Microtech Borka Stitch -- Final Diagnosis

[@mashd8598]

Finally decided to pull the trigger on one of these today because of this video. Thursday can’t get here fast enough.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Let it grow on you. It's very well done.

[@kurtgrates4964]

I never even considered a Microtech until this, nice review

[@DoctorFrunkey]

kurt grates honestly I hadn't either. This changed my mind and truly impresses. No cheap gimmicks here. This is a legit piece of equipment!

[@timtim4525]

Thank You for doing the reviews. My favorite is Rob Bixby, aka, The Apostle P. He handles all my sharpening needs. He will not make your knives decrease in value as your assistant does. He is the very best in the business, trust me Doc. He is always very respectful and wonderful to deal with. Anyway, great reviews from you!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I may have to ask him one of these days.

[@nickkazarian3334]

Doc., great 'final diagnosis'. I always look forward to your videos. I know you have a busy schedule so thank you for making time for them. That's a unique and beautiful blade shape. Brutal design.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Nick Kaz thank you 👊👊🍻🍻

[@elironsman601]

I was able to handle a Stitch a little while back at DLT Trading and fell in love. Great reviews as always Dr. Frunkey

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Seriously, this was leaps and bounds better than anticipated. Thank you my friend!

[@christamu2]

Wow your timing is impeccable. I was eyeing one of these as my next purchase and this just helps put me over the edge. I'm not a big auto guy either but it just has an air of badassery that few other knives can match.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

This is the best auto knife I've handled. My experience is not vast, but this is really something special. Get this finish or the all black with flamed Ti backspacer!

[@christamu2]

Doctor Frunkey I pulled the trigger on the bronze apocalyptic blade and hardware. Looking forward to it.

[@timtim4525]

You won't regret it, I assure you, Doctor Frunkey.

[@timtim4525]

Doc, you know your stuff! But, I will never let you sharpen one of my knives. I like your ... Reviewing. Great Review!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Haha, I don't sharpen my knives. I have asked others to do them. This one has some flaws but is sharp as the devil. Thanks!

[@walnutbear11]

You're the coolest doc I know! Loving all your vids man! Thank you.

[@C-NoteMac]

I'm still obsessed with this one.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It's such a cool knife!

[@gsutherland3614]

good analysis! I picked up a stitch on bladehq that popped up from their June batch, sold out so quick. my only caveat to what you said, is that while it is heavy, i feel it carries like a much lighter knife. I cant tell the difference between it and my griptillian or manix2 in the pocket, and that's with slacks!

[@kevm9724]

Slacks huh.........🤣

[@hooper4581]

As usual doc stellar review Looks like a quality shiv. It's not for me,but it's nice to see vid review when I wouldn't take a second glance of a picture.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Definitely a shiv and not for everyone. I thought it was a unique piece in the market today and wanted to try it out. Thanks for watching!

[@WVFAN1958]

Great job on the review.. just ordered me one ..but not DLC..stone wash. Thanks for sharing your videos

[@frenchbeans]

Huh, you’re the only other person I’ve ran into with a HH Tanto CF-mine is in the apocalyptic finish though. Cool stitch!

[@Below-Average_Joe]

Out the side autos can be made much more sturdily than out the front autos. Even $100-$150 out the side autos from reputable makers are rock solid with no wiggle.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Below Average Joe correct. But not many OTS knives (or even regular knives for that matter) feel this solid.

[@kevinAuman1]

Yes like the bokers and buck 110 elite are some great ots autos, I own a diamondblade fury which is not a cheap knife but amazing one none the less! Check into their blades and heat treat unreal stuff!!!

[@walnutbear11]

I'd say your spot on, in that the oblong hole in the blade is for weight reduction.

[@Spzirglas]

Great video! Any chance we'll see a disassembly?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

That would require me to purchase a T15 torx bit and pray the spring is an easy thing to manipulate. I really don't want to try.

[@KLR-rp6pn]

Doctor Frunkey please do, the parts are very quality, i was nervous about doing it too, but the spring is locked into place so its actually very easy to disassemble, i think that microtech went with torx on this one for a reason..

[@davidmarshall7752]

@@KLR-rp6pn Good to know ~

[@trinajska]

Mine had a little blade play in all directions out the box but the pivot is tightened really firmly any idea if I can fix this?

[@roadglide]

Concur 100%. For me, along with my MT Combat Troodon serves my EDC tool.

[@kevinAuman1]

Have you handled the DOC? Man it feels like it is already a part of your hand that’s been missing till then lol

[@christamu2]

So I handed my Stitch to a coworker. The opening scared the shit out of him and he promptly dropped it on the floor. The knife is fine but the floor took a little damage. Badass indeed.

[@davidmarshall7752]

:) ... Nice

[@Msantor1605]

He must be a liberal

[@superiorraiden]

Is this is full black model? It almost looks grey rather than dark black which I like.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It's full black!

[@abmvt]

How does it hold up to the spine whack The contact surface and angle seems like it might slip if the springs weaken Just curious

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It's effectively a button lock. It's quite solid. Did not fail.

