Microtech Stich Unboxing - Blackened Borka Badassery

[@williamallison9111]

It took me three years, but I finally happened in to one in this exact configuration. In my mind, there’s nothing else like the stitch. Almost like it created its own category.

[@jakeheatherington5902]

Thanks for the closer look Doc. You definitely highlighted some features that don't come across in all the photos I've seen online at dealers. Love the Stitch design and the customs are so awesome, unfortunately the price tag correlates to that. Auto puts it off limits in Australia, but hopefully your suspescions of a manual production version are on point. Seems fairly well executed at a reasonable price. It's great to see so many great production version of excellent customs that are out of my budget range. Really enjoying the variety you are bringing us recently, thanks for making the effort to share all the really cool stuff you have been experiencing.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I appreciate your comments! This particular knife is illegal in too many places. I feel sure they will make some form of a manual knife. With regards to the channel, I try to experience as much as possible, and not usually the well-trodden knives so many others have already reviewed. I try to find what is new and interesting to me. Thank you so much for your support!

[@johnn.7806]

Id love to hear your take on the Microtech Sigil MKVI. The production version of the Marfione custom.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

john rawr haven't gotten to handle one yet! I would too!

[@michaelbonade4667]

the pocket clip style dates all the way back to the 2001 1st Gen. Amphibian ...it was also used on the large 2011 Kestrel/Vector Autos...i didn't even notice the all torx construction until you mentioned it.....it doesn't even occur to me that the hardware would be anything than the usual custom stuff...a nice change for once ...

[@DoctorFrunkey]

My Microtech history needs some help, thanks for letting us know. I am a huge fan of the all Torx construction!

[@walnutbear11]

Hi Doc,since watching this review, this is on my gotta have list. Thanx man!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Biker H thank you! Cheers!

[@jonmcgaw2353]

The cut out/thumb hole... could be just to lighten the knife, change the balance point, make deployment easier or simply for aesthetics... or all of the above. Still a pretty sweet blade though

[@BASE5NYC]

I haven't been this jealous in a long time. Very nice.

[@sonnygunz9207]

10 seconds in and I'm in love. I hate you Doc. I found a place with this exact knife in stock.... $400 bones. I've been carrying one of my combat troodons. Too many knives, too few pockets...

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Haha, the plight of the knife addict

[@gatorkissman]

Addicted is an understatement, IDK how much more my Credit Card can take haha

[@ericbartoszak5211]

Chayavat Mokarakorn omg I do the same thing. It’s in your head drilling into your souls until you hit “Buy”

[@roadglide]

I’m addicted too...Just found and purchased my black badassery Stich with full serrated with bronze hardware. Had to.

[@meee175]

@Chayavat Mokarakorn Who has them in stock if you don't mind?

[@Mr..Heisenberg]

i love the dlc one could never find one i just got a regular apocalyptic and the all black tactical one which is pvd or cerakote I think

[@Jimatuscc]

I'd say it was most likely a weight saving measure, and it's still very front heavy.

[@geezusLive-OF]

Random question: did you have any trouble registering this knife?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I did not register this knife

[@FireStrings85]

Did you keep this one?

[@Sharpbevel]

This is one well built knife. Great action. Superb lock up. I love the choil though it does affect slicing.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Sharpbevel amazing action, very solid lockup. I personally like forward finger choils but this knife does lose alot of blade to it. Thanks!

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

i love it ... just traded a storm trooper tachyon for it ... plus a little cash ... thanks ... i really wanted to see one of those close up

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Sweet! You're gonna enjoy this one!

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

Doctor Frunkey I think I am! I've been eyeballing it... plus I'm a sucker for M390.. and a hugh sucker for forward finger choil

[@tacratt6091]

I don’t own a microtech, this knife kinda makes me think hard! How much does this beast weigh? I live in Kentucky and they don’t care what kind of knives you carry and auto’s are legal. I’m really wanting a nice OTF. Either a microtech or Infidel, do you have any experience with either of those knives!

[@5093329225]

are you sure its an aluminum handle cuz on bladeHQ it says alloy which I was hoping to be alot stronger than alumium.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

5093329225 some type of aluminum alloy.

[@isansimpson2056]

damn I wish you could still find these in the DLC coated version...this looks so good

[@akui88]

can the hole be used as a bottle cap opener?

[@bmtango05]

Did your box have authentication sticker? The gray box one?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

B Tango i don't recall

[@yeaman992]

B Tango They don't do that anymore. Also the Microtech app is not being used anymore so don't worry about registering your blade.

