The Back Door: Microtech Marfione Select Combat Troodon Gen III T/E OTF Auto, 4" Blued Baker Forge CopperMai Damascus, Black Handle - Made in USA (1144-16MS2) (Trade In)

The Back Door entry. Like new in box. No fall damage. Has the box.

A Marfione Select Combat Troodon Gen III with a blued Baker Forge CopperMai Damascus tanto.

Marfione Select is the line where Microtech puts materials on a production frame that normally only show up on Marfione customs. This one carries a Baker Forge CopperMai Damascus blade, hot blued, on a Gen III Combat Troodon chassis in black. Built in November of 2024. Look the photos over before you buy.

Specifications

• Condition: Like new in box, used
• Brand: Microtech Knives
• Model: Marfione Select Combat Troodon Gen III, tanto edge
• Part Number: 1144-16MS2
• Blade Length: 4.00 in
• Overall Length: 9.50 in
• Handle Length: 5.50 in
• Blade Material: Baker Forge CopperMai Damascus, hot blued
• Blade Style: Tanto
• Edge: Plain
• Handle: Black
• Action: Dual action OTF automatic
• Button: X-Button thumb slide
• Pocket Clip: Reversible
• Hardware: Torx
• Weight: 4.95 oz
• Built: November 2024
• Includes: Box
• Fall Damage: None
• Warranty: Microtech lifetime limited warranty
• Country of Origin: Made in USA

Why This One Stands Out

• Baker Forge CopperMai Damascus, hot blued, on a production Combat Troodon frame
• Marfione Select, which is a limited run rather than catalog inventory
• Full size Combat Troodon at 4 inches of blade
• Like new in box, built November 2024

CopperMai, and What the Blue Does

CopperMai is a Baker Forge pattern that lays copper between the steel layers. When the blade gets hot blued, the steel takes the blue and the copper does not, so the pattern separates instead of blending. You get blue and copper reading against each other down the length of the blade rather than the grey on grey most Damascus shows.

It is a finish you look at rather than one you hide. That is the point of the Marfione Select line.

The Combat Troodon

This is the biggest out the front Microtech builds. Four inches of blade, nine and a half overall, and the dual action slide fires it out and pulls it back in. The Gen III refinements brought the wider X-Button and the Torx hardware, which makes the action smoother and the knife easier to keep up.

The Tanto

The tanto puts a second shorter edge at the front at an angle to the primary one, so the point is backed by more steel than a drop point leaves. You give up some belly for slicing. On a four inch blade that is a trade most people take.

Damascus and Care

Damascus is not stainless. The pattern comes from different steels welded together and etched, and that same difference means it will spot if you leave it wet or sweat on it and walk away. Wipe it down, keep a light oil on it, and it stays the way it looks now.

An Automatic

Out the front automatics are restricted in a number of states and cities. Worth checking your state and local law before you order.

About Microtech

Microtech Knives has been building automatic and manual knives in Fletcher, North Carolina since 1994. Founded by Anthony Marfione, it is a family run shop known for its out the front autos and tight tolerance machining. Every knife is made in the USA.

We Toured the Shop

The Great American Knife Tour™ visited Microtech and toured their Asheville campus.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-t6fmpFA1Y

About The Back Door

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