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Microtech DOC vs Spyderco Chinook
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chinook stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$345Cheapest
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Satin
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Lockback
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
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
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Unknown
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