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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard vs Microtech Mini MSI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$274Cheapest
Weight
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium or Aluminum depending on variant
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Varies including Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Frag finish, Antique Blue/Green Anodized, Gold/Champagne
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
Manual, dual thumb studs or thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useCollectorsTactical use
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelAmbidextrous RAM-LOK lock with smooth one-handed operationVersatile blade shape with partially serrated optionsWell-balanced and pocket-friendly sizeHigh quality American craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium pricingWeight varies by handle materials and finishes
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