Comparison Console
Microtech DOC vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III 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$350Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseAssisted Opening Folder Collectors
Tactical UseEveryday CarryMilitary And Law Enforcement
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
Exceptional Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelSmooth And Reliable Dual Action Otf MechanismDurable And Lightweight Aluminum HandleStonewash And Cerakote Finishes For Durability And AestheticsWell Suited For Tactical, Utility, And Collecting Purposes
Common complaints
Bulky And Protruding Pocket ClipSomewhat Heavy At 7 OuncesOpening With Thumb Studs Is Less Smooth Than Flipper
No Specific Common Complaints Found In Source Texts
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