Comparison Console
Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Microtech Select Fire
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% 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 Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire 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$337Most expensive
US$300Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 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
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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.
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Unknown
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online