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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Heaviest

Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the heaviest option for weight.

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.

Microtech Cypher D/E — Weight: 112 g (3.95 oz)Microtech Cypher D/E — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Microtech Cypher D/E — Overall length: 216 mm (8.50 in)Microtech Cypher D/E — Blade thickness: 2.8 mm (0.11 in)Microtech Cypher D/E — Retail price: US$438Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard — Weight: 112.3 g (3.96 oz)Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard — Overall length: 216 mm (8.50 in)Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard — Blade thickness: 2.8 mm (0.11 in)Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard — Retail price: US$438WeightBlade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessRetail price
Specification
Microtech Cypher D/E
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard
Price & carry
Retail price
US$438
US$438
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)
216 mm (8.50 in)
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Lock type
Slide lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Dual-action thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor use▣Professional use▣Collection
▣Tactical use▣Everyday carry▣Detailed cutting work▣Piercing▣Slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Superior edge retention✓Exceptional hardness✓Good corrosion resistance✓Smooth and reliable dual-action deployment✓Lightweight and ergonomic handle✓Durable blade finish (stonewash or black)
✓Smooth, effortless deployment and retraction of blade✓High edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steel✓Robust durable aluminum handle✓Compact size for everyday carry✓Well engineered and crafted
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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