Burchtree Bladeworks Midtech V2

[Capbyrd]

My most recent acquisition is this Mid-tech from Michael Burch.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The knife is a unique pattern from his customs that he will not produce in fashion other than these mid-techs.  Its a limited run of 200 (plus a few prototypes and 5 fancy "quarter-techs").  Mine is number 72 of 200 (I'm trying to track down 5 or 83 as I would prefer those numbers) and it is marked both on the card and inside the scale.  I haven't been able to take a good picture inside the scale.  

 

Handle is titanium as are the pocket clip, thumb studs and standoffs.  The blade steel is CPM154.  The blade rides on teflon washers.  And let me tell you, it is smooth.  Teflon washers are amazing.  The knife has to be built properly but when they are, I would put teflon up against any other system.  

 

The next picture is a few macro shots of some of my favorite features.  The thumb studs, standoffs and handle holes are just so well done on this blade.  Its a great knife.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mav]

A friend I work with has several Burch knives.  I really like them.  I love the finish, and as you say, they are very smooth.

[Capbyrd]

I've gotten to handle a few Burch full customs and they are stellar.  Michael's hamons really stand head and shoulders above the rest.  But for an affordable and attainable Burch, this one is awesome. 

[Guest Gustafa]

Gorgeous blade, is that your edc or just another in the collection. 

 

Man thats nice.

[Capbyrd]

I carry everything I buy.  No safe queens here.  However, after carrying it every day for a week, I realized that I preferred others more.  So while it is still in the rotation, it won't be as often as others.