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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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 Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 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)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
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
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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