Comparison Console
Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Dirac
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$309Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewash (blade) / Orange anodized (handle)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Cover firing slider
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Unknown
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
High quality and precision engineeringErgonomic handle design similar to HALO seriesInnovative internal mechanism and proprietary hardwareIntegrated glass breaker tip as an emergency utilityReliable dual action deployment and retraction
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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