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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Dirac Delta
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$438Most expensive
US$429Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Slide lock
Double action OTF
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Top-mounted thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
Common complaints
Unknown
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