Microtech Stitch S/E Knife Fluted Black G10, Apocalyptic F/S M390MK by Borka Blades and Tony Marfione (169RL-12APFLGTBK)

Stitch S/E Fluted Black G10, Apocalyptic F/S A manual version of the bold design of the versatile tactical knife, a collaboration between Sebastijan Berenji and Microtech. The wide blade and the straight handle, which is comfortable to grip, make for a strong tactical knife that has been manufactured with attention to detail and using the best materials. A faithful companion that will never let you down.

Borka Blades (Sebastijan Berenji) is a very popular custom knife maker with skills that attract a large following of blade enthusiasts. Sebastijan was born and raised in Yugoslavia and became a US citizen in 2016. The company is named after his late mother, Borka. A few years after starting his career as a knifemaker, he designed a unique folding knife that attracted a lot of attention among collectors and enthusiasts. Not only did he draw attention to himself, but he also caught the eye of Microtech Knives CEO Anthony Marfione, who offered him a partnership.

M390MK - thanks to the cooperation of Microtech and Böhler engineers, an exclusive version of M390 steel was created, made only for Microtech. The carbon content was increased and subjected to more thorough control, improving the properties of M390 steel to ensure better edge retention, corrosion resistance and polishing. A martensitic high-performance chromium steel produced using powder metallurgy. Due to the alloy concept, it is characterized by extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it keeps its edge well, which means that the blade stays sharp for a very long time (minimal maintenance required). Another advantage is that it is resistant to “wire” formation during sharpening. Steel with a high chromium content of 19.0% (Cr) and an admixture of 1.95% carbon (C), 4.0% vanadium (V), hardened to 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Ram-Lock (Crossbar Lock) - a horizontal crossbar that moves in longitudinal notches in the steel side plates of the handle skeleton. When the knife is opened, the locking bar covers the back of the blade from above, preventing it from moving back. This bar is pressed down by two springs. Unlocking is done by pulling back the locking bar, the ends of which are accessible through the notches in the Handle grips. In the closed position, the bar presses against the cam surface at the back of the blade, preventing it from opening by itself. The advantages of the Ram-Lock are that it is resistant to dirt, practically insensitive to dynamic loads, easy to use with either the right or left hand, and light to operate.

Blade - wide, S/E type (Single Edge Spear Point), finished with an impressive Apocalyptic patina, fully serrated. The gently curved cutting edge converges towards a needle-sharp tip. The robust blade thickness in combination with the flat grind provides excellent cutting properties combined with high durability. The long, false blade on the back increases the already high material penetration. The knife is opened via the wide thumb hole. To maintain full control over the blade, there is a large, serrated finger choil at the bottom and upper jimping, a corrugated thumb rest, on the back of the blade. The whole knife is secured with a convenient Ram-Lock.

Handle - CNC milled with high precision from G10, a virtually indestructible composite material that is resistant to weather, chemicals and mechanical damage, with a deeply milled 3D fluted texture. Wide locking slider with Microtech's signature X-pattern texture. Both grips are screwed together with a solid aluminum backspacer. A two-sided (right/left) clip allows you to carry the knife tip-up. The protruding part of the backspacer, which has a hole for a cord, can also be used as an improvised glass breaker.

Technical data:

Product number: 169RL-12APFLGTBK
Product name: Stitch S/E Fluted Black G10, Apocalyptic F/S

Total length: 216.0 mm / 8.5”
Blade length: 95.2 mm / 3.75”
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16”
Handle length: 127.0 mm / 5.0”
Handle thickness: 15.7 mm / 0.62”
Weight: 164.0 g / 5.8 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390MK
Blade hardness: n/a
Blade grinding: Flat
Blade finish: Apocalyptic

Handle material: G10
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right / left, Tip-up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: n/a
Locking mechanism: Ram-Lock
Opening type: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Borka Blades (Sebastijan Berenji) / Anthony Marfione
Brand: Microtech Knives
Manufacturer: Microtech Knives
Country of origin: USA

Development: Sharg® company