So, I work with a guy who collects high end tactical knives. Months ago I discussed with him microtech knives and he says he has 2 Navy Scarabs which if you're unfamiliar with is an OTF that fires under water and has tritium in the fire lever/button so it can be easily found by divers that need to open the knife.
BHQ last listed these knives at $650. He offered me one of his two at $250.
We talked about it for some time and even though I wouldn't have the $250 for 8-10 weeks (which I was very, very vocal about), he brought it in today and just handed it to me and told me he "knew I was good for it". I tried to protest but again he stopped me and said to take it home.
I just can't believe it. My boss couldn't believe it, my wife and friends don't believe it.
Who does that?? I've only met this guy a handful of times, we aren't afterwork friends, beer buddies, etc.
This knife is mint too! No wear from use, not a fake, fires hard/locks up tight. Tritium is bright. Dust covers, sheath, pocket clip tool, box and paperwork.
Microtech Navy Scarab
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ArmaliteKnight
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Microtech Navy Scarab
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Spyderfly balisong
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Domino Blue CF
K2 Farid Mehr Bowie
Delica 4 FRN w/Emerson wave
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farnorthdan
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
Wow, nice, but you know what we say around here....pics or it didn't happen :D
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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ArmaliteKnight
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
:D Here you go, two tone scarab navy next to my Christmas endura
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Spydies I own:
Domino Blue CF
K2 Farid Mehr Bowie
Delica 4 FRN w/Emerson wave
PM2 in digicam
Spyderfly balisong
Harpy SS
Matriarch2 FRN w/Emerson wave
GOD BLESS JOHN NOVESKE R.I.P
Domino Blue CF
K2 Farid Mehr Bowie
Delica 4 FRN w/Emerson wave
PM2 in digicam
Spyderfly balisong
Harpy SS
Matriarch2 FRN w/Emerson wave
GOD BLESS JOHN NOVESKE R.I.P
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ArmaliteKnight
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
One more with all the papers, box, sheath, dust covers and tool bit
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Spydies I own:
Domino Blue CF
K2 Farid Mehr Bowie
Delica 4 FRN w/Emerson wave
PM2 in digicam
Spyderfly balisong
Harpy SS
Matriarch2 FRN w/Emerson wave
GOD BLESS JOHN NOVESKE R.I.P
Domino Blue CF
K2 Farid Mehr Bowie
Delica 4 FRN w/Emerson wave
PM2 in digicam
Spyderfly balisong
Harpy SS
Matriarch2 FRN w/Emerson wave
GOD BLESS JOHN NOVESKE R.I.P
Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
Very nice! I have two Uiltra techs and like them a lot, come to think of it I think I paid more for one of mine than you did.
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farnorthdan
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
Right on, thats real nice looking, I've wanted an OTF for the longest time, so many to choose from just not sure which one I want. Good score.
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
Neat story! Thanks for sharing. :) I really like Microtech's OTFs and automatics. They are exceptionally well made.
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
Wow very cool! I am so glad and happy for you Armalite :)
The Microtech Scarab is a great knife. I first saw a picture of it in a knife book and knife magazine years ago and knew right away that it is a super knife. Thank you for sharing the experience.
The Microtech Scarab is a great knife. I first saw a picture of it in a knife book and knife magazine years ago and knew right away that it is a super knife. Thank you for sharing the experience.
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TheKnifeCollector
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Re: Microtech Navy Scarab
That is a cool story, and a REALLY cool knife!!