Guardian Tactical Recon 40 VS Microtech Combat Troodon - MONSTER OTF Battle!

[@evanacey1414]

As far as the two brands go, Guardian Tactical gets points for its unique deployment mechanism, lower prices, and the fact that they use torx hardware. Microtech gets points for better style/aesthetics (imo), their superior legacy/reputation, and the seemingly endless variation/variety in the range of models in their catalog and the configurations they are offered in. Also, Microtech has WAY more unique/special models. I think Guardian Tactical makes 1: The Recon Elite. Whereas Microtech has the Signature Series knives, the Bounty Hunter, the Delta Frag, the see-thru handle scales, and countless other special/limited editions and unique variants and configurations. At the end of the day, Microtech is still #1 in the high end production OTF game and I don’t see that changing any time soon. Guardian Tactical is probably #2 with Heretic Knives following close behind them at #3. Although I’m sure there’s a compelling case to be made for Heretic being #2 and Guardian Tactical being #3.

[@fengxueshanshenmiao]

What about G&G Hawk Deadlock?

[@zakarywin7645]

@@fengxueshanshenmiao That’s like comparing a base 5 series to an RS7

[@normcote270]

​@zakarywin7645 Absolutely is!!

[@jarrettm3728]

Lol mt jusr cought up in tech hilarious

[@uniquemeek5520]

I took one for the team and stuck an ultratech up to my arm. It honestly didn’t bleed much and didn’t go very far, so that scene from IT is completely unrealistic :)

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

@James Davis paper is not an accurate analog for human flesh.

[@DanielGarcia-fh6of]

You mean microtech

[@graysconcrete135]

@@DanielGarcia-fh6of I mean I'm sure he probably meant ultratech.

[@slis3578]

I mean. Some raw pork would of worked relatively fine. Closest thing to people… and then you have food after.

[@wesleywarsmith1113]

I can do that with any of my OTFs, except the Spartan. That one is super pointed and sharp and will stick you for sure.

[@actor4nyc]

This exact model 040 is on the way! Got it today. Was out everywhere so I got a two tone serrated a few months ago. I have a 035 d/e. So, the new 040 will be my third Guardian Tactical. The 040 is huge! Beware. If GT comes out with a d/e 040 all black, I’m getting that too. Great knives!!!

[@seanknipp6006]

Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..

[@squigglydoo9386]

Well, what’s the verdict?

[@_MiMo_]

Ancient law from the 50s is keeping millions from enjoying these types of knives.It's a shame.

[@alexsherel3344]

Not in PA….as of Jan 1

[@trevorrivard898]

Florida did the same. Yippe

[@normcote270]

Not any more,..go back and recheck,...the law changed with OTF. and switchblades,....about 6 weeks ago it happened.

[@jetdr]

Huge Microtech fan, saying that, I would take the Guardian Tac. price point, function is flawless. also love Elmax steel, I think more companies should use that or 390 for it's superior resistance to corrosion, and edge retention.

[@bwallis100]

I love the glass breakers on my scarab 2 just the sheer fact of security if I ever got in a bad car wreck and needed to bust a window out or the opposite if someone else was in a bad wreck and I needed to help get them out I could bust the window so i look at it as a tool that is always there in case I ever need it I don’t look at it or think oh I don’t go around busting glass so I don’t need it I look at it as maybe one day I may need to help ,shelf get out of a situation where glass is involved or may need to help someone else where glass is involved. So I love the fact of having it!

[@caseybuchanan389]

@metal_complex what's the grind angle on the 040 brother?

[@northwoodsknifeguy7529]

Awesome review! Big fan of the Combat Troodon and now I have to get a Recon 040. Thanks for the great content.

[@petevatistas8361]

I can't tell for sure, but it looks to me like the pocket clip screws on the RECON040 are T-8. Can you please verify? Thanks.

