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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech Tachyon II
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, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$295Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
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
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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