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Microtech Dirac Delta vs WE Knife Shadowfire
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the lightest option for weight. WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
WE Knife Shadowfire 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shadowfire stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$398Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
124.9 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
100.9 mm (3.97 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
227.8 mm (8.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
126.9 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Hand Polished Satin (Blade)
Lock type
Double action OTF
Frame Lock
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
EDCTactical UseCollectors
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
High build qualityExcellent materials including CPM 20CV steel and titanium handleSmooth and reliable flipper opening with frame lock mechanismGood size and weight for EDCAttractive finish and design
Common complaints
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