[@richardhopkins9493]

What OTF has less blade play when deployed ? In your opinion

[@NMiller_]

Got a Lightning Elite to see how I felt about the whole OTF thing, and yeah... keep going back and forth between getting a Guardian Tactical and a Heretic Manticore now. I really wish there was better availability for Guardian Tactical though. Question: Is there a way to use a trigger pull gauge, or other similar force measurement, to compare activation force on push-button autos and OTFs?

[@kristapskrisjans3894]

Hello, does anyone know if it is even possible to get a Guardian Tactical Recon knives in Europe? I have searched everywhere but it does not seem to be an option. I would really love to get the Recon 035 double edged version.

[@meechbird]

“GIRTHY” 😂

[@greghill5183]

I've owned both. Sold my Combat Troodon because the Recon was much easier for EDC. Great video!

[@seanknipp6006]

Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..

[@greghill5183]

@@seanknipp6006 Never had any issues. I would send the knife back to Guardian. Supposed to have a lifetime warranty.

[@BG-zt6hb]

Hi, do you know the specs for a Combat Troodon spring? That is length, wire diameter etc.

[@alexandregraulle607]

Wait,, there is no clip on this Otf !! ^^

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

Man, it would be awesome if Microtech would offer a version of the "Warhound" (wharnie) blade at a more accessible pricepoint... that thing looks awesome

[@setsunaimpacto8713]

Expecting companies like Micro-tech and other high end knife companies to make accessible price points are just a dream for now.

[@graysconcrete135]

@@setsunaimpacto8713 nah they're already producing knifes in China.

[@lavenderpants8695]

Been waiting for this one! Only ever owned a Lightning, but my local shop carries Guardian Tactical. I need to just go check them out already.

[@dogdrawz1765]

They are worth the check out. I love my 035. The action is addictive.

[@Obsidian-One]

So I have both of these knives & the handles are exactly the same length but the recon has about half inch more blade & it also has better cutting geometry and heat treat

[@marcusmann5859]

just curious how much do microtechs go for jw like 200?

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

Depends on the model. Combat Troodon: starts at $485 Ultratech: starts at $281 UTX-85: starts at $239

[@Frankgonzalez-hj7bm]

6 years ago combat troodons were $360 on bladehq there super overpriced now not worth it to me anymore

[@gentrydebbie1040]

The Microtech Troodon is hard on a Thumb with Arthritis ?

[@randallscott-key802]

There is NO comparison between GT and MT in terms of thumb pressure required to deploy the blade. The GT is hands down BETTER...did that sink in? BETTER, BETTER, BETTER! GT's system beats MT every which way it CAN Be beaten! I own both - several models of BOTH, and the GT is the clear WINNER for button smoothness and LESS pressure required, yet the blade fires out HARD!

[@kratoids]

the price alone is a huge advantage to the GT knives

[@DiegoMartinez-ou5wn]

Just handled a recon 40 for the first time and that thing is RIDICULOUSLY big lol. I thought my combat troodon was big but holy shit.

[@thundertmf]

I bought a recon tactical 040 and loved it so much i went and got an 035 as well, the 040 is black, silver hardware, two tone drop point blade with serrations, the 035 is OD, black hardware, black drop point, both blades are elmax, these are very high quality knives that fire hard, lock up great, made in America, and filled with GREATNESS

[@wolfdna788]

I’ve got a cypher and a socom elite. I did have a guardian tactical but when I would lay down and watch TV and roll over the pocket clip would snag the blanket and it put three holes in my blanket. Also I live right down the street from microtech so I felt like I was cheating on them

[@justinhorn2864]

Microtech way better wish I lived by microtech

[@Elidogz]

😂😂

[@studdaman420]

The Cypher is one of my favorite knives from Microtech.

[@wade6315]

I own both but for me the guardian tactical wins. I like the look, the feel and the firing on the GT.

[@seanknipp6006]

Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..

[@alexsherel3344]

Made right here in PA. Gotta ask them if I can OWN and/or carry one in PA.

