Comparison Console
Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$295Cheapest
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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