[@thomasmccarthy2279]

This knife has recently come to my attention but i cant find one is stock anywhere

[@lanehoward8816]

Love it...well done video keep the videos coming😆

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Will do! Thanks man!

[@knife-wife586]

Any chance you can share where to purchase for 390$??? It would be appreciated. Nice video well done

[@knife-wife586]

Looking for deal on this stitch or green any advice where to find would be most appreciated ready to purchase

[@robertmckavanagh6730]

where could I still get one in the black like yours?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I wish I knew. I managed to grab this on Blade HQ right before it sold out. I can't seem to find it in stock anywhere. Wait a few weeks and more will probably become available.

[@totenkolps.thompsons.3103]

Robert McKavanagh Mimeocase has em all

[@G1FREAKZ]

i think they cut out that gap on blade to reduce weight👍😎

[@slidetek]

Cool, and not a knife I'd connect with you right away (at least until it's open). That blade cutout really screws with the aesthetic IMHO, you can always make a hole bigger, but not smaller. Not sure what they're thinking - my thought is just to differentiate from the customs. Still, I love the forward grip, ultimately a knife to be used (auto-deploy) and not played with. *Thanks for showing!*

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It's just a cool knife that no one seems to be talking about. I think the auto knife thing will ward off most people, but I had to see it myself.

[@slidetek]

Seems they pulled a "Kershaw" with the auto deploy. The custom version on Borka Blade's instagram is pretty sweet - and he seemed quite happy with the spring. I'm sure this will be popular. Microtech can take a bite out of the Chinese market with this one.

[@Tbone42tx]

would love to pick one up..nice wicked blade

[@philwertz6887]

A fuller instead of the hole in the blade would make it look better IMO Other than that I'll take two~ 😁

[@luizdiaz5196]

The hole is there in case you decide to remove the device that swings the blade out making it a manual folding knife as apposed to a possibly illegal automatic knife. That's my guess anyhow

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Luiz Diaz doesnt look like manual opening is possible even with the spring out.

[@luizdiaz5196]

Doctor Frunkey ah, you are right, it wouldn't open anyway. Perhaps it reduces weight for a faster blade deployment or it's simply an asthetic hole. Anyway, I love your review and I can't wait to own my own soon.

[@1AbominAble1]

So how's the DLC holding up ?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It showed some light marks, but did not scrape away. I sold the knife a while ago, it was not easy (or legal) for me to carry :)

[@1AbominAble1]

Doctor Frunkey Thanks for the reply. Michigan made autos legal a while back and the Stitch has held my interest for a bit. I never buy coated blades because they always wear so badly but the DLC seems like it'd be tougher.

[@JRKhoury18]

this knife would get me deported lol

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Me too prob

[@larrymarsico4059]

WoW... I want one of these Soooooo Bad!!!

[@49giants3]

Definitely bad ass doc!! Thanks

[@Angelo-vr9dt]

Great review, beautifully executed stile and ergonomic design. Great value if I where American, lol. Keepup the great job my friend.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Thank you!

[@blitzbbffl]

Nice!! Perhaps the large hole in the blade is there to improve that knife's balance point - given the thick steel out front, and aluminum scales out back.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

blitzbbffl good thought, maybe!

[@shaunfarrier9060]

I miss your Curtiss f3........

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Haha, me too my friend, me too. There will be another one some day in the not too distant future.

[@kennethkramer7747]

Umm the reason for the big hole is to reduce wieght not for thumb function.

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

Fuuuu... I love this knife..

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Today's Grail Tomorrow's Beater it might be yours one day

[@davidmarshall7752]

I have to say after actually handling one of these, reading all the criticisms of this knife are kinda funny. Not a slicer? Utter nonsense, one of the best on the market. Aluminum is poor quality? Nope, not this aluminum. Wood Starritt got it right.

[@BigThumpr1]

I love the bronzed hardware on this one. I have the regular ap finish on mine. My daily beater. The thing that I wish the would have done was offered this with Carbon Fiber scales. Aluminum handle scales just don't do it justice. The other thing that is crazy is the price of the Marfione Borka Stitch. You get the same aluminum scales, the only differences are in the knives is a blade touched by Anthony and Sebastian, and ti hardware. $1900 for a production frame with a Borka Marfione blessed blade is ridiculous. The production model is a hit for the price point, but the custom is a flop. Just my opinion.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

BigThumpr1 I could not agree more. This knife is pure excellence at this price, and there is just no way to justify a $1500+ price increase for a slight modification tp the blade. I'm soooo tempted to send this to Josh ay REK for the blade treatment.

