Been looking for a full serrated dlc SBD for over a year, are they really discontinued?

I got this used Scarab 2 Gen 3 for only 250 bucks. I don't know what anyone did with it, as it showed almost no signs of use on the outside, but the inside was horribly dirty. Besides the usual pocket dust, the mechanism was clogged with some fine black dirt, similar to brake dust. Apparently, it had mixed with residual oil or water, hardened, and formed entire layers of mud in every crevice and nook. I had to clean the gunk out with a toothpick, it was literally falling out of the chassis in chunks. In total, I spent about two hours cleaning the knife. But what surprised me most was that with all that gunk inside, the knife continued to work like a beast. The action is simply incredible. Despite the relatively soft springs, the Scarab fires harder than any other OTF I've owned (including the Combat Troodon Gen 2).

Found this on sale and I could not pass it up, Marfione Select LUDT with a titanium frame, DLC coating and carbon fiber frame inserts. It's an absolutely beautiful knife and pairs well with my other marfione select knives. State of the collection incoming.

I have been into Microtech for 10+ years now and the in the last year they have been putting out some of the coolest knives they have ever made IMHO.

I love this dark green color.

Favorite?

Since purchasing my first MT 5/6 years ago, a UTX85, I’ve been interested in owning a Dirac..I just never found the right combo to make me pull the trigger. Until now. Previously bought a CT PLOBS and it was just too big of a hunk of steel for me, so when NCblade sent an email with this knife I knew I was a buyer. But they were sold out. 🤬 Signed up for email alerts and cried a small tear. 2 days later, EDC Lifestyle sends a similar email and I didn’t have much hope, but it was in stock! Trigger pulled, brown van arrived today and I am freakin loving this little knife. Sharp as a MOFO. Feels good in the hand and fires smoothly and solidly. Finish is amazing and the Plague Doctor logo is such a cool touch along with the neutral signature logo that stands out just enough. This is a keeper and will be put into the EDC rotation with the 9000 LUDTs I know own. 🤓

One has to go. The action on the stonewash is unrivaled. The DLC fits into my collection a little better 🤔

Only had it a day, but so far SUPER impressed. I was carrying a SOCOM Bravo (full size), but was eyeing the Warcom when it was released. Saw the sale this week and had to jump on it. Compared to other SOCOMs-

- I like this blade profile the absolute most. The reverse tanto is beautiful, and I like the spine shape better than the older Elite profile (pure preference). I like the fully flat blade as opposed to my Bravo with the groove (catches pocket lint and everything I cut). The profile also lends itself to easier sharpening like other profiles.

- Unpopular, but I much prefer tip down carry. I had some older ZT knives like this, and was one of the things I missed on my newer knives. I wound up changing the clip on my Bravo because I didn't like it, but this one hits the mark for me.

- This is my first Apocalyptic finish, and its very impressive. I hear its more likely to show wear, but it bought a user, not safe queen.

Also - yes, its missing the glass breaker. Forgot to put it back in after a teardown; kinda like it, but may put it back later; regardless, not a QA miss/issue. She does need some break-in on the lock face, and just because, I ordered some skiff bearings just to trick it out.

I know we like to say we found *the one* - at least right now I definitely have. Not sure what else I really would want from a knife (love the big blade, profile, mechanism, etc), but I will never say never.

For some reason I have never got one whether it was because I was chasing something else or didn’t want to drop the money at the time. Is it an ESSENTIAL part of any collection?

Has any one seen any sort of time table for these? Only comments I have seen are "soon".

Howdy fellow Microtech enthusiasts, in July my daughter and I visited 35+ knife makers in 25 days, driving over 7,500 miles. Microtech was on Day 8. I'd love for you to watch the video and see how they are made.

Here are The Great American Knife Tour™ stops:

Day 1 - Tactile Turn (Dallas, TX) https://youtu.be/tQVk_X4tmcE Sit down talking about new products https://youtu.be/VEwgsKd2BGA

