I just purchased this knife. It’s my first Microtech, and I was worried about its authenticity. I got it from an authorized retailer but having no manufacturing date or serial number on the knife made me a little nervous. You’ve put all my fears to rest. My box and packaging are identical to yours as well as the knife itself. Great video and thank you!

Ive owned scarabs and CT and none have missfired.

I wonder if it missfired because it hadn't quite fully retracted before you tried to fire it again. The new gen 3 takes a bit to get use to because its so smooth. I wasnt sure i liked it at first. Now i like it more than the gen 2.

So the Sarab is between the combat troodon and ultra tech? Doesn’t look like the scarab has a palm swell like the combat troodon either. Does it also have the you can take it apart yourself features of the new gen3. It did looked like you short stroked it feeling for the firing point. Kinda one of those things with microtech I have found gotta commit on the button or you need a little oil.

My scarab 2 gen 3 also had a couple of misfires, but it stopped after a week of playing with it. I did message Microtech about it, they said it's possible it needs to break in or I can send it in and they'll fix it. Maybe the first batch had some spring tension issues? Thanks for the vid, I wish I waited a bit longer to get the black coated one, but we all know Microtech will eventually release a dlc coated one haha

How’s your blade play. I just bought one today.

Has it failed on you again since you’ve had it? I’m looking at grabbing a new Gen 3 myself.

looks cheaper than gen 2