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Microtech Dirac Delta vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Double action OTF
Frame lock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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