Is It As Good As We Hoped? Microtech Manual RAM-LOK Stitch Folding Knife - Overview and Review

Full review of the Microtech RAM-LOK Stitch.
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[@uberark3153]

You could buy a rockstead higo 2 or the titanium stitch ram lok its $1,350

[@tomcaldwell5914]

I got one in the aluminum scales for Christmas. Bought it myself, wrapped it up and put it under the Christmas tree, and on the tag I said it was a gift from my Labrador Retriever. You gotta do what you gotta do. Love this knife.

[@sinepari9160]

LOL not a bad idea. I'm sure no one suspected that the dog didn't gift it.

[@tonyballou]

I just got mine today - wanted this for ages, since long before the manual was a thing. So happy with it! Oh, edit - *with* the reversible clip - great call there, glad they listened.

[@Lonewolfmike]

I have an MSI with the polymer scales and I am very happy with it. It will be interesting to see when custom scales come out for both and you can get the scales you want without spending a ton of money.

[@the_knife_degenerate]

Hey now that’s me!

[@DavidJTooley]

Thanks, for sharing your AWESOME blade with @Metal Complex.

[@roel.vinckens]

It sure is !

[@Abaddon5850]

Lol, cool.

[@crktritual]

Hey Boss, thank you for posting. I just ordered the Kershaw Livewire, gotta love Sezzle 🗡️🤓

[@DrDrewdude]

Ohana means family. -Stitch

[@kevinteran5624]

Microtech family

[@timdoyon1964]

Man, I love a Borka style harpoon blade!

[@Southernknife_addict]

I gotta say the fit and finish on my MSI is fantastic. If you can find one for retail it’s more than worth it imo. Came absolutely screaming sharp too 👌🏼

[@Lonewolfmike]

I have the polymer version and I am very happy with it. Now just wait and see who starts coming out with custom scales for them and 3D pocket clips as well.

[@christopherkatz9484]

Excited to get one when the storm calms

[@AcidTestKids]

This is my knife goal for 2023. If I get one knife this year it'd be this one.

[@kubrickfan101]

did you get it?

[@AcidTestKids]

@@kubrickfan101 too poor, maybe next year.

[@kubrickfan101]

@@AcidTestKids i feel you homie, still have yet to get my first microtech

[@ragnarborgh3989]

Totally agree with you this is now my EDC that I carry the most. It has very rapidly become my nr 1 go to knife for everything

[@BraverBua]

Thanks for the video. Got mine from knifecenter in og green ps and they shipped it to europe 😀 Iam so happy to have one. Price was a little bit on the higher side but when you have the chance to get one.. get one 😊

[@southeastwhitetails]

Benchmade critics: " i want an America made knife with magnacut and carbon fiber scales for 25 dollars. " Same person sees stitch and says: "microtech with g10 and m390 for 300 dollars? Sold!"

[@The_circular_square]

Pretty funny how your opinion can change. When o first looked at this knife my knee jerk reaction was to hate it. As soon as I held it in my hand I bought it 😂

[@mikeelek9713]

I've been waiting for this knife. I've always felt that the Stitch didn't need to be an auto. Looks really great.

[@InExcelsis9]

Metal Complex sounds like Hank Hill at 10:43 going on one of his famous rants had me dying "what I do day to day is pry bricks out of the ground"

[@alexryherd9810]

Microtech making knives in China, even if it's just two models is extremely disappointing and I will stop buying them if it continues

[@Goliath4497]

Think about it, Microtech USA chose that factory because they trusted that factory. China or not that factory is good enough for Microtech to trust them.

[@alexryherd9810]

@@Goliath4497 that is just braindead

[@Goliath4497]

@@alexryherd9810 I’m not wasting my time arguing with someone that doesn’t try to be open-minded

[@Obsidian-One]

Instead of tweaking the steel a unnoticeable amount I wish they would bring their hrc up wich would be noticeable. But I do love Microtech lol

[@boneyfireems1446]

Microtech dropped the FRAG STITCH! it’s ambidextrous and they upgraded the clip!

[@boneyfireems1446]

Mine will be here Monday if you need to get your hands on one let me know.

[@yoplo7879]

@@boneyfireems1446I really want to get my hands on one lol

[@southernbenz2098]

My biggest criticism with mine is that the G10 is super, super slippery. This is a very easy knife to accidentally drop.

[@alexcole2078]

The newest batches with the frag scales use the same reversible clip as the MSI. Lefties, be on the lookout for that one.

