Comparison Console
Microtech Dirac Delta vs Microtech Hawk Auto
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$429Cheapest
US$429.95Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Double action OTF
Plunge lock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Push button automatic
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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