Microtech Mini Matrix production model

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psarou

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They're here...
Have one on the way... aluminum handles. Looks like a sweet blade. The satin sold out fast!
 
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Yup! Mine is on the way too.... had 7 in stock when I ordered my Satin at 7am and they were all gone by the end of the day! It looks sweet, can't wait!
 
I grabbed a black one for my growing black blade collection.--I DO wonder if they will release / do an auto version, or if the new DOC is gonna fill that niche for them...

If I could CHOOSE my options I would have loved an auto version of the mini matrix that is set up like my select fire D/A. A simple twist of the button, and ..manual. Or vice versa.
--I know, I know, but a guy can dream, right?!?-lol

Oh- and one thing that irks me before the knife is even here, is that it comes with that confounded cheesy bag! (Instead of a sheath. -sigh- they raised prices, yet went to bags and dropped sheaths altogether in productions, I think.---poor choice for the price points IMO...I mean, seriously?)

--coconut
 
I got a satin one before they sold out as well. Does any one know why the hollow grind is the only one that has these? Are they the only ones going to sell them?
 
TheAndrew said:
I got a satin one before they sold out as well. Does any one know why the hollow grind is the only one that has these? Are they the only ones going to sell them?
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I noticed the same thing. No where else are they to be found. I got a black one coming though. Now there sold out too. Seems like there is no info to be found at all about them. Maybe cause it looks like the 0770? Not trying to start anything!

Someone needs to post pics when they get one in hand.
 
Well they already ripped off the 0777 for the original. Why wouldn't they rip off the 0770 for a mini? Supporting these guys is as bad as buying Chinese copies in my mind. :rolleyes:
 
Got mine in yesterday, it's a pretty sweet knife. Perfect size for me same exact size as the hinderer xm-18 3 inch. Someone more skilled at reviews hopefully will give a detailed review/pics here. There are some vids on YouTube about it. Some minor finish issues and not "butter" yet, wish I could take it apart. Love the aesthetics. Lock up is rock solid. We'll see!
 
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They were not officially announced to dealers until March 13th. The first batch went to a few dealers but I suppose most went for sale on forums or they are holding onto them.
They are still making the next batch but should be completed soon.
As far as other dealers offering these, I have no clue. I definitely don't have an exclusive on them.
 
solidorange said:
Well they already ripped off the 0777 for the original. Why wouldn't they rip off the 0770 for a mini? Supporting these guys is as bad as buying Chinese copies in my mind. :rolleyes:
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I couldn't agree with you more, solid orange. As an Asian who served 12 years in the Army and the son of an Asian immigrant who served two tours in Vietnam, I could not agree with your well thought out, well researched, and open minded response more!
In fact:
I mean, everytime I fire my Kimber .45 I can't help but think, man what a cheap "Chinese copy" of a Colt 1911.

Which ALSO brings up a ..curious point..
As Kershaw has production in Oregon, I LOVE a USA made product.
Which they share in common with Microtech which produces and employs only in the US.(I believe they have produced in Vero beach, the Carolina's and Pennsylvania).
But there is the a small difference that, to my limited knowledge, may be worth mentioning since we have brought up a nationalistic issue:

Microtech does NOT produce knives in Japan, (anyone say "shun line"?), or china(do they even announce which ones are made in china or do kershaw buyers just have to guess?)


So, I guess despite my Kimber being a cheap "Chinese copy" of a 1911, and my Mini matrix being a copy of a ZT, I will try my hardest to extract whatever enjoyment and use I can out of my "Chinese copies".

Ps-there is a ZT on eBay. I think it's pushing 800 or so.--lol--I'll buy three USA made Microtech before I would pay that.
 
I thought Microtech quit selling the Matrix, and now they come out with a mini?

Not trying to get anything going, it is a honest question.
 
Coconutfilipino said:
I couldn't agree with you more, solid orange. As an Asian who served 12 years in the Army and the son of an Asian immigrant who served two tours in Vietnam, I could not agree with your well thought out, well researched, and open minded response more!
In fact:
I mean, everytime I fire my Kimber .45 I can't help but think, man what a cheap "Chinese copy" of a Colt 1911.

Which ALSO brings up a ..curious point..
As Kershaw has production in Oregon, I LOVE a USA made product.
Which they share in common with Microtech which produces and employs only in the US.(I believe they have produced in Vero beach, the Carolina's and Pennsylvania).
But there is the a small difference that, to my limited knowledge, may be worth mentioning since we have brought up a nationalistic issue:

Microtech does NOT produce knives in Japan, (anyone say "shun line"?), or china(do they even announce which ones are made in china or do kershaw buyers just have to guess?)


So, I guess despite my Kimber being a cheap "Chinese copy" of a 1911, and my Mini matrix being a copy of a ZT, I will try my hardest to extract whatever enjoyment and use I can out of my "Chinese copies".

