MT Question. What do you guys think?

USAFSP

USAFSP

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I am thinking of buying a Microtech Combat Talon II. However I am going to buy it as a user. EEEEKKK! Do you guys think I am crazy? I understand these are very expensive and are highly collected, buy how about using one. Weren't these knives designed to be used? I am a Military LEO, so I don't think I will have any trouble carrying one. I have found a local dealer. I will have the funds. What's stoping me? I'll tell you. The guilt of using a $524.0 knife. My other reason for wanting the CT II is it's more ambidextrous than any of the other auto's on the market. I'm thinking the CT II would last a lifetime of use. Does anyone out there carry a CT II? If I do will I go to knife Hell? Help!!
 
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the CTII blade is wwaayyy too thick for the good edge geometry needed for a user. Add to that the OTFs finickiness when it comes to dirt or even pocket lint and what you have is a very cool toy.

edit: BTW, You list too high a price for this knife. It is commonly available for less than $450.
 
What about the HALO III? It's a bit less money and comes with the kydex sheath. If I don't get one of those I will get a DA/LCC. I was hoping the OTF would be a good user. How can MT market a knife like that and it have so many problems? I thought these would be tough as nails.
 
It doesn't have more problems than any other OTF, that's the nature of the beast. Don't blame MT.
 
USAFSP,
The OTF's are strong. There have been pictures of a Halo being hammered through 55gal steel drums. And if you use a sheath you shouldn't have any problems with functioning.

But....Erik is right about the CTII blade profile being to thick. And I think most of the OTF's are light users, not heavy, just by the design. No hilt to speak of etc...

If you want a heavy user, definitely go with the LCC/DA! Or the L-UDT or Socom. They are all stronger and more reliable as heavy users.

My recommendation is to do like the rest of us. Get a few of each and just rotate 'em around! :D
 
That's a good idea. BTW, I don't blade MT for the inherent disadvantages of an OTF. I was only thinking that thier other knives are so strong that the OTF's would be strong as well. Since we are on the subject, what was the purpose of the OTF design? I would be using it for small things like, opening the mail, cutting boxes up, and for self defense. Would the OTF be o.k. for that?
 
How about the LUDT. I was just reading, the clip is reversable? That would be a great thing as I am a southpaw. Would this be a good user?
 
Got to put my 0.03 cents in here. I recently bought a socom elite, granted its a manual version and you are looking for an auto, but let peanuts be peanuts. This is an awesome knife. Its got a nice thick blade at 0.174", but the new grind lets it cut like a steaming knife through butter. Even better are the serrations, they cut better than any I have ever tried from all other manufacturers. Just my opinion, but you might want to take a sec and check them out. If I may, I recommend checking out http://www.s4supply.com/ , thats where I got mine.
 
Hi USA... I think if your dead set on a OTF, go with the Halo III. In my opinion it is the best OTF that MT makes, but if you want one a little cheaper, the Dalton ASP is a good choice. I agree with most of the other replies, that the OTF is not a good user for heavy work.:) <p>If it doesn't need to be an auto, and it is for heavy use, take a look at the Crawford's Kasper. <b>Good luck to you!</b>:)
 
As a fellow Left Hander the coolest MT OTF is the Nemesis; truely ambidextrous, but not a user.

It was my first Microtech.

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And you can get one for about $525.
 
I don't know anything about MT knives (well, I have never handled one anyways). But when buying a knife, make sure you WANT it! I wanted a Benchmade Sentinel badly the first day I saw it. Blue titanium liners, black aluminum scales and a spear point.. ooohh.... Guess what: it doesn't cut as well as my AFCK! The grind is too thick for a "user". Well, I used it to make a salad in the kitchen today! I was also afraid to use it at first when I got it a year ago, as it was pretty and discontinued, so it could be a collector piece. I now enjoy using this pretty, collector's piece to open mail, prepare dinner, cut those sharp bits off of walkign sticks, etc.

My point is, if the knife you are looking at will do the tasks you want it for, go ahead! You'll ENJOY using the knfie to no end, and you'll get the job done. A $10 Opinel would do all of the tasks we do daily for an EDC, but people buy MTs, Benchmades, hell, peopel buy Customs! All when a $10 opinel wil do the job.

Sure a LCC or SOCOM will likely do the job better, but you may enjoy doin the job more with the OTF youa re considering. So, get the OTF as long as it can actually do the tasks you would use it for.
 
The LCC is an awesome knife. I'd pick up the LCC D/A. But that's me, as was said above you have to go with what you like, as long as it'll do what you need it to do.
 
I've owned and used the CTII and the HALO III, loved both knives. The thickness of the blade is a big problem with the CTII, but the HALO is outstanding as a user. It will take very hard use, and it's a heckuva lot more fun than those side openers... ;)
 
Good question!
I've owned a few OTF's and I've never really given much thought to the purpose or advantage of an OTF? Maybe someone could enlighten us.
They have been around for some time.
There is definitely the cool factor. You don't have to worry so much about hand position when opening. hmmmmm? what else?

You could definitely use the MT OTF's for mail, boxes etc. I have. And you could also use it for self defense, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

I don't own an LUDT, but have heard rave reviews from other Microholics (check out the MT Forum at www.knifeforums.com)
The LCC/DA is an excellent choice, a tad heavy, but feels very substantial in the hand.

Good luck, and let us know what you decide.
Joseph
 
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