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Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% 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 DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$289Cheapest
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
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 flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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