[@BigThumpr1]

Doctor Frunkey does Josh do a Rock Pattern finish to blades?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

BigThumpr1 yessir

[@BigThumpr1]

Doctor Frunkey thanks Doc! I will def be sending mine to him. I hear so much great stuff about Josh's work. By chance do you have his number, or do you communicate with him via email?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

BigThumpr1 email and Instagram. I think he put a number up on his site but I dont use it.

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

All else aside, I found that deploying an auto becomes boring. There's no technique - you push a button and it opens itself. One could argue the same holds true for a flipper, but it's still a manual and there's a greater sense of engagement opening a manual. My 2¢.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I hear you and agree. I will say this auto is pretty fun, but I do wish it was a manual.

[@C-NoteMac]

Mitchell Delmar Dido

[@roadglide]

Hell no! A well crafted and robust auto is other worldly. My .2.

[@A.MCollects]

kicking myself in the ass for not buying a microtech to try out for 95 dollars found it at a pawn shop but passed on it went back later on the same day it was gone it wanna try one but havent found another deal like that tho anyways great video!

[@OLMmedic]

I dont care for for autos. I will wait for the manual. I love the look

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I hope they make a manual at a reasonable price...

[@rayrayrun]

So it's been 3 years now, any update if you pulled the trigger on this beaut?

[@rchildress77]

The hole is for weight reduction. This thing is a tank!

[@reggierico]

Why no, officer, this is a locking button, see...

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Jeffrey Collier ...aaaand hes arrested

[@bigperm005]

When is the give away of this blade? I'm in

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Doug Le lol, I don't think I can swing a $360 knife giveaway just yet period but I'll keep you posted.

[@Kevinclearysharpstuff]

like that blade finish wish it was legal in Canada

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Kevin cleary me too haha! This one DEFINITELY won't go to NYC hahaha

[@seaferg5072]

That knife is freaking awesome!! Just make sure you don't get in trouble with the law!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Will do

[@benreidy5853]

Like you bro. I had to get it. And guess what. Tony IS NOT GONNA MAKE ANYMORE 9F THESE. at all sooo I'm gonna get another because mine is a EDC.

[@steel1911]

This is a bad@@@ Knife! I broke down and ordered one myself. It’s a tank of a auto knife super heavy duty with great design and build. Totally awesome buy one before I own two or three.

[@oromoto]

I like this one.

[@DoctorFrunkey]

me too!

[@SHADOW-ke6xz]

That things amazing....

[@joec2442]

It looks nice and cool opener but way too expensive and not a slicer, not much useful here

[@DoctorFrunkey]

imagesby2215 yep. See my final diagnosis video! I feel similarly.

[@Woodstarritt]

I’ve skinned a buck with this blade..this is the best knife I’ve ever used period.

[@kerryrwac]

The blade shape reminds me of a hunting arrow . I agree , the hole is a useless affectation . We can't (legally) have nice things in Canada :( Prohibited and all that nonsense .

[@DoctorFrunkey]

It is an unusual but cool blade shape for sure! You and Kevin Cleary with your Canadian-ness :\ lol

[@kerryrwac]

lol and it's a lot cheaper than the customs . bladejunkee has one or two for sale and they're not cheap .

[@peterparker609]

Yeah right anyways LOL!!!So funny

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Sweet :D

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Thanks!

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

This is built like a tank... at least looks like a tank. How about reliability of this auto knives from Microtech? Did you heard about any problems, failures with this thing? I'm quite serious to buy one...

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Rafal Gladkowski rock solid. No issues at all. Very excellent quality. Never heard of a failure.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Sounds good to me... Cheers man!

[@gregshock]

I don't like autos, but that is cool.

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

BEAUTIFUL! But too much money! $398.00 Who are they trying to fool!

[@AnthonySL11]

Wayyyyy to fucking expensive

[@marcaononymous]

this is thing is amazing

[@DoctorFrunkey]

Thanks!

[@larrymarsico4059]

I'll trade my *L.E. Infidel* for one of these!🤔🤔🤔 Hint, hint...

[@benreidy5853]

So I have an infidel c....I'm gonna trade it for another stitch. I live this knife

[@joeallen2354]

If you still have it and want to sell it for 350 or 360 go ahead and let me know. Lol.

[@TaylorGreene-98]

Buying one for 500😂😒