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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech MSI S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E 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 S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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 S/E 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$309Cheapest
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
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
M390MK Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Push Button
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
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 constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Unknown
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