Blast From the Past–Microtech QD Scarab

So last week I traded a knife with a good friend of mine.  He got a knife I had that he really wanted and I got this Microtech QD Scarab.  We both walked away from the trade feeling like we had gotten a great deal.  This knife is serial number 043 from 04/2003.  The pocket clip shows the Marfione dagger, the serial number, the date as well as A. Marfione.  The handle is a dark gray anodized aluminum and the insert is carbon fiber.  In my mind, it creates a nice, subdued classy look with the dark gray color of the carbon fiber just slightly accented by the slightly darker grey anodized aluminum.  The hardware is a bright polished color that sets off the handle nicely.  The glass breaker at the end is offset to one side.

The blade is a Damascus, single edge drop point.  About 1/3 of the way from the handle up the blade the Scarab logo is engraved.  It could easily be my favorite part of the knife. It looks spectacular. 

Our Blast From the Past series is going to highlight cool old knives that either we have or one of our readers has in their collection.  If you have a great knife that you want featured in our Blast From the Past series–send pictures of the knife and a short description of the knife by email to sales@bladeops.com.