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Microtech DOC vs WE Knife Starlash
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Starlash stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Starlash stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Starlash stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Starlash stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$357Most expensive
Weight
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
202.2 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
100.8 mm (3.97 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
237.2 mm (9.34 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
136.4 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
6AL4V Titanium with Aluminum Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Black Stonewashed, Satin Flat
Lock type
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Flip Press Lock
Opening method
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Everyday CarryEDC
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
High quality M390 blade steelStrong and reliable flip press lockSmooth flipper opening with caged ceramic ball bearingPremium titanium and carbon fiber handleWell balanced and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
Relatively high price pointMay be heavier than some other EDC knives
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