[@ThatImmo]

This thing is currently my grail. Mostly because it's got this harmonious quality that makes it aesthetically pleasing, plus because while it is NOT a kiridashi, it kinda goes into a kiridashi direction and I'm a sucker for that. My main fixie is a cheap Kubey Hippocam which is also a weird kiridashi-esque blade which I find very useful.

[@pokitstuff]

So I’m absolutely right handed but I absolutely agree with your opinions on the left handed issue. I also think that a filler tab just opens up more secondary fancy filler tabs. Like you find on many hinderer owners knives.

[@magnuscroify]

Glad they got rid of that obnoxious bilboarding that dissuades me from getting most Microtechs.

[@d4ngerd4d]

I have one of these I bought directly from Tony Marfione himself at Blade Show Texas - definitely a bucket list experience. But mine doesn't flick open like the one in this video does. You have to pull the RAM-LOK to get it to move at all. Tony actually told me the same - it doesn't really flick open, you have to pull back the lock first then use the wrist. It is indeed very smooth when holding the lock open, but yeah, no way to flick it for sure. So I'm unsure how you're getting yours to flick like that. I've tried adjusting the pivot and oiling it and making sure I'm not touching the lock (as suggested in this video) and everything I can think of, but this knife just won't flick open. What's the secret? I love everything about this knife other than this one fact which is really bugging me.

[@landontreinen3062]

My guess would be he sold you an early prototype or something. If he told you himself it won’t flick open, I’m sure there’s nothing you can do to make that possible. I’m curious how much you purchased it for from him as it may be a custom… or it may be a display only piece they never intended to sell. If he sold it to you for cheaper than retail or much higher than retail I’d be willing to bet it’s one or the other. On the other hand, if the lock is just defective and it’s the same exact lock, you could theoretically buy another one and swap out the locks. Depending on how married you are to that particular knife, that might be your only option.

[@robwatumd]

You spend too much time addressing trolls, brings a negative feeling to your videos

[@metal_complex]

Actually doing exactly what I'm doing in this video (being myself) is what caused my channel to explode. I've actually done polls with my audience on this topic before. I'm gonna keep being myself.

[@jmf2379]

I just got one. It locks up solid and there is no wiggle room from side to side, but has a tiny bit of movement from back to front. I can feel it move slightly when I place my thumb on the back of the blade. I'm not really happy that.

[@JayK-cz5bo]

I'm not sure if I have my timing correct but it's odd to me that MicroTech would release this before the more desireable and cheaper MSI. Wouldn't customers hold off on buying this? Unless they use it to test feedback on the lock. Anyway I'm going to piss MC off and say it looks like a bigger CS Tuff Lite.

[@Abaddon5850]

M390 doesn't really make sense on this (I know someone is going to argue with me).

[@yoplo7879]

It’s gorgeous, It would be a dream if they made it in MagnaCut.

[@rotorbob]

These were dropped on Microtech’s site yesterday. I refreshed the page for 59 minutes and actually got a black scale stitch. They were in stock for about 2 minutes. Surprisingly the fully serrated Stitch was in stock for over 10 minutes!

[@Abaddon5850]

I got an email and couldn't believe it, for good reason, it wasn't available. I didn't know that refreshing would help...

[@Abaddon5850]

@@rotorbob thanks!!!

[@TheGerardo136]

Auto stitch, partial serration, coyote camo is in stock at Microtech gear. Partial serration is a little up my alley but I ain’t a fan of the camo. Congrats whoever gets it.

[@MY-T-SHARP666]

Hunting for a cool knive is just fun

[@Treeguy-ny6vb]

They are obviously listening and taking notes considering the changes made. Let’s please not tell them they could charge more even though I’m sure they already know. They have done a good job at making the MSI and the Stitch more affordable though.

[@Kens_knives]

Dang MC I know you go over these things with a fine tooth comb but you must have got out your dog's flea comb for this one but for real thanks for another end-deph review your the man MC!

[@locogaming1288]

I love getting yelled at multiple times in a video about arguments you’re creating in your head. Just trying to hear a review ya know? Majority of this video is arguing.

[@MrNiceKnife]

Pro tip: store automatic knives open. OTF do not apply unless they’re single action.

[@nateb9346]

Tried this, didn’t end well put it in my pocket open. Hurt myself.

[@justinwylie7957]

My g10 MSI is night and day smoother than my aluminum stitch. They both have lock stick but the stitch is terrible and it feels like it’s running on gravel bearings.

