a stigma around OTF's that they can't be used like regular folders. There are subtle curves to both sides of the knife. The actions on these are exceptional and we think the Ultratech series … Microtech knives have some of the prettiest, thin grinds available on the market! knives. Note. All these knives available at BladeHQ. Microtech 122-15 Ultratech D/E - Black Handle - Bronze Blade. The Microtech Ultratech knife is the standard OTF knife that all others are measured against. Conclusion. Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user experience. It’s slim, decently light and is overall good to carry. Microtech Knives was established in 1994 with a simple mission: MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE KNIVES. Free. Free shipping on orders over $99! experience. In comes the Microtech UTX-85! It’s the Microtech Ultratech! It’s not uncomfortable, but takes a little getting used to because it's a different style of knife. Microtech Exocet Double Edge Apocalyptic Standard Blue Our Price: $250.00 . I’ve played with tons of OTF knives working here at Blade HQ, but I had never carried one for an extended period. The Microtech Ultratech knife is the standard OTF knife that all others are measured against. It’s all fine and dandy. Posted by. Zac and Kurt talk about some of the best Microtech pocket knives. Written by Blade HQ Staff Writer Trevor Brown on 7/3/2019. Ultratech: CombatTroodon: Cypher: HALO VI: LUDT: Stitch: Socom Elite: Siphon: Socom Alpha: Jagdkommando: Sigil : Sort By: Page of 1 : Microtech Siphon II Stonewashed Standard Our Price: $160.00 . Note. Shop thousands of quality knives from all the top knife brands including Spyderco and Benchmade. I’m not a lanyard user. The Microtech Ultratech fires in and out automatically via the sliding firing button on the knife's right side. Quality. By using this site, you accept our use of cookies. Here’s where I’m torn: Those pesky Microtech screws. I also handed it to my wife to give it a shot, and she struggled opening and closing it, even with both thumbs! I love how skinny the Ultratech is, but the smaller 3" blades just speak to me. $315.00. Knife Life is all about representing your personality and passion through the knife you carry in your pocket everyday. Microtech knows pocket jewelry! Microtech Ultratech D/E OTF Automatic Knife Tactical CC (3.4" Black) 122-1T This Ultratech features a double-edged dagger blade with a black finish and plain cutting edges. My thumb felt raw within a day of using it, although it feels great now. Quality. This is the Ultratech "Blackout" model, a BladeHQ exclusive, limited to 300 pieced. The ergonomics on the Ultratech are good for how slim it is. It’s plenty grippy and fits in hands of all sizes. They grew tremendously, and now they're headquartered in Western NC and Bradford, PA. All Microtech knives are exclusively USA-made, using only domestic materials. Favorite. Microtech 122-1 Ultratech AUTO OTF Knife 3.46" Black Plain Double… $290.00 ADD. Microtech Ultratech OTF – Sleek, Sharp and QuickOftentimes, knife collectors will purchase cheap OTF knives that will easily break, quickly dull or not open and close with precision. Knives . $330.00. This is why Microtech Ultratech should be every knife collector’s first choice. You know what to do to find out! 204P offers a bit more corrosion resistance at the price of being harder to sharpen. If you've heard that, check out our video of the Ultratech being put through the paces. I came into this review of the Ultratech without ever having carried an OTF knife, but came out of it wanting one! I tried to be as honest as I could through this review process, and I stand behind every word I wrote. Microtech Ultratech S/E OTF Automatic OD Green CC (3.4" Satin Serr) 121-5OD $ 265.00 Sold Out 2020 Microtech Combat Troodon Signiture Series 142-1CFS (Carbon Fiber) click here to see if your state is legal click now !! MICROTECH ULTRATECH REVIEW. I was skeptical of the stiffness of the action the first few days I had it. Free. I touched on this a bit in the Importance section. Vote. Microtech UTX85 Double Edge Apocalyptic Standard Distressed Black Our Price: $238.00 . Learn about each knife in the series and the important role the Ultratech® played in building the Microtech® brand. Over the years, the Ultratech® series has seen many configurations and styles with improvements to its mechanisms and ergonomics. For you skim readers, the style is awesome. $458.00. The pattern on the thumb slide looks nice and is very grippy, but it’s not kind to new thumbs in the OTF business. [WTS] Microtech Ultratech Champagne Gold D/E Full DLC blade & DLC hardware [A] Close. just now [WTS] Microtech Ultratech Champagne Gold D/E Full DLC blade & DLC hardware [A] Timestamp. Photos & Video [A] Grade. I’d love to hear about it and answer any questions you have at tbrown (at) bladehq.com. Also, my first auto knife. The CTS-204P held up easily to a month of use and is still very sharp. Neon pink or deep turquoise? Written by Blade HQ Staff Writer Trevor Brown on 7/3/2019. I’ve seen versions with tanto blades, double-edged daggers, serrations, and probably some I’m missing. experience. I just don’t like the hole sticking out on the front side of the knife. Microtech equipped this version of the ever popular Ultratech D/A OTF knife with a smooth, contoured handle design that promotes increased comfort during use. CTS-204P, Bohler M390, and CPM-20CV are essentially the same steels, just made by different companies. Rare Protech and Microtech Discussion in 'For Sale: Automatic Knives (Individual)' started by Poblades, Jan 16, 2021. 