So happy to hear about how you use your tool! Keep on!

You got the Gen 3 CT? Those should be even better considering that the action is a lot easier to actuate!

@@these7seas it really is so much easier. They knocked this thing out of the park, even for Microtech standards.

I thought the same. I got mine a couple months ago with the DE which I never tried before. The double edge gives me two edges to get dull before it’s time to freshen edge. It fits easy in pocket and it’s fairly light. Enjoy yours.

These are made to last!

Thanks for watching. Hope it was a fresh take 👍

Thanks for watching. Hope it was a fresh take 👍

Man would love to try the new Microtechs with the improved slide action!

Yeah, I never handled the GT or the Axial but they seem to be pretty comparable in terms of fit and finish but they’re def more affordable than Microtechs so huge plus!

@@these7seas Guardian Tactical is far easier to use. Less button rattle, but a bit more blade wobble.

I would do ultratech. Especially if you have a larger than average hand.

UTX-85 is the same as the Ultratech, just 85% of the size. I would steer you toward any of their new gen 3 OTFs with the new "Dual Fuel" drive system. I've been EDC carrying those since the first of the year, and it's a big improvement in not only ease of operation (so much smoother), but also dependability. I have to make sure to keep my Ultratech clean or it will start to get sluggish and even fail to deploy all the way. The gen 3 knives I have fire hard every time. The Scarab, the Hera, the Combat Troodon, and the mini Hera all come in the "Dual Fuel" gen 3 action. I'd probably lean toward the Combat Troodon (Gen 3) as an all around EDC knife. The Hera is just really a CT with a facelift. The Scarab is probably king of the hill, but it's pretty chunky if that's an issue.

Yeah I’ve had the Ultratech, Dirac, and the CT and hands down the CT wins

Does the regular troodon fit well in a normal male hand?

@@jarrettm3728troodon feels good. Similar to the utx85 but feels way better. I don’t think it’s too small

Thanks for watching! Good question. I think the DLC is a more special one out of the two so I’d use the non coated one as your EDC and keep the one as a safe queen. Or even better, use both! Nothing looks better than a used/worn in DLC blade!

I heard about the Guardians and will def give it a go!

@@these7seas definitely do. The action is incredibly better.

The Combat Troodon is a big knife so you won’t have any issues.

Very cool! How you like it so far?

@@these7seas getting it in this week. i’ll let you know once i have it!

Dirac Delta is a really good knife. I do like the switch placement better, however anything with the new Gen 3 "Dual Fuel" action is a no brainer over the previous lineup.

Dang, I’d choose the 31 hands down.

@@these7seas would have to agree... own about 6 CRK and 0 Microtechs. Am tempted to try an Ultratech though but first I have to get me a Large 31 Insingo in magnacut ... haaaahaaa.

I say try it out. As much as I’m a manual folder guy, Microtech won me over with their OTFs, love the Ultratechs!

Any major retailer

That’s racism you know.

It was the same at first but after a few weeks it has smoothed out….or my thumb just got a bit stronger.

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How long have you had the knife? It smoothed out for me after a few weeks.

@@these7seas I've had it a few months I probably just need to use it more, give it some rem oil, or send it in for servicing.

That's why you have a fixed blade as well 😂😂😂 nothing wrong with 2 knifes same with 2 pistols or 2 rifles 😂😂😂

We're talking about edc here. You edc 2 knives and 2 firearms everyday? 😅😅😅😅😅. One more time. They do not make good edcs nor are they good self defense weapons. They are NOT reliable. ANYONE that has carried one for years WILL tell you that they fail . It's just a matter of time. Good try though!

We get it. You frolic in the desert. 😂

Damn. I misread the title! It actually says “Why the Combat Troodon is a great option for construction workers”

Oh so you're saying people who work with their hands for a living don't edc? Lmao!!! Your idea of edc is cutting boxes and tape? "Every day carry" You understand?

Let me also add.. Put that knife to work cutting sticky tape all day and get back to me. You obviously have never carried one. Get a little pocket lint in it and I'll say it again... Get back to me. They are most certainly not good edcs unless you keep it extremely clean.

@@chrisarcarola9130 awww I hit a button! For someone who works with their hands all day.. wouldn’t you think that NOT dropping a knife into sand or mud is a good idea? Try just not dropping one at all! Then get back to me.

Cap I carry it everyday and it can do everything your edc can do and more.

Lol. Ever spend time in the desert? How about a dusty ranch? Tell me one thing an otf can do better than a quality folder in the same price range?