[@zacharyeaton]

Thanks for calling out right handed only. I managed to score an msi yesterday, but could have had either an msi or a stitch. I ultimately opted for the msi because i'm left handed!

[@brettbick4581]

I love my MSI but I refuse to buy this Stitch until they include the lefty clip…

[@nateb9346]

I just purchased a stitch dated 06/24 and it’s fully reversible. I’m assuming they updated it.

[@michaeluden3611]

Impulse bought one in big sky for more than i should have and don't regret it in the slightest lmao

[@ryansmock2717]

I have a Microtech MSI, and the detent is just mushy. I have yet to find a crossbar lock knife that actually feels properly tuned.

[@JCpNK]

Thanks for the heads up on that.. Yeah the crossbar is kind of getting "old" to me so to speak now that everyone is using it

[@spacecowboy301]

Dang, i liked the old curved clip like in this video but the new one is straight... i guess to make it ambidextrious... i kind of would prefer them keeping the curved clips and selling left handed clips separately... maybe it's immoral to charge leftys more, but they'd have the option of just carrying it the righty way

[@sqter00]

I can't wait until they make Brachial with Ram Lok

[@broderickkelly1465]

Omg just tell me what you think Jesus Christ

[@MrDmeyer40]

You seem marginally OK with a retailer paying retail for hard-to-source knives at a knife show and then marking them up to make a profit. Yet, you begrudge a flipper doing the same thing. I don't see a difference. It seems like it's just another form of gatekeeping.

[@cavtj1]

I noticed yours was made in March '23. Mine was Sept. '23, the clip on mine is the same as the MSI clip. Wonder why he went with the MSI clip? I like the wider one myself. But hey, that's just me. I can't bitch about the action though. She slams shut! Digits, look out! Thanks for the review Mr. Complex!

[@sinepari9160]

I've wanted a stitch forever and keep buying $300+ fixed blades. I could have had one a long time ago, but I have an addiction, lol.

[@twissted1277]

I have the Stich and the MSI and the stich is more fun to use. I had to hand fit the lock on the MSI to get it to lock properly. I was happy to do it. It made it more personal of ownership.

[@Patrick2345454]

I'm surprised. I bought an Amphibian in aluminum for $300. They didn't raise the price any more than a few bucks.

[@riloh9]

If this runs $300 and you expect titanium scales to bump it to $700, then Flytanium or Rockscale or someone is going to make an absolute killing churning out titanium scales for these, right? Considering the variety of aftermarket titanium scales you can get for under $120, that price jump seems unjustifiable.

[@Jmacdonald224]

Love the way these microtechs look but that lock is pretty weak, if you have one try doing a spine test, if you don’t own a knife with that lock look up videos on it. Tried it myself and they failed pretty easily

[@theFoxxx866]

Only the First batch of these , they fixed it

[@brucelevering8789]

Come to Grandpa!... 🤩

[@gdrizzle948]

Some feedback on this knife- Jesus they slather on the loctite. It actually warped my driver.🤯

[@Jturner551]

I really like them, but the handles do feel a little cheap for the price.

[@Dyneemadrone]

I’d talk less but whatever

[@edcevo3052]

I got to play with one ( I didn’t buy one) at EKnives but the action to me is trash!!! I didn’t like it at all. That’s why I sold the msi.

[@7grahamh]

I want this knife more than I want my kids to go to college. Unfortunately, the blade is an 1/8” too long.

[@Obsidian-One]

I love Microtech, but shouldn't they learn how heat treat m390 to a optimal range before they even try to make " there own" steel? 🤔

[@jeffscalfano3100]

I want one now and without a filler tab of any kind... suck it leftys. ...Im a terrible person

[@roytiller4537]

I'd totally buy one if it wasn't for two things. The price is too high and no one has any in stock. It's pretty much the same reason I only have one Hinderer knife. Lol

[@michaelr7254]

A knife so nice, I bought it twice, haha. Thinking about having titanium scales made for it so I can swap between the Frag G10 and titanium frag. Any recommendations on who you think would make the best scales for the price?

[@Ratchman_5000]

The omega spring broke on my Ritter Hogue. They said they're sending me a new left and right spring.. that was almost a month ago. Guess it's coming by horse and buggy! I ordered that same Wiha tool set.

[@AlexGFPV]

Would love this lock on a tough steel and a spear, drop, or clip point blade. Are there any knives like that w/ no omega springs? Manix? Anything else?

[@boatbuilding4412]

MC, PLEASE BRING UP THE FACT THAT THE SPRING IS SHOWING! LOVE THAT DAMN THING!! SORRY

[@raazazuul32]

No love for lefties :(

[@boatbuilding4412]

That my damn grile! $12,000.00 for costumes...

[@HobbyHobbit-ue6oi]

They should raise the top of the lockbar so that you can operate it like a sharklock. It's REALLY cool but I think I would save the extra $50 and get an MSI if I were to get one of the two.

[@John-oz1do]

The difference is that M390 mk igives a better ‘ polished ‘ look.

[@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry]

I am not the home shopping network .... I'm adding that to the list of epic MC quotes 😅

[@cemetarygates2800]

Without the (although better) branding issues....Then maybe!

[@gustafari6241]

I would want it if they “fixed” the blade shape closer to the auto and it had a left hand clip. Too bad.

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

M390MK, the MK is for microtech knives... 😂

[@iParacord]

I was watching one of these on eBay the bidding just got to 700+ a few minutes ago!!!! Wow

[@NDSTRUCTIBLE1]

It's more like a Spyderco Manix 2

[@wgkincheloe2458]

Awesome knife. I just know I can get a few of the knives on my list for the price of this one...

[@Abaddon5850]

When i first heard about this, I thought i might have a reasonable chance at getting a hold of it. Now, Im pretty sure, that's not gonna ever be the case.

[@cz1always608]

Yes it’s pretty dame sweet. Still got to say , the signature series auto. . It’s just beefier , at least in the hand … And definitely opens nice .. thanks

[@Philly1958]

I don’t like the exposed spring. Point of weakness.

[@sijonda]

I've had an omega spring break after about 5 or 7 years.

[@mikereese15]

Quit gate keeping me Complex! Tell me where to get it!!!😂😅

[@ztalman]

Show us where the lanyards hurt you 🤣🤣🤣

[@Kens_knives]

Be sure you wipe the drool of that thing when you get through!

[@murdergorilla4087]

I wish they would make this in cru-wear

[@billymoore4758]

Really like this stitch and I got one from the last drop and waiting to get it very patiently

[@danpennella]

I’ve been trying to get one of these for a month now and I miss the cut every time… pun intended! I will keep trying because I refuse to pay 500 on eBay; dicks.

[@hml2375]

I agree Sir!!! 😅

[@chrishinkle5982]

Well I hope to get one for sure I personally like this a lot thanks for sharing bud

[@tacomn]

Was there ever any borka stich microtech manual versions released?

[@metal_complex]

Nope.

[@sqter00]

childrem axis and shark lock

[@bigdog1106]

Its a nice butter knife....

[@dougdroid1248]

Too funny. MC-HSN 😊😊

[@carlosm.osorio2208]

Noooooooo, come on MC… the Ti manual Stitch if it comes out I think will be around $450-$500 leaning more towards the $500 mark and the CF one around the $450, you can’t more than double up The price just because of the Ti scales, usually Titanium scales add up $150-$200 to the base price of a knife!

[@knaftasticedc956]

Well American made titanium probably yes..the machine time is triple or 4x the run time on the machine that plastic or carbon fiber..American workers get paid based on time not the material alone..while titanium does cost more but not much...again the increase in cost is not only based on materials....but time taken to produce...time is money...just my opinion....35 year in the trade...old school machinist ..

[@Magoot2456]

​@Knaftastic EDC completely agree! People bash on USA prices, but the value is there! I keep saying that I'd rather pay more and support my "neighbor" than send my money to another country just because it's cheaper! Support USA made items people! There's not many things left that are still 100% made in usa

[@knaftasticedc956]

@@Magoot2456 🤺🇺🇸😁

[@llud840]

Alaska called, they want their Crab 🦀 back. Gees dude, chill out 😂

[@metal_complex]

They can have me when they earn me! 🦀

[@charlescustodio1100]

Will play the waiting game for this one 😊

[@TheDillyRay]

My goodness I want one so bad

[@karabinas]

Out of stock :(

[@Luc1dRock]

Be nice to find one... :P

[@Kjeil]

Waaaa I want it now!!!

[@ryanjennings6541]

Yes !

[@brianandtrigger]

Congratulation's... now the clip has been changed to an even goofier one that looks much worse, but hey, it can be swapped to the other side, so now there is a cluttery filler with screw heads that stick up... we finally get rid of cluttery logos, so this makes up for that...

[@Treeguy-ny6vb]

In my opinion the deep carry clip both looks and functions better.