Ultratech OTF Disassembly/Reassembly - How it all works!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2016
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Join us as we void the warranty on a Microtech Ultratech! You do need a tool that matches Microtech's proprietary hardware. There are at least 3 varieties so you would need to determine which bit you need.
Once you have the knife apart though they are actually very simple with a relatively small amount of parts, just don't lose any!
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Frankie, you empower me by all the things you show. I don't think that I'd like my Ganzo's without your tweak video. At one time I wouldn't dare to touch a knife with a screw driver until I found you guys! Your Awesome!
Thanks so much for this video, my Microtech UT-X70 stopped working, I made the screwdriver from a smaller one and opened it up, turned out the one side of the spring came undone, I was able to attach it and reassemble it, works perfect now.
It just occurred to me that I didnt understand how this works and your video explained everything! Well done! Thank you !
Those "little tab things" are the blade locks, and the real strength of the MT design. Precisely crafted with a specific shape, fitted into zero tolerance pockets. That's why MT OTF knives can be hammered through a 2x4 without damage.
How long have you been working for Microtech?
@@westsenkovec well he is correct.
@West Senkovec, what's your point? If he's right, he is right.
@@westsenkovec nah he's not wrong. There are several videos showing them hammered through a 2x4. I didn't believe it until I saw it
This was one of my first Birdshot video I watched and I’m still looking for a Microtech. Lol stay safe guys..
You 2 are very entertaining and informative. Thank you both
After struggling for two long hours trying to get mine reassembled...I ran across this. Sigh. One comment. You are brave souls to take that apart on a charcoal grey rug! 😃
One of the best videos on this. OTF’s are like spring loaded utility knives.
we really appreciate that jonnyboat2
Always fun to see.
I believe Europe has a new law that products must be serviceable (designed for maintenance)!
Important if you drop that in mud,
or an end of the main spring fails!
Now if only Europe had a law allowing people to legally carry these knives in public as I’m sure they’re illegal in a lot of E.U. nations.
Wish I would have found this channel sooner. You guys are awesome!
We really appreciate it!
"use gravity" best line
Cutting mattress tags? Y'all so gangsta 🤣😂🤣
If the blade is deployed, you hold the blade and and slide the button to close it, it releases the tension on the spring. Do this before disassembly and you won't need pliers.
I love otf knifes. Great video, thank you for making it.❤️👍
thanks for watching!
glad that was you taking it apart and not me otherwise it would still be in pieces
haha, they really are difficult to screw up though
killer video guys!!!! I liked seeing how it ticks! thanx!!! and I am gonna get me one of those microtechs one day
gotta have at least one!
Awesome explanation 👍👍. I was wondering and now I know . Schooled . Thank you .
always wondered how these work. thanks for showing us
yep, they are fun to take apart!
@@BirdShotIV hell no i just did mine the spring flow close my eyas almost tuak my eya w it and then i started a search mission it was a nightmare then i almost lost a screw and then it didn't close and i redid all of that. And keep in mind it was 4am😰
Wonderful instructions complete and simple
Great video- Thank you!!
Great video guys.
thanks James!
thanks for letting me know how this thing works without having to take it apart myself! also, ultratechs are the finest objects ever created by man. or was it?
woooooowowowo thanks you guy.
the bird is awesome!!! 👍
we appreciate that eyal!
Lol to hear people talk it's like a Swiss watch in there. Nice demo. Would be no big deal to pull this apart for a clean and lube every now and then.
Good video. Thanks.
thanks J0j0!
Is there a place that sells the main spring? I’d like to have a couple on hand.
👍's up and enjoyed. Sure would love to see some more cut test. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you all.
We plan to, having some microscope compatibility issues. Actually working on that right now lol
I like using zeplon dry spray lube, its like a Teflon spray for lack of a better explanation. But it sprays on wet and gets where its needed and drys so it doesn't attract dirt. It will leave a white residue on some surfaces, but I've been able to wipe it away. Not saying it won't stain but I haven't had it stain yet.
Thank you
Okay, old post but I have a question; is there a fix for the minor rattle that can be experienced because of the blade pin? It's tight but still...I've tried fastening it with a tiny piece of yarn along the side, but I've read a non rotating pin can cause damage (repetitive impact on one side of the pin). Is this correct and is there a fix? I can live with it, but I'm a little ocd about rattle, even in otf's.
Just curious what y’all think about the Ultratech , Iam getting ready to get me one d/e dagger 🗡 blade style
Pretty dope
I’ve made a ghetto bit from grinding into a coathanger.
That's much more simple than I thought
they aren't bad, thanks for watching
good video guys
Thank you Steve!
I want to disassemble my UTX 85 to sand blast and stone wash the blade and body. Other than a voided warranty, anything you recommend I do?
