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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech MSI G10
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 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$364Most expensive
US$328Cheapest
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
M390MK Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Push Button
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useTactical use
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
Durable and heavy-duty designHighly secure RAM-LOK locking systemExcellent edge retention with M390MK steelAmbidextrous with reversible clipVersatile opening methods
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Unknown
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