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Microtech Cypher D/E vs WE Knife Exciton
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Exciton stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$438Cheapest
US$440Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
124.3 g (4.38 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
93.5 mm (3.68 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
220.5 mm (8.68 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Polished Gray blade finish
Lock type
Slide lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Flipper & Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryCollectorsEDC
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 constructionUnique limited edition with serial number and certificateSmooth action with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotSturdy button lock with spring tension
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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