Ps-there is a ZT on eBay. I think it's pushing 800 or so.--lol--I'll buy three USA made Microtech before I would pay that.
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The mass majority of counterfeit clones in the cutlery world comes from China. That is an undeniable fact. I do not believe he meant any harm against Chinese people in general. Some people believe blatant rip offs and chinese counterfeits to be of the same tasteless actions, which is their right.

Kimbers rendition of the colt 1911 is hardly a fair comparison since they did not copy the original prototype and try to steal the glory of the most popular model of the previous year. They also labelled it a 1911, and did not try to pass it off as a new design. Maybe if MT would of called it the "MicroTech 0777" it would of been fine..

Also, in regards to how much ZT's are going for on ebay, show me one thats not made in the USA.
 
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They ripped off a design from a fellow knife company in the same market that wasn't even released yet by its original designers. There's definitely some slime action going there. If a China counterfeit generally made for the Chinese market is considered bad by some......................................................................................
 
Coconutfilipino said:
Which ALSO brings up a ..curious point..
As Kershaw has production in Oregon, I LOVE a USA made product.
Which they share in common with Microtech which produces and employs only in the US.(I believe they have produced in Vero beach, the Carolina's and Pennsylvania).
But there is the a small difference that, to my limited knowledge, may be worth mentioning since we have brought up a nationalistic issue:

Microtech does NOT produce knives in Japan, (anyone say "shun line"?), or china(do they even announce which ones are made in china or do kershaw buyers just have to guess?)

So, I guess despite my Kimber being a cheap "Chinese copy" of a 1911, and my Mini matrix being a copy of a ZT, I will try my hardest to extract whatever enjoyment and use I can out of my "Chinese copies".
Ps-there is a ZT on eBay. I think it's pushing 800 or so.--lol--I'll buy three USA made Microtech before I would pay that.
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First off this has to do with ZT. ZT are made and will always be made in the USA. Sure KAI/Kershaw/Shun make Knives in China and Japan. But KAI owns those Factories. So its not like its being out sourced, its still under the KAI umbrella. Hell some on the China made Kershaws I've owned have been just at good as any US made knives I've owned. And yes they clearly State that the knives are Being made in China as shown on any of these preorder knives.. http://www.gpknives.com/kershaw2013preorderknives.html?osCsid=3b34dc682b77a7db7ca62b0ff638a84d.

And I'm sure there is some sort of agreement between gun companies when making similar Pistols/Rifles.. The just don't Blatantly rip you off.. Like MT,Boker and Schrade have all recently done to KAI
And also MTs Warranty/Customer Service is a joke and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

And that always confuses me as Tony was taught by the Great Chris Reeve (as also Uses Chris's Designs from time to time) and is good friends Strider, who both make amazing knives and have amazing CS. Guess you can't teach everything..
 
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Coconutfilipino said:
I couldn't agree with you more, solid orange. As an Asian who served 12 years in the Army and the son of an Asian immigrant who served two tours in Vietnam, I could not agree with your well thought out, well researched, and open minded response more!
In fact:
I mean, everytime I fire my Kimber .45 I can't help but think, man what a cheap "Chinese copy" of a Colt 1911.

Which ALSO brings up a ..curious point..
As Kershaw has production in Oregon, I LOVE a USA made product.
Which they share in common with Microtech which produces and employs only in the US.(I believe they have produced in Vero beach, the Carolina's and Pennsylvania).
But there is the a small difference that, to my limited knowledge, may be worth mentioning since we have brought up a nationalistic issue:

Microtech does NOT produce knives in Japan, (anyone say "shun line"?), or china(do they even announce which ones are made in china or do kershaw buyers just have to guess?)


So, I guess despite my Kimber being a cheap "Chinese copy" of a 1911, and my Mini matrix being a copy of a ZT, I will try my hardest to extract whatever enjoyment and use I can out of my "Chinese copies".

Ps-there is a ZT on eBay. I think it's pushing 800 or so.--lol--I'll buy three USA made Microtech before I would pay that.
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Wow, you totally missed my point. It is not wrong to "copy" a 1911 once the patent has expired, it is completely different to copy another company's prototype and start selling it before they do. Also, all 1911 clones are still referred to as 1911's, giving credit to Colt as they should. For a company like MT to blatantly rip off ZT, giving them no credit for the design, is despicable. As for my "cheap chinese copy" reference, I was talking about the ones made and marketed as "Striders", "CRK's", and "Hinderers". I am not grouping all chinese knives in with these, but I will group MT with them from now on. Stealing intellectual property from any manufacturer and using it to make a profit for yourself is not a practice I can respect.

On the topic of KAI, all of their knives state where they are made right on the blade. No guessing game here.
 
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