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| | | Posts: 1394 | Location: Gilbert, AZ | Registered: November 08, 2000 | 
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| I love mine. Blade show is great if you are a Microtech fan. They run a $125 Ultratech special every year. I got 2 this year. 
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| | | Posts: 1227 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: February 09, 2014 |
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| quote: Originally posted by caglio:
I am thinking about getting my first OTF as well. Something along the lines of an ultratech.
In general I prefer a drop point style blade. However, in an OTF I like the looks of the double edge dagger style.
What's your opinion of double edge vs drop point? In particular i'm concerned about the durability of the double edge tip/point.
When I bought my ultratech I went with the double edged blade because I figured that an OTF knife was the only way I could ever really justify carrying a double edge. If I could do it again, would I? That depends on the knife. With an OTF like the Benchmade infidel, where the button is on the flat part of the body as opposed to the spine, I would. In that case the ergonomics of the grip allow you to cut to either side, much like you would with a letter opener. With the button being on the spine like on the microtech, a proper grip basically lets you slice up and down instead of side to side. Those upward cuts never felt comfortable just because of the way the arm naturally wants to bring the blade towards your face... You can always rotate the body of the knife, but that button (at least on the older microtech) is the only real purchase your hand has to keep it from sliding onto the blade, so I tend to want my thumb to stay right there. If I were to get another microtech it would be a single edge.
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| | | Posts: 988 | Location: Valley of the Sun, AZ | Registered: February 03, 2005 |
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| quote: Originally posted by 10X-Shooter: quote: Originally posted by akaSigFreak: 
How do you like your Hellhound?
I love the Ultratech Hellhound. It is a definite attention getter. However, I just received the Combat Troodon and it is absolutely amazing. They also offer a Hellhound Combat Troodon which is a Beast! |
| | | Posts: 1227 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: February 09, 2014 |
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| quote: Originally posted by 10X-Shooter:
Alright Dusty, that cuts it. I missed that deal a couple years ago at Blade so now I HAVE to go back. $125 is an insane deal! Nice watch, just bought one with the leather strap.
You just have to get the early bird pass and get there a couple hours early to wait on line. Totally worth it.
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