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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$395Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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