Microtech MSI that stays locked? We WON ​Shoutout to ⁠

This video is intended as a quick update. As soon as I lay my hands on the updated MSI, I will publish a full side by side comparison video. This situation Ali’s prove that the community can influence the industry.
And to those who made apologies for poor engineering, manufacturing and lack of independent testing: eat my shorts!
Disclaimer: this video is for entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt any tests a demonstrations seen in this video as they may lead to a serious injury.
#edc #sharp #fail #worksharp #microtech #MSI

[@CuttingBoardRx]

How about the news? Finally industry reacts. Not even a year has passed since I published the first videos showing the failure 😂 Here are the links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLEl3-lrtGVjdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnVf6Nvjq-nbbc

[@aslamsa50]

Thank you for the mention 😊. Exposing such quality issues is good for the customer as well as for the manufacturer, especially for a company like Microtech that cares about their quality and reputation. Respect for everything! 😃

[@kosher8720]

Thank YOU for the assistance my man. Good looking out.

[@mel87123]

Your review likely contributed to the development of a better product! These companies might not like what you have to say, but you are doing the industry and the consumer a favor!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thank you! I think my videos pushed some bigger channels with a combined total of over a million subscribers to acknowledge the problem publicly. What is outrageous is that Microtech did not recall these knifes even though they clearly considered unlocking to be an issue.

[@powers1776reset]

Yep, this channel and Aaron, over at Gideons Tactical, surely lit a fire!

[@chanabhaji2726]

I had benchmade mini Ritter with the lock bar gap many years ago. Spent hours filling the tang to get it to engage correctly and get rid of the wiggle. It's good you've brought this to our attention hopefully now makers will see these videos and start to improve the quality. Good lad you, keep up with the scrutiny it needs to be addressed

[@alexaliwarlock]

Always great to see companies fixing their blunders. Excellent comparison and shout outs to Aslam 🙌

[@CuttingBoardRx]

We should push for recall. Microtech made this sneaky update and now they think it’s all good…

[@alexaliwarlock]

@@CuttingBoardRx that is an excellent point

[@powers1776reset]

Now if they would just compensate their loyal fans, who bought it first but then got screwed with a flawed dangerous product 🫤. Just like Benchmade, they quietly fix it, which is 100% admittance that they sent out a faulty product, and still profited just the same. Pretty shady business practices. Could have offered a flippin T-shirt or something to the “Shang hi’d fans

[@HarryBallsich]

Good to see that they are even making changes. This is the content I'm subbed for. Have been holding off on buying a sitch or msi for this very reason.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Solid overview, my guy. Great looking knife. I'm very fascinated by the MSI but I'm worried that it strays a bit too far from the classic styling that appeals to me most and enters that modern, techy, "space cadet" category that tends to grow old very quickly for me. I stopped buying knives that I think I might not stay in honeymoon phase with and buy only the more traditional, classy and timeless designs. Yeah I know that can be boring but I just hate that feeling when I've spent $200 to $600 on something and I begin wondering why I even bought it. Such is my crux i suppose. Great freakin' knife though! Who knows, maybe I'll pick one up some day. We'll see. Stay CHAAARRP, mane!

[@kosher8720]

Bless you my man, your videos show the truth to these makers who cut corners.

[@patrickduncan9584]

picking up a Stitch dated 12/23 over the weekend, nervously waiting to see how its going to hold up, really appreciate you bringing attention to the topic

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Sure thing. I was able to get my 10/2023 Stitch to work by flattening the blade engagement surface. But I’m just a mechanical engineer, so wtf do I know?

[@patrickduncan9584]

@@CuttingBoardRx a lot more than me! So if I do have this issue I’m turning it in on their warranty, I’m buying it used but it shouldn’t matter

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@patrickduncan9584 they will say its inappropriate use. One of the comments says they increased the stop pin diameter by .010” That’s a lot in machining world.

