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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard vs Microtech Hera D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$448Most expensive
Weight
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
138 mm (5.43 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Stonewash / Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Out The Front
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Milled roller ball / Stonewashed steel with ceramic ball (varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical UseLaw Enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, effortless deployment and retraction of bladeHigh edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelRobust durable aluminum handleCompact size for everyday carryWell engineered and crafted
High quality M390 steel offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.Smooth and strong double-action OTF mechanism.Attractive and ergonomic aluminum handle with durable finish.USA made with superior craftsmanship.
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade finish may vary and is prone to showing wear over time.Automatic OTF knives may have legal restrictions in some areas.
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