[@alexsherel3344]

Oh yeah PA legal baby

[@normcote270]

The comparison would have been more fair if you were compareing the Michrotech to the Guardian tactical Scout carbon fiber model. Anyhow that is the knife I ended up ordereing. The Guardian Tactical Scout with carbon fiber @ $397.00 with a blackwashed blade. What a beautiful knife!!! It comes in tomorrow,..cant wait!!

[@RWKnaf]

Alright. In your expert opinion. As far as the bigger AF, OTFs. Which would be the sturdiest. Like, say I’m going into combat… which one do YOU think I could bet my life on. (With the exception of the Hawk Deadlock) Out of the Combat Troodon, Guardian 040, Heretic colossus. I know you’re not a tactical guy, this is not a tactical channel, I would still love to hear your opinion. Im looking into a bigger, harder use OTF.. preferably above 3.5”

[@awesomeaxel1]

I own all three. The Colossus, despite it's name is actually a good bit smaller than both with a 3.5 inch blade. However, the Colossus has the least amount of blade play out of the three. As stated in this video, the Recon 040 has the smoothest and easiest to operate switch, the Colossus has a very stiff switch, and the C.T. is right in the middle. If you're into steels, then the Colossus comes in magnacut only, the Recon is in Elmax only, and most C.T.'s are going to be in M390. In terms of durability, I would consider them all pretty equal.

[@jannowak3369]

Show us blade play? Which one have less play

[@metal_complex]

They're both almost identical. I talked about this in the individual reviews

[@WColdblooded357W]

Yeah I hate that they feel like sticking giant knobby glass breakers on everything. It totally prevents a nice thumb reenforced reverse grip.

[@JEEMA1966]

Very good revirw, congratulations for your videos, ypu explain very well, excuse for my english. Im from México, but I enjoy a lot the kind of channels like yours, very good job

[@redstingraycorvette]

Just watched your video I didn’t think it was too long is very informative I’ve got my mind made up and I’m gonna go get a guardian tactical 40 Great video

[@charlesholland6851]

I just can’t get with the hellhound blade. I love mean looking stuff. But it’s just not for me.

[@kratoids]

yeah id rather a normal Double Edge dagger grind

[@charlesholland6851]

@@ilikeknafs9563 I just ordered a combat troodon. Duel edge for me

[@oxman1800]

Can't find the 40 anywhere

[@supporterofsanity]

try GPknives

[@prod.deathwish]

Try Pvk vegas

[@clancyvandersanden7953]

I just got 040 few weeks back from Southern edges plus the 035 I ordered yesterday. They're available here and there.

[@whatsthemonsterbelow]

I’ve had multiple thumb surgeries and now that I’m healed I’m weak. The guardian tactical is EASY and a monster. Love it.

[@markreyman9899]

Girth is a fine word. I’d say girthier though.

[@Chris_In_Texas]

25:00 I think with cost of these two knifes shown, a 38 special would be cheaper! 👍🤠 Just popping open that can of worms! 🤣

[@Mazeingpower]

I like the ultra tech because its alot lighter and gets the job done. 99 percent of my knife's use it opening packages and cutting ect things at work.

[@minaki343]

Can't can't speak for the 040 but I've used my recon 035 many times to baton wood. With zero damage to the mechanism.

[@Eeklectic]

Hellz yeah! Been waiting for this one! 🤘🤘I REALLY need to get a a Recon.

[@Elidogz]

Lol no comparison the guardian tactical are microtech killers the helix is a socom killer as well if you dont know you should know , ive had microtechs & i have guardian tactical knives

[@randallscott-key802]

