Comparison Console
Microtech 158-10BH vs Microtech Exocet D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 12% 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$320Most expensive
US$299Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)
50 mm (1.97 in)
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)
142 mm (5.59 in)
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thickest
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Handle material
Green apocalyptic 6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Opening method
Thumb slide (double-action auto)
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSlicingPiercing
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Common praise
Precision engineeringSmooth automatic deployment and retractionExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous pocket clip for versatile carry
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
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