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Microtech Dirac vs Microtech Exocet D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$309Most expensive
US$299Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
1.52 mm (0.06 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade) / Orange anodized (handle)
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Lock type
Out The Front
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Opening method
Cover firing slider
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Pocket clip
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Common praise
High quality and precision engineeringErgonomic handle design similar to HALO seriesInnovative internal mechanism and proprietary hardwareIntegrated glass breaker tip as an emergency utilityReliable dual action deployment and retraction
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
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