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Cold Steel Recon Scout vs Microtech Feather

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 334% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 234% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 89% 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.

Cold Steel Recon Scout — Blade length: 190.5 mm (7.50 in)Cold Steel Recon Scout — Overall length: 317.5 mm (12.50 in)Cold Steel Recon Scout — Blade thickness: 7.95 mm (0.31 in)Cold Steel Recon Scout — Weight: 269 g (9.49 oz)Cold Steel Recon Scout — Retail price: US$325Microtech Feather — Blade length: 57 mm (2.24 in)Microtech Feather — Overall length: 168 mm (6.61 in)Microtech Feather — Blade thickness: 3.7 mm (0.15 in)Microtech Feather — Weight: 62 g (2.19 oz)Microtech Feather — Retail price: US$241Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$325Most expensive
US$241Cheapest
Weight
269 g (9.49 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Overall length
317.5 mm (12.50 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
7.95 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Kray-Ex
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Lock type
Fixed
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
SurvivalCombatHuntingBushcraftHeavy field utility
Tactical useEDCProfessional useCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extreme durabilityBalanced cutting powerStrong piercing abilityNon-slip Kray-Ex handleRobust spineFull tang constructionSecure-Ex sheath for dependable carry
Exceptional edge retentionLightweight and easy to carryErgonomic gripFlawless fit and finish
Common complaints
Minor quirks in sheath fit or deployment speed
Cutting edge length could be longerLack of a small finger guard to prevent slipping

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