The overall length of the knife is immaterial to anything relevant to human existence. What IS relevant is BLADE length! The GT O40 beats the MT Troodon by "a mile" in typical hair-splitting internet terms. The GT 040 blade is indeed MASSIVE, thick, and does have a viable front blade lock that should hold up to repeated stabbing into a human skull. MT's front blade lock is a massive little slab and may hold up better...only way to know is for someone with plenty of money to waste, to do a comparison destruction test. EITHER will stab through all human bones IF the user has the suds to make it happen. But here's the thing. The blades are TOO SHORT! Four inch blades are limited to necks and direct sternal penetration for any sort of killing stroke and THAT will require the entire blade to be involved. The original "killing" knife is of course the Italian Stiletto, 13" with honest 6" long, bayonet ground blade! The Stiletto will PUNCH THROUGH human skulls and all other flat bones such as the sternum, and easily reach deep vital structures! Even the lauded MT Halo is a mere "piker' in the company of a genuine Frank B 11" stiletto with 5" stabbing blade, and certainly the 13" with a full 6" of stabbing depth! Slashing wounds are messy, but seldom mortal. STABBING wounds tend to be mortal wounds...

[@franksalem8580]

Good video. Good comparison. Good choice for winner.

[@experienceprecision5406]

I would think the Guardian would be easier to sharpen

[@justinhorn2864]

I love microtech have 2 ct the other has a smother switch but doesn't matter to me don't have trouble opening and closing microtech knifes

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Ive had a Scarab Executive and missed it ever since I traded it (like an idiot). Just got a Recon 040 as a gift and I like it more than the MT. I'm now a GT fan for sure.

[@seanknipp6006]

Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@seanknipp6006 yea the blade has slightly more play, and I can hear a rattle. But a lot of the audible rattle was the glass breaker bearing, a touch of locktite and that stopped. But when open especially it still has a bit of blade play and rattle. Nothing too bad though IMO, its still an OTF. Still my favorite knife.

[@mikec3201]

I've been on the fence for the longest time with one of these guardian tactical. I've never owned an office before but if I buy one it's gonna be the guardian

[@Roccobud]

I have a 035 and a 025, both as amazing :) 035 is a great size and 025 is small but the action is so good the size doesn’t really affect how difficult it is to fire

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I think you just convinced me not to buy a Combat Troodon... Halo is the obvious choice 😁

[@evanacey1414]

No way man. The Halo is a single action OTF. Which means you don’t just pull the switch down to retract the blade like double action OTF’s. After firing the Halo you have to hold down a button safety and manually pull the blade back down into the handle to reload it in order to be able to deploy it again. WAY more inconvenient. Not to mention the fact that it’s impossible to carry in your pocket due to its size.

[@butterflyknives6674]

I have a halo. Fits in my pocket. It is a big knife. Had two combat troodons and sold them. Good knife. But the halo stays lol.

[@greghill5183]

Also, Guardian is much sharper out of the box!!!

[@bernhard8540]

The most ridiculous thing about microtech is the screws, it's stupid that they charge so much for the tools to open their knives. I get making your own screws especially the microtech screws with a point that keep your knife from sitting flat on a surface. But they charge so much for the tools and they don't give you them when you hand over your first born to buy one of their knives lol. If your a company who is making your own proprietary screws or bolts, then you need to include the tool with the product. For the customer. Especially when the cost is so high. I'm not paying 500 or more for an item and then having to fork out another 200 for the tool

[@13hubi13]

What the heck? 200 for some triangle bits? Are they crazy or on drugs? 🤣

[@randallscott-key802]

I appreciate the time and effort put into this video and who doesn't love comparison videos! But I do have a few issues starting with the use of decimal numbers to record blade width...WHY? Is the metric system really that difficult to learn? Why do people insist on using fractions and decimals for all measures less than a full inch, when it is so much easier to switch over to millimeters and give us a POSITIVE number? "A hundred and fifty thousandths"...WTF does that mean? Of course I KNOW exactly what it means and how to read a dial caliper, it's just plain stupid in the face of a far superior system that can always give positive numbers even at the scales far below what we normally work with. My next issue is with Guardian Tactical's tactical blunder in not using large head or flange screws. The purpose of a large flange screw is to increase clamping force by means of greater surface area, and to decrease the potential for a softer alloy substrate to pull off the screw by deformation. Microtech seems to get it...if that knife had to act as a bridge with the blade locked out and a weight suspended at the blade-to-handle juncture, the superior clamping force of the MT screw design would resist deformation of the aluminum top cover and chassis better than the tiny screws used on the Guardian Tactical.

