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Microtech Exocet D/E vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% 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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Unknown
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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