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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Iconic
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
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)
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Common complaints
Unknown
High retail priceLimited availability
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