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Just took a gander at my amazon wishlist where I stuffed a bunch of knives that "looked nice for me but I would probably never get around to buying".

Saw this one, looks like it might be to your specifications. light. axis lock. plain edge. comes in black or silver. http://sogknives.com/store/accesscard2_SOGAC76.html

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Thanks for the suggestions. Now I just have to drop some birthday wishes around the house.

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I carry mine everyday too. Everyone bags on their current quality. Rather than hunting down an older model with inflated prices because rumors caught hold get a readily available current production one.

Bill, What exactly do you see different between the current production ultra-tech and the older models 00-05?

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Ultratech-OTF-Series--268

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It might just be the Blade Show 2010 or 2011 models but mine broke 3 times and is still broken. Sent it in twice, it just doesn't work.

My 2006 model works perfectly and has never failed to fire.

I heard people were having problems with the newer Halos too regarding the internals breaking and sending it in with minimal luck.

The word was current production Microtechs quality has gone down quite a bit and we all know about their non-existent customer service.

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Sorry wolfgang but I am with bill here. I bought a 2011 ultratech and within two weeks of owning it two if the screws fell out. On top of that the screws are a priority bit and you can only source screws from microtech. If I waited to get new screws it would have taken two months without and gurentee of them falling out again or not. I also had a friend buy an ludt, and within two months it was extremely loose when locked up and had gotten very dull from extremely light use. I personally handled this knife many times and was amazed at the poor build quality compared to my early 2000's microtechs.

IMHO new microtech are poorly made with lower quality tempering of the steel they are using. It is really dissapointing to me as there were my favorite knife maker.
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Guess im just a lucky one and got a decent batch (several times..)? :sh

No arguments on their customer support. :td

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Send me one of those. I love the design of the ultratech just cannot trust them anymore.
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You got me. All I know is my 2010 Blade Show Ultratech sits broken in a drawer and I highly doubt it will ever get fixed. I've even tried people in the knife making/fixing business, it works for a few days and boom broken again.

You can work something out with blade HQ. Send it to them or microtech and the it come back through blade HQ. They may charge you a little for handling but should help you get your knife fixed...
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I get all my knives through BladeHQ. Love their customer support.

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Done that already, it broke again after a few days use. Perhaps I could talk to them again about it.

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Here's a picture of my newest baby. :tu

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Dscn02481.jpg

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I'm still a knife noob but my everyday carry is a SOG Trident in all black. It's a great tactical knife and also awesome for fishing. With its 3.75" half serrated blade and assisted opening, I also like to think its intimidating if they situation every called for it :tu

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I want a Gerber Mini Covert Folder. I really like the Applegate Fairbain combat folder with the olive handle, but credentials are required. I'll check the gun show this weekend.

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Looks like a Benchmade Tony, what model is it?

I carried a Trident for probably a year. As long as you're not beating on it, it's a good knife. Very light weight too, I use to forget I was carrying it....sometimes I wasn't :r

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Looks like the Kershaw Rake :tu

http://www.kershawknives.com/product...&brand=kershaw

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Ah I should have looked at the CPM-D2, Benchmade doesn't really use that stuff, just regular D2.

Not too familiar with Kershaws either, except the ZT's.

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Doesnt seem like Amazon requires any credentials?
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-0003...7136376&sr=1-2

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You got it! :tu

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picked up a mini ak47 recently but havent had a chance to use it.

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Here are a couple of new pics to keep the thread alive. :tu

DPx HEST 2.0 LH
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Dscn0387-1.jpg

Zero Tolerance ZT0350CP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...DSCN0374-1.jpg

At my wedding, groomsmen gifts. Kershaw Baby Boas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...knifeparty.jpg

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They look sweet, Tony :tu

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Thanks Mike!

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Thanks. I saw that one but it is a bit different. Mainly, it is way more spendy and the handle is a different material (wood vs glass nylon). Seeing that I live in Military City, USA, I have some feelers out for the one one I am looking for.

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Tony- those baby boas are pretty rad. That may have to go on my list.

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ahah :) I see it now. Shouldn't be hard to find. Had the same problem in MA for purchasing just about anything "dangerous", but it was never hard to get around.

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Well in a week and a half I'm gonna order up a new knife. Looking for a sub $250 knife. Any recommendations?

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fixed or folder?

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Folder :tu

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mmm, no suggestions there, I'm not up on $100+ folders :)

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Autos are also allowed. I'm looking at the ZT301, ZT350 and some autos right now

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Take a look at protech, their tr3 and 4 are both amazing knives very well made and 100% us produced, which is why they use CM154 instead of the newer stuff, I however happen to love 154 as I find it a lot easier to sharpen... yeah. Get a protech.....
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+1 on the 154CM -- my EDC Benchmade has it and I like it. Holds a decent edge, and sharpens easily without spending 20 min at the stone. A few deft strokes on a fine grit stone or a ceramic honing rod every once in a while will keep her like a razor.

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Well, this isn't exactly a "pocket" knife, but it seems this thread does double duty as the only "blade" related thread here, so I figured I'd share my new acquisition. (and they make pocket knives too ;))

I generally consider Shun Classics to be great knives, but a little overpriced, something of equal quality with perhaps less aesthetics can usually be had for less. But when I saw this one for 45% off... well I couldn't resist :)

(I know the pics are a little cheesy, I was doing something else with the camera and just tossed the blade and a block in there on a whim!)

http://i.imgur.com/tNZcg.jpg



http://i.imgur.com/9Ibt2.jpg

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ZT350 can be had for a good amount under $200 (usually around $140). The ZT composite I have can be had for just under 200 and the stonewash on the blade makes it really hard to see any scratches or blemishes. It is a beautiful piece and opens quite quickly with the AO.

The only negative on it is the left-handed thumbstud. It is near impossible to get to and the jimping can bite you when using the flipper although neither issue is too bad...

As for autos, I haven't played with any as I cannot carry them so I can't help you there. :tu

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Just picked this guy up.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

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I've got Bear's Parang and love it, especially for the price. I don't personally like the color design but that's low on my list of priorities in a practical machete lol

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When I say just picked it up, I mean I've had if for about two months now...anyway, I was put off by the color as well but for the $24 price tag I wasn't that put off. I took it to California for NTC (National Training Center (for pre deployment training)) and it survived some of the harshest conditions I will probably have to put it through.

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Cool bro, good to know :tu

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This knife makes me :dr
It's a Hogue EX01. I've seen good reviews of it on BF

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...NIVES/EX01.jpg

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It is a beautiful knife Justin although I can't say I'm a fan of the scales.

I have seen the tanto version pimped, carbon fiber scales with the lock removed and it looks amazing!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WvkZ...5&feature=plcp

Skip to 13:10 to see the Hogue EX01. :tu

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i love the stock g-10 scales. i think the black/grey ones might be better though.

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Well I picked up a new knife....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7...84f5a3dd_c.jpg
DSC_3803 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7...d6969f1d_c.jpg
DSC_3806 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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damn, that thing is crazy cool.

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What is it. I like the looks of that thing. Good lock up on it?

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Yes it is, but cool comes with a price tag :r

It's a Microtech Combat Troodon. The lock up is good, only very minor blade play which is almost required in an OTF knife.

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7...76c71e8f_c.jpg
DSC_3809 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7...8651d0d1_c.jpg
DSC_3810 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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I approve! If you end up not liking it ill buy it.

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Tried The GLASS BREAKER, YET? BEAUTIFUL KNIFE!:tu

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Glass breaker? Thats a Skull Crusher. :D