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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard vs WE Knife Speedliner
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Speedliner stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher II S/E Tactical Standard stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$374Cheapest
Weight
112.3 g (3.96 oz)Lightest
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
204 mm (8.03 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
118 mm (4.65 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium (Titanium Handle model), Carbon Fiber (Carbon Fiber Handle model)
Finish
Black finish (blade), stonewash (blade in some variants), black anodized handle
Damasteel Blade, Gray Titanium Finish
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual-action thumb slide
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDetailed cutting workPiercingSlicing
EDCTactical useOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip only on right)
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 blade steel with great edge retentionHigh quality fit and finishUnique and ergonomic handle shapeVery fast and strong frame lockRobust and capable outdoor knife
Common complaints
Unknown
ExpensiveSlightly heavyRight side only clip not ideal for left-handed usersAggressive tactical look may not suit everyone
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