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Anything like a MT mini-UDT only manual?

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I was looking at these at a local knife shop. They aren't even supposed to let you handle autos in my state without being LEO or military, but I was nice, and told the girl I wouldn't "flick it open" or wear it out. I like the blade design and the general size of it. So, is there any knife out there with a similar blade design only a manual action? It seems like a good slicer/utility design. Thanks.
 
Microtech makes no manual version of the UDT and I understand that Microtech has stopped production of manuals altogether.:(
 
MT is supposed to be coming out with a manual mini SOCOM elite framelock soon. Not as small as the mini UDT but it's a manual.
 
Check out the Kershaw Starkey Ridge. (It's discontinued now but should turn up in a search or post in the "want to buy or trade" section of the exchange. I think the model was also identified by "ATS34ti." It's not as small as a UDT but makes up for that in performance. The ATS-34 blade is the sharpest out of the box blade I have experienced to date. I thought MT's were sharp out of the box but this one was "crazy sharp." The handles are brushed titanium and the blade opens with a thumbstud. This liner-lock knife also comes with a pocket clip. The blade and handle shape mimics the UDT, imo. I bought mine maybe 2 -3 years ago for around $60. I hope this helps.
 
RDomina,
I have a mini socom, and It is a sharp mutha, perhaps THE sharpest factory grind I have found. Superb fit, finish, etc. Just bigger than I was looking for. I love the mini-socom, but now that MT is not making manuals, from what I hear, I'll keep it safe.

Toothed,
Thanks for the heads up, I haven't checked into it yet, but alternatives is what I was looking for. Thanks. I'll look into it.
 
If you want something in the mini-UDT size, the Chris Reeve Umfaan fits the bill perfectly, the Mnandi is also an option.
 
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