Heretic MANTICORE X (Seriously Awesome New OTF) 

Thanks for the comments guy when I test a knife and review it I try not to research anything other than some specs if needed since it often sways a review from hearing others opinions and reading about it...I now know how to pronounce the name as well as it being owned by Tony :) makes sense since its just as nice or better than the Microtechs, lol..

"hare-a-tic" not "hee-ret-ic"

I was under the impression that Heretic was a subsidiary of Microtech. Yeah, just did 2 minutes of Sherlock Holmes style sleuthing and found out that Tony Marfione Jr does indeed own Heretic Knives.

Being new to OTF’s I had no commitment or pre reservations. Trying a microtech for the first time and a Heretic . The Heretic felt so much easier/smoother/richer. So much so I could not ignore the differences. To be fair this model Heretic compares best to the microtech cypher smooth. I also just purchased one it’s arriving tomorrow. Maybe I’ll do a video comparing both?

Hope everyone has a great day! Thanks for the video Jeff!

Actually, Hawk Knives have designed an OTF that has zero play called the Dead Lock. It's not my style with the switch on the front of the handle and not the top, but once one person innovates, others do too.

Thank you. I was completely numb and blah today and you made me laugh about the doorstop twang.

Wow😀Really Awesome Reviews of New model of OTF Microtech🔪 you have!!!👍😄👍💛💚

My wife looked at my ultratech and recon35 and asked why she didn't have a knife like that. Lol. I got her the manticore s. She is in love with it. The switch is amazing.

Thumbs up just for that door stopper noise lmao Also, kickass knife!

Cool I will look in too the knife I’m not the biggest fan of Microtech because of the hardware but I would like a nice Otf

Very smart piece of kit man.....

*Very* *Nice* *OTF* bud. I'm sticking with my *UTX-85*

There is an otf wich has no play its called the deadlock otf its more expensiv but it's really cool Great video keep up the great work

Chris, you referenced in this vid about "what was legal" by way of knives in Pa. I think it would be great if you did a series of vids on what knife types, blade lengths etc. are legal here in Pa. where you and I live, but other contiguous states where we may travel. Thanks for your great channel.

Such a beautiful blade

I just picked up the Tanto Manticore X.. It's the only OTF I've ever really liked.

I believe the blade has that type of grind because its CNC cut, then hand sharpened.

Best box cutter i ever seen.....

I have the Tanto...its awesome.

I'm in Michigan. We can now own and carry switchblade and autos since last October but still not OTF knifes. I never got that law.

They have these in elmax now. If you had a choice would you get the manticore X in elmax or a ultratech in m390

Thanks for watching y'all

*I DROOL FOR OTF KNIVES!!!!* 🤤🤤🤤🤤

Where exactly did you buy it at? I like that color, but on their authorized dealer page almost none have that exact model OTF.

White lithium grease gets rid of that twang u were talking about...microtech uses it on their springs

How does a door stopper sound again? I missed that part.

Nice letter opener.

Have you compared the Manticore against their Cleric, I'm on the fence, plan to buy either unless a Combat Troodon is on the table....

We can carry these in Maryland if you have a wear and carry permit. Just ordered one.

If you take it apart and put a dab of grease on the spring it will eliminate the spring from ringing.

Are you supposed to have the button facing out while the knife is in your pocket?

What's the size comparison between this and the UTX-85? I've been looking at an Ultratech but I might go for this if it's considerably bigger and the same quality for a similar price

Wow for a 10 year old camera its very good quality video and audio which camera is it..? Have you had any problems with it or the software or anything..?

Whats with the glass breaker on OTFs?

I have the halo 2 and a lightning i love them both obviously the micro is better but I didn't hear a opinion on the scarab misfire issue but my halo works like a horse more if I could use it I live in California.

Did you end up keeping this? Any updates?

oooh thats cool

Actually someone made a completely solid otf, but it’s a costume and I think it’s a father son duo making them

Can you drive a Heritic Knive thru a 2×4 ? That would show if the quality was as good as his pop's .....

what are the $50 knives in your description?

if you get a chance fire it in and out a few times while your shaking it to see if it binds up and fails to fire. also retract it upside down while shaking. just wondering how smooth it fires in non optimal angles while in motion. like if you were defending yourself.

my 2018 microtech ultratech has a twang, should i be worried?

Very much on the fence between this and the microtech cypher in double edge. Just cant decide if the extra .5 inches of blade worth the extra 200

Hey Jeff! Just wondering if you received my YABO. Should've came in the mail on Friday.