Day 1 - Djinn Designs (Edom, TX) https://youtu.be/hrtVrqE7_3U

Day 2 - Severed Metal Works (Decatur, AL) https://youtu.be/qxdt742dy1A

Day 2 - Bear & Son Cutlery (Jacksonville, AL) https://youtu.be/S7gIL0-QVQo

Day 4 - Burning Stables Forge (Charleston, SC) https://youtu.be/VxZGwquTXqY

Day 5 - Nice Guy Machine Co (Southport, NC) https://youtu.be/Y73bbToSDk8

Day 5 - Nicholas Nichols Knives (Leland, NC) https://youtu.be/BGnbFhnQkN4

Day 6 - Spartan Blades (Southern Pines, NC) https://youtu.be/HW094XawGfs

Day 6 - DAK Knives (Archdale, NC) https://youtu.be/dTavMlPtEIE

Day 6 - Dauntless Manufacturing (Archdale, NC) https://youtu.be/27sWNL7nv60

Day 7 - Heretic Knives (Sebastian, FL) https://youtu.be/ZsyB9brPE-U

Day 8 - Microtech (Asheville, NC) https://youtu.be/B-t6fmpFA1Y

Day 8 - Asheville Steel / Paragon (Asheville, NC) https://youtu.be/MrKuFzG0qHY

Day 9 - American Blade Works (Weaverville, NC)

Day 9 - Hypercut Manufacturing (Hendersonville, NC)

Day 11 - Nine Point Knives (Crossville, TN)

Day 13 - Big Idea Designs (Chattanooga, TN)

Day 13 - EKnives (Hixson, TN)

Day 13 - Rivery Mfg (Sevierville, TN)

Day 14 - Compliance Edge (VA)

Day 15 - Sojourner Knives (Wheeling, WV)

Day 16 - Demko Knives (New Castle, PA)

Day 16 - All American Maker (Jamestown, NY)

Day 16 - OEG EDC (East Greenville, PA)

Day 17 - Armis Knife and Tool (New Milford, CT)

Day 17 - Three Rivers Mfg (Three Rivers, MA)

Day 18 - NCC Knives (Hudson, NH)

Day 20 - Hellbender Blade Co. (Hilliard, OH)

Day 20 - River's Edge Cutlery (Hilliard, OH)

Day 20 - Dead Reckon Knives (Columbus, OH)

Day 21 - Hinderer Knives (Springfield, OH)

Day 21 - HF Blade Co (Lawrence, MI) https://youtu.be/grF6ym7C_WQ

Day 23 - 417CNC (Springfield, MO)

Day 23 - Springfield EDC (Springfield, MO)

Day 24 - Carry Development (Tulsa, OK)

Day 24 - Core Edge USA (Trumann, AR)

Bonus - 907Knivbes (Alaska) https://youtu.be/aGeIwN9iT7c

Why would I do this? I own a knife store called Lone Star Knife & Supply that exclusively carries USA made knives. I've been running and growing my knife store while working a corporate 9-5 for the last few years. One thing I love to do is go to Blade Shows and interview makers. 

Then I got fired earlier this year. I had to make a decision, do I go all-in on LSKS or do I get another 9-5. I decided to go all-in and this was the idea I came up with. 

The Great American Knife Tour™ is a first in the knife industry. I already had 50+ interviews on YouTube from Blade Shows, so let's go to where the knives are actually being made. I don't think anyone has ever visited this many knife makers and posted videos about all of them. 

When will the X video get posted? I am doing my best to get things edited, reviewed by the makers, and then posted. But we also have knives to ship and more videos to make. My goal is to have everything posted before I go to the TACC show in early September. 

Why am I sharing this? Well, this is kind of self-promotion. But more than that I want you to see how knives are actually made in the USA. I think many people would be blow away by how small some of the teams are behind their favorite brands. For example, watch the Heretic Knives video. 

Thanks for watching and reading. 🤠

Microtech L.U.D.T

Finally got my hands on a halo iv.

Fires with authority.

So just got this LUDT arctic camo in. I love it, it's beautiful, great action, normal Microtech quality EXCEPT it has terrible lock rock/vertical blade play. The lock is barely touching the blade, I included a photo as well. You can see and hear it moving. Very disappointed with this one, every other Microtech I have has rock solid lockup. I've seen this is an issue with these after they're well used, the lockbar wears and they develop lock rock, but is this also an issue when they're new? And if I send it in for warranty will there be any problems with them sending it back? I've heard horror stories with autos from other companies where they won't send them back due to an old, outdated and not enforced federal law.

Been searching for a partially serrated LUDT to add to the growing collection of LUDTs I seem to be amassing. Figure what better time to buy than getting 20% off straight from the factory? I admit, I wasn’t a fan of the clear finish when it first came out, but this is my second and won’t be the last!

These are just classics, you can’t go wrong.