10th Anniversary Infidel NKD: The Double-Edged OTF Icon Gets Its Milestone Moment on r/knifeclub
Anniversary posts have a way of making the whole community feel old in the best way. When a 10th anniversary Microtech Infidel showed up on r/knifeclub this weekend, the thread was equal parts celebration and nostalgia — a milestone moment for one of the most recognizable automatic knives ever made. The Infidel has been a fixture of the OTF (out-the-front) category for so long that it is easy to forget how significant its arrival was, and the anniversary NKD is a good excuse to look back at what made it matter.
The Infidel's claim to fame is its uncompromising design brief. Where most OTFs tread carefully, the Infidel was built as a double-edged automatic with a blade profile that means business — a knife that was never trying to be discreet or office-friendly. That aggressive identity made it a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts who wanted their automatic to look the part, and it cemented Microtech's reputation as the brand that takes OTFs seriously. A decade on, the silhouette is instantly recognizable to anyone who has spent five minutes in knife forums.
The anniversary edition adds the collector layer: special markings, finishes, and presentation details that mark the milestone and give owners a reason to keep the box. For the poster, the NKD is the culmination of the hunt — anniversary editions tend to move fast and command attention in the secondary market — and the thread's reactions reflected the usual mix of congratulations and envy. The comments also drew out the perennial Infidel debate: double-edge practicality versus the legal and social realities of carrying an aggressive automatic, a conversation that has followed the model since day one.
Compared with the rest of Microtech's OTF lineup — the UTX series, the Dirac, the Combat Troodon — the Infidel remains the brand's most distinctive statement, and a decade of staying power is the proof. The anniversary NKD thread is a reminder that some designs transcend trends: the Infidel looked like the future of automatics when it launched, and it still does. For collectors who missed the first decade, the anniversary edition is the milestone moment to look for.