MICROTECH SCARAB

In the knife community, there is perhaps nothing more captivating than the “SWWWICK” sound of an automatic knife. Whether it’s the classic linage of the stiletto switchblade from our favorite gangster movies or if it’s the mystique of being banned in several states, the automatic knife remains on the top of every blade fan’s “must have list”. -TS

On top of this list is the crème de la crème of automatics in the form of the out the front opening (OTF) knife. These blades are often cloned by cheap Chinese companies that could never hold a candle to the craftsmanship and precision that goes into building a reliable OTF knife. One name in the industry seems to constantly rise to the top of this category with each high-quality model made is Microtech.

This Pennsylvania based company also has a second base of operations in North Carolina as well, which is a testament to its rapid growth since Microtech’s official start in Florida back in 1994. Almost right out the gate, Microtech seemed to have their sights set on the special warfare community who would benefit greatly from their products.

In 2007, Microtech even established a sister company, Microtech Small Arms Research (MSAR), which engineered the original STG-5.56 rifle. The creation of this company would mark Microtech as becoming the first knife company to create its own firearms division. Year after year to date, new designs, color and blade options have rolled out of the Microtech factories to continue their hold on the top of the knife industry mountain. At the summit of this mountain lies the best of the best in the form of the Microtech Scarab. As with anything labeled “the best” in a given category, these blades are usually hard to come by and accompanied by a hefty price tag compared to other blades. This being said, of course, I had to find one for review!