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Microtech Dirac Delta vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$395Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Double action OTF
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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