[@abmvt]

Doctor Frunkey thanks brother have a blessed day

[@shevyman6430]

I have one of these and it's the best auto knives I've ever seen

[@Rotten66Totten]

shoot. I had one of these for only a month before loosing it. I waited almost another month but it never turned up so I found a low serial number used one (#043) and wouldn't you now it my original turned up the day after the used one shipped and now I've got 2. Wonder if Sebastion will customize the blade with some of his grooving techniques :-)

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Lon Totten I'm sure Josh at razor edge knives will!

[@Rotten66Totten]

I had Josh do FFL on a Spyderco Nirvana. I didn't know he did sculpting as well. Need to sell the Nirvana. Trying to move some stuff I don't carry. Want to buy a custom Marfione matrix R? :-)

[@knife-wife586]

This is my top 3 of all time great video . Can you please advise where I can purchase for this price most appreciated?

[@knife-wife586]

?????

[@VincenzoNero94]

@@knife-wife586 they don't make them anymore

[@knife-wife586]

neroknives I’m very aware they do not make but there are a lot for sale found one thanks. Rumor has Microtech may be releasing a new version

[@davidmarshall7752]

@@knife-wife586 Beware of knockoffs, they're everywhere. The real thing comes up for sale on the secondary once in a while .

[@knife-wife586]

I’ve found them quite a few times on blade Microtech on FB by reputable sellers not as hard as I thought . A lot of reputable regular sellers

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

Actually Sebastijan started on fixed blades. I think his first was the SB1 or SBK

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I thought he pimped knives first then started making his own. Sorry if that was inaccurate.

[@slidetek]

I was wondering when you'd get back to this! I think as Kershaw "cripples" their knives, the thinking was if it manually rode on bearings it would be as nice as a regular Stitch. Now, that's obviously not the original bevel, did you have somebody take a Wicked Edge to it and reprofile? Or are you _awesome_ beyond all reason on a Sharpmaker?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

slidetek I had a friend apply a 17dps Wicked Edge. It came sharp from the factory but I wanted that pop.

[@slidetek]

Pop you got.

[@ASHEVILLESTEEL]

DLC coating on the handle?

[@spiritedwhiskey4640]

Want to borrow my Borka/Marfione Custom Auto Stitch with his rock grind?! Absolutely stupid perfect in my opinion. Borka’s hand hollow grinds on this variant are epic.

[@EDCwithAaron]

I've been dying to get one of these but I live in NJ so I would be kinda scared to carry it. Beautiful knife, hope ill get to own one some day.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Yeah it's not exactly legal here either. I think for this reason it will be moving along.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Rich sold, sorry!

[@davidmarshall7752]

So just keep it at home ...

[@kylemiller3924]

Would love to see more Microtech and Marfione. I can't find much on KZbin about their higher end outside of Skellington. Tis an untapped angle to knife Tubing imo.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

The problem is they are so expensive and most are not really my cup of tea. I will try to do more. I have had 4 or 5 vids on them now!

[@lishandealwis427]

Where can I get one...tried most websites

[@opichocal]

Sweet blade! I'm curious, how much do you think you've spent on your knife collection? Mine is only around $2000

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Oof mine is higher than that...trying to unload a couple of the heavyweights to recoup some money.

[@sean6222]

I see what you are saying about the blade play but I still love my otf. Take a look at hard use videos and then you will realize it doesn't matter.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It's true. The actual function isn't compromised in any meaningful way. To me, it's the PERCEPTION of quality. That is an intangible that can make or break a purchase for me.

[@sean6222]

Doctor Frunkey I used to feel the same way. If there was any movement I would get mad but I've changed since I've been collecting knives for over 5 years. The obsession of everything always having to be perfect will eventually drive you crazy

[@kerryrwac]

There's a shiny spot on each side of the sharpening choil , is that from wear , or from the person who sharpened it screwing up ? They really stand out on that DLC coating . The ApostleP uses a gun bluing to mask spots like that . You'll have to ask him what brand it is and where to buy it . I'd like to see a video of you peeling an apple with it . It would be funny :)

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I think my friend was a little over zealous with the Wicked Edge. I'm ok with it.

[@kerryrwac]

Doctor Frunkey you're a very forgiving guy .

[@edcevo3052]

I don’t hand autos to people anymore after I handed my friend at work my protech tr 4 and it went flying outta his hand. I tried to tell him! Luckily it didn’t break the blade or anything.

[@timtim4525]

Look at their the other knife makers bodies of work and then look at Tony's. It's Tony that has designed and made the most great knives, by a country mile.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

ok

[@joec2442]

Open up this bad boy in the lunch room and watch it clear out 😄

[@Tbone42tx]

I could be wrong but i think the stitch is more a tactical self defense knive not reallt designed for fine cutting..all knives have a purpose not all are designed for fine cutting majority are for self defense edc carry...least for me thats why i carry one never know when youll need it, kool video as usual

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Tony Tyler agreed. But I have to analyze the EDC-ability for the people. 🤗

[@Tbone42tx]

Doctor Frunkey Yeah I Know was more speaking to the comment section lol, you got some guys that don’t know there’s certain knives for certain jobs...anyway I love that knive and can’t wait to get it, perfect self defense knive IMO

[@davidmarshall7752]

@@Tbone42tx It is a good defensive design but make no mistake *:* this blade is one of the best cutters around. It may not look like it but I've heard from guys who actually use their knives for things like skinning & gutting that there's nothing better in a folder for field dressing an animal.

