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Microtech DOC vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III 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 III 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$289Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Unknown
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
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 flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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