Microtech UTX 85 Torture Test lets see what it will take

[@knownaigm]

THANK YOU! I'm not a big "torture test" fan for most things because it's often unnecessary but I'm buying a Microtech OTF to actually use as a daily cutting tool and 99% of all Microtech reviewers clearly don't even plan to ever use the knife so finding any kind of wear and tear and daily use feedback is next to impossible. Your testing is obviously a bit over the top but it definitely showed that these things can take a lot heavier use than I was even hoping for. That is a tough little SOB. Thanks for providing the info!

[@IY6C]

Thanks for the great comments always appreciate that. Hope you enjoy your new purchase. What color /model you going to get if you don’t mind me asking?

[@knownaigm]

@@IY6C UTX-70 plain D/E , tan handle. Certainly the least robust of the lineup but I want mine for a shirt pocket, easy to use shop/studio knife. I slightly would have preferred the single edge but wasn't available and on a knife this small I don't think the double edge will bother me. Basically going to use it for cutting art paper, canvas, a wood marking knife, and general light shop duty.

[@Jacob_6420]

@@IY6C thanks for the video. I've never spent more than 60 bucks on a knife and for some odd reason just felt I really wanted a microtech utx 70. Videos like this help make the choice easier as I will be using it daily.

[@MikeDiaz1484]

no name I carry my Ultratech bounty hunter and my Troodon hellhound and use them both. They are tools not jewels. They do look good too though. Lol

[@Jacob_6420]

@@MikeDiaz1484 lol nice one, tools not jewels haha. I'm surprised microtech service dept even has work to do since the majority of people keep them as a safe queen and never use the blade or anything

[@opticalecho119]

The fact that you can baton one of these through wood across the grain and it’ll still be fine really says a lot about how good these are

[@J_heterodox]

Alright, so a $250 knife is safe to open packages with! Glad I bought my 7th one!

[@pinopino1086]

J, I need one! Thing is, nowhere to be found in Europe. Not allowed as if I would give a shit, so.....can you help? Advise, maybe.... something else?! Thanks for your reply....👍

[@Toppe_rHonda]

@@pinopino1086 if automatic knives are generally restricted in your Country, then you will have no chance to get one. Some Countrys also have special rules, and if the blade of the knive is under 5cm they are alowed. Microtech has the utx 70 ca ( California legal ), blade under 5cm

[@pinopino1086]

@@Toppe_rHonda Thanks, but I still think I can get one. Somewhere...maybe outside my country. France. Germany. Belgium. Who knows?! I'll work it out.💪

[@Toppe_rHonda]

@@pinopino1086 Good Luck, hope you get one😉

[@jamesfair9751]

@@pinopino1086 I have an idea of how to get you one of these.

[@Mr.Joe86]

I never bought one of these bc to be honest I just didnt think they was robust enough never thought it would survive the hamming through a 2by4 sir you just made them sale and a customer thanks!

[@hansgruber1974]

I started getting back into OTF knives a few months back after many years of being interested in other things and quickly heard all about how great Microtech knives are and how they're worth the multi-hundreds of dollars demanded for them! Being cheap by nature I recoiled from such extravagant expenditures for a "knife"! Granted one can get by with a Grindworx Atomic Defender because most of us just aren't likely to treat our knives the way they are torture tested, but there's something more to it. The MT knives aren't just built tough enough to survive being hammered through a 2x4, they 'are also quite small for their blade size thanks to premium materials. This means they're light...not just "lighter" than other knives but seriously LIGHT weight which translates directly into easy carry because they don't weight the pocket down! So today I received my brand new UTX-85 with distressed Red finish and DE blade of 204P steel. this thing is light, but projects a RAZOR sharp dagger blade a measured 3.1" long which is the same as much larger, heavier, bulkier, "budget" knives. The biggest difference can be instantly seen on any of the many disassembly videos - massive front and rear blade locks set into perfectly sized recesses that provide tremendous support for the blade - clearly evident in this video and others! the UTX-85 is just 4.1" long sans glass breaker, 4.3" with, and quite slim and compact, yet quite adequate to a sudden SD situation. I have to admit that I've become a MT "convert"...guess I'll go get my robe with the claw logo on the back and start attending fanboy religious services!

[@josephchandler2302]

WowThis is exactly what I wanted to see. I just bought my utx-85 a couple of weeks ago and I've been secretly wondering how tough it would truly be in a SHTF situation. Nice to see it would hold up to a beating. I cannot believe you cross batoned a 2X4 with this thing... 😅. Wow!

[@tappedurmom9739]

You made me a believer. Just bought my first microtech utx-85. Waiting for it to arrive. Sucks that I'm spending the majority of my day refreshing the tracking waiting for it lol

[@steelpunisher6944]

First of all..... thanks for bleeding for us. Lol. I am more and more impressed every time y'all do these videos. I don't think any other OTF knife would survive the nail test. Great video

[@HeyGeesh]

Just bought a UTX-85. I freaking love it

[@MrHouse-ww3sn]

I got a full size ultratech with the same colors and without the serrated edge

[@wgollyhorn]

Better you testing than me. Makes me glad I purchased one, thanks!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Nice Video there Sir! I am thinking very seriously about buying a couple of theses knives, not sure if I will also do a review, but I enjoyed yours. 💯👊🥳😎👍🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@IY6C]

Thank you they are a great knife for sure also the folders are extremely tough

[@steveottavaino3804]

Excellent test, no sparing of the rod here. However there are company’s that make stone wash machinery. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jonshebert9823]

Very impressive... based on the obvious reasons micorech will be my preferred next weapon.

[@IY6C]

great product Jons you will enjoy

[@channelcatchaser9426]

I think the UTX 85 is my favorite size of Microtech. Good shit

[@kevin6030]

Yes

[@waiwantheclock]

Your video made me purchase one!! Thank you

[@howardzeller3526]

Wow... Fantastic review, I'll have to SAVE up

[@IY6C]

Appreciate the comments they work great.

[@Jx12346]

This video sold me, I got one 2 months ago. U won’t be disappointed

[@garyjustgary5059]

What a great testimony to an American legacy of 25 years. If anyone has a doubt regarding the durability of a quality American made double action OTF, here’s your proof.

[@IY6C]

Thanks Gary

[@thewolfofgod3908]

What does American made mean when we are all from somewhere else, hell Steve Job was Syrian.

I'm glad you guys make these videos. UTX is a little small for my taste but it's nice to see that while microtech knives aren't cheap you're still getting what you pay for

[@IY6C]

I did a review on the Ultratech a bit bigger also

@@IY6C sweet I'll check them out. Have 2 ultratechs but more for collecting as I cant really carry them in Cali. Still be nice to know how tough I could be on them.

[@Zero_8347]

i cant believe you did this, but its certainly worth a watch

[@brandonwallace1551]

Ngl at the start of the vid you hammered it clear through the wood and I’m sold

[@jeffjones8285]

Absolutely love my utx 85,I have hundreds of knives but the utx 85 is the one that gets most pocket time, so handy for everyday stuff, but tough enough to go beyond that if needed, no sales pitch needed!

[@themightyleon1251]

That’s right, you can technically baton with a UTX-85.

[@jt5678]

These are apparently great little knives. I had been on the fence about one for a while but everybody seems to baby theirs or only collect the case queens. I always heard great things about them but had limited trust for OTF’s in general. I saw your videos last week. My UTX-85 came in this morning. It sounds like others feel this way too, I appreciate you being willing to do this to these knives despite their cost so we can see their quality. I’m sure, despite you constantly beating on their shit, Microtech appreciates it too lol

[@johncarter6238]

Yes they are great. they are expensive. i live in europe. but this video is proof. that they are worth it. I have a UTX-85 / Ultratech Bounty Hunter / Makora 2 . expensive but well worth their money

[@jt5678]

@@johncarter6238 Yeah, I got a UTX-85 like one day after watching. Been carrying it daily since, and it's sturdy.

[@tuanhng0]

Thank you for testing! I’m sold on it!

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I just bought one today. I am very excited to receive it. Mine is red with a black blade.

[@aliceinaddiction]

Xcellent demo (demonstration or demolition). I'm sold. You nut!

[@gunnwild1]

"We have a bleeder" LOL

[@dank5015]

I bought this knife after this review.

[@9tand]

Thank you very very much for great test video.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Microtech knives maybe expensive but they will last a lifetime. Thanks Rick for the torture test. Have a good one.

[@IY6C]

Joaquin -Jack Nava thank you yes tough as nails

[@josephmonette7173]

After the nail test I was sold

[@megacab]

This video surprised me. I didn't think this type of knife would stand up to any of that.

[@fullfire0]

"Serial number is 41958" Holds up knife to show. 41959. lol

[@skipmcgripcunningham9897]

Very impressive. Definitely buying one

[@nickmurdaugh9856]

I actually watched Jason do the nail test in person in Germany a couple years ago, and that's all I needed to see to be convinced to buy it.

[@NaCl_Goat]

Love the vid. Also the part where you read the s/n out loud and than show us and you said 8 when it’s a 9 😂.

[@andrewb5415]

Thanks! Now I want one..... 🤦‍♂️😂

[@papasplace2]

You guys are killin me... such nice looking knives and you trash the hell out them...lol

[@IY6C]

That’s the point Les I know it makes me cringe buddy. All in the name of science. Lol

[@KnuckleZup]

Just ordered mine I’m stoked

[@IY6C]

thats cool man hope you enjoy

[@jamesfair9751]

Ugh you killed me dragging that beautiful blue gem like that.

[@olegyefremov2583]

Honestly, it shocks me how durable these knives are. I was always skeptical about blade go in on its own in otf knives, and some brands might, not microtech.

[@Alm05tFam0u51]

brother, i mean no disrespect but your knife etiquette has me flinching sir!!! Put that blade up if you aint cutting or testing it lol!

[@CAborn1112]

Love these videos!!!

[@WTFSoCal]

all my MTs are awesome, great review rickyroo !

[@HughJassle]

Just picked one up and was always curious if they were a “looks cool” piece or it could stand up to some work and you showed me it could so that’s great. Appreciate the video 👍🏻

[@GibusGang]

Got myself a nice microtech utx-70 in og green distressed coming. Extremely excited.

[@grimflipz]

I love my utx-85. Great video!!

[@IY6C]

ApexEDC 88 thank you and thanks for watching

[@jangel901]

Always nice to have action gummed up with oil so it catches every dirt, dust, lint particle possible while being carried....

[@IY6C]

Blow it out with air.

[@sweetmeatnc1504]

Rem oil is teflon based, and just leaves a slight film after it is wiped off. So it doesnt bead up like other lubricants. I use it on my guns and the carbon wipes off with a paper towel, no brushes or picks needed.

[@CAborn1112]

Can’t wait to see how these hold up as throwing knives!😁💪

[@scottf.3808]

One tough knife as nice torture testing....Good stuff....

[@TRprepper]

Well it's not a safe queen now.

[@IY6C]

Nope It did better then I thought dragging it in the rocks. The rest I knew would be fine.

[@holgerpaulsen2797]

What a great knive,my next knive is a microtech.👍

[@dendyman60]

i bought utx after watching this test :-) thanks

[@IY6C]

dendyman60 great knife for sure. Hope you enjoy

[@stunod1479]

LOL on that hand chop!

[@smlamt]

Ok so you sold me I pulled the trigger much love

[@IY6C]

AsbAmt hope you enjoy.

[@dennismccool8760]

Great job. Thanks.

[@IY6C]

Dennis McCool thanks Dennis appreciate the comments

[@smlamt]

Well he cut himself it's dangerous I'm not buying it now

[@IY6C]

Lol

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

Every once in a while there is a smart ass to tell me to get a fixed blade for self defense. With knives like this I don't need it. Not even for fast deployment and/or strength because I can always deploy this in the closed position as an improvised kubaton.

[@ggrandcz]

Maybe those smart asses mean opening problem as you saw after dragging test. That is why fixed blade is superior. Sometimes I am surprised what kind of mess is caught in my pocket knive.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

@@ggrandcz you haven't paid attention to the second part of my comment. What if my technique its to deploy the folder in the closed position as an improvised kubaton? What can fail in this case? How fast its my deployment?

[@WVFAN1958]

$105.00...dragging behind the side by side ...I think that how they get the distressed look. Good job thanks for sharing

[@beeochg4]

Where do u find these knives for $105 that’s crazy cheap. All the ones I’ve come across are no less than $220.

[@IY6C]

I never seen a real one that cheap. Be careful lots of fakes out there

[@kevin6030]

These knives cost over $200. You my friend, have a counterfeit.

[@fireman614c9]

my microtech did not come razor sharp i had to sharpen it with the kme now its razor sharp i love the knives i just think they need a different angle on the edge

[@gregorywalker4997]

thanks! liked and subscribed. ordered the 70series cause i think i'll actually carry--lighter and smaller. i'm more of a big folder afficionado, but i usually just have a ladybug h1 on my key chain.

[@KellyMason-f6e]

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[@randallscott-key802]

As much as I enjoy the mechanical genius of DA OTF knives, I can't see ever carrying one as a serious defensive/offensive choice on the street, because real life situations won't suffer a failed blade deployment. A SA OTF is acceptable because they fire hard and lock. One of my most reliable knives is a "cheap" $20 SA OTF "Joker" knife with cast zinc-alloy handle and simple, 440 stainless blade. It's no more complex than a spring-loaded release button and a drive spring, and while being deployed in near contact might prevent the blade from opening fully, the constant spring pressure will carry the blade into lock the instant the knife is clear, and that's the important distinction between DA and SA OTF knives. That's why the Halo V is an excellent choice for a big-blade CQB knife because is has the same properties as all SA OTF knives...even if the blade is interrupted on opening, it will continue to deploy once the obstruction is cleared. Regardless of whether one chooses a SA or DA, the proper deployment direction is straight down to insure gravity is working for you. A major problem with OTF knives is inadequate blade length for CQB. Sure, 3.5" is fine if you're really going to use it to open envelopes and cut boxes open, and cut small diameter cord and rope, but a "Fighting Folder" should not be expected to do any of those jobs well, or at all, as long as it's primary mission is fulfilled. This is why Italian-style stilettos have been around forever and aren't in any danger of being displaced by overpriced, alloy handled, short-blade knives. Being long and thin, stilettos are fairly easy to carry and conceal, yet can deploy a blade 6" or longer that is built to do one thing - stab deep and cut internal structures. A deep stab-wound to the torso IS a medical emergency...several in rapid succession is a trip to the morgue.

[@Wallace0333]

Great thoughts and would like to add the body isn’t a solid object, so the act of stabbing hard will most likely penetrate beyond the blade length so although important there are many factors. It can become a circular discussion esp with what clothes the person is wearing, so just adding to what you mentioned as well.

[@user-vj4yc8kc6v]

OTF knives should be trained as one would with a gun. The user should be aware of potentials for malfunction and how to assess and fix malfunctions quickly and safely.. The benefits of an otf outweigh the cons. Pros: more portable than a fixed blade. Means more likely to carry. Unlike a folding knife, can be deployed one handed. Unlike an auto side eject, it's ambidextrous. Cons: more complex. Can fail like a gun. Requires training.

[@darrellbaker8334]

I just purchased a utx-70 hellhound, was wondering if you have done the torture test on the 70? Beautiful little knife by the way.

[@IY6C]

Darrell Baker I have not but just as tough I would guess

[@TB-ys8pj]

Hey Xring did you give rick a boo boo bandaid after video was over LOL..... glad you didnt cut it too deep though

[@XRING]

T B I actually did! I even applied it to the “wound”. After drop testing it first 🤣

[@AdrianGruber-m2m]

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[@ElfstersRiflesandReloading]

LOVE IT!

[@IY6C]

Elfster's Rifles and Reloading thank you

[@weonnk]

Wow Good JOB!!!

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Wow that’s abuse super awesome

[@mingli2723]

I really like your video about Microtech otf knives,hope you can make a video to test the combat troodon.

[@MrHouse-ww3sn]

Damn it broke the mallet thats some serious quality right there

[@IY6C]

It was an older mallet but they make outstanding products.

[@noroc7472]

You drag that beautiful knife in the name of stupidity and the knife smashed your hammer.

[@MerleChlebek-r4w]

McCullough Knolls

[@jkn2k]

Still working?

[@yohannmawash4209]

excellent

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[@RussianzFight]

the mallet blowing up like that is because of the tungsten ball.

[@emmanuelneaslon]

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[@jiggidyjam]

Microtech needs to send you one of there Marfione knives cause you single handed sold no telling how many knives

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[@IWH8023]

Anodize is tested with lab equipment not by grinding.

[@IY6C]

Make a video showing us the real way

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[@randallscott-key802]

First, the last thing I would brag about is a serial number on a knife...well, unless I'm a knife snob trying to impress everyone with how much I squandered on a $20 knife. As the saying goes, the right tool for the right job. Who is going to go into the woods carrying ONLY a DA OTF knife and a mallet? I bought a monster fixed-blade knife at Tractor Supply for like, $13 that would not only hammer through that 2x4 in about two blows, but split it lengthwise on the way through! So why would I be toting around a $250 aluminum handle knife that relies on a relatively small, spring-loaded locking wedge? At the very least a SA OTF would be a superior choice since they have a powerful drive spring and much thicker, heavier duty "lock" - the Halo V comes to mind. The Halo V was built for fighting. The "U"TX 85 is not. The Halo V has a hugely thick blade with Tanto blade designed to crush through bone, and the single, large, release button also represents a massive locking bolt when the blade is deployed. Still, the Halo V wasn't intended for common usage, it was designed as an adequately strong fighting knife and in that regard it will do the job. At least my $34 Chinese version will. It's built like a tank, came with no loose screws, no gaps in the handle, and fires hard. I've tested it for manual stabbing by stabbing it through various substances including paint cans, plywood, layered clothing over clay, and an actual chicken! The Chicken, even with "clothes" on, was nothing to that blade. The knife sank to the hilt regardless of whether it hit ribs, thigh bone, or whatever. I would NOT want to be the fool who attempted to faced down a "Chinese" Halo V because he thought it couldn't hurt him! I've got a $14 Chinese made torsion spring release with a solid 5.7", thick, stainless blade, supported by two massive slabs of stainless steel with steel pivot pin. The thing snaps open hard, locks up solid, and is absolutely built beyond well enough for up-close CQB, and nearly 6" of blade will take someone out of the fight real quick! One does not need to waste money to have a quality knife in the modern age of industrialized, inexpensive steel alloys. You hammer that MT hard enough and it won't be the steel locking wedge that breaks, it will be the aluminum handle recess that gets battered out of shape and cracks and while aluminum has excellent structural properties within it's strength range, it's not going to equal even the lowest grade of alloy steel properly hardened and tempered.

[@hansgruber1974]

There is much truth in your words Paduan, but your truth has missed the point...The ownership of a premium OTF made of the best materials and best engineering and not at all expensive when compared with the value received. Clearly the UTX-85 can stand up to tremendous abuse, which means it will last many lifetimes for most, and more importantly, it needs no justification. For $255 I think it's kind of inexpensive compared to a Chinese replica that does have the "look" and will likely hold up just fine for most people, but it can never be the real thing, and as the Chinese replica makers improve their product to get ever closer, their prices go up, closing the cost-acquisition gap and making it easier to choose the real one.

[@EdithLakey-k5m]

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