[@prestonvassar1571]

jeez wish you could find a troodon hellhound for 450 everyone I've seen is 750 plus

[@Obsidian-One]

What's really hilarious is the cheap Chinese Lighting has less blade play than a Benchmade....!?

[@petrkarv]

I don't get what the blade on the microtech is supposed to be for. And the price is a little out there for what you get. Don't care if Anthony from microtech signed it.

[@Stringz2810]

Just commented on another vid....lol I wanna swap a Medford for that Recon 040! Great Channel!

[@abc456f]

Would like a guardian tactical. I'm digging the recon elite, $400, tanto blade. Unfortunately can't find one in stock. Same with the recon-40.

[@David_DY]

Great comparison! Just grabbed the Stonewash version of the Recon 040 yesterday from PVK can't wait to get it! 👍👊

[@seanknipp6006]

Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..

[@gmoney5947]

Trick question the Scarab 2 is the answer!!!

[@randallscott-key802]

One more question: Why isn't the Benchmade Infidel in this comparison? It certainly cost enough to be considered, and though BM doesn't seem interested in offering a party pack of blade styles just to increase the desirability factor, they have managed to remain consistently high on the list of those who choose to carry a DA OTF for serious business. The Infidel has a far superior blade deployment "feel" and feedback...a slightly longer stroke with less required force, and the Infidel uses a set of steel, parallel chassis sub-frames for superior blade support, along with a three-point blade locking system and unbreakable, dual blade locks.

[@t850]

...whoever attacks with a knife of that price is risking loosing it so it probably won't happen...:P

[@Elmax17.5dps]

When you say chinese cheapy that try really really hard but cant do it, are you talking about Vespa/Hifinder or Jufule etc

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

Combat Troodon all day every day :)

[@CRCfail]

Why does everyone say TRO-don It's TROO-don, can see it plain as day. Some dinosaur, pronounced TROO like TRUE-don. Every one of these comparison videos says TRO like CROW. Stop it!

[@metal_complex]

Now I'm gonna call it the "Troop-a-la-doop-a-la-deedly-deedly-frooop-a-la-don"

[@MGT17]

Combat Troodon All Day Everyday Any Day. Microtech Knives By Heart!

[@aaronl8609]

Lets keep it real. Not that much better than the Chinese ones. Coming from a guy that iwns over 20 OTF knives.including ultratech,halo6 and combat troodon Microtech has better blade steel(typically my vespa dark horse it 390 and titanium186$) And you can hammer a microtech thru a board.otherwise the 100-150$ imports are way more for your money. Microtech doesnt bother building enough knives without dapperpoints.and they have lousy customer servive.but they will fix your knife for life

[@metal_complex]

I absolutely disagree with this. As someone who has dozens of videos covering these types of knives, I would make the opposite argument. I'm also someone who's owned as many. The American variants are absolutely higher quality, and worth the money.

[@awesomeaxel1]

I owned numerous Chinese flea market OTFs when I was younger, I've also owned numerous Ultratechs. I currently have a Microtech UTX 85, a Hogue Exploit, a Heretic Manticore X, and a GT Recon 040 in my collection. I'm absolutely keeping it real when I say that not a single one of those flea market OTFs could even begin to hold a candle to the models I just mentioned. To be honest it's kind of mind blowing to me that your idea of "keeping it real" is to claim that any aspect of those cheap Chinese knock off pot metal OTF knives are even in the same universe as well established high end OTFs.

[@aaronl8609]

@@awesomeaxel1 Buy one made by Vespa You'll see what i mean.200$ you'll get m390 and titanium. Including all the spare screws and springs

[@awesomeaxel1]

@@aaronl8609 I was primarily referring to the garbage tier otf knives commonly found at flea markets, Bud K, etc. However, I'm aware of and have handled a couple of the recent "quality budget" offerings from mostly Chinese manufacturers. While they're undoubtedly leaps and bounds above garbage tier, the high end manufacturers are still in a different league in aspects such as warranty, quality control, material quality, build quality, and durability. Not to mention the majority of them either retain or appreciate in value so most collectors consider them to be worth while investments.

