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Microtech Exocet Tanto vs Microtