Tony Marfione On The Origins of Microtech

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6 жыл бұрын

On the KnifeCenterview we sit down with some of your favorite knifemakers and designers to discuss their process and techniques. This time Tony Marfione tells us how he got into knifemaking, the origin of the name "Microtech," and where the company is headed in the future.
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@Biblicalgiants 6 жыл бұрын

This guy's a multi-millionaire now. An American entrepreneur. A knife legend! People like Anthony and Rob Dalton were groundbreakers in the knife industry. Good upload!

@locksmithdb5987 4 жыл бұрын

Being mentored by Chris Reeves........WOW! Amazing! I don't know Chris but he doesn't seem like a guy that would just take anyone and apprentice them....he must have seen something special about Anthony.

@DudesIn101 3 жыл бұрын

This video is the most honest a gentleman gets,this vid really helped me understand the man behind the blades and I have gained alot of respect for him today,,,thank you for your honesty and all the toys you have brought to us over the years,,,ido appreciate your time and knowledge ....I hope I get to meet you some day,,,till then..

@hydrostaticshock978 4 жыл бұрын

Another solid piece of evidence that Chris Reeve was/is a master among masters.

@PreacherBoyRonP 5 жыл бұрын

Back in the day 21 years ago, they took a stonewashed Socom and left hand partially serrated it and changed the coating to black and when I got it back there was plenty of Microtech merch in the box for free, even a T shirt!

@bernhard8540 2 жыл бұрын

They need to start doing that again with all their products just to say thanks for supporting us instead of the clone market.

@silverhorder1969 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my son a socom elite for his birthday. It’s on its way to Ft Hood where he is stationed.

@johnbillings4947 4 жыл бұрын

I'll bet he loves it. I bought my socom elite earlier this year. Satin finish tanto black aluminum handle. For such a large knife it carries really well and it's a cutting machine. Excellent engineering and manufacturing.

@spacerothstein1381 3 жыл бұрын

Good on'ya.

@jeffreymiller9706 3 жыл бұрын

Elegant words from a Master designer...Microtech has earned my business.

@ALEEN517 5 жыл бұрын

I've only had my Ultratech for a few weeks now. So far I still love it.

@N3wbMa5t3r 2 жыл бұрын

Anthony Marfione is such a down to earth guy. You can tell he takes great pride in his work and company.

@blwngt1598 5 жыл бұрын

After admiring the quality of his work & the skills that it takes to get his knives to the level they are at (including tue skills of his employees) then hearing his story, I can't help but wonder what he had to say and/or do to convince Chris Reeves into mentoring & passing his skills & knowledge down to him. Then I wonder what he would need to hear or see to convince him into mentoring & passing those same skills down to someone (from on the outside) else. To me, 1 of the absolute best things for the knife (along with many others) community is to pass that level of skills, knowledge, & talent on to others because that passion & drive are infectious.

@thegreatgiginthesky387 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad Tony exists. He’s done leaps and bounds for the knife industry and me being a knife nut I can appreciate the high quality and style that he has accomplished. It’s basically the only company I support when it comes to buying knives. They just provide a top shelf product.

@ToryMarino 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Awesome interview.

@1989inception 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy huge fan of the OTF knives. I will continue to buy them

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt 4 жыл бұрын

What do you have ?

@1989inception 4 жыл бұрын

MotoknivesandgunsbyJT i have a few otf knives. But my two favorites are Microtech Stitches. I have a bronze and a all black one.

@trailspartan3897 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t afford a really good knife for himself so he went out and created the best OTF’s known to mankind (by far). Legendary.

@charliemartin4392 4 жыл бұрын

This dude has me sold on spending a small fortune on his products. And they'll l be users, not locked in a box on a shelf

@charliemartin4392 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a utx85 plain edge in elmax for 225

@charliemartin4392 4 жыл бұрын

They didn't have one in elmax at the shop I go to. Just the 20cv run. I wanted a double edged one side straight, one side serrated

@charliemartin4392 4 жыл бұрын

@Emerald Lx it sketched me out cause all the others were 250 to 270 and were 204p not 20cv like I said before. And it came with box and everything. My wife thinks it was 90. Shhhhh. This quarantine crap has me jonesing to go to the knife store

@victornishimoto6029 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video!! Love his knives!! Great video review!!

@germando81s 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Getting ready to purchase one of his Marfione Custom Socom Elite knives.

@rmp5s 2 жыл бұрын

I daily an Ultratech and it's pretty much my favorite knife ever. Love Microtech!!

@jlogue751 11 ай бұрын

They make one hell of a knife...so good

@jessesibley4001 3 жыл бұрын

Love how he includes his wife. He’s a family man and loyal to his wife and that’s a great characteristic for a businessman to have. As soon as I get enough money LOL I am going to buy one of his knives!

