Comparison Console
Microtech Dirac vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Dirac stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$309Cheapest
US$314Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.24 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade) / Orange anodized (handle)
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
Out The Front
Slide
Opening method
Cover firing slider
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preference
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
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
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