[@patrickduncan9584]

@@CuttingBoardRx got my Stitch in, its perfect, lockups perfect, I didnt knock it too hard but it looks/feels solid!

[@passwurd7987]

My MSI was made on 12/23, while the stop pin still has channels the lock was updated to seat on the blade a bit better. Copying your spinewack test, it holds up.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

dang man that instant spinewhack fail was scary!🤯 i absolutely hate it when such design flaws happen, almost severed my pinky because of a faulty lock on a kizer. thank you very much for revealing such flaws, people like you make companies change and improve their products!👍👌 sadly my frag-g10 msi is one of the older ones, i'll eventually try the spinewhack test but i have not much hope lol...

[@DanMatheny-sl7xk]

My MSI is dated 03-24 and has the ribbed stop pin that you older version has. I unfortunately don’t currently have a caliper to measure, but I spine striked it decently hard several times with zero lock failure.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

That’s good news for those of us who may choose to modify the blade to make it work

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

They 100% knew they had a problem. That’s why I take issue with people who blindly support these companies, even after you demonstrate on camera they have problems. Many have shown this issue, you just showed why it was happening. I’m glad it brought it to light and they fixed it.

[@Knivess0]

They don't want to admit they spent hundreds on dollars on brand alone.

[@GerstBladeworks]

The issue is 95 % of folks buying knives nowadays only care about either : aesthetics, “fidget ability” (whatever the heck that means) , pocket presence as in more of a luxury item like a purse for ladies..or scalpers buying them all up to resell on eBay .. only 5 percent use knives as intended and even less do it with intentions of hard use because they don’t want scratch it.. like it’s a toy. It’s not, it’s a tool and should be used as such

[@GerstBladeworks]

@@Knivess0that apart of the problem too. Simply ridiculous

[@Warsmith_Honsou]

I have a version like yours, only the coating on the blade is apocalyptic. And I don't have any problems with the lock. I think they changed the stopping pin only because the original pin with the groove quickly wore out, which led to play in the blade. The problem with the lock, it seems to me, is connected only with flaws in the processing of parts and general quality control.

[@ShinyFallingStar]

I have a 03/2024 MSI. I do not have calipers, but it is either exactly or almost the same width of a 1/4" torx bit. I am using a wiha bit for comparison. Original Goat scales have an image for which scales fit the new one, it looks exactly like that.

[@robertstratton1805]

Well done, sir

[@SimonRiley115]

I've seen several videos of people having issues with the lock on these

[@CuttingBoardRx]

For the record, mine was the first 😉 and the amount of hate mail I received was crazy! Oh, you shouldn’t do it to a knife bla bla bla…

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@CuttingBoardRxhey you did people a favor, those who complain are blind sheep. You should expect a lock to work for your money, period and safety.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@BrandonGavin_EDC Thanks! I don’t understand some people…

[@HarryBallsich]

@@CuttingBoardRx I understand. KZbinrs who don't want to bite the hand that feeds them, and people that made a poor choice who want to justify it so they blindly ignore the truth.

[@Mesmerizing_dogma]

Apparently they've changed back the stop-pin to the textured version. I've seen photos of the newest Stitch in Tan Aluminum dated April 2024, it had a textured one. I've handled the G-10 Stitch from February 2024 and it had a flat pin. This is weird

[@jasonbruchmiller4580]

For what it's worth, I also have a 11/2023 polymer MSI that I purchased 1/2024 with the ribbed stop pin that I have yet to fail. I started with the same upside down wack on a stump that gave you a scar. I've since used the side of a thick wood strop striking from the top down from tip to stop pin. I used a rubber mallet today before this post. Maybe a one off or maybe they were already tweaking the lock face in November based on existing feedback.

