Microtech Stitch-A S/E Automatic Knife Battle Ready Aluminium, Battle Ready M390MK by Borka Blades and Tony Marfione (169-1BYRND)

Stitch-A S/E Battle Ready Aluminum, Battle Ready automatic version of the bold design of the versatile tactical knife, the result of a collaboration between Sebastijan Berenji and Microtech. A wide Blade and a simple handle, comfortable in every grip, give a strong tactical knife made with attention to the finest details and from the best materials. A faithful companion that will never disappoint

Borka Blades (Sebastijan Berenji) is a very popular creator of custom knives with skills that attract a multitude of blade lovers. 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 he began his career as a knifemaker, he designed a unique folding knife and generated a lot of interest among collectors and enthusiasts. He not only attracted attention, but also attracted the interest of Microtech Knives CEO Anthony Marfione, who offered him a partnership.

M390MK - a collaboration between Microtech and Böhler engineers resulted in an exclusive version of M390 steel made only for Microtech. The carbon content has been increased and subjected to closer scrutiny thus improving the properties of M390 steel to provide better edge retention, corrosion resistance and polishing. Martensitic high-performance chromium steel produced by powder metallurgy. Due to its alloy concept, it has extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Due to its high wear resistance, it adequately maintains the shape of the edge, so the blade stays sharp for a very long time (requiring minimal maintenance). Another of the advantages is resistance to the formation of “wire” during sharpening. The steel has a high chromium content of 19.0% (Cr) doped with 1.95% carbon (C), vanadium 4.0% (V), and is hardened between 59-61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter's CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Blade - wide, S/E (Single Edge) Spear Point type . Coated in black with Battle Ready pattern . The gently curved cutting edge converges to a needle-sharp tip. The solid thickness of the blade combined with the hollow grind gives excellent cutting properties combined with high durability. The long false blade on the back increases the already not inconsiderable material piercing properties. To maintain full control of the blade in the lower part we have a large, serrated finger place(finger choil) and on the back of the wedge was made upper jimping, notched thumb rest. The whole is locked with the well-known and proven Button Lock.

Handle - made on CNC milling machines with excellent precision, from Battle Ready-coated 6061-T6 Aluminum with a deeply milled Tri-Grip structure . The knife's wide opening button has been recessed to prevent accidental opening. Both grips have been bolted together using a solid aluminum backspacer. A double-sided (right/left) clip allows the knife to be carried discreetly in the tip-up position. The protruding part of the backspacer in which there is a hole for a rope, can also serve as an improvised glass breaker.

Technical data:

Product number: 169-1 BYRND
Product name: Stitch-A S/E Battle Ready Tri-Grip Aluminum, Battle Ready

Overall length: 216.0 mm / 8.5"
Blade length: 95.2 mm / 3.75"
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.19"
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.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Battle Ready

Handle material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Handle finish color: Battle Ready
Backspacer material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Backspacer color: Black

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

Pivot mechanism: n.d.
Locking mechanism: Button Lock
Opening method: Automatic, thumb button
Additional accessories: none

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company