It’s actually a really simple design. I’ve cleaned out a few for buddies that quit working either got dust and grit in there or oiled it too much faster than sending it to micro tech lol
You can't void a warranty by fixing your own things either. It's something company's say that's not actually legal
"Hey Franki, you ready to void a warranty"? HILARIOUS!!
I only had my Ultratech a few months. But my Lightning would fail to open from time to time since day one. I sprayed a bit of gun oil inside through the opening and it has yet to fail to open.
You have skills!
Thanks 007!
I know i'm a bit late. But is the mechanism on a benchmade phaeton comparable to this?
Hi, do you know the specs for a Combat Troodon spring? That is length, wire diameter etc.
Hi guys. I really enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. They are fun to watch. Several of my knives have stripped pivot screw heads They stripped after only a quarter turn. Yes I know, cheap-o's. Can you recommend any place to order replacements? Thanks.
as far as the hardware goes, you should be able to obtain them from a given manufacturer directly. As far as a source for generic replacements I'm not sure. I would like to know though!
lovely couple
Which is the one you void the warrenty by sharpening it? Is that microtech?
It’s only under spring tension when you move the trigger one war or the other...when it’s open or closed it’s not under tension
That sounds so dumb ass man to be able to open it or close it the spring has to be in some kind of tension
@@joshualamont5768 That's WHY you have to PUSH the button...to create the spring tension needed to launch the blade followed by releasing the rear blade lock - the blade shoots out.
There is tension on the spring because it stretches to fit the hooks over the slide plate at each end. When the blade is locked back there is a very slight tension on the blade base before the slide is moved forward, increasing spring tension.
So how do you make it so it does not pop off rail when open it into an object
If you and frankie have time soon, I'd love to see a combo knife video summarizing your favourite recurve blades. I know you guys have a ganzo and a ZT that're quite curvy and I was wondering if you guys had more or any suggestions on what would be a good one to get that is most worth the price.
As always, love the channel and the vids! :) Thanks
Recurves are very functional but lately we tend to avoid them because of the sharpening difficulty. I can't go through the same progression of refinement on most recurves
+BirdShot IV oh okay good tip. I think I might just be craving diversity so maybe I'll just grab one of the ganzos (g717?)
I'm about to send mine it. When I push down on the actuator it sometimes I have to push down twice to get the blade to retract. Ugh
So anxious that these small parts are on grey carpet and not a contrasting color rubber mat or something
Is there springs on the gates?
Where can I get replacement springs?
🐦Nice disassemble Johnnie 5 lol I like my white lightning OTF ,I rented that ten cloverfield lane awesome especially the end 👽 I just got a outrage and a amicus sweet 🔪
Sweet couple of knives! Glad you liked the movie too ;)
I have a question.
What type of knife if any do you carry in your car?
Besides our EDC for the day we typically have a big fixed blade in the car like the Cold Steel Lite or a Mora. The glove box knives are the Kershaw Shuffle
Dirty Talon...
I like it!
Haha I get it like you! -Frankie
Definitely interesting to see and know -- even if it does void the warranty. (still better than violating the LAW; already mentioned my sadness over not being allowed to own something like that where I live)
thanks man, knife laws suck!
This helped me fix my knockoff ultra tech that my mom got me off wish 😂
😜😜👍👍
Where did you buy the proprietary bits?
got ours at bladehq
I thought this would end up like when they opened the Ark in Raiders, nope!
Ha, nice! or the mystery case in Pulp Fiction
You can buy these knife wrenches on Dhgate for around $10
I did, didn’t fit/work!! Prongs not long enough 🙄
Does opening a Microtech void the warranty?
"We understand that some customers may prefer to maintain their own knives. Sharpening your knife does not automatically void the warranty. The warranty will remain in effect so long as the blade is not improperly sharpened and the handle is not damaged or stripped due to disassembly, determined at our discretion. Sep 7, 2020" MICROTECH
So yes you can take it apart as long as you're not an idiot!
Hey Birdshot IV!! I was writing in the hopes that you’d be able to help me find a 09/16 microtech it’s my wife and I’s anniversary and I’d like to get a piece that reflects the day my life changed forever for the better. Thank You for your time and content!
I have a secret. they would never know that u voided the warranty unless you told them. HUUHHHHH
Just to let you know, I know this was four years ago, but now, you don’t need a special tool. I have the exact tool in my toolbox. And they came with the set. I just open mine so I could stretch the Spring, it was too tight.
So, why isn't the knife community up in arms yelling "CLONE", regarding the mechanism? Well, it's because we are not taking about a Chinese brand, that's why.
Thanks for this video, it is cool to see how these actually work. since they are illegal in Canada I can't get my hands on one to see for myself.
stupid knife laws, there are more than a few states here where they are illegal as well. Thanks for watching!
