- 22 May 2025
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Microtech Knives - Precision, power and a touch of madness
If you're looking for a knife that looks like it was designed by a NASA engineer for John Wick, Microtech is the place to be.
Since 1994, Tony Marfione and his team have been creating knives in the USA that live somewhere between high-tech, craftsmanship, and hardcore tactical.
Microtech gained legendary status thanks to their iconic OTFs (Out The Front knives) – while not freely available in Germany, they’ve become true cult objects internationally. But Microtech doesn't stop there: when it comes to classic folders, the crew from North Carolina continues to set the bar high.
No wonder their knives keep showing up in movies and TV shows like John Wick or The Dark Knight.
MSI & Stitch – Modern classics with RAM-LOK™
Looking for something with a more modern vibe? Then check out the Microtech MSI or the manual version of the Stitch. Both models have built a massive fan base in no time.
A real highlight is Microtech’s in-house RAM-LOK™ – a rugged, ambidextrous variant of the well-known Axis Lock, but with the typical Microtech overkill: fidget-friendly, ultra-stable, and just insanely satisfying to use.
SOCOM Elite – The OG Tactical Folder
If there's one knife that embodies Microtech’s DNA, it's the SOCOM Elite. Ahead of its time in the '90s, today it’s an icon. It has been refined multiple times since then – but never watered down.
The SOCOM is built for serious use: with a blade that cuts through anything, an ergonomic handle that fits like a glove, and a design that makes one thing clear – this is no toy.
Whether you go for the tactical version with black DLC coating or prefer the more understated stonewashed look – you’ll get uncompromising performance in a linerlock design that’s trusted and admired.
For fans of old-school tactics with real substance – and for anyone who wants to understand where Microtech's legendary reputation comes from.
Made in the USA – with soul
Founded in Florida, Microtech now produces exclusively in North Carolina. And not in some massive hall with assembly lines and conveyor belts – but with real dedication.
Every single knife is hand-inspected before shipping. No joke. Nothing is simply assembled – it's filed, tuned, tested, and perfected. With pride. With craftsmanship. And with just the right dose of madness that the brand is known for.
Whether it’s titanium, G10, 6061-T6 aluminum, ceramic ball bearings or hardened steel liners – Microtech only uses materials that keep performing and looking great for years to come.
And the finishes? Microtech’s DLC coatings and the infamous Apocalyptic Finish are among the toughest in the industry – and just happen to look like they survived the end of the world.