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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Cypher D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$474Most expensive
US$438Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
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Common praise
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Common complaints
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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