You can take the blade out of it if you remove that round pin at the bottom of the blade if you just turn the knife upside down it will fall out just make sure not to lose it
Bruh I was struggling to get it out for Like 15 min and this worked in like 2 seconds. Thank you
what is the warranty? If you have a problem with springs flying....Disassemble/assemble in a clear bag.....and use magnetic trays, you will never lose parts....... Cmax
"each Microtech® knife is backed by a limited lifetime warranty designed specifically to protect against any defects in workmanship or material." Pretty typical warranty but I think this one is a little more regarded by users because of the unique mechanical design.
very cool.
:-)
thanks Jay!
Yw
Nice breakdown Frankie! How would Microtech know you opened the knife - is there a seal?
Good question, I'm not sure they would necessarily know at all. No seal..
+BirdShot IV I had sent my phone in for warranty even though I had poked around in there. Though nothing was changed and I never heard a word about it. I'm sure if you sent one back with a manufacturer issue and the thing didn't look modified or messed with they would probably take care of you. If you ruin something then your screwed.
It’s a seal of trust! 😆
This video is why I'm 250 bucks poorer
@Sam Peterson Bought a microtech
Yall need to make another camping video, its going to be sad without Mikka if yall do it
We have some camping plans :)
What are the clips that hold the spring in place called? I need to find out where I can but replacements.
Hey Frankie and bird if you ever consider selling one of your microtechs I'd be interested in buying it. Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪 😁
Or a 940
Heya Nugent....have a look at the Microtech grous on Facebook. ...lots of deals posted there everyday
Pretty sure these are illegal as fuck in Ireland mate
any butterfly knives??
surprisingly no, have thought about getting a trainer
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Price in India otf knife
Do you think microtech would really deny you warranty work if you disassembled the knife to clean it but didn't do any damage to it?
probably not
I didn’t think they can legally void the warranty anymore.
How do i get the tool for it
you can buy them, check the link in the video description.
Are you not watching and listening good God.. how do I actually breathe 😂😂😂
Lol how would they know if you opened it up? Is sharpening a Microtech really a warranty killer??
Basically if you lose a internal spring or strip out the screws trying to remove them. And technically yes. It says in the owner pamphlet that they prefer to do it for you and will for life you just have to pay return shipping. I doubt they will actually trip though, they just don’t want people who don’t know anything about sharpening messing things up by trying to freehand sharpen their own blades
@@defnotcam9166 oh absolutely and I sent my new Ultratech in for retracting issues and man the entire turnaround time was 6 freaking days is all, it was almost impossible to retract and they helped the issue and BAM, perfect Ultratech and UPS to my Door 6 days...
@@willtrax71 nice. That’s pretty impressive. I just got my first microtech and only have what people have told me to go off for reference so that’s refreshing to hear. I don’t mind sending it in every now and then for sharpening. It’s m390 anyways so should be good for a while
@@defnotcam9166 yeah this is my first Microtech and M390 and it’s a bit difficult to sharpen but holds an amazing edge for a long time. I’m going to save for the little UTX-70 I think. There CS is top-tier now.
@@willtrax71 yeah that’s actually the one I have. It’s the extra little version too since I live in ca unfortunately. Strict laws for auto knives :/
Dude putting your hand in front of that blade opening while playing around just asking to get stabbed
The design used by MT is quite universal. They didn't "improve" so much as they beefed up the parts. This is most obvious comparing the blade locks to other brands and "non-brands". Other's have slightly thinner locks which means they can be deformed or act to deform the handle material if the blade is advanced through heavy resistance....this is why all the MT fans love to hammer the blade through a 2x4 to show the front blade lock will hold up. Another feature is properly hardened and heat treated components to keep the steel from bending or peening, or the rear hook from bending. Anodized aluminum places a diamond-hard layer of aluminum oxide over the soft aluminum, and this helps prevent the substrate from being "easily" deformed...doesn't mean it can't be, just that it takes more to fracture the anodized surface in order to start spudging the aluminum underneath. While MT advertises the latest exotic steel used in the blade, the real secret sauce is how well the blade and all other steel parts are heat treated. On inexpensive knives it's not the 440C stainless steel blade that's inferior, it's the thinner blade locks, thinner blade cross-section, thinner steel rear hook with little or no post-heat treatment, and of course either bare aluminum which means a soft surface save for the slight layer of oxide that forms naturally, or Zinc alloy which is quite dense and heavy, but also relatively "soft" and more easily deformed.
MT OTF knifes are really more of an example of how good you can build a universal knife design when using quality components than anything exotic....and that's not a bad thing because the simplicity of the design helps to make the knives more reliable. Remember, the parts you leave out, can't break!
