Comparison Console
Microtech DOC vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E 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 S/E 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$554Most expensive
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Out The Front
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Unknown
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