@4rmys4e48 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO he may be a lot of things but he has not been loyal to his wife

@michaelbonade4667 6 жыл бұрын

This is a video that's been a long time coming..there are many differing opinions on MT...but the quality they put out is not in question...overall ...would love to see Tony's Wife's collection...lots of her stuff posted in pics on Microholics...say what you want about Tony he's a master craftsman

@michaelbonade4667 4 жыл бұрын

How can this only have 20,000 views?????......I’ve watched it at LEAST that many times myself 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@donaltemus3565 3 жыл бұрын

Your knives are some of the best on earth

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt 4 жыл бұрын

I have an LEO Ultratech which I obtained via the Service Personal Program. Love it. I’m curious if Anthony ever had his hands on it. I made a review of the program and how to take advantage of this deal on my channel.

@mattconklin4026 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! Hey, keep sending stickers out with each purchase! It's wild that other companies don't do that

@StratBurst92 2 жыл бұрын

I have 5 Microtechs in my collection. I think they are the absolute best Otf that you can buy. Even though I do not have one the Halo is my favorite. Also like the shirt. I have 5 fFender guitars and have been playing a Fender P Bass for over 12 years.

@koomo801 2 жыл бұрын

As of spring 2022, Tony's business now employs nearly 170 people. (Up from the 75 stated in this video.) Grats!

@rahmet_sandigi 3 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with microtech blades as soon as I saw the torture test of combat troodon and since that day ı have been watching almost every video Jason McCoy and other people put in this platform. My dream would be having a collection of Tony Morfione's brand. Sadly automatic knives are illegal to buy or carry in my country so all we can do is simply watch, it's some kind of torture

@paulbasilio2457 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video new light on how you guys do stuff I just wish you would have a cheaper OTF knife double action.

@Kris_Stiletto 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely luv my RAM-LOK Folders! Tony Marfione absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@MM-bg7in 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to support the industry and see a good person make it work. Bought my first Microtech last week...SOCOM Eite. Looking for the next one.

@bglock7299 3 жыл бұрын

Still haven't seen my knife on anything you've put on you tube. It's a DA made in 2011. Had a couple issues but they made it right.

@TheLochs 5 жыл бұрын

I love MT knives.

@johnbillings4947 4 жыл бұрын

I am a Microtech fan boy. I admit it.

@nathanieldeclarador1466 2 жыл бұрын

1/21/2022. I Adore this Interview…

@theartshow1476 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel a lot better about spending over 200 on my tiny little utx 70 lol. Love my knife

@mattconklin4026 11 ай бұрын

I just received my first microtech & its a utx-70. It sure is tiny but definitely seems like a forever knife. How's yours holding up

@africabambaataa1784 4 жыл бұрын

You got some amazing of sir

@Davex-tp5sf 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you can pick these things up at a decent price overseas

@matthewfranco7644 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Microtech. Marfione knifes are the best

@goong_z6072 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder what that first knife is worth now 💰💰💰💰🤔. I like the way he includes everybody for a slice of the pie.

@thisischris5351 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow, he’s so cool 🤤

@neighborhood_k 4 жыл бұрын

5:49 this damn microtech is almost as old as me

@ross042 5 жыл бұрын

👊...Very inspiration! Definitely got Microtechs Back and the definitely got Jr's. Back as well (Heretic Knives)..🤣

@e.r9111 6 жыл бұрын

The only thing that bugs me in the video he States how alot of his original knives or more unique blades they've produced have "made their way back to the factory" where I've read plenty stories how someone will send in something super rare and it'll "go missing in the factory"... Hmmmm something seems fishy...

@bglock7299 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is definitely rare, if went missing I know where the factory is. Lol!!

@rightwinggunnut1 5 жыл бұрын

My fav knives, best in the world IMO

@DaBossk Ай бұрын

Tony is only 53 years old? he started microtech at age 23?! jeez louise

@OGBladeReviews 4 жыл бұрын

The Steve Jobs of knife making! 👍🔪👍

@donniebaker5984 3 жыл бұрын

I told myself if I ever stack up a pile of cheap broken Chinese automatics that equal the price if one microtech of my same design would buy a Tony marfione ... I now own four out the front microtech as one is a signature tony marfione bronzed halo VI early model of the last with no safety lock and never will be for sale

@locksmithdb5987 4 жыл бұрын

Tony collects machine guns and $100 Bills! Makes great knives!

@neroknives1828 6 жыл бұрын

Socom is the best knife for $300 and under.

@spacerothstein1381 3 жыл бұрын

Word is bond.

@benclark8495 4 жыл бұрын

Still remember when I bought my HALO 2 for $350 NEW. Cost of aluminum has skyrocketed since 1997 apparently LOL

@spammcgee9893 3 жыл бұрын

Cost of making stuff in USA skyrocketed

@mjmonjure 5 жыл бұрын

Be nice if Microtech would update their authenticator iphone app, doesn't work with IOS 11 or 12. Especially when you are spending $1000+ on some of his knives

@donbradyjr.5624 4 жыл бұрын

IPhone ? ...Sucka...

