Tony Marfione On The Origins of Microtech

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On the KnifeCenterview we sit down with some of your favorite knifemakers and designers to discuss their process and techniques. This time Tony Marfione tells us how he got into knifemaking, the origin of the name "Microtech," and where the company is headed in the future.
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@Biblicalgiants 6 лет назад

This guy's a multi-millionaire now. An American entrepreneur. A knife legend! People like Anthony and Rob Dalton were groundbreakers in the knife industry. Good upload!

@DudesIn101 3 года назад

This video is the most honest a gentleman gets,this vid really helped me understand the man behind the blades and I have gained alot of respect for him today,,,thank you for your honesty and all the toys you have brought to us over the years,,,ido appreciate your time and knowledge ....I hope I get to meet you some day,,,till then..

@silverhorder1969 5 лет назад

Just bought my son a socom elite for his birthday. It’s on its way to Ft Hood where he is stationed.

@johnbillings4947 4 года назад

I'll bet he loves it. I bought my socom elite earlier this year. Satin finish tanto black aluminum handle. For such a large knife it carries really well and it's a cutting machine. Excellent engineering and manufacturing.

@spacerothstein1381 3 года назад

Good on'ya.

@locksmithdb5987 4 года назад

Being mentored by Chris Reeves........WOW! Amazing! I don't know Chris but he doesn't seem like a guy that would just take anyone and apprentice them....he must have seen something special about Anthony.

@jeffreymiller9706 3 года назад

Elegant words from a Master designer...Microtech has earned my business.

@PreacherBoyRonP 5 лет назад

Back in the day 21 years ago, they took a stonewashed Socom and left hand partially serrated it and changed the coating to black and when I got it back there was plenty of Microtech merch in the box for free, even a T shirt!

@bernhard8540 2 года назад

They need to start doing that again with all their products just to say thanks for supporting us instead of the clone market.

@ALEEN517 5 лет назад

I've only had my Ultratech for a few weeks now. So far I still love it.

@thegreatgiginthesky387 Год назад

I’m glad Tony exists. He’s done leaps and bounds for the knife industry and me being a knife nut I can appreciate the high quality and style that he has accomplished. It’s basically the only company I support when it comes to buying knives. They just provide a top shelf product.

@hydrostaticshock978 4 года назад

Another solid piece of evidence that Chris Reeve was/is a master among masters.

@N3wbMa5t3r 2 года назад

Anthony Marfione is such a down to earth guy. You can tell he takes great pride in his work and company.

@blwngt1598 5 лет назад

After admiring the quality of his work & the skills that it takes to get his knives to the level they are at (including tue skills of his employees) then hearing his story, I can't help but wonder what he had to say and/or do to convince Chris Reeves into mentoring & passing his skills & knowledge down to him. Then I wonder what he would need to hear or see to convince him into mentoring & passing those same skills down to someone (from on the outside) else. To me, 1 of the absolute best things for the knife (along with many others) community is to pass that level of skills, knowledge, & talent on to others because that passion & drive are infectious.

@jlogue751 Год назад

They make one hell of a knife...so good

@charliemartin4392 4 года назад

This dude has me sold on spending a small fortune on his products. And they'll l be users, not locked in a box on a shelf

@charliemartin4392 4 года назад

I just bought a utx85 plain edge in elmax for 225

@charliemartin4392 4 года назад

They didn't have one in elmax at the shop I go to. Just the 20cv run. I wanted a double edged one side straight, one side serrated

@charliemartin4392 4 года назад

@Emerald Lx it sketched me out cause all the others were 250 to 270 and were 204p not 20cv like I said before. And it came with box and everything. My wife thinks it was 90. Shhhhh. This quarantine crap has me jonesing to go to the knife store

@MM-bg7in 4 года назад

Happy to support the industry and see a good person make it work. Bought my first Microtech last week...SOCOM Eite. Looking for the next one.

@trailspartan3897 Год назад

Couldn’t afford a really good knife for himself so he went out and created the best OTF’s known to mankind (by far). Legendary.

@rmp5s 2 года назад

I daily an Ultratech and it's pretty much my favorite knife ever. Love Microtech!!

@michaelbonade4667 6 лет назад

This is a video that's been a long time coming..there are many differing opinions on MT...but the quality they put out is not in question...overall ...would love to see Tony's Wife's collection...lots of her stuff posted in pics on Microholics...say what you want about Tony he's a master craftsman

@jessesibley4001 3 года назад

Love how he includes his wife. He’s a family man and loyal to his wife and that’s a great characteristic for a businessman to have. As soon as I get enough money LOL I am going to buy one of his knives!

@4rmys4e48 2 года назад

LMAO he may be a lot of things but he has not been loyal to his wife

@Kris_Stiletto 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely luv my RAM-LOK Folders! Tony Marfione absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@StratBurst92 2 года назад

I have 5 Microtechs in my collection. I think they are the absolute best Otf that you can buy. Even though I do not have one the Halo is my favorite. Also like the shirt. I have 5 fFender guitars and have been playing a Fender P Bass for over 12 years.

