Microtech OTF best Blade Style

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In2b8er

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Hi guys, I am a knife newbie and would like to buy a Microtech Ultratech OTF. However, I need help deciding which blade style to get. Not worrying about state laws/legality which blade style do you think is the best or has more utility? I am leaning towards either a single straight edge drop point vs a double edge straight edge. I would like a straight edge as opposed to a serrated blade because I'll be able to sharpen it better and I am not a huge fan of serrated blades. I am not sure yet what I'll be using this knife for, but it will not be for EDC, I have a CRKT CEO flipper for that. So basically what I am asking is double edge vs single edge what are some benefits and disadvantages of both?

thank you in advance, and I apologize if this was discussed on here a million times already.
 
The Ultratech has a narrow blade, so they are not exactly the best at cutting but can get the job done either way. If you’re not use to using a double edge (and I’m assuming this would be your first) it will feel awkward. You may even find yourself accidentally choking up on the blade as if it were a single edge where your thumb is on the spine, except in this case it would be on the edge. Slightly dangerous.

A single edge drop point is exactly what it is, probably more what you’re use to. Again though, the blade is narrow and the grind is shallow. Don’t expect it to be a great slicer.

One perk of a double edge is it’s completely ambidextrous, even better on an auto with a top mounted switch like the Dirac. I prefer a double edge since I don’t have to think about which direction to cut in or which way to hold the knife. Something like cutting tape on a package can be approached from either side of the knife.

If you spend a good amount of time using a double edge, and depending on your uses, you could find a lot of utility in it. A single edge still has its purpose though, all depends on your uses.
 
The blade style is up to the user and what they want to use it for as mentioned above. I love the Apocalyptic finish.
 
One of the benefits of an OTF is that you can have a double edge blade completely enclosed in the handle. My only Microtech is a Combat Troodon, and I opted to go with a double edge, straight edge on one side and serrated on the other. The straight edge is opposite the switch, and the serrated edge is on the side of the switch, so thestraight edge is essentially the primary edge, and the serrations are on the spine, if you compare it to a non-dagger blade. Like you, I prefer straight edges, and I use the straight edge about 99% of the time, but I like knowing that the serrations are there if I need them, and they're not taking away from the utility of the knife or getting in the way like they would on a combo edge.
 
I have the single edge. What are you going to use the double edge for? It designed as a weapon.

Rich K.
 
The Aflac Duck said:
No, it’s designed as a knife.
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It is a knife.

This a quot of the net.
Double edged knives or daggers are typically geared toward self defense and combat type operational use but are very limited. Having a double edge allows you to cut on a forward and reverse slashing or stabbing motion, cutting edges on both sides allow you inflict more damage with proper control of the blade.

Rich K.
 
By that logic flipped in reverse, the next time I get into an argument I could beat someone within an inch of his life with a tee ball bat without recourse. I mean, no foul, it's not designed to be a weapon, so it isn't one.

Double edge knives are great because they give you double the cutting surface. I like them for making downward cuts as well as being able to may pull cuts without moving the knife handle around in my grip. I think they would be more common if they werent inherently dangerous in terms of a folding knife. In an OTF, it's a non-issue.
 
I don't understand that you say the knife will NOT be an edc, what will it be?

Single edge either drop or tanto all the way for edc. Double edge for the fun factor.
 
rustyspike said:
It is a knife.

This a quot of the net.
Double edged knives or daggers are typically geared toward self defense and combat type operational use but are very limited. Having a double edge allows you to cut on a forward and reverse slashing or stabbing motion, cutting edges on both sides allow you inflict more damage with proper control of the blade.

Rich K.
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If I was going to have a OTF for self defense only, I would have one with a Bayonet or Tanto blade for the winter, and a Spartan blade for the rest of the year.
 
Happy shopping! Please let us know which knife comes home with you.
 
I decided to get the ultratech with a bayonet blade. Like mentioned above I will still be able to put my thumb on the blade if needed and it's a double edge. and like everyone else said OTFs I feel like should be double edge blades. Also after looking at the drop point blade on the ultratech it didn't look very appealing to me. thanks again everyone for your opinions.
 
In2b8er said:
I decided to get the ultratech with a bayonet blade. Like mentioned above I will still be able to put my thumb on the blade if needed and it's a double edge. and like everyone else said OTFs I feel like should be double edge blades. Also after looking at the drop point blade on the ultratech it didn't look very appealing to me. thanks again everyone for your opinions.
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Solid choice :)

When I carry one of my Ultratechs, I usually prefer the bayonet blade the most. Mine is really a jack of all trades and not particularly good at any one thing as it has a combo primary edge. Still, I like having a fine edge at the tip for detail work (where choking up on the blade can help), a serrated edge for fibrous cuts and emergencies, and I keep the bayonet back edge shaving sharp but I profiled it at a slightly more robust profile for dirtier cutting jobs that would get stuck in the teeth of my serrations.

Enjoy!
 
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