I think G&G hawk make an OTF they call the deadlock. its a new design of theirs that is supposed to have absolutely no blade play. does cost something like $1500 or so though.

Jeff! You need to check out honey badger knifes by ultra tech!! GREAT budget knives!!!

What type of warranty comes with this OTF ? Thanks for sharing your videos

oxygen pack?

Not sure if someone here pointed this out so far; since you mentioned that the knife is equal or even better than a Microtech: Anthony Marfione is the founder of Microtech Knives, and his son Anthony Marfione Jr, the founder of Heretic Knives. So the owner of the Heretic brand, got his chops directly in the Microtech workshop from his dad and his employees. So I think the Heretic Knives are indeed on par, slighty better, or slightly worse than Microtech. The son obviously has quick access to the same suppliers of the steel, can probably buy some of the machines needed to grind the steel at good prices, and had some first hand knowledge on how to make cool knives.

nice knife

The g&g hawk otf has no play at all you should check it out

so it's not really relevant to this video but i forgot to ask a while ago, you said "ccc" what does that mean? also amazing knife and great videos keep up the work

Is that knife legal anywhere in the USA?

“Pull back to retract” ~Jeff, 2018.

My carbon fiber ultratech has some twang when firing

Btw what kind of hardware dose it have ?

I have always wanted to get a otf they are completely legal here I just don’t know were they sell em

Jeff it's "hair ah Tick not hear rit ick

I've got a couple halos with zero blade play

Beautiful knife. Let's just hope it's better quality than Microtech.

still like it? just ordered the red splash. trying to break away from just microtech

Hey, I joined a Facebook group to hopefully sell a bench made infidel otf for 280 starting. Is that a fair price. It was an impulse buy that I don't want anymore and I never learned enough about knives to value it accordingly, but my research shows resale value is gone on them when used.thoughts? Thanks.

I wish otf's where legal in ny

Great video, but can somebody please tell me why this knife retails at 400usd? I would go as far as 250...

Isn't Heretic run by Tony Marfione's (microtech) son?

What's the difference between this and the "S"?

Darn tootin! If you wanna experience the best OTF on the market check out the Guardian Tactical recon 035! The first time you hit that button on a guardian you’ll be like darn tootin. I’ll be god damned if a Hairtic is smoother I’ll eat my shorts! Scouts honor.

G&G deadlock otf 0 blade play

There is a company that makes an otf without play because it gose up then slightly to one side

* sees price * me: I have 3 dollars

I live in NYS. Not legal. As far as I'm concerned, its nobody's business what I have in my pocket.

Blade looks milled

G&g deadlock doesn’t have play

Glad to see Tony Marfione's son is taking after his dad... But I think he should charge less than microtech. Why would anyone pay more for these "new" otf knives if they can just get a trusty ol ultratech...

Best Budget OTF anyone?

Isn’t this Tony Marfione’s sons company?

Jeff. Wouldn't it be pronounced: (Heretic) hair-a-tick knives? And not: her-et-ick. I dunno its the potato-patato thing I guess.

ughhh OTFs are so sexy, wish I could have one (they're not allowed here)... can't even legally carry my leatherman with one-hand opening blade here -.- it's ridiculous

HERETIC = HAIR-I-TIC

I think this is marfiones sons company

I bought a lightning just to take it apart and see how it works.

extra tight ;)

The deadlock has no blade play.

Sucks in pensylvania that auto's are illegal to carry.

Oh why can't I have nice things ? all I do is struggle and get tread on without

Sell me that knife!!

Its pronounced HAIR-A-TICK

Heretic can't seem to get a date to release these. Don't know how you got one Jeff but I looked and looked for months. They said they would be to dealers, then nothing. Heretic also did not answer the phone and I called for quit a while over the last few months. I gave up, and got a combat troodon instead. That said, Heretic needs to step up the chassis and mill a design or something. It just looks flat and basic. Then after all that, the recurve on the proto which was mouth watering is not going to carry over to production according to a dealer I work with. Add all the bad blood literally with the Father and I'm just out on this company. Funky grinds and horrible pocket clips on the other models.

Is RU-vid your job or what do you do

Not all OTFs have blade play in them. G&G Hawk Deadlock has no blade play in it.

The clip just looks like a shitter to me

Please learn to pronounce the company name properly.

Classic OTF style = the switch isn't on the side of the knife like this one has. You should study your stuff before posting it onwards. I've played with knives since 70's