[@OldDominionEDC]

I'm glad MT has fixed the defective design. My big problem is that MT had to have known about the defect before Blade Show '23, did not issue a recall, and continued putting defective Ram-Loks on the market.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

They sent the updated knife without the stop pin screws, with moded ram loc to metal_complex though just to make sure that the older version is sufficiently swept under the rug

[@bighaggis4825]

The stop pin change seems to be a little inconsistent. I just got a brand new one today dated 04/2024, and it definitely has the lock bar interface change, but has the older grooved stop pin. However I cannot get it to fail on the spine whack, and I’ve hit pretty hard. Personally I’d prefer the non grooved stop pin, but the knife seems as solid as can be, so I’m curious to know why some are coming with grooved pins and some aren’t.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Are they scraping the bottom of the parts bin?

[@LanningKann]

Funny thing. I have a newer version. (Before I knew it was a newer one) and was confused by the smooth stop pin. At first I thought maybe I bought a clone. Lol. Once I realized it was a real MSI after doing some back checking with the dealer, I emailed Microtech asking if I could buy the older style sculpted stop in since it looked cool. They won’t do that. Mine also has the new style engagement “hump” on the tang. So yes, can confirm that MT made a design change. If you’re buying an MSI, look for the smooth stop pin before buying. I suspect the smooth stop pin is very so slightly smaller in circumference which would allow the lock bar to engage ever so slightly closer on the tang.

[@lsimm15]

I have an amphibian and stitch both dated 4/24. I bought them as factory seconds. Both of them still have the ribbed stopped pin. If I was home I’d get some pictures. I’m a truck driver nature of the beast.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Good info! Safe travels!

[@kolibria1999]

I have microtech msi date 09/2023 and its not have a problem i just hit a blade tip with wood hit it 10 times like you do in a video and its not collapse or bracke mine is ok 🤗

[@russellcharles7839]

Have a 9/23 msi also. Couldn't get mine to fail.

[@joeinnovative8948]

I have a newer MSI from 01/24, it is the older style grooved pin and measures at 0.224" Sadly if I hold it up and tap it like you did with yours, it will snap shut. I have a call into Microtech to see if they will resolve the issue for me

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Oh man, I’m sorry to hear this! Please keep the record of any conversation with them and let us know what they do!

[@joeinnovative8948]

​@@CuttingBoardRx, I called and left a message today and I will post their reply if I get a call back

[@lag1791]

MSI 5/2024 Here and my stop pin is ribbed, FYI. No issue with the lock bar though.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Yep, the smooth pin was some kind of a production fluke. The key is whether the tang is flat.

[@bobshreders5038]

I just received the Smokey Mountain Knife Works exclusive MSI with the olive green FRN handles and coyote tan blade. It dates 6/24. It has the grooved stop pin. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️. I sure hope it’s not a lemon.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I came to a conclusion that the grooved/not grooved pin is not the determining factor. I have a short video where you can see the blade tang difference: Did Microtech fix MSI, Amphibian, and Stitch Ram Lock? Quietly?Without announcing it? kzbin.infonp9a53pNYB0?feature=share

[@bobshreders5038]

Thank you! I’ll check it out 😊

[@jordanns010]

I ordered this exact color limewire from blade HQ but it was in transit for like 2 weeks and seemed to be lost in the mail. I called blade HQ and thet offered to send me another one (in green) just pay the difference in price ( I think it was like 20 bucks more for the green one). About an hour later I decided to check the first tracking number and it went from "in transit" to "out for delivery" lol. 2 days later the green one was delivered. I got 2 limewires for the price of one 😂

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Should you not have returned it? This way you would feel good about being honest and then someone would be able to buy it from their bargain bean

[@Metalhead-4life]

That a fisheye camera lens. Whatever it is is distracting. Great info though thanks!

[@GregJK1]

Here is a video of the action on the new MSI. kzbin.infopwscD2ix9og?si=4vGEBFMme8l3o53G

[@CuttingBoardRx]

KZbin isn’t letting me see it. You have to save it as “unlisted” and email me the link

[@GregJK1]

@@CuttingBoardRx I changed to unlisted. Please let me know if that works.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@GregJK1 Aha, good job, looks like the ramp angle changed. Thanks!