@crackpipejoe3508 2 жыл бұрын

KEEP IT MADE IN THE USA!!!!!

@timrodriguez1 3 жыл бұрын

🤠👍

@vl7920 4 жыл бұрын

We need to see mini socom back, you are a midget Tony, please think about short men with small hands like us!

@AnthonySmith-sc4zs 3 жыл бұрын

He’s like the Tony Stark of the knife industry.

@badcomrade9578 11 ай бұрын

5:51 the date on that ultratech... 09/2001

@williamkegley6403 6 жыл бұрын

Chirs Reeves? Even some of the big names in the knife industry cannot even get the legends name correct.

@allemander 5 жыл бұрын

William Kegley Chirs?

@giantfatberg Жыл бұрын

But he was mentored by Superman

@locksmithdb5987 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Reeves is an absolute legend!

@nathanieldeclarador1466 2 жыл бұрын

2/19/2022

@a661992 4 жыл бұрын

When you see tons of clones.. you’ve know you’ve made a successful design

@eddieking2976 5 жыл бұрын

Oh to be rich and go to these shows and buy whatever you want. I have to save up about a year to get a Microtech. Oh yeah, nice guy, Tony:-)

@michaelbonade4667 2 жыл бұрын

My Mom, TOOK AWAY the knives I BROUGHT BACK from Italy….big difference

@elvay6847 6 жыл бұрын

His first knife wouldn't even fold right? Had he not learned from his mistakes he could have had a future with Benchmade!

@KB-kw8ni 6 жыл бұрын

Elvay snob

@Tom_H327 6 жыл бұрын

Elvay Classic! I’d add he could have had a very bright future with BM. LOL

@smashingtwoscoops4999 5 жыл бұрын

Bull shit. BM's fold great. They are great fucking knives. Period.

@spammcgee9893 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe. Benchmades are just fine.

@wayned3137 5 жыл бұрын

Way over priced but I just like them and buy them. Shit

@davidsalvador6031 6 жыл бұрын

First! Like Marfione but not MT as a brand 😑

@AD-yt8ik 4 жыл бұрын

I want to be buried with my socom elite. Thank you microtech.

@lancelarymore1667 5 жыл бұрын

Should ask why you sale your 70 for $300 and ultras for $3-$600 when it only cost $36.71 to make

@bridgednash 5 жыл бұрын

Lance Larymore Where did the $36.71 come from? Thanks in advance.

@carlosmatos9848 5 жыл бұрын

Once you figure in production costs, labor, etc.. they're probably not making a ton off OTF knives, it's not a very big segment of the knife market. Not all knife nuts are into autos or OTFs plus they are still illegal in a lot of areas so they probably dont' sell a ton of them.

@brandonboykin5652 4 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and make it yourself then Lance.

@matthewfranco7644 4 жыл бұрын

It's called Capitalism my friend.

@panzerfaust5119 6 жыл бұрын

In the process of getting rid of my Microtech knives.Not impressed with any of them.It was a phase.Over it.

@goffdroid 6 жыл бұрын

Terry Franks what all ones you have .. I'm interested maybe

@Biblicalgiants 6 жыл бұрын

Panzer Faust Do you have any 2001-2005 Ultratech knives for sale?

@KB-kw8ni 5 жыл бұрын

No one cares

@Joseph-dw5ge 4 жыл бұрын

Stopped watching as soon as he mentioned the "wife"

@codytalsky3406 4 жыл бұрын

Why’s that? Just curious

@pannan80 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a Microtech Troodon from Pvk.vegas & it doesn't work! So i'm stuck with a $300 paperweight. & no i will not spend over $100 for shipping to send it in! I should not have to pay for other peoples mistakes!! Avoid Pvk & Microtech at all cost.

@jmclfrsh 5 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you get back with PVK or look into fixing it yourself. I guess it’s much easier to come on here and whine while just giving up so easily. Your grandfather would be ashamed at your lack of effort to be self-sufficient!

@quin498 5 жыл бұрын

@@jmclfrsh My grandfather is dead

@bryman31 5 жыл бұрын

@@quin498 its a good thing too..........cause he would paddle that ass of yours for being a lazy little shit!! now go return that knife for a refund or replacement!!

@tangerinetech5300 5 жыл бұрын

@@bryman31 your not even talking to the person who made the original comment and why are you defending microtech if I spend that much I expect it to work out of the box your lazy excuse is fucking sad.

@matthewfranco7644 4 жыл бұрын

It's only $15.00 for return shipping. I dont know where he's getting $100

@Greg-bz2bf 5 жыл бұрын

Please move away from firearms; it might make sense from a business perspective, but there are other perspectives with long term implications and benefits. History has a long memory. I really like my first purchase and only purchase from your fine company: Marfione / Strider Custom MSG-2 Dual-Action Knife Black (3.5" Vapor Blast) II. Amazing. Next will be a Marfione OTF. Thank you.