The **Microtech Ultratech ZBP (Zero Blade Play)** represents the latest advancements from Microtech. Just as tightly packed gunpowder in a bullet propels it thousands of feet, the compact features in this knife push the OTF (Out-The-Front) world into the future.

Let’s focus on the highlight: the **Ultratech ZBP** offers **zero blade play**. OTF enthusiasts know how rare this is in double-action models, and that's because achieving it is a significant challenge. But Microtech has excelled with their **Zero Stop mechanism**, which is not only user-serviceable and compact but also incredibly reliable. This mechanism works by pressing the blade against the chassis using a cone-like component that’s precisely tuned to the ideal position.

In recent months, Microtech has introduced numerous upgrades to their OTFs, and the **Gen 3 Ultratech** incorporates all these improvements:

- The **Dual Fuel Drivetrain** (a dual-spring system) reduces the effort required to push the X-Button slide.
- The **Crud Cutter** (machined grooves beneath the slide) minimizes friction and clears away lint and dirt for smooth operation.
- The knife is made with Microtech's proprietary **Bohler M390MK blade steel**, known for its high carbon content, offering superior edge retention.

The new Ultratech sets itself apart from its predecessor with several enhancements, including improved gimping, a slightly wider handle, a longer and wider blade, a lower-profile glass breaker integrated into the handle, a wider thumb slide, a titanium pocket clip with a silica carbide ball, and Torx hardware. Like other Microtech Gen III OTFs, the knife features a lanyard hole in the large base screw that holds the pocket clip, which is reversible for left-handed users. The thickness of both the blade and the handle is consistent with previous versions.

The icing on the cake is that the **Ultratech ZBP** comes at an accessible price, making it a premium choice for those who want the best without breaking the bank. The future of OTF knives has arrived—get your Ultratech ZBP today and experience it for yourself.

 

Overall Length: 21.6 cm - 8.5"
Blade Length: 8.9cm - 3.5"
Weight: 98gr - 3.46oz
Blade Material: Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Anodized EX Machined Aluminum Alloy
Made in: U.S.A.