Comparison Console
Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Hawk Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$364Cheapest
US$429.95Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Push Button
Push button automatic
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Not best for
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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