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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard vs Spyderco Techno 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 42% 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$400Cheapest
Weight
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
87 mm (3.43 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Stonewash
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty Folding Knife 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 build quality and edge retentionVersatile and compact designStrong and reliable frame lockAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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