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Microtech Dirac Delta vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$429Most expensive
US$364Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)
95 mm (3.74 in)
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
Double action OTF
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Push Button
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Unknown
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
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