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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$274Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 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
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Slide lock
RAM-LOK bar lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
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)
Compact and pocket-friendly tactical designSuperior edge retention and resistance to chipping from M390MK steelSmooth ambidextrous thumb stud deploymentStrong and reliable RAM-LOK locking systemLightweight and durable aluminum handle with low pocket dragReversible titanium clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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