microtech DOC flipper

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I've been trying to decide on which knife to purchase next and I've been bouncing back and forth between the microtech doc and multiple other knives for quite awhile but I keep coming back to the DOC and was wondering what everyone thought about it!
 
The one I have is pretty much flawless.

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The main problem with the DOC is that the nightmare grind and thick blade make for a terrible EDC. The blade is 0.16 inches thick, and the nightmare grind carries that thickness out to almost the tip. Both the edge and blade geometry make the DOC a low-performance cutter. Here's a shot of my DOC blade next to a Military BG-42. The edges on both are profiled to 30 degrees inclusive.

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The width of the edge shoulders on the Military is 0.026 inches. (My Sebenza is 0.017 inches.). The DOC, with its crazy nightmare grind, varies from 0.030 at the back part of the edge to 0.081 inches out near the tip. Stupid thick. Look at the difference between my reprofiled edge and Jill's stock edge.

On the plus side, my DOC is a powerful, well built knife with not even a hint of blade play. It feels as though it could pry up a manhole cover. Most aspects of fit and finish are excellent, too.

On the con side, the blade grind is so uneven that the grinder had to be drunk that day. The flipper works, but is very stiff and noisy, making the bearing pivot worthless for anything but marketing. The pocket clip is embedded in the aluminum handle, so it is super solid like most aspects of this knife, but the pocket catch flips up and, depending on your hand and/or grip, can be very uncomfortable.

Personally, I think this knife is 90 percent ninja marketing and 10 percent useful knife.
 
The DOC is a beast. The moment I saw one I knew I had to have one and when I finally had the funds I bought it. It's my first "over built" folding knife and also my first folder with such a thick blade stock. It came sharper than any knife I've ever purchased new. I agree with the poster above me about the thickness of the grind hindering its cutting ability, although I haven't cut much, it's clear this knife isn't built to slice. However mine flips as smooth as any other flipper I own including my Southard. The detent is strong, but I prefer it because once you get past it the blade flies open with satisfying *snap* when the lockbar engages.

It seems to be tough as nails and I really enjoy the knife, but mine has been mostly a safe queen as it I have to many other knives that fit the role as edc better than this behemoth. Also, it's one the most expensive folders I own so I am hesitant to carry it for fear of ruining the finish or losing it as silly as that sounds. As long as you know what you are purchasing and it's what you want I can't see you not being happy with it.

 
I love my two DOCs. I have one manual and one auto (MT calls it the Killswitch; it has a safety selector similar to an AR style rifle). The commentary from other posters is valid regarding size, in that it is a fairly large knife, especially with the Strider handle. I've never felt it was over the top for EDC, but the size and weight are on the high end. I personally feel that in the current MT line of folders, the SOCOM Delta is probably more versatile for EDC, or you can still find the previous SOCOM Elites out there too. Both great knives too. If you end up with the DOC I'm sure you'll love it as it is a very unique knife. Please post back with what you ultimately decide to go with, and some pictures would be even better!
 
I love my DOC. I wish I could have kept the custom one I had though because the carbon fiber was sweet.
 
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