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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$295Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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)
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Unknown
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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