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Microtech Brachial Auto vs WE Knife Shadowfire
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. WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight.
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$398Cheapest
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
124.9 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
100.9 mm (3.97 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
227.8 mm (8.97 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
126.9 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Hand Polished Satin (Blade)
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
EDCTactical UseCollectors
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
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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 build qualityExcellent materials including CPM 20CV steel and titanium handleSmooth and reliable flipper opening with frame lock mechanismGood size and weight for EDCAttractive finish and design
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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