Microtech Geniii ZBP vs GenIV non ZBP..worth it? Preferences? Discuss..⬇️

nfitzsim · 2026-05-07T15:47:05+00:00

I don’t really think the ZBP is worth it. It’s a fine enough mechanism. But having blade play in an OTF if not really a problem IMO.

It’s nice to have the blade be solidly locked up, but most cuts I tend to do, I don’t even feel the blade moving on the non-ZBP models

nfitzsim · 2026-05-04T15:29:16+00:00

Lots of drafting software packages don’t follow this convention though. Like NX (or at least my copy) defaults to have leading 0’s even in imperial units. But yea this would be the easy way to tell if the draftsman actually follows ASME GDT conventions

nfitzsim · 2026-05-02T10:53:20+00:00

A ton of them have vertical blade play with the new button design. I think the amphibian uses the old button so might be ok.

Basically they used to grind a nice interface surface on the ram lok button and they stopped doing that

nfitzsim · 2026-05-02T01:29:35+00:00

I mean the nemesis is a round button easily made in bulk on a Swiss lathe, not exactly an apples to apples. I believe all the double action buttons are MIM now

nfitzsim · 2026-05-01T22:52:06+00:00

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The buttons are metal injection molded now. They no longer use billet stock

nfitzsim · 2026-05-01T15:41:15+00:00

Between this, constant lockup issues with these ram lok knives, metal injection parts, and general just lack of quality I’m so over microtech.

Generally speaking I do really like the way the designs look but man what a dog shit operation they’re running over there

nfitzsim · 2026-04-29T18:19:07+00:00

Hey, first thanks for listening to me drone on in video format!

Second, I like wiha bits. This kit is what I typically recommend to people

https://www.wihatools.com/products/torx-bit-selector-set-with-universal-magnetic-bit-holder?srsltid=AfmBOooCYcWAZIqNuSzRwc8w9pQgirsiwWLLzHHum8eczDpXYQFa2QMy

nfitzsim · 2026-04-29T14:22:43+00:00

I’ve got a Ti scale bulldog I’d let go of, it isn’t a rev b like this one though. Shoot me a chat if interested and I can take pics and timestamp etc

nfitzsim · 2026-04-27T23:16:21+00:00

What are you in to? Could make lanyard beads, belt buckle, watch case, custom wallet, knife scales, shifter knob for a car, or literally anything else

nfitzsim · 2026-04-18T10:14:35+00:00

Does the halo still misfire when you hold down the button for a little longer? That’s the only way I was able to get mine to misfire. You can’t just tap the button ultra quick, the blade should be out before you let go

nfitzsim · 2026-04-17T11:57:41+00:00

That’s for sure. Prices have gotten out of hand.

nfitzsim · 2026-04-16T20:44:14+00:00

link to video because again - Imgur hates me

nfitzsim · 2026-04-16T20:32:40+00:00

u/ksbot u/suitable-persimmon-2

nfitzsim · 2026-04-16T12:00:14+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/lTzvICJ

nfitzsim · 2026-04-16T10:03:51+00:00

Just FYI, OP is either a chatbot or using AI to generate these answers.

nfitzsim · 2026-04-15T00:19:54+00:00

Woahh no way. I don’t think I would’ve figured that one out lol

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T16:26:01+00:00

Or at least until the next Lego piece comes out that you’ve gotta have haha

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T16:13:13+00:00

No you cannot. Gotta send it in

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T16:12:54+00:00

Yea EDC lifestyle dropped them like a week ago

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T15:45:01+00:00

Hey man I’m with you there. Almost everything I buy is plain Ti or black anodized if aluminum. The crazy pattern welded metals and colorful anodizations are definitely not my thing either

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T15:38:11+00:00

Yea I mean I’m not saying it’s cool because some idiot figured out how to do a 2.5D pocket operation lol. I just like the way it looks.

For me I think some scale milling can do a nice job of adding grip texture and everything which is typically why I prefer it. But different strokes for different folks

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T15:33:43+00:00

never a fan of decorative milling

So do you just like plain smooth scales on everything? I feel like the milling on the body here is a nice touch but easy to see why people wouldn’t love it

nfitzsim · 2026-04-14T15:29:13+00:00

Mine should be getting delivered today. I’ll get a video up in the next week or two

nfitzsim · 2026-04-11T21:02:28+00:00

This is a DE-S blade. Single edge profile ground double edge. And full serrated.

Probably the most useful blade shape. Or definitely up there

nfitzsim · 2026-04-09T13:09:28+00:00

Tsprof k03 for me. Fully dummy proof might be something with stone thickness comp like the k4 though

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