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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$474Cheapest
US$650Most expensive
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewash
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday CarryCollector's PieceTactical Use
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 BuildStrong And Fast Automatic DeploymentErgonomic And Precise DesignCollector Friendly Aesthetic
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
High Retail PriceLimited Availability
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