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Microtech DOC vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II 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$350Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Unknown
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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