Comparison Console
Microtech DOC Killswitch vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch 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$395Most expensive
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Push Button
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Right Hand Tip-Up
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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 deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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