@mattconklin4026 Год назад

Nice video! Hey, keep sending stickers out with each purchase! It's wild that other companies don't do that

@donaltemus3565 3 года назад

Your knives are some of the best on earth

@koomo801 2 года назад

As of spring 2022, Tony's business now employs nearly 170 people. (Up from the 75 stated in this video.) Grats!

@michaelbonade4667 4 года назад

How can this only have 20,000 views?????......I’ve watched it at LEAST that many times myself 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt 4 года назад

I have an LEO Ultratech which I obtained via the Service Personal Program. Love it. I’m curious if Anthony ever had his hands on it. I made a review of the program and how to take advantage of this deal on my channel.

@germando81s 3 года назад

Great interview. Getting ready to purchase one of his Marfione Custom Socom Elite knives.

@rahmet_sandigi 4 года назад

I fell in love with microtech blades as soon as I saw the torture test of combat troodon and since that day ı have been watching almost every video Jason McCoy and other people put in this platform. My dream would be having a collection of Tony Morfione's brand. Sadly automatic knives are illegal to buy or carry in my country so all we can do is simply watch, it's some kind of torture

@ToryMarino 6 лет назад

Thanks for that. Awesome interview.

@victornishimoto6029 3 года назад

AWESOME video!! Love his knives!! Great video review!!

@theartshow1476 4 года назад

This makes me feel a lot better about spending over 200 on my tiny little utx 70 lol. Love my knife

@mattconklin4026 Год назад

I just received my first microtech & its a utx-70. It sure is tiny but definitely seems like a forever knife. How's yours holding up

@nathanieldeclarador1466 2 года назад

1/21/2022. I Adore this Interview…

@Davex-tp5sf 5 лет назад

I’m glad you can pick these things up at a decent price overseas

@johnbillings4947 4 года назад

I am a Microtech fan boy. I admit it.

@paulbasilio2457 3 года назад

awesome video new light on how you guys do stuff I just wish you would have a cheaper OTF knife double action.

@bglock7299 4 года назад

Still haven't seen my knife on anything you've put on you tube. It's a DA made in 2011. Had a couple issues but they made it right.

@OGBladeReviews 4 года назад

The Steve Jobs of knife making! 👍🔪👍

@matthewfranco7644 4 года назад

Absolutely love Microtech. Marfione knifes are the best

@e.r9111 6 лет назад

The only thing that bugs me in the video he States how alot of his original knives or more unique blades they've produced have "made their way back to the factory" where I've read plenty stories how someone will send in something super rare and it'll "go missing in the factory"... Hmmmm something seems fishy...

@bglock7299 4 года назад

Mine is definitely rare, if went missing I know where the factory is. Lol!!

@neighborhood_k 4 года назад

5:49 this damn microtech is almost as old as me

@DaBossk 3 месяца назад

Tony is only 53 years old? he started microtech at age 23?! jeez louise

@africabambaataa1784 4 года назад

You got some amazing of sir

@TheLochs 6 лет назад

I love MT knives.

@benclark8495 4 года назад

Still remember when I bought my HALO 2 for $350 NEW. Cost of aluminum has skyrocketed since 1997 apparently LOL

@spammcgee9893 3 года назад

Cost of making stuff in USA skyrocketed

@donniebaker5984 3 года назад

I told myself if I ever stack up a pile of cheap broken Chinese automatics that equal the price if one microtech of my same design would buy a Tony marfione ... I now own four out the front microtech as one is a signature tony marfione bronzed halo VI early model of the last with no safety lock and never will be for sale

@locksmithdb5987 4 года назад

Tony collects machine guns and $100 Bills! Makes great knives!

@1989inception 6 лет назад

Love this guy huge fan of the OTF knives. I will continue to buy them

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt 4 года назад

What do you have ?

@1989inception 4 года назад

MotoknivesandgunsbyJT i have a few otf knives. But my two favorites are Microtech Stitches. I have a bronze and a all black one.

@rightwinggunnut1 5 лет назад

My fav knives, best in the world IMO

@goong_z6072 5 лет назад

Wonder what that first knife is worth now 💰💰💰💰🤔. I like the way he includes everybody for a slice of the pie.

@spacerothstein1381 3 года назад

Word is bond.

@crackpipejoe3508 2 года назад

KEEP IT MADE IN THE USA!!!!!

@VincenzoNero94 6 лет назад

Socom is the best knife for $300 and under.

@thisischris5351 3 года назад

Woooow, he’s so cool 🤤

@michaelbonade4667 2 года назад

My Mom, TOOK AWAY the knives I BROUGHT BACK from Italy….big difference

@AnthonySmith-sc4zs 3 года назад

He’s like the Tony Stark of the knife industry.

