I actually have the exact same one. They’re usually d2. Was cool to play with to decide if I wanted a real one. Once I got a real one there’s no comparison but for 40 bucks you get a lot of knife I beat on one for a year with zero issues
I just found a UTX85 online. Thank God is has a current box and does not have all the extra crap with it. It was from a reputable site that I have used forever but now I am actually afraid to buy another Microtech. I have been looking for a Troodon Hellhound but I guess I will just forget it. It would be too much money to get scammed for.
It’s still in really good shape - the higher end clones are powder coated just like the real ones - now the blade steel is completely low grade - thanks for watching
The coating on real microtechs comes off too , lol. They’re pretty close except for nailing it through a 2x4 it will eventually break as would any other knife except a microtech won’t , lol. Don’t think too many people should be doing that anyways but for a tester and if you like it a lot get a real one . No harm no foul
I agree - I have a couple Microtech clones that I actually used for work and they jammed up tight ! I guess they are good for light use - the UTX 85 clone is still going strong - thanks for watching - if you can jam the real ones through a 2x4 and they actually work after that they are probably worth the cash
As the years go by, these clones are becoming really well made. For their price you get what you paid for BUT what you paid for is some good shit. Hundreds of dollars for a true Microtech if you got the cash and want to by the brand name but if you just want something similar. 50 bucks is easier than 500
I agree! Over the last two year this is what I’ve tried to demonstrate- and most of the time you get what you pay for - and these knives can be used for parts as well for scales etc … also they are a good test or rental knife to get the feel of the size / shape of the knife and if you really like the clone you can go out and buy the authentic one - great comments ! I’ll highlight your comments in my next video-
The main difference is in the blade steel and internals. The steel is crap on the clone, and the internals are cheaply cast or water jet cut instead of billet milled. Also, the clone's coating is not a hard coat anodizing. So the clone looks kinda nice overall, but it will never hold up. or hold an edge.
I have several real microtechs and 1 fake combat troodan hellhound. My fake is great for $55, and I do use it for all my hard core cuts at home and for everything else. Not a real Microtech, but still I have no complaints. Plus, it's easy to sharpen and abuse!
I beat all my clones , some don’t respond well and some do just fine … they are simulate to size and shape but materials are cheaper … but for the cost I don’t really care about them except for Microtech clones I don’t pry with them anymore … they just don’t hold up - thanks for watching
Its 35$ toy I have real Microtech Ultratech and clone of scarab and Scarab shuts like champ but steal and material is yunk . I both Scharab yust to open it and too se how to clean real one . And to mee that iner parts are key of knife and they don't worth nothing
Yup - or sometime people won’t even get their knives if it’s an unproven store on DHgate- as for knock offs quality will vary - these are rental knives . If you want to understand the look and feel of a premium knife without buying it These are good options. Then if you really like it go buy the real thing.
