lcc generations?

[skyer]

love oldschool mt lcc,particularly ma type.
found pics of them and be curious that:
1.all gen2 seem to be da,is there ma with gen2?
2. is there alu bolster version of da or ma with gen1 or gen2?
3.how they made da with gen1? since gen1 has a shorter bolster
4.as for some special lcc like the "all black",how to tell the bolster ti or alu?since they been blacked
5.i got a lcc ma made in 2001,found 3 scale screws shorter than normal and shinning but not gray.when i disassemble the knife i found they are actually frame screws(screw that conect the liner and spacer,so that they are only 3.5mm long, shorter than a scale screw of 4mm) .i don't think former user changed the screw because i can't find such screws in market,so they must came from mt itself.i asume mt works made mistake by accident or they do it on purpose due to lack of scale screws?i remember see some simular LCC pics.any one know anything about it?

 

[marquesgriffin]

Here's the info on Microtech LCC generations you requested:

1. Gen 2 and aluminum bolsters: There likely weren't Gen 2 MA (manual action) versions. Gen 2 bolsters were longer to accommodate the double-action (DA) mechanism. Aluminum bolsters were introduced later, so they're unlikely on Gen 1 or 2.
2. Gen 1 DA mechanism: There's some debate on Gen 1 DA models. Some believe they might exist with a modified bolster, but confirmation is difficult.
3. Identifying bolster material: Blackened bolsters make it tough. Look closely for machining marks or a slightly lighter shade where the material might peek through. Titanium is more scratch-resistant and will show less wear.
4. Short frame screws in your 2001 LCC MA: It's possible those shorter screws are a factory anomaly or replacement by Microtech themselves. They might have been used temporarily during assembly. If the knife functions well, it's likely not a major issue.

 

[skyer]

marques,
thanks for reply.

Here's the info on Microtech LCC generations you requested:

1. Gen 2 and aluminum bolsters: There likely weren't Gen 2 MA (manual action) versions. Gen 2 bolsters were longer to accommodate the double-action (DA) mechanism. Aluminum bolsters were introduced later, so they're unlikely on Gen 1 or 2.

agree!didn't see gen2 ma so far.

1. Gen 1 DA mechanism: There's some debate on Gen 1 DA models. Some believe they might exist with a modified bolster, but confirmation is difficult.

there ARE gen1 da. see pic below.

1. Identifying bolster material: Blackened bolsters make it tough. Look closely for machining marks or a slightly lighter shade where the material might peek through. Titanium is more scratch-resistant and will show less wear.

i mean it's been 24 years.now we can only buy used lcc online according to pics.so when i see a dark bolster without document and former owner can't or wouldn't make it sure if it is alu or ti,how can i do ?
or maybe i should ask in this way:does any one know that is there any special version of lcc that MT blacked the ti bolster for some reason?

1. Short frame screws in your 2001 LCC MA: It's possible those shorter screws are a factory anomaly or replacement by Microtech themselves. They might have been used temporarily during assembly. If the knife functions well, it's likely not a major issue.

man,it IS an issue.
since the screw 0.5MM shorter,they can't go into frame deep enough to fasten the scale and frame.
in fact,when i reassemble my knife,one of the screw couldn't be tightened,so i checked,compared,and found this rediculars issue.(btw,all screws in lcc seem to be ti,they don't apply to magnet)
so i had to buy some t2*4 screws for replacement.they work well but they are slightly smaller than MT original ones,there are still some difference in apparence.

and thaks again and expecting for more info.

 

[skyer]

guys,i foud a way to tell the ti
or al boster.they are different in weight.
i measured a gen1 ma 163g,a gen1 da 171g,and a al gen4 ma 157g.
so i assume a al gen4 da should be about
165g,a ti gen3 ma should be over 163g and a ti gen3 da should be over 171g.
so if you can’t tell by pics,ask seller the exact weight of the knife,and you will be able to know.
anyone has gen3 or gen2 lcc
can measure and tell me the exact weight ?

 

[skyer]

guys,i foud a way to tell the ti
or al boster.they are different in weight.
i measured a gen1 ma 163g,a gen1 da 171g,and a al gen4 ma 157g.
so i assume a al gen4 da should be about
165g,a ti gen3 ma should be over 163g and a ti gen3 da should be over 171g.
so if you can’t tell by pics,ask seller the exact weight of the knife,and you will be able to know.
anyone has gen3 or gen2 lcc
can measure and tell me the exact weight ?

in short,
if a lcc d/a weight over 168g it is a ti bolster,otherwise al bolster.
if a lcc m/a weight over 160g it is a ti bolster,otherwise al bolster.