Ammd
NYC

Oct 06, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: None

Sharp and Snappy

This is my fourth OTF and is presently my edc. First was a blade show special Ultratech next was also a Microtech, the combat troodon. I then got the Benchmade Infidel and now this Heretic Manticore X. I really like them all but each one is different. I wanted something a bit larger so I got the combat troodon. I got the double edge spear point model, however, about a week after I received it it accidentally got knocked off my desk and partially deployed. I reset it but after that the blade was terribly loose with movement in all directions and even rattled so I sent it back. Did research again and got the Benchmade Infidel which is a very highly rated OTF and used by professionals worldwide. It is an excellent OTF IMHO with great action and nicely sharp. The downside is that it is only sharpened with a chisel grind on the show side of the blade of this double edged spear point, and all the billboarding on the blade itself and pocket clip. The Manticore X is a large sized OTF with a 3.7 inch recurve blade. It arrived nicely packaged with a small bottle of lube. The handle slabs are nice and comfortable with some texturing and jimping in all the right places use for use in various hand grips. The firing button is large, nicely shaped and not too aggressively jimped. The blade fires out and retracts with a firm push or pull on the firing slide. The blade flies out and back in with a nicely loud snap. The sound itself alone, of it deploying may deter a potential threat. The recurve blade is made of high end CPM MagnaCut steel which makes it very durable, strong, rust resistant, and has great edge retention. Definitely a keeper!

Am
NY

Oct 09, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: None

IT’S A KEEPER

This is my fourth OTF and is presently my edc. First was a blade show special Ultratech next was also a Microtech, the combat troodon. I then got the Benchmade Infidel and now this Heretic Manticore X. I really like them all but each one is different. The Manticore X is a large sized OTF with a 3.7 inch recurve blade. It arrived nicely packaged with a small bottle of lube included. The handle slabs are nice and comfortable with some texturing and jimping in all the right places use for use in various hand grips without any hot spots. There are no screws on the show side at all except those of the reversible pocket clip, and has a nice looking pocket clip which has good retention. You can even get replacement clips in various colors that have a small roller ball for even easier placement and withdrawal. The firing button is large, nicely shaped and not too aggressively jimped. The blade fires out and retracts with a firm push or pull on the firing slide. The blade flies out and back in with a nicely loud snap without any blade play. The sound itself alone, of it deploying, may deter a potential threat. The recurve blade is made of high end CPM MagnaCut steel which makes it very durable, strong, rust resistant, and has great edge retention. It came literally razor sharp and easily shaved hairs off my arm. Slices thru paper like a hot knife thru butter. There’s no branding at all on the handle scales or blade giving it a very clean look. The Heretic name and serial number are placed on the firing slide actuator side of the handle which is covered by your hand when holding the knife. There is even a small glass breaker ball on the end which can come in handy and makes this a multi-tool ( ha ha ). All in all this is a very nice OTF, is my present edc, and can highly recommend it. Definitely a keeper! PS: Of course it came quickly and securely packaged from KC.

Ammd
NYC

Oct 09, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: None

It’s a keeper

This is my fourth OTF and is presently my edc. First was a blade show special Ultratech next was also a Microtech, the combat troodon. I then got the Benchmade Infidel and now this Heretic Manticore X. I really like them all but each one is different. The Manticore X is a large sized OTF with a 3.7 inch recurve blade. It arrived nicely packaged with a small bottle of lube included. The handle slabs are nice and comfortable with some texturing and jimping in all the right places use for use in various hand grips without any hot spots. There are no screws on the show side at all except those of the reversible pocket clip, and has a nice looking pocket clip which has good retention. You can even get replacement clips in various colors that have a small roller ball for even easier placement and withdrawal. The firing button is large, nicely shaped and not too aggressively jimped. The blade fires out and retracts with a firm push or pull on the firing slide. The blade flies out and back in with a nicely loud snap without any blade play. The sound itself alone, of it deploying, may deter a potential threat. The recurve blade is made of high end CPM MagnaCut steel which makes it very durable, strong, rust resistant, and has great edge retention. It came literally razor sharp and easily shaved hairs off my arm. Slices thru paper like a hot knife thru butter. There’s no branding at all on the handle scales or blade giving it a very clean look. The Heretic name and serial number are placed on the firing slide actuator side of the handle which is covered by your hand when holding the knife. There is even a small glass breaker ball on the end which can come in handy and makes this a multi-tool ( ha ha ). All in all this is a very nice OTF, is my present edc, and can highly recommend it. Definitely a keeper! PS: Of course it came quickly and securely packaged from KC.