chris_1001
NES Member
Selling these from my collection, deciding to thin the knife herd...
Knife 1: $270 Firm Microtech 231-1 UTX-85 AUTO OTF Knife 3" Black Plain Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Knife 2: $290 Firm Microtech 173-10 AP Tachyon III Balisong 4.5" Stonewashed Elmax Double Edge Bowie Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Latch Lock
FTF meetup, cash and carry.
Franklin MA most days
Thanks, Chris
Released in 2012, the Tachyon II was modeled after Microtech's original balisong knife, the Tachyon from 2000. Re-engineered to perfection in 2015, the Tachyon III reflects the ideal evolution of Microtech's balisong line. The updated Tachyon III is a gorgeous, full-size butterfly knife with an extremely solid build and a totally refined look.
The aluminum handles are machined from a solid billet with a black finish. A redesigned silicon nitride race bearing system creates a flawless flipping mechanism. There is also no flex in the handles which shows that not only is this bearing system smooth, it's very solidly designed as well as manufactured. The recurved 4.5" Elmax stainless steel blade has a sharpened clip point, traditional Marfione fuller, and a stonewashed finish. The overall length of the knife has been significantly lengthened, generating an improved balance compared to its predecessor and this model includes a stainless steel spring pocket clip.
- Both are new with Box and all that came with them.
- These are genuine Microtech, not a Chinese knock off.
- Both are out of production.
- Prices are what I paid when they were available.
Knife 2: $290 Firm Microtech 173-10 AP Tachyon III Balisong 4.5" Stonewashed Elmax Double Edge Bowie Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Latch Lock
FTF meetup, cash and carry.
Franklin MA most days
Thanks, Chris
MT17310: 173-10 Tachyon III Balisong, Stonewashed
Microtech Knives
Released in 2012, the Tachyon II was modeled after Microtech's original balisong knife, the Tachyon from 2000. Re-engineered to perfection in 2015, the Tachyon III reflects the ideal evolution of Microtech's balisong line. The updated Tachyon III is a gorgeous, full-size butterfly knife with an extremely solid build and a totally refined look.
The aluminum handles are machined from a solid billet with a black finish. A redesigned silicon nitride race bearing system creates a flawless flipping mechanism. There is also no flex in the handles which shows that not only is this bearing system smooth, it's very solidly designed as well as manufactured. The recurved 4.5" Elmax stainless steel blade has a sharpened clip point, traditional Marfione fuller, and a stonewashed finish. The overall length of the knife has been significantly lengthened, generating an improved balance compared to its predecessor and this model includes a stainless steel spring pocket clip.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 4.5"
- Cutting Edge: 4.125" Main Edge, 1.125" Sharpened Clip Point
- Closed Length: 5.75"
- Overall Length: 10.0"
- Blade Material: Elmax Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.156"
- Blade Style: Bowie
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Handle Material: Black Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.48"
- Locking Mechanism: Spring Latch
- Pivot Assembly: Silicon Nitride Race Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Weight: 5.1 oz.
- Designer: Tony Marfione
- Made in the USA
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