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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Tachyon III
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% 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 III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$289Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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