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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal 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.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Unknown
Lock type
Slide lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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)
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Unknown
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
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