Oh wow, the Chinese counterfeiters are getting more sophisticated. I have a couple micro techs but have been lucky so far not to get any fakes. If derrickd803 bought used from someone else it means they probably scammed him. That is if the knife is indeed a fake Microtech. That sucks it happened to him.
I am always surprised by people who are aware of how many counterfeit knives there are out there; thinking they found an amazing deal on an expensive knife.
Guys pay the extra 50$ and buy from a legitimate dealer. Saving 50$ on a 250$ knife is a fool’s attempt especially if you have no consumer side protection.