Microtech

[Mark6]

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[Chief]

I may be biased, but in my opinion, nothing else comes close to Microtechs for hard use except maybe some handmades costing many times more. Microtechs have a lifetime guarentee. Remember that a knife is the least effective and most expensive prybar you will ever use.

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Chief’s Cutlery Authorized Microtech Dealer

 

[Bronco]

Mark,
To simplify the answer to this one it would help if you could tell us exactly which auto you're interested in. MT basically has three categories of autos; OTFs, side opener single action and side opener double action. And believe it or not, even within the OTF class there are different locking mechanisms.

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Semper Fi

-Bill

 

[Mark6]

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[Bronco]

Excellent,
For both the Kestrel and the new SOCOM Elite auto your talking about a plunge lock mechanism which most folks, including the very knowledgeable Chief, agree are very good in terms of strength and reliability. I would venture that most would rate a good plunge lock ahead of the venerable liner lock in these categories (especially on a production knife). I'll admit to having had concerns about taking a plunge lock into a field environment, not knowing how dirt and foreign debris might affect functioning, but I have to say that I've never had a problem personally and can't recall any reports from those who have.

Of course the older style SOCOMs were double action autos and locked up by means of a simple liner lock (and a good one in my estimation).

I haven't owned a Kestrel, but I can vouch for the strength of the SOCOM series knives. And the new SOCOM Elite is even stronger and beefier than its predecessor. Good luck

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Semper Fi

-Bill

 

[richard rosvall]

Mark- I own 3 Kestrels and love them. But, they are on the small side. The SOCOM would probably be a better choice for all-around use but you won't go wrong with either.

 

For $$ and quality nothing comes close!! www.tactical-knives.com

 

[Garfield]

Be careful about the warranty. I believe
a military or police ID is required with the return.

Originally posted by Chief:
I may be biased, but in my opinion, nothing else comes close to Microtechs for hard use except maybe some handmades costing many times more. Microtechs have a lifetime guarentee. Remember that a knife is the least effective and most expensive prybar you will ever use.

 

[Chang]

You can have it sent back through a dealer if you have a defect. Will cost a little more shipping, but defects in Microtechs are very rare. Then again, I've only owned two in the past, but they were perfect!

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Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus

 

[rickmos]

Good looking Web-site....will return to look around more !!

Originally posted by M&M TACTICAL KNIVES:
For $$ and quality nothing comes close!! www.tactical-knives.com

 

[Old Knife Guy]

Ditto for me. I have owned maybe a dozen Microtechs. I did sell the Kestrel, but that was because it was not right for me. All were well made, strong, sharp and a great value. I like the 4" Tanto SOCOM's, but I had a 3" clip point Mini-SOCOM that was a great knife for the office. Fine products.--OKG

 

Thank you rickmos

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