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Microtech DOC vs Microtech MSI Polymer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$350Most expensive
US$212Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Polymer
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Unknown
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
Robust and reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelAmbidextrous one-handed operationGood grip and handle texturesPremium USA manufacturing quality
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Unknown
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