[@randyf.9188]

The 035 will be my first OTF.

[@PeakPerspectivesMT]

Same

[@jamesfair9751]

I’ve always thought of microtech and one of the best knives in general and the best in otf. This recon looks very nice could it actually be better than a microtech. I’ve been looking to get an Ultratech.

[@skaught7289]

I have a Microtech Scarab it would derail when operated too fast and the blade chassis broke at the trigger and now it's useless.I recently bought a Recon 35 and to me it is superior to Microtech and the Benchmade Infidel in function and feel in hand.

[@uniquemeek5520]

Legal shmegal

[@Theseareknives]

unfortunately otfs are banned in my country 😭

[@alexandregraulle607]

Oh yes there is. Sorry ..! ^^

[@nicaus7362]

I have a 035 dagger. Now i want a 040 so bad asap. Tried them all (except a g/g hawk) and love GT and Hogue otf the most. Ots autos are lame prefer manual ots. If you want an auto knife, go with otf theyre the best

[@aaronl8609]

These are combat tools. They stab and cut flesh easy. Nobody will use a600$ knife to cut boxes anyways. The glassbreakers will poke you so be sure to get a bearing one

[@metal_complex]

Lol. 99.99% of what these items ACTUALLY get used for is precisely that. Opening boxes. The word "combat" is a marketing tool (and it's obviously working). Is it capable of that? Sure. So is a stick. If you really think people don't use $600+ knives for simple daily cutting tasks, you're severely mistaken. There's a whole gigantic section of the enthusiast knife community you're totally unaware of. Not hard to find. Instagram, Facebook groups, reddit, or right here in my comments section. Lots of pictures, videos, and just general conversation about the daily carry and use of this stuff. Not everything needs to be a tactical mission. Sometimes the truth is boring.

[@randallscott-key802]

The GT 040 has an honest 4.1" massively thick blade. The MT Combat Troodon has a 3.8" reasonably thick blade and a LOT harder deployment pressure! Better for combat? The Guardian Tactical 040. When it comes to STABBING, fractions of an inch count. The longer the blade the better. Anybody "slashing" an adversary is a total idiot and deserves what happens next. Killing with a knife is all about deep, manual stabs that severe vital structures and create non-survivable wounds.

[@Tygor3533]

My troodon is an elmax one

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Glass head it's all good

[@aaronl8609]

A way to oil these can be giving a blast of wd40 in the hole the pocketclip is screwed into.

[@metal_complex]

No. Don't use WD-40. Use Rem Oil as recommended by Microtech.

[@aaronl8609]

@@metal_complex Ill try it. But wd works like gold

[@bernhard8540]

It would be nice to just buy straight from microtech instead of going through dealers. I don't trust the internet at all, it's so easy to accidentally buy from the wrong or clone sites so microtech doesn't need online retailers when they could do it themselves instead. I understand physical location dealers but not online it just confuses the public when they try to buy your products

[@metal_complex]

No... at this point in time, the reputable retailers are well known by the general public of the knife community. Blade HQ, DLT Trading, GPKnives, Knifecenter, PVK Vegas, EKnives, Southern Edges, River's Edge Cutlery, SMKW and many, many others are all great, and never sell clones. Basically, stay away from Ebay, Wish, Alibaba, AliExpress, and DHGate and you'll be fine. If it's cheap, it's fake. If it's expensive and on one of those sites, it's also fake. Pricing is fixed by MT and they have a list of authorized dealers right on their website. If you didn't already know, you know now 👍

[@RealLBJproductions]

@@metal_complex what about blade ops?

[@metal_complex]

@@RealLBJproductions blade ops is great in my experience

[@RealLBJproductions]

@@metal_complex awesome . thanks for the response

[@experienceprecision5406]

Microtech looks more bad ass. Guardian is the better knife.

