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Microtech Amphibian Auto vs Spyderco Chinook
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$345Most expensive
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 (fluted black)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Satin
Lock type
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
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.
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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