More LCC Praise!

Dennis you won't regret getting the MA LCC. This is some more knife as is seen from the previous posts. Anyone who liked the SERE is going to like the LCC. Both are about the same size and weight. The Lcc has a thicker blade. Both have an open back and use post to seperate the knife. Got to agree on that classy touch with those anodized spacers on the LCC, very nice! Wonder if those are aluminum or titanium? Both the SERE and LCC come hair popping sharp and have a slick as butter action with solid lockup via extra thick liners. I now have two manuals that I can carry and feel like I have a KNIFE in my pocket. I know that some might disagree but I do not like the feather weight knives. I would much rather have something that has some heft to it and feels solid. For my purpose weight is not a factor. BTW I must have a bad case of Microtech Fever as I picked up a second CTII today! Now I have one to carry and one to admire,just like my Al Mar SERE 2000. The world is good!

Art Sigmon
 
I agree it is a very nice knife. I ahve personally seen this knife and it is nice it feels great in your hand and has lots of great features.
 
Greetings folks. I don't post a lot, but I do use BF a lot as a research tool and find a lot of valuable information here, as well as some pretty good entertainment sometimes. Thanks to all for that.
After reading several of the threads on the LCC, I can't resist putting in my 2 cents worth this time. I live in a rural area, and I really DO use my knives pretty extensively, customs and factory alike. I now own ONE knife that I don't use (a Lightfoot 458 Damasteel that I couldn't resist), and recently sold the only other one that I have ever purchased not to be used (an Elishewitz folder). Over the years I have owned and used quite a few factory knives from most of the manufacturers, and usually give them away or trade them when I want to try something new. I have read a lot of threads here on the factory vs. custom subject as well. Myself, I have gotten better real service from Kit Carson, Lightfoot, and Crawford knives than any factory folders I have ever owned. I currently have 3 folders that are used regularly, a Carson model 4, a Lightfoot 460 Spearpoint, and a Crawford KFF. The Carson and Lightfoot look pretty rough but have yet to fail me in any way, and the Crawford is carried a lot, used a little, and is primarily a "backup" defensive tool. I have yet to own a Benchmade, Spyderco, or any other factory folder that has held up as well. For the record, I have never cared much for Microtech knives. More due to ergonomics than performance, and probably have not used a Microtech enough for that reason to be a good judge, but then that is not my goal. I just didn't care for the "feel". HOWEVER, I have been using a new LCC manual for the last few days, and went out of my way this weekend to use the LCC, including some unnecessary whittlin' and cardboard cuttin', just to be using it. Now, in fairness, I didn’t open any 50 gal drums, turn any F16's into scrap metal, or run over it with an M1 tank like some folks regularly do.

I am very impressed so far. It was very sharp out of the box, and the lockup was and still is perfect after a lot of opening and closing, both by normal methods as well as some snapping. No blade play, no looseness of any kind. It was a little tight out of the box, but loosened up pretty quickly without additional lubrication. After the cardboard exercises, I was able to bring the blade back to life very easily and quickly, and at least for this first time, it seems to have performed a little better than my previous experience with 154cm, which wasn't bad anyway.

If this level of performance continues, the Lightfoot 460 Spearpoint may wind up in a pouch on my son's duty belt after all, since he is trying to talk me out of it anyway.

I have seen a thread or two that discuss some lock up problems with the LCC. But…. based on THIS particular LCC, and on my thus far limited time with it, I can honestly say this is the most impressive factory knife I have purchased. I have voiced my less that enthusiastic feelings for some of the factory knives in the past, and feel it is only fair to point out when something comes along to change my mind. I read a thread earlier where someone stated that the MT LCC seemed to be as well made as their Lightfoot custom. I was skeptical. Not any more. Not so far……

Thanks folks!

BT


 
Received myine from Chief today. Initial quality is superb. I can't wait to get the D/A. If Microtech keeps this up other production companies in this price range will have to turn up the quality a notch.

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Dennis Bible
 
I liked this knife so much I ordered a second one and also got it today from Chief. Great knife and great service from Chief. Now I have one to use and one to keep mint.
Eric
 
I just got a handfull of the stonewash LCC's in. I like them. I do think they're a little on the heavy side - six ounces versus four for a Benchmade AFCK or a Spyderco Military, but they appear to be a high quality product.

The carbon fiber surface is slightly rounded and has a low-gloss finish that is the best I've met on production knife in that price class, and comparable to some pretty good customs. The blade is razor sharp out of the box, and the stonewash finish should be a lot easier to clean up when you get your lunch all over it than a bead blasted blade.

Lunch all over it ... Yes, I know it says "Lightfoot Compact Combat," but for most of us it's going to do mundane utilitarian cutting - a bagel slicer with an attitude.
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So one thing I noticed right away (presumably the martial artists in the crowd noticed other things) is that the entire edge can be brought down on a flat surface like a cutting board. That way, when you use your pocket knife in lieu of a chef's knife, because real knife nuts reach for their pockets or belt in the kitchen instead of looking in a drawer for something sharp, the whole edge is working for you as you battle carrots and green onions and garlic cloves and fresh hot peppers.
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Anyway, here's my fresh scan of what they look like. Click on the pic for the big pic.