[@Toki52]

Could you throw out a Spyderco or Benchmade? Not too many people walking around with your other knives. You have a beautiful collection.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I'm trying. I just got a PM2, I plan to get a Para3, and maybe some others for comparison.

[@John..18]

AWW, man,,, absolutely totally mind blowing perfection,,,.. I would buy one of these guys in a heartbeat,,, but,,, I live in England, and if I was searched by a police officer and found to be carrying this, my residence for a long time would be a prison cell,,!!!,, gotta love our laws eh,,,

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Yeah, I hate the aout knife laws. This is no different than any of the other knives in my collection. But it carries legal ramifications..ugh

[@davidmarshall7752]

Or if you ever see one for sale and manage to have it shipped to you, just keep it at home !

[@ctrskistad]

Can anyone think of a flipper that has a blade shape like this beauty?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Bill Brasky not off the top of my head.

[@davidmarshall7752]

@@lbob5723 Not really.

[@steel1911]

Great review and these are awesome knives trust me on that I now have six of them ;) I looked past the Stitch for months with no interest in buying one just viewing pictures and online specs. Watched your two videos ordered one to try out and loved it! The Stitch fits my hand perfect and the blade control is the best of any folder knife I own. The blade looked to be purely self defense to me but I’ve found it does a good job for me normal edc type task.Overall this is my favorite Microtech Knife design I’ve own so far and I get to carry a stitch every day because autos are legal here :)

[@kevinkurzweil1560]

Looks Great be happy to wear it on my side everyday

[@lanehoward8816]

great video 👏👏👏👍

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Lane Howard thanks my friend 👊👊👊

[@lanehoward8816]

Doctor Frunkey u got it😆👍

[@mahachan4828]

+Lane Howard Good

[@ASCBLUEYE]

the hole in the blade is for paracord harpooning supposedly but that's just internet lore lol

[@timtim4525]

Tony Marifone is the best knife maker on earth. I have many of his knives....The other customs that are on the market are super Great, too. But, Tony is the person they copy. He sets the bar. Just look as how body of work and look at other bodies of work, then it becomes obvious.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

This is an odd response. I think Tony is a great maker.

[@timtim4525]

I would have to get a new person to do my sharpening if that were my knife. By the way, I also have a Stitch.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I have others do my sharpening. I am not skilled nor have the equipment at present.

[@thomasmccarthy2279]

In 2019 this knife is hard to find, they dont seem to produce it anymore. I had the luck to find one on ebay that didnt exceed 500.

[@davidmarshall7752]

Just snagged this exact version for $495 off AZCK .

[@timvogelpohl5265]

My guy , otf knives have to have some play in them or the blade won’t come out. It’s just the nature of otf knives

[@timvogelpohl5265]

They could be machined a little tighter but it would be at the cost of reliability

[@Hd09fxstc09]

The hole is a bottle opener

[@ironbound1984]

No washers in that knife. Since this video is years old now , you probably already know this

[@winstonsmith3433]

?clone or real? cant tell....

[@DoctorFrunkey]

This is 100% real

[@timtim4525]

Who is better? Who sets the trends...Tony does, only. Have you ever met him? Have you ever seen a custom maker that makes as many customs as he does? I am done....if you know a custom maker that is as "successful" as Tony Marifone, state his name. I have been a collector for more than 10 years. I am not a newbie.....I respect your opinion, but to say my comments are a bit over the edge makes me wonder who you are referring to ... ? He is not spyderco or benchmade.....They use a multiplicity of makers ....I do not know a spyderco or benchmade product that is as good as Microtech's products. Tony has been referred to as the best designer and custom knife maker by the knife community for at least the past 10 years. I also LOVE many other knife makers products. I have many, too. Not only Tony's products. But, when asked who is no 1 in the industry as a knife designer and maker and trend setter....there is only one man that is considered .. The Best ... that man is the friend of Chris Reeve, Tony. I think you misht consider asking Mr Chris Reeve if my statement is correct. Chris will tell you ... Tony is The Man for his body of work in comparison to a few other great knife makers that have only a very limited few products. It is not my opinion its the opinion of the knife community at large. Ask nutnfancy, Doc!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I appreciate Tony's work. I am a relatively new collector and realize my shortcomings as a reviewer. This is mostly just me having fun and talking about the knives I like. To have any followers is a blessing. One day I might be able to afford such things, but I have found a real drop off of diminishing returns above about $1000.

[@timtim4525]

Some of Tony's knives will cost you over 10,000 usd! why don't you buy one of those and do a review. Maybe i need to start doing reviews from Asia. The knives you have reviewed are stellar knives. You are a very good reviewer, too. But, i feel you are new at collecting. I want you to review a 10,000 usd knife, here, Please. I won't hold my breath.