Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$438Cheapest
US$454.74Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
Premium Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday CarryTactical
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)
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
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