Comparison Console
Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Push Button
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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 edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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