Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Slide lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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)
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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