Microtech Porn!?!?

[SirBannedAlot]

I get that you like knives, but you don’t seem to understand. There is no middle ground here when it comes to knock offs. We will never see your point. I’ve stood there at blade show and watched reps from China take pictures of newly released Microtechs so they could try to remake them. They came to my booth and did this. I finally had to tell them. Look, no more pictures. Even others that were around knew that’s what they were doing.
It’s very sad. And I will never have any thing good to say about the topic. I’m glad you have Microtechs and support the Orginal American based knife company. And I’m glad you want to continue to support them. But I’m here to tell you. Justification of knockoffs (of any brand)will never fly here. So check your feelings at the door and know. Those opinions will be met in full force here should they be expressed.

So, only one set of feelings matter?

I notice that nobody has answered the CZ75 clone question... Why is that?

Also, everyone defending Microtech, doesn't seem to care that they also swiped a design from someone else? We won't even get into the whole MT vs ZT debacle...

I agree that selling counterfeits is bad. Duping people into believing that they are purchasing the real deal, when its a cheap fake, is misleading,illegal and wrong. Doesn't matter if it's a MT or a Rolex...

The reality is that not everyone wants to spend $300-$600 on a pocket knife. The Vespas borrow from the MT designs, but they also change it up a good bit and they don't sell it as a counterfeit. They change the handles, have carbon inlays on the blade, even have some different blade shapes than MT offers...

The "met with full force" comes across more as the "my team" syndrome, than anything else... You like MT, I get it. So do I!

And it was the less expensive Vespas, that actually convinced me to go and purchase a couple thousand dollars with of MT's...

As for checking my feelings... I am just being honest and practical... I am not the one with feelings, or letting my emotions run the show, like some members here on your side... Just saying...

 

[crippen]

Here is the main problem with the fanboy... They get their ego and self worth by associating themselves with a brand name. Could be Apple, Harley, Chevy, Glock... or Microtech... They find a brand that they feel has the image that they themselves would like to have.

it's why the average Harley guy is a Wild Hawg, despite him seeing himself in his mind's eye, as Easy Rider...

When you attach your ego to a brand name because you want to inherit the image by proxy... you don't take well to any criticism of said brand. Because an attack on the brand, is now an attack on you and your sense of self worth. And a copy of the brand?

Heresy! Witch! Burn him!

Because on some subconscious level, you bought into the idea that you purchased your image and status... How dare someone else try to gain that same status, without paying their dues as you did???

Most of us like Microtechs... we own them, use them, collect them and paid the same money you did...

That doesn't mean that we don't like other brands, or have a place in our collections for clones... I like the CZ75. Great pistol, and all that... But I usually buy one of the Turkish clones... why? Similar performance, half the price. Goes bang.

I am not concerned with image and status and brand names... I prefer Ducati and Triumph for my bikes, but I have owned many Honda, Suzuki and Yamahas... Same with guns, and just about everything else...

Some guys are a FORD GUY... whatever... If you describe yourself by means of a brand name, you are just a poser.

Status isn't really status if anyone can walk in and buy it...

Ok so you have demonstrated you ability to really think through an issue. Now go read the thread title, then look at The first three or four thousand post. When your finished with that, spend a little time contemplating the felicity of your contribution to the thread.

Chicken **** is a fantastic fertilizer if spread in the appropriate places.

 

[SirBannedAlot]

Ok so you have demonstrated you ability to really think through an issue. Now go read the thread title, then look at The first three or four thousand post. When your finished with that, spend a little time contemplating the felicity of your contribution to the thread.

Chicken **** is a fantastic fertilizer if spread in the appropriate places.

I get it, the thread is for MT fanboys. Understood.

 

[crippen]

I get it, the thread is for MT fanboys. Understood.

MT thread, started by MT dealer, full of MT fans and collectors of other high end brands. But I don’t want to dodge your Canik, CZ clone question.

These guys over at the CZ forums can help you with that one https://czfirearms.us/index.php

 

[payneed]

Here is the main problem with the fanboy... They get their ego and self worth by associating themselves with a brand name. Could be Apple, Harley, Chevy, Glock... or Microtech... They find a brand that they feel has the image that they themselves would like to have.

it's why the average Harley guy is a Wild Hawg, despite him seeing himself in his mind's eye, as Easy Rider...

