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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Microtech DOC
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$337Cheapest
US$350Most expensive
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.064 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
S30V
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Common praise
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.
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
Unknown
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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