Having said that, in a SBS comparison I suspect the Benchmade Infidel is ultimately the stronger design. It starts with a steel chassis frame which adds strength while the handle slabs add stiffness. The blade is locked by twin locking arms on either side, and those arms are hinged to the steel chassis. The "weak-point" of the BM design might be considered to be the miniature leaf springs placed in layers to tension the front and rear locks, but in the right application leaf springs can last nearly forever, and if broken are easily fabricated - much easier than fabricating a miniature coil spring! The blade locks, beside being hinged on the steel chassis plate, are held in place by the steel slide, and all stress forces are carried in-line down the plane of the steel. With the aluminum, or Zinc in the case of clone knives, handle halves screwed down tight from both sides, the steel chassis plate is prevented from buckling. I don't remember seeing anyone doing a hammer test on the Infidel but it might be an interesting comparison.
Another interesting comparison would be to see the hammer test performed SBS with an authentic MT and a clone version - done by an independent tester to find out just WHERE The cheaper clone knife gives up the ghost comparted to the 10x more expensive MT or BM.
The REAL comparison would be both knives carrying out the normal uses...cutting cardboard, tape, stripping wire, slicing off small branches maybe, and being plunged into a human torso and head constructed of ballistic gel with simulated ribs and skull. I doubt anyone outside of a UA-cam video is carrying around an expensive OTF looking for opportunities to damage it beyond repair doing stunts any $20 fixed blade knife could do better, faster, and without any concern over potential damage.
Very informative input Hans ! Thank you
My rear spring hook broke. I opened it myself. I'm fuuuuuuccckkkeddd
Trophy wife 😂🤟
VOIDED!!
yep! lol
It says on the manual that simply disassembling doesn't void the warranty, actually. There's a pdf of the manual on their website if you've lost yours.
How relevant is this video to new ultratechs? Their marketing material says the springs are always at rest in both the closed and open position which is the opposite of what this video says.
They don’t void the warranty only if you modify any parts does that happen
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Ok? Ok!)))
So technically its not an automatic, its a spring assisted
it's classified as auto, one button push. but ya you could consider it spring assist at the same time.
when you're done sell me the knife I want it really bad or donate it to me for loving your channel so much . pleaseeeeeeee great video guys
I don't think we can donate an Ultratech lol
Microtech springs are NEVER in tension whether opened or closed. That is information straight from microtech. Why do people keep saying that the spring is under tension? Visit microtech.com for any technical information.
Specifically to piss off snowflakes like you. It is true however, it must be considering the company itself published something stating it as a fact.. companies never lie or get things wrong. Ever.
I'm not sure that's what MT told you. Want to know how you can tell? Because IF the spring were not under any tension, that would mean the hooks are just laying across either end of the slide. It would also mean the rear hook is just barely touching the non-tensioned blade. Shake the knife front to back and you'll hear all manner of parts clatter and click back and forth!
Because ZERO spring tension would mean vigorous shaking could move the parts relative to one another. There MUST be tension on the spring and that tension is initially created with the spring is STRETCHED to lap the hooks over each end of the slide. MT MIGHT have told you the BLADE is not under tension when at rest and that is unlikely due to tolerance stacking, but more, with the blade held "in" by the rear lock, if the rear hook exerted zero tension, it would be possible to make the blade rattle with vigorous shaking...same when deployed out front, without any rearward tension on the blade, once locked ahead of the front lock, the blade would have detectable play...something every armchair expert seeks to expose! By having some tension on the blade at full open or full closed, the blade can't be made to "rattle" around inside.
And what does it matter if the blade has "resting tension?" Modern coil springs last almost forever and even stretched they don't wear out any faster. What wears out a spring is CYCLES! The millions of times you click the blade out and in eventually fatigues the spring, but even then it will almost always fail by breaking at the end loop, not one of the coils.
FIRST!!!!
lol thanks for watching!
+BirdShot IV love your videos!
+BirdShot IV Could you subscribe to me please it would mean a lot to me
done!
Lightning is not a stolen design, that's just how all otf knives work.
im not a fan of the atuo knives
I hear ya, I generally prefer a good manual knife as well but I have a special love for Microtech auto's lol
+BirdShot IV in Ohio I can't even buy auto knives so I'm fine with that
How the fuck this knife cost 300? It's so simple and there are many better blades
Your girl sounds like shes about 8 years old.
Thanks! I have never heard 8… but I’ll take it. I feel much younger than I am.🤭 -Frankie
oh wow. those look super cheap inside compared to hawk deadlock. not near as simple either. and definitely ugly. lol. looks like i must save my pennies for a deadlock now :( :)
Cool opinion
OTF are extremely simple designs and it's absolutely bullshit that they cost so much.
Materials+precision tolerances+proper heat-treat+ years of testing and perfecting= should be free right?
How would they know you disassembled it?