Over the past 10 days, Microtech has been releasing new knives out the wazoo. They are a five so far with no sign of quitting, and all of them look like something I want to get in some fashion. A big thing they're improved is their new spring system allowing knives like the Combat Troodon letting you use a pinky to fire and retract the knife.

Here's all of them so far:











Prices I've seen for the Combat Troodon and the Hera 2 are around the $450 range.

Yeah I saw the new Combat Troodon III and canceled my Manticore E I had on layaway. Looks like they solved or at least much improved the major flaw of the model, the firing mechanism.

It is on the larger side of what I usually carry, but I see good reason to carry a bigger knife these days.

I am glad to see they have changed to an easier firing with the slide that has been my only complaint. Time to spend my Christmas money

I always wanted a Cypher but they discontinued them a few years ago.

Was almost ready to pull the trigger on a Combat Troodon but was holding out for a Satan finish blade and all I could find is Stone Washed.

Now that the Cypher is back and has a better firing mechanism I'll wait until one comes in stock with the DE blade.

That Hera II looks tempting. Probably time to sell my Combat Troodon.

Do we have a Microtech dealer on Sigforum?

The Combat Troodon and Hera 2 are both selling at around $450 when in stock. The Cypher II is a proof run right now so it's $549. LUDT is around $265. The one that really hurts is the Scarab II Proof Run set at $649. As soon as I find a single edge partial serrated version of any of these, I'm buying.

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Originally posted by jeeperxd:
Do we have a Microtech dealer on Sigforum?

I wish. Probably could have saved some money.

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Originally posted by DanH:
The Combat Troodon and Hera 2 are both selling at around $450 when in stock. The Cypher II is a proof run right now so it's $549. LUDT is around $265. The one that really hurts is the Scarab II Proof Run set at $649. As soon as I find a single edge partial serrated version of any of these, I'm buying.

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Originally posted by jeeperxd:
Do we have a Microtech dealer on Sigforum?

I wish. Probably could have saved some money.

Those prices are ridiculous.

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Originally posted by SIG228:

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Originally posted by DanH:
The Combat Troodon and Hera 2 are both selling at around $450 when in stock. The Cypher II is a proof run right now so it's $549. LUDT is around $265. The one that really hurts is the Scarab II Proof Run set at $649. As soon as I find a single edge partial serrated version of any of these, I'm buying.

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Originally posted by jeeperxd:
Do we have a Microtech dealer on Sigforum?

I wish. Probably could have saved some money.

Those prices are ridiculous.

Considering $480 today was $250 five years ago, not really.

I got my Combat Troodon III, need to post pics, I know. Mine has a satin finish dagger combo blade, fully serrated edge on the spine side and a plain edge on the front. The blade is perfectly ground and as sharp as I've ever seen a knife out-of-the-box.

I have to report that it is 100% fully bad-ass. Large enough to be practical as an OTF. The action is very nice, and strong. It just feels very refined and it carries its size really well. Dissappears in jeans, much thinner, though longer, than the Emerson I'm used to.

I cant stop playing with it. It fires like a single action OTF.

CHACK!

slice slice slice

CHACK!

Too good. I love it. Also the blade does NOT protrude from the handle when retracted. I was a little worried but I dont feel it at all when I run my finger over the gap.

Anyway, it's a 10/10. Microtech is red hot right now.

I have the new Gen 3 Combat Troodon and even with my arthritic thumb, it is easy for me to open and close it. What a difference compared to the older ones!

I like it so much that I have a new Scarab 2 on order. Should arrive by Friday or sooner.

I picked up a new Exocet, DOB 10/22 and, to my surprise, it was much easier to open that the first one I bought a few years ago.

The only thing still I need (okay-want) is a new or newer Red handled Ultratech with the tanto blade, partially serrated blade with the dark blade.


Bob

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My major complaint about my Combat Troodon is that the action is awful. Ya'll got me thinking about a new one....

I got my new Scarab 2 yesterday and it is soooo easy to open and close. The sole thing lacking is a tanto blade, but otherwise it became my new EDC immediately.

Bob

Damn. I know what I’m asking Santa for Christmas.

I didn't do an extra post on the Hera Mini, but Microtech seems to have cracked the secret:

Does anyone know if the improved switch and non-proprietary screws will be included on the Ultratech?

Well, Microtech seems to be making their OTFs easier to open and I've had real good luck with my new Scarab and combat Troodon. Easy to open and a joy to operate compared to their predecessors.

So, I bought the newest Ultratech-with the new step-side body, a tanto blade and partial serrations. Exactly what I was looking for except I could only find a black handle, not the red I wanted.

It was dated 01-24 and I was very pleased...until I tried to open it. Still hard to open, though I could do it with my arthritic thumb, but not fun and I traded it off yesterday doing what I do best, losing some money on the deal.

Bob

Yep, the Ultratech has not been updated yet. If they can make the same upgrades with the lower price as the other knives, it'll be a steal.

The Atreus has been named:



Really curious about the price.

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Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
Does anyone know if the improved switch and non-proprietary screws will be included on the Ultratech?

Yes. They did an unveiling at Blade Show:



It will also have No Blade Play along with the other models and that feature might be moved into the models released last year.

As far as I go, I found an excellent deal on a Scarab 2 off of Gunbroker.






This thing is pretty much what I've been looking for in an OTF. It's big enough that I can get an easy grip. I don't have to half ass some grip tape on the scales because Microtech laser cut material to the exact dimensions necessary. It's partially serrated and extremely sharp. The action is a real night and day difference. It's easy enough that my 62 year old Mom can open and close this with ease, but by 84 year old Grandmother has issues so it's not easy enough for little kids to play with. It's Guardian Tactical easy, but the textured button on the Scarab will not let your thumb slip off like the Guardian Tactical button.

While I haven't tried firing this underwater, I do believe I'm done looking at OTFs. Sadly, the Spyderco hit me and I have a 20CV Para 3 at home waiting for me.

Got an Email a few days ago from Microtech and ended up buying a Gen3 tan LUDT through their service personnel program. Should be here tomorrow. Ive carried a Microtech on and off shift for about 20 years. I didn't realize my Mini SOCOM Elite seatbelt cutter was that rare and has lived in it's sheath attached to by Boston strap or in my pocket all this time. For the last 15 years on my Boston strap as I got a UMS for home/ pocket carry. Anyways brought home today to clean it up and switched my UMS to strap duty. Here's a couple Pics. Hray