What "Other" is in your pocket???

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Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:10 pm
Unfortunately my role change at work happened a few weeks after getting this knife, so I didn't get a ton of the typical use I was getting. I did reprofile it, and Magnacut was extremely easy to work with and get a great edge.
Rick, you keep climbin the ladder and you'll never get to cut anything 😉
Or maybe, you'll do whatever ya want 😎
I meant to get something in Magnacut but, that darn Microtech popped up and I got it.
I'll eventually try some Magnacut one day
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My 1st ever Microtech. Just realized they're based in North Carolina- my home state.
Anyways, it came very sharp. Nicely sharpened too. Ergos are great. Really locks into hand in all grips. They kydex sheath is the nicest I've had - I haven't had many, but it's very quiet on the draw.
This SOCOM Alpha has a really good balance to it as well. Blade length is I believe 5.37" of Bohler M390. OAL is a hair over 10"?
At any rate, just thought I would share this with yall. If your lookin for a great fixed blade, a do it all type blade, then give this SOCOM Alpha a serious look.
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Dang Paul, that's one sweet knife!! I've never seen that before. Pretty cool and different, not what you think of when you think of Microtech. Let me know when you're ready to pair that with an OTF ;)
15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:49 pm
Dang Paul, that's one sweet knife!! I've never seen that before. Pretty cool and different, not what you think of when you think of Microtech. Let me know when you're ready to pair that with an OTF ;)
Thanks Rick ☺️
Hey, I've always liked that Merlot Microtech!
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Anyone know what angle Microtech sharpens their Alpha blades at?
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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:49 pm
Dang Paul, that's one sweet knife!! I've never seen that before. Pretty cool and different, not what you think of when you think of Microtech. Let me know when you're ready to pair that with an OTF ;)
Check this out, Rick. Released at SHOT this year.
A new bayonet style from what I understand
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Very interesting blade shape. Is that some kind of sharpening choil?
15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:35 pm
Very interesting blade shape. Is that some kind of sharpening choil?
Beats me.
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abbazaba wrote:
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:14 pm
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Love the wear on that Becker!
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Hi, would that be the latch for the trigger release?
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Diggin' this one today.

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kiwisailor wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:59 am
Hi, would that be the latch for the trigger release?
On the Narrows? It's VERY similar to the axis lock.
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Brock O Lee wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:41 am
abbazaba wrote:
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:14 pm
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Love the wear on that Becker!
Beating on 1095 is pretty great. The handle upgrade made all the difference.
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I don't see Montana Knife Company mentioned in the forum. This is the insane mirror-polished MagnaCut Speedgoat. 3.75 in. blade length, 2.4 mm thickness. Comes paracord wrapped, but I bought it for fishing so I'll probably shinkwrap it. 1.27 oz (!!!) as shown. $225.

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Coastal wrote:
Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:55 pm
I don't see Montana Knife Company mentioned in the forum. This is the insane mirror-polished MagnaCut Speedgoat. 3.75 in. blade length, 2.4 mm thickness. Comes paracord wrapped, but I bought it for fishing so I'll probably shinkwrap it. 1.27 oz (!!!) as shown. $225.

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Yeah, I'm gonna get one of those 😃
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15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

-Rick
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this clip has been waiting in the wings for a long time.
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Re: What "Other" is in your pocket???

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Giygas wrote:
Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:44 pm
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I think trailing points are the most attractive blades. What is that one?
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