1 comment. They look awesome, I’ll give them that, but if I had a problem out camping with the knife or just carrying it as my EDC, I don’t want to worry about lugging around an extra tool if I ever needed to take it apart. This could be a plus for some, but in situations where I didn’t want my knife screaming, “hey, I’m a Microtech OTF!”, I had to think about carrying a more gentlemanly option. That’s a tradeoff I’m willing to embrace with arms wide open (any Creed fans up in here?). I’m happy to say the same about this 204P-laden Ultratech! So I’m more interested in sharpness and e… Ultratech® As the flagship model of the Microtech® O.T.F. The stock of the blade is pretty thick, which allows for heavy use when needed. The Microtech Ultratech sets the bar seriously high for out the front automatic knives. It’s just the nature of the OTF locking mechanism beast. Favorite. Microtech Knives was founded in an apartment in Vero Beach, FL in 1994 with the sole mission of designing the best knives possible. Never carried or used, only fired/retracted. The Ultratech was such a fun knife to carry and I was impressed with how it functioned with every slide of the switch as it held up to my endless fidgeting. Page. I’ll go more into cut tests later, but I used this knife camping and with normal office use for a month and I like the blade a lot. # bladehq # knifelife # microtech # ultratech # utx85 # utx70 # jade # natural # g10 # bhqexclusive # bladehqexclusive This updated model provides the same … we sell: microtech knives guardian tactical knives zero tolerance knives . knife and is the gold standard for all O.T.F. This Ultratech features a double edged dagger blade made from Damascus steel. Knife review starts at 3:49. Paid Subscribers don't see ads! Microtech Ultratech D/e for sale here at Blade HQ. The Microtech Knives Ultratech, UTX-85 and UTX-70 now come in see-through G-10! It’s the Microtech Ultratech! Items 1-24 of 283. I love the slim design, screw placement, glass breaker, blade design, etc. Check out our Microtech Ultratech Review to see what makes this the King of OTF Knives! Microtech Knives, maker of the famous Ultratech, HALO, Scarab and Makora. Colors are spot on and the knife feels very durable both in hand and pocket. Check. It’s ground to a nice fine tip that should allow for detailed work, whereas the cutting edge is long enough to allow for effective draw cuts. Tasteful design and ritzy details are also important. You're currently reading page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4; Page 5; Page Next; Show per page. The 70 is 70% the size of the Ultratech, and you guessed it, the 85 is 85% of the Ultratech. Fixed blade knives, folding knives, OTF Knives, and more! There are many newcomers to the upper class OTF game, but the Ultratech remains standing with its premium materials, reliable action, gorgeous design, and availability in many color combos. The glass breaker also feels like it could go to town without a flinch. It has the action. I can’t say I’m willing to. Find yours today at GP Knives! If you know premium OTF knives, you know the Microtech Ultratech. The pocket clip felt clunky to me and wouldn’t go full deep carry in my jeans with thicker denim, as you can see in the pic. The one style factor I don’t like is the pocket clip/lanyard hole. 1 in stock! Paypal G&S - ships USPS Priority Mail (CONUS only) SV: $289. I mean use. Knives . My deep condolences Hero. An Air Force aircrew member takes the Microtech Ultratech into the back country to see how it would perform if his plane went down. Orders over $99 ship for free! Microtech 123-1VI Ultratech AUTO OTF 3.46" Black Plain Tanto Blad… $289.00 ADD. The Microtech LUDT is undoubtedly a great knife. I’m sure this is intentional so there aren’t any bad days from blade mishaps in the pocket. Do you trade fashion sense for usability? It has the materials. Out of Stock. The blade is one of the most versatile, simple, and usable of any folder I’ve handled. From the four sections of jimping on the handle to the recessed screws, this knife is a joy to look at. The actions on these are exceptional and we think the Ultratech series represents the best out the front bang for the buck. Personally, I would appreciate a more subtle approach. lineup, the Ultratech® sets the standard for Out-The-Front technology. It has the looks. I like the way the tanto looks, but for daily carry, I have found the drop point to be the most useful. NEW! The actions on these are exceptional and we think the Ultratech series … The snappy sound of an Ultratech is music to a knife lover’s ears. Elmax is a great steel, but I’m happy this Ultratech has made the jump to CTS-204P! It has the action. Even when it was riding deep in pocket, the glass breaker peaks over the jean pocket. Quality and performance are key. See how the Ultratech stacked up in our Best American Made Knives article for more info. By using this site, you accept our. Microtech does an awesome job appealing to every personality. I just never felt the need for an OTF because nothing could replace my folders and slip joints. There’s no question the Ultratech reigns in the top 3 best OTF knives available today (I’m open for debate!). Maybe I’m not cool enough? Free. You can be confident carrying any knife with a high Knife Life Score. My gripes with the pocket clip being a little clunky and only deep carry-able with thin jeans apply here.