[@jamesfair9751]

Thinking of buying one. What makes you day the guardian is a better knife.

[@connork509]

Actually there is OTF knifes that u can fire right into stuff and they won’t derail or come off track, they will go through. But they are only available for military and police use. I believe that Microtech actually makes some.

[@metal_complex]

You're referring to single action OTFs like the Halo 6. Those aren't strictly for Military. You can buy them if they're legal in your area. I should have said there are no DOUBLE action OTFs that fore through solid surfaces.

[@aaronl8609]

The knifes name has combat in it. Ultratech isnt. Combat Troodon was designed for soecial forces and is a battle knife Like the KaBar But yes most of them are owned by civilians. If i use a sword to clear shrubs is ut not built to chop people now?

[@samhinnant4416]

Monster sized? Or just regular sized for us guys with big hands lol 😆.

[@metal_complex]

Yes. Some normal sized objects appear small to big people, and some normal sized objects appear big to small people. And sometimes, some objects that appear large to average sized people appear as average sized objects to large people. Keen observation 👍 This is sarcasm.

[@samhinnant4416]

Damn I was just making a joke. Didn't have to get all technical on me lol. Didn't mean to offend all the small handed soy boys out there.

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Don't care I'll take my china knock off

[@Ber3ft]

guardian tactical is better in my opinion

[@adamsremba8204]

microtech ftw! i hate the firing switch on gaurdian tacticals

[@studdaman420]

I gotta say, my thumbs like the GT switch more. Lol. Microtech thumbs are real! I have two of them myself.

[@jakeMTSU]

great wife

[@meesterskullbaby]

Microtech is played out and over priced

[@jeffsnyder5456]

It's a switch not a button

[@metal_complex]

Thanks Jeff

[@jeffsnyder5456]

@@metal_complex I hope that didn't sound condescending. Because I just meant to agree with what you were saying.

[@bladedge27]

@@jeffsnyder5456 Thanks bill

[@jeffsnyder5456]

Lol

[@jeffsnyder5456]

I never misspeak or mess up I'm perfect lol NOT lol.

[@jacobjohnson8131]

Microtech is a waste of money

[@metal_complex]

Good thing it's my money I'm "wasting", and not yours. Thanks for letting me know 🤦‍♂️

[@studdaman420]

My new Recon Elite should be here on Monday! Super excited to finally get that in my hand. Went with the Elite just because of the tanto blade. I wish they had the dagger blade though too. Also wish the Elite wasnt $450 bucks!!! And have that stupid US protective service bullshit on it, but whatever... watch them bring out the 40 with all the blades now that I bought the Elite. That is my luck... The recon elite is down to the same weight as your Combat Troodon with the tanto blade tho.

[@jaypolaski5378]

I agree with you completely! The stupid shield and flag logos look absolutely ridiculous especially if you aren't a member of the protective services 🤣 I'm glad someone said it! Why did they do that to their most badass knife lol? I just went with the regular 040 because it didn't have the doofy auxiliary citizen police badge clipart. Man I love grind and the aggressive double fuller though! If they made a sterile version without extra logos, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

[@studdaman420]

@@jaypolaski5378 Yeah that is why I bought it was because of the blade style. On instagram they said they wouldnt make a 040 tanto, but did say they might do it in double edge. I would get one of those for sure. The single edge just isn't my style. Unless it is tanto. Hopefully the D/E comes soon though.

[@jaypolaski5378]

@@studdaman420 that would be badass. I wouldve loved a d/e or tanto blade option! I even saw a really badass Reese Weiland custom ground recon-035 with brass and carbon fiber. It was polished with an insanely cool grind on the blade... Very custom. Looked kinda like a Walter Brend recurve or something... Or kinda like when Microtech does a "star grind"

[@studdaman420]

@@jaypolaski5378 Sweet. What was that going for?

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Have you noticed any excess play on the thumb slide or blade? What about spring tension fading? My new recon 040 has an audible rattle on both the thumb slide and blade..