Comparison Console
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Engage 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$174.99Cheapest
US$337Most expensive
Weight
187.93 g (6.63 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
Atlas Lock
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC workhorseTactical applicationsDetailed and precise cutting
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional edge retention of S35VN steelReliable and strong Atlas LockErgonomic G10 handle provides secure gripAmbidextrous operation and clipGood blade length for precise cutting
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
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