Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon Scout vs Microtech DOC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 39% 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$325Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
269 g (9.49 oz)Heaviest
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
317.5 mm (12.50 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
7.95 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V Tool Steel
S30V
Handle material
Kray-Ex
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Finish
Satin
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Lock type
Fixed
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Opening method
Unknown
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Clip type
Unknown
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
SurvivalCombatHuntingBushcraftHeavy field utility
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Common praise
Extreme durabilityBalanced cutting powerStrong piercing abilityNon-slip Kray-Ex handleRobust spineFull tang constructionSecure-Ex sheath for dependable carry
Innovative assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
Common complaints
Minor quirks in sheath fit or deployment speed
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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