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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Hawk Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$429.95Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
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 cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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