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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 34% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E 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 S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$554Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Push Button
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Unknown
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