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Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV T/E OTF Automatic Knife - 2.5" Bohler M390MK Apocalyptic Tanto Blade - Merlot Aluminum Handle (11494-10APMR)
Product Description
Deploying a rapid-response out-the-front (OTF) automatic knife in an everyday carry context often introduces an aggressive footprint that clashes with professional attire or tight civilian pockets. Full-size tactical switchblades create cumbersome weight drag and draw unwanted attention during low-profile utilitarian tasking. Conversely, historic sub-compact automatic folders often suffer from delicate internal mechanisms that clog at the first sign of pocket lint, coupled with small handles that sacrifice a confident ergonomic purchase. The Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV masterfully dismantles these limitations. Re-engineered from the ground up for its fourth generation, this ultra-discreet powerhouse delivers hard-use mechanical architecture scaled down to exactly 70% of the flagship Ultratech footprint, packing elite tactical response directly into a standard watch pocket.
Proudly manufactured in the USA, the technical core of the 11494-10APMR focuses on a 2.5-inch flat-ground tanto blade forged from ultra-premium Bohler M390MK stainless super steel. This specialized, cobalt-enriched particle metallurgy steel—co-developed by Bohler and Microtech—is meticulously conditioned to yield phenomenal edge stability, extreme micro-grain wear resistance, and absolute corrosion defense under demanding real-world conditions. The blade features a non-reflective, rock-tumbled Apocalyptic finish designed to effortlessly mask surface abrasions from intensive slicing chores. This premium steel fires out from a rock-solid, aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum chassis, hard-coat anodized in a sophisticated, deep Merlot purple finish and subtly broadened for this generation to ensure an ergonomic three-finger purchase.
Functionally, the UTX-70 Gen IV delivers a radically modernized and glassy mechanical experience under daily deployment. It introduces Microtech's revolutionary Dual-Fuel Drive Train™, utilizing a completely overhauled internal dual-spring firing chassis that significantly lowers the force required to actuate the knife while maximizing retraction safety and firing speed. To ensure zero-fail reliability as a dedicated pocket companion, the handle features the innovative Crud Kutter™ self-cleaning port assembly, channeling away pocket dust, oil, and debris before it can compromise the spring track. Fastened with standard Torx hardware for simplified maintenance, this pocket workhorse comes complete with an Apocalyptic finished pocket clip and a redesigned, low-profile glass breaker tip integrated into the pommel.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
As a high-velocity, double-action out-the-front automatic knife, the UTX-70 Gen IV is subject to regional compliance guidelines; ensure you verify your local and state statutes prior to carrying. Thanks to the integration of the internal Crud Kutter™ system, this generation is exponentially more resilient against pocket lint than previous iterations, yet basic preventative maintenance will secure its glassy action for decades. Avoid flooding the internal spring cavity with heavy firearm lubes or grease, which actively trap abrasive particles. Periodically blow compressed air through the blade opening to clear out collected debris, followed by a light mist of a dry-film lubricant directly onto the slider tracks.
Key Features
- **Gen IV Technical Evolution:** Re-engineered with an optimized frame geometry that maximizes palm leverage while maintaining a layout compact enough for watch pocket carry.
- **Dual-Fuel Drive Train™:** Features Microtech’s upgraded internal mechanical engine, providing an extraordinarily smooth, low-effort trigger pull and lightning-fast dual-action deployment.
- **Bohler M390MK Super Steel:** The 2.5-inch tanto blade is crafted from an elite particle metallurgy alloy co-developed with Bohler, offering premier edge longevity and structural toughness.
- **Integrated Crud Kutter™:** Outfitted with a specialized self-cleaning port assembly designed to channel away pocket lint, protecting internal spring tracks from mechanical jams.
- **Apocalyptic Finished Tanto:** Flat-ground tanto blade concentrates exceptional downward piercing pressure at the tip, finished in a rugged stonewash that easily camouflages field scuffs.
- **Merlot Anodized Chassis:** Machined from premium 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum and finished in a deep Merlot hard-coat, striking a perfect balance between covert carry and style.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Microtech Knives
- Line: UTX-70 Series (Gen IV)
- MPN: 11494-10APMR
- UPC: 810222583836
- Country of Origin: USA
- Blade Length: 2.50 Inches (63.5 mm)
- Handle Length: 3.50 Inches (88.9 mm)
- Overall Length: 6.00 Inches (152.4 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.080 Inches (2.0 mm)
- Blade Material: Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Tanto (T/E)
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Apocalyptic Stonewash
- Edge Type: Plain / Standard
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
- Handle Color: Merlot Anodized
- Action: Double-Action Automatic OTF (Out-The-Front)
- Deployment Switch: Spine-Mounted Textured Thumb Slide
- Hardware Architecture: Torx Fasteners with Apocalyptic Finish
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Down Carry)
- Weight: 1.40 oz
