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Cold Steel 4-Max Elite vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$492.64Most expensive
US$337Cheapest
Weight
285 g (10.05 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up (left/right)
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality CPM S35VN steel bladeSturdy Tri-Ad Lock mechanismErgonomic G10 handleVersatile drop point blade shape
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
Common complaints
Unknown
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