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Hi Mr. M, I got a chance to play with someone's LCC. I believe he said the liner failed the spine whack test, I'll check.
Also, the spacers affected his grip during repetitive cutting.

I thought the weight and robustness was great, clip could go either way.
 
OK, I gave up. I fought it for as long as I could.
My LCC arrives this week from Chief.
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The "demo" that's on temporary duty in my pocket has just taken several moderate spine whacks to my computer table, and the lock held. It opened up she shrink wrap around the smoked salmon in style too.
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I really like mine. This is a very classy knife. This knife would be equally comfortable in a pair of jeans or a suit. Carbon fiber scales, titanium bolsters, and blue spacers. Excellent value. You get alot of knife for the money. It does have the look and feel of a custom. I am not overly crazy about the blade shape, but the handles are very comfortable, and it locks up with a solid THUD.

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Dennis Bible
 
Nice looking knife! A question about the lock. Is it a standard liner lock, or Microtech's new lock, microbar or whatever they call it? If it's a microbar, could someone describe to me what that new lock looks like, and how it works? I'm vaguely under the impression that it's an extra-thick liner lock, propelled by a coil spring on one side.

Next question ... is there anything about the microbar that in your opinion makes it less likely to accidently fail than a standard liner lock?

Again, awesome looking knife, can't wait to handle one myself.

Joe
 
The LCC uses a liner lock. The microbar basically replaces a liner which flexes with a bar which remains stiff, but pivots on a 'hinge' at the end farthest from the blade. A spring pushes the liner toward the blade. Not having seen it in detail, I can't comment on exactly how it will perform, but it seems to (theoretically) have both advantages and disadvantages compared to a standard liner-lock.

--JB

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e_utopia@hotmail.com
 
well agree with most of you, the LCC is classy! Fit and finish of the knife is great and the Carbon Fibre scales look awesome.
The LCC has replaced the old SOCOM clip point that I used to carry in my front pocket. I can't wait to see a DA !

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My Socom Elite has the new microbar liner lock. So far I have had no problems with it. The microbar is indeed thicker than the standard liner lock, and is powered by two or three coil springs. These springs are made from something MT calls "rocket wire" which is 30 to 40 percent stronger than normal wire. Independant testing done at Spyderco indicates that this lock is 2 to 3 times stronger than MT's regular liner lock. The microbar slides over and locks up tight just to the left side of the blade, allowing plenty of room for wear. Unlocking is smooth without any sticking that sometimes comes with tight lockup. Hope this answers some of your questions.

Art Sigmon
 
Well, I might as well put in my .02 cents.
I received my LCC Stonewashed this week as well, and I am very impressed with it.Passed the whack test on my counter I always use with flying colors.
I also have a Lightfoot Mag 460 with spearpoint, and I can say they are so much alike in feel, stoutness, etc., that I can't hardly tell the difference.
I have 2 DA's on order also, but when I read all comments on the MA, I couldn't wait til the DA's come in and ordered an MA.I'm glad I did, and helps slow the pain of waiting for the DA's.
It is one of the best made production, and custom knives I have ever owned, and for the money, dollar for dollar, would be hard to beat.
Like I said, just my .02 cents!!

Larry
 
Just got mine from the show today, amazing quality. So far I can't find one single flaw, and can't stop playing w/ this thing. Help!! I think im becoming a microholics
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My impression of the LCC/MA - Fit and finish are for the most part very good. One thing I felt let down was that the carbon fiber scales could have been fitted more flush with the bolsters. A cosmetic issue. No problems with the liner lock; it has locked up solid every time so far. If you are considering a very good quality user, consider the MicroTech LCC/MA.

Comparing with other knives:
Emerson Commander - the LCC/MA has better quality, both fit and function. Ernie Emerson could take a few lessons in quality assurance from MicroTech.
CR Sebenza - very good, but the Sebenza has superior fit and function.
MT Socom Elite/MA - MT vs MT - the Socom Elite comes out ahead in fit and finish, function. Considering I only paid $15.00 more for the SE/MA(paid $145 for the LCC/MA), it would have been nice to have had quality close to the SE/MA.
Benchmade 940 - LCC wins hands down in fit and finish, and function.

Just my opinions,

Harry

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Have to chime in here: I've been hunting for a good high quality user, and the LCC fits the fill. Lockup is perfect, fit and finish are excellent for a production piece, edge was super-scary sharp. At first I wasn't too jazzed over the blade shape either, but it's growing on me! Love the CF, and while I'm not a huge fan of bolsters, I do like these. Yeah, it's a little heavy, but I was after a hard-use folder so I'm very pleased.
I asked Chief to give it a thorough once-over, so I had no fears about production problems.
All in all, I have to admit that this one lives up to the hype. Can't wait for the DA!
 
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