Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher T/E vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$477Most expensive
US$437Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Black Aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Double action out-the-front (D/A OTF) automatic
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useCollectors
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance due to premium Bohler M390MK steelUltra-smooth blade deployment and retraction with dual-spring drivetrainSecure grip enhanced by handle jimping and ergonomic designCompact and lightweight for easy everyday carryHigh-quality craftsmanship and reliability
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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