Microtech MSI S/E Knife Tan Slab Side Aluminum, Black Cerakote M390MK by Tony Marfione (210-1TA)

MSI S/E Tan Slab Side Aluminum, Black Cerakote folding knife, combining strength, durability, and elegance. Its blade is made of premium M390MK steel, the result of a collaboration between two renowned companies—Microtech and Böhler. This steel is known for its exceptional durability and long-lasting sharpness, making this knife ready for any challenge. The intuitive RAM-Lok lock ensures safety during use. This innovative lock is easy to operate and provides ease of use for both right- and left-handed users. The knife’s handle is made of aluminum, durable and ergonomic. Its shape is designed to fit perfectly in the hand, ensuring comfort even during prolonged use. This knife is not just a tool, but also a work of applied art. Its designer, Anthony Marfione, founder and owner of Microtech, paid attention to every detail. From its elegant finish to its satin details, this knife is both beautiful and practical. Whether you’re looking for a reliable tool or an elegant accessory, the MSI (Microtech Standard Issue) folder will meet your expectations.

M390MK - thanks to the collaboration between engineers from Microtech and Böhler, an exclusive version of M390 steel was created exclusively for Microtech. The carbon content was increased and subjected to more rigorous control, thereby improving the properties of M390 steel to ensure better edge retention, corrosion resistance, and polishability. A martensitic high-performance chromium steel produced using powder metallurgy. Due to its alloy composition, it features exceptionally high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance. Thanks to its high wear resistance, it maintains edge shape effectively, allowing the blade to retain its sharpness for a very long time (requires minimal maintenance). Another advantage is its resistance to “wire” formation during sharpening. Steel with a high chromium content of 19.0% (Cr), alloyed with 1.95% carbon (C) and 4.0% vanadium (V), hardened to a range of 59–61 HRC. This super steel is comparable to Carpenter’s CPM 20CV or CTS-204P steels. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Cerakote™ - a ceramic-based finish that can be applied to metals, improving a range of physical properties, including abrasion/wear resistance and corrosion resistance. A thin-film, non-reflective, matte protective coating with a low coefficient of friction that is resistant to high temperatures, chemicals, and impact. It ensures durability and hardness.

Ram-Lok™ (Crossbar Lock) - a crossbar that moves horizontally within longitudinal slots in the steel side plates of the handle frame. When the knife is opened, the locking bar engages from above with the rear portion of the blade, preventing it from retracting. This component is held in place by two springs. Unlocking occurs by pulling the bar backward; its ends are accessible through cutouts in the scales on both sides of the handle. In the closed position, the bar presses against the cam surface at the rear of the blade, preventing it from opening spontaneously. The advantages of the Ram-Lok lock include high resistance to contamination, practical insensitivity to dynamic loads, ease of operation with both the right and left hand, and the mechanism’s light, smooth operation.

Blade - machine-ground S/E (Single Edge) Sheepfoot blade, sharpened on one side. Coated with black Cerakote™, which gives the surface an elegant, uniform matte finish resistant to glare and minor scratches. The blade opens via a thumb hole in the handle, making the knife comfortable to use for both right- and left-handed users. The blade features a high flat grind, ensuring excellent cutting edge geometry and exceptional cutting performance. To ensure full control over the blade, the blade spine features upper jimping, a serrated thumb rest. The entire assembly is locked by a comfortable and reliable Ram-Lok mechanism.

Handle - precision-machined using 3D technology on CNC mills from anodized aluminum 6061-T6. The Slab Side version features a smooth surface without additional profiling or texture, giving the knife a minimalist, clean aesthetic. The wide lock slide with Microtech’s signature stepped structure (X Button) ensures secure and comfortable operation. The scales are connected by a solid aluminum backspacer. A reversible (right/left) clip allows for discreet carrying of the knife in the tip-up position.

Above the clip is a lanyard hole, a hole for a safety or decorative lanyard.

Technical Specifications:

Product Number: 210-1 TA
Product Name: MSI® S/E Ram-Lok™ Tan Slab Side Aluminum, Black Cerakote Standard

Overall Length: 229.0 mm / 9.0"
Blade length: 102.0 mm / 4.0“
Blade thickness: 3.8 mm / 0.15”
Handle length: 130.0 mm / 5.125"
Handle thickness: 14.5 mm / 0.57"
Weight: 133.0 g / 4.7 oz

Blade material: Böhler M390MK
Blade hardness: N/A
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Cerakote

Handle material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Handle finish color: Tan
Backspacer material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Backspacer color: Gray

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

Pivot mechanism: N/A
Lock: Ram-Lok
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Anthony Marfione
Brand: Microtech Knives
Manufacturer: Microtech Knives
Country of origin: USA

Compiled by: Sharg®