Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Microtech Ultratech T/E 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 T/E 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 T/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$437Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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