It would be nice if people would elaborate when they make claims as an LCC being "better". Better in what way? Of course, it is much more detailed and nicer to look at, but it's unfair to say it is "better" when there have been no head to head comparisons done in terms of edge-holding, breakage, etc.
Is it fair to say Microtechs are WAY BETTER than top offerings by companies like Spyderco, and Benchmade?
Sure Microtechs are well-made knives, and I'll even grant that they probably fine tune their knives a bit better than most mainstream knife companies. However, Spyderco and Benchmade are no slouches when it comes to knives. I believe their top offerings can compete with Microtech products.
The Pinnacle may get unfair comparisons to a Sebenza, but it is a damn good knife: a nice recurved ATS-34 blade, solid one-piece titanium handles, etc.
I sometimes think that many perceive a knife to be better solely on its price, or it's esoteric nature.