Comparison Console
Microtech Dirac Delta vs Microtech Tachyon II
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$295Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Double action OTF
Unknown
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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 fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Unknown
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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