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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Dirac Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$429Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
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) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Double action OTF
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Top-mounted thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
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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