When you attach your ego to a brand name because you want to inherit the image by proxy... you don't take well to any criticism of said brand. Because an attack on the brand, is now an attack on you and your sense of self worth. And a copy of the brand?

Heresy! Witch! Burn him!

Because on some subconscious level, you bought into the idea that you purchased your image and status... How dare someone else try to gain that same status, without paying their dues as you did???

Most of us like Microtechs... we own them, use them, collect them and paid the same money you did...

That doesn't mean that we don't like other brands, or have a place in our collections for clones... I like the CZ75. Great pistol, and all that... But I usually buy one of the Turkish clones... why? Similar performance, half the price. Goes bang.

I am not concerned with image and status and brand names... I prefer Ducati and Triumph for my bikes, but I have owned many Honda, Suzuki and Yamahas... Same with guns, and just about everything else...

Some guys are a FORD GUY... whatever... If you describe yourself by means of a brand name, you are just a poser.

Status isn't really status if anyone can walk in and buy it...

Chill dude, I am not buying ANYTHING from China that is manufactured in the USA, it may take a while to get it all back but I hope it is coming back here.
If Chinese crap is the best value out there then I made you a new avatar... it's FREE and made in the USA (by me)... feel free to use it.

 

[SirBannedAlot]

MT thread, started by MT dealer, full of MT fans and collectors of other high end brands. But I don’t want to dodge your Canik, CZ clone question.

These guys over at the CZ forums can help you with that one https://czfirearms.us/index.php

Nice deflection, while at the same time posing the "MY TEAM" point that I made. Well done, Sir.

 

[DEVEST8R]

So, only one set of feelings matter?

I notice that nobody has answered the CZ75 clone question... Why is that?

Also, everyone defending Microtech, doesn't seem to care that they also swiped a design from someone else? We won't even get into the whole MT vs ZT debacle...

I agree that selling counterfeits is bad. Duping people into believing that they are purchasing the real deal, when its a cheap fake, is misleading,illegal and wrong. Doesn't matter if it's a MT or a Rolex...

The reality is that not everyone wants to spend $300-$600 on a pocket knife. The Vespas borrow from the MT designs, but they also change it up a good bit and they don't sell it as a counterfeit. They change the handles, have carbon inlays on the blade, even have some different blade shapes than MT offers...

The "met with full force" comes across more as the "my team" syndrome, than anything else... You like MT, I get it. So do I!

And it was the less expensive Vespas, that actually convinced me to go and purchase a couple thousand dollars with of MT's...

As for checking my feelings... I am just being honest and practical... I am not the one with feelings, or letting my emotions run the show, like some members here on your side... Just saying...

Your still just running in circles..

This thread.. Which is probably still the biggest on ODT. Is about MT’s and the people who enjoy them. Not endorsing clones or knock offs. As for the CZ crap you keep bringing up.. Sucks for CZ just like it sucks for Microtech. But this isn’t a CZ thread. Sooooo I could care less, that’s all I have for you.

 

[SirBannedAlot]

Chill dude, I am not buying ANYTHING from China that is manufactured in the USA, it may take a while to get it all back but I hope it is coming back here.
If Chinese crap is the best value out there then I made you a new avatar... it's FREE and made in the USA (by me)... feel free to use it.
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I am just saying, I know its the popular "NOTICE WHAT A GOOD PATRIOT I AM" flavor of virtue signalling of the week...

But you are undoubtedly doing it from a phone or computer that was made in whole or in part, in CHINA. Half the **** in your house, and your vehicle, comes from CHINA.

So virtue signal all you want, but until you actually walk the walk, I am just gonna sit her and chuckle at the irony that appears to elude you...

 

[SirBannedAlot]

Your still just running in circles..

This thread.. Which is probably still the biggest on ODT. Is about MT’s and the people who enjoy them. Not endorsing clones or knock offs. As for the CZ crap you keep bringing up.. Sucks for CZ just like it sucks for Microtech. But this isn’t a CZ thread. Sooooo I could care less, that’s all I have for you.

The expression, is "I couldn't care less".

If you are going to be anal-retentive and pedantic, do it right, man! ;-)

 

[crippen]

Nice deflection, while at the same time posing the "MY TEAM" point that I made. Well done, Sir.

LOL. You’re in the team clubhouse. Of course it’s a my team environment. Do you go to an American muscle car show to sing the praises of turbo charged 4 cylinder imports?