[@GregJK1]

@@CuttingBoardRx Happy to contribute.

[@jays8662]

I purchased an MSI maybe 2 months ago, have been EDC it since i got it. I can send it to you for review if you like.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I have two plus Stitch and Amphibian all from 2023. I wouldn’t put someone’s knife through my kind of testing, but I sincerely appreciate your trust!

[@justinjung1631]

My 10/23 amphibian had the fluted stop pin my 1/24 is solid no fluting like your MSI’s

[@Tommyhawk068]

I have an MSI dated 2/2024 and it WILL fail a heavy spine wack. Light to medium hits are ok but for heavy hitters it definitely fails. I don’t condone to hitting knives like that of course but I just thought I’d share. As far as the updated parts mine definitely has been updated compared to yours.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

This is an important finding!

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

OMG was going to buy microtech socom bravo next mouth. I just bought the Livewire now I wanted to by a Manual knife by them. Man I did not want to spend 337- on this if it junk.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Sir, you kinda mixed a few things here 😅 Livewire is a Kershaw product that is the best OTF that I ever tested on this channel: Can an OTF Automatic knife survive abuse? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpicdJJ4pc1_r9U Socom bravo is a Chinese made knife that Rike makes under Microtech label. And I agree, that’s a poser junk knife with a strong gasoline odour (as in gas station knife) That said, the Socom Elite Tactical is an excellent US made piece of gear with a lock completely different from the one in this video. Hope that helps!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

The Socom is rock solid, even the Chinese made Bravo. They have manual elites in stock right now that are perfection. The only problem I have is Microtech runs their m390 way too soft.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@BrandonGavin_EDC ha! You just gave me an excuse to use my brand new portable hardness tester 😁 What do you think M390 should be at?

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

@@CuttingBoardRx preferably around 61-62 HRC. Anything above 60 is pretty good. Microtech has been known to be at the low end of around 58. Even Remette a brand new Chinese company is putting out M390 testing in the 62.7 HRC range. Testers like yourself are why Benchmade had to totally revamp their M4 on the Bailout, when it dropped it was so bad you couldn’t even sharpen it.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@BrandonGavin_EDC I have both MSI and new Remette falcon with pivot button lock in front of me as we speak. Let’s see

[@Chris-ox7qx]

.235 new style (2/24) pin diameter. Measured with calibrated Mitutoyo calipers.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Aha!!! I wonder why…. Lol And thank you so much!!!

[@Chris-ox7qx]

@@CuttingBoardRx …but still have ~40 thousands gap in front of ram-lock (measured perpendicular to lock face)

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Does it hold? Please don’t try for the sake of a comment. unless you already did. It’s a very unsafe test

[@Chris-ox7qx]

@@CuttingBoardRx I gave her some light whacks against wood when your first vid went out but didn’t get her to break free. But I didn’t hit as hard as you did. 🤷🏻

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Chris-ox7qx good news for you: when they fail, it doesn’t take much.

[@olegpan1]

Hope, Amphibian will change the same way. But when we buying via internet - who knows, what will be sent

[@CuttingBoardRx]

The Amphibian is much pricier than MSI, so it will probably be the last to get the upgrade. The more expensive a knife is, the less likely it will be used hard. What’s sucks, most likely the parts aren’t interchangeable

[@olegpan1]

@@CuttingBoardRx bad to hear. I don't like MSI, but Amphibian is in my top-3 list for buying. After zt0393 maybe )

[@geraldwiedemann2126]

Btw they sellin msi replica now 🤫 how do we know if this isnt the replica?

[@CuttingBoardRx]

We just know.

[@shawynporcaro6148]

@@CuttingBoardRxI just recieved my new Msi today. Production date 05/2024. It has the stop pin with the grooves.

[@GregJK1]

I can send you a video I made of the action upon request.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Sure, my email is in the channel description.