Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet D/E vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$299Cheapest
US$314Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Slide
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Non-automatic knife preference
Common praise
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
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Common complaints
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
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