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Microtech Dirac Delta vs Microtech Mini MSI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$274Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium or Aluminum depending on variant
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Varies including Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Frag finish, Antique Blue/Green Anodized, Gold/Champagne
Lock type
Double action OTF
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Manual, dual thumb studs or thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSurvival
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseCollectorsTactical Use
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
Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance From M390mk SteelAmbidextrous Ram Lok Lock With Smooth One Handed OperationVersatile Blade Shape With Partially Serrated OptionsWell Balanced And Pocket Friendly SizeHigh Quality American Craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
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