I dont have that knife, but I do have the MOD CQD Mark II. Its a great knife. I had to send it in twice for blade play issues, but on the 2nd time, I was basically sent a brand new knife. I havent had issues since. So I know that they have GREAT customer service.
As far as fit and finish, I say Microtech has the edge a bit. My brother has about 7 Microtechs, and although they both feel great, I think Microtech wins in the Fit and Finish department. Also, Mt has the very thin blades which make them awesome slicers. Mods are pretty darn thick.
Blade wise, I've talked to a brand rep through PM on another site and he stated that the blades come very thick since they are "self defense" tools. Also, they make the blades the way they do is because "They look better." He also stated that once you grind down the bevel a bit, it will take a nice edge to it. I myself had the hardest time in the world to get the darn thing sharp. I tried the knife on the smith set, lansky set as well as the sharpmaker. After he told me about the bevel, I quickly grinded it down on a bench diamond stone and I could get it "Pop hair" sharp on the sharp maker.
To be honest, as much as I love my MOD CQD Mark II, it sits at home in its sheath. Even though its "sharp" I carry my BM 558 and delica 4 wave instead. The cut much better since the blade is much thinner than MOD. If you want a thicker blade that is more beefty, than I say pick up the MOD.