@badcomrade9578 Год назад

5:51 the date on that ultratech... 09/2001

@ross042 5 лет назад

👊...Very inspiration! Definitely got Microtechs Back and the definitely got Jr's. Back as well (Heretic Knives)..🤣

@mjmonjure 6 лет назад

Be nice if Microtech would update their authenticator iphone app, doesn't work with IOS 11 or 12. Especially when you are spending $1000+ on some of his knives

@donbradyjr.5624 4 года назад

IPhone ? ...Sucka...

@locksmithdb5987 4 года назад

Chris Reeves is an absolute legend!

@vl7920 5 лет назад

We need to see mini socom back, you are a midget Tony, please think about short men with small hands like us!

@williamkegley6403 6 лет назад

Chirs Reeves? Even some of the big names in the knife industry cannot even get the legends name correct.

@allemander 5 лет назад

William Kegley Chirs?

@giantfatberg 2 года назад

But he was mentored by Superman

@a661992 4 года назад

When you see tons of clones.. you’ve know you’ve made a successful design

@eddieking2976 5 лет назад

Oh to be rich and go to these shows and buy whatever you want. I have to save up about a year to get a Microtech. Oh yeah, nice guy, Tony:-)

@nathanieldeclarador1466 2 года назад

2/19/2022

@elvay6847 6 лет назад

His first knife wouldn't even fold right? Had he not learned from his mistakes he could have had a future with Benchmade!

@KB-kw8ni 6 лет назад

Elvay snob

@Tom_H327 6 лет назад

Elvay Classic! I’d add he could have had a very bright future with BM. LOL

@smashingtwoscoops4999 5 лет назад

Bull shit. BM's fold great. They are great fucking knives. Period.

@spammcgee9893 3 года назад

Hehe. Benchmades are just fine.

@wayned3137 5 лет назад

Way over priced but I just like them and buy them. Shit

@timrodriguez1 3 года назад

🤠👍

@AD-yt8ik 4 года назад

I want to be buried with my socom elite. Thank you microtech.

@lancelarymore1667 5 лет назад

Should ask why you sale your 70 for $300 and ultras for $3-$600 when it only cost $36.71 to make

@bridgednash 5 лет назад

Lance Larymore Where did the $36.71 come from? Thanks in advance.

@carlosmatos9848 5 лет назад

Once you figure in production costs, labor, etc.. they're probably not making a ton off OTF knives, it's not a very big segment of the knife market. Not all knife nuts are into autos or OTFs plus they are still illegal in a lot of areas so they probably dont' sell a ton of them.

@brandonboykin5652 5 лет назад

Go ahead and make it yourself then Lance.

@matthewfranco7644 4 года назад

It's called Capitalism my friend.

@davidsalvador6031 6 лет назад

First! Like Marfione but not MT as a brand 😑

@panzerfaust5119 6 лет назад

In the process of getting rid of my Microtech knives.Not impressed with any of them.It was a phase.Over it.

@goffdroid 6 лет назад

Terry Franks what all ones you have .. I'm interested maybe

@Biblicalgiants 6 лет назад

Panzer Faust Do you have any 2001-2005 Ultratech knives for sale?

@KB-kw8ni 5 лет назад

No one cares

@Joseph-dw5ge 5 лет назад

Stopped watching as soon as he mentioned the "wife"

@codytalsky3406 4 года назад

Why’s that? Just curious

@pannan80 6 лет назад

I bought a Microtech Troodon from Pvk.vegas & it doesn't work! So i'm stuck with a $300 paperweight. & no i will not spend over $100 for shipping to send it in! I should not have to pay for other peoples mistakes!! Avoid Pvk & Microtech at all cost.

@jmclfrsh 6 лет назад

Why don’t you get back with PVK or look into fixing it yourself. I guess it’s much easier to come on here and whine while just giving up so easily. Your grandfather would be ashamed at your lack of effort to be self-sufficient!

@quin498 5 лет назад

@@jmclfrsh My grandfather is dead

@bryman31 5 лет назад

@@quin498 its a good thing too..........cause he would paddle that ass of yours for being a lazy little shit!! now go return that knife for a refund or replacement!!

@tangerinetech5300 5 лет назад

@@bryman31 your not even talking to the person who made the original comment and why are you defending microtech if I spend that much I expect it to work out of the box your lazy excuse is fucking sad.

@matthewfranco7644 4 года назад

It's only $15.00 for return shipping. I dont know where he's getting $100

@jeremyd2003 Год назад

Him or whovever runs his social media is an coward. I'll never buy a Microtech.

@xESPplayer500x 3 года назад

Microtech knives are junk.

@Greg-bz2bf 5 лет назад

Please move away from firearms; it might make sense from a business perspective, but there are other perspectives with long term implications and benefits. History has a long memory. I really like my first purchase and only purchase from your fine company: Marfione / Strider Custom MSG-2 Dual-Action Knife Black (3.5" Vapor Blast) II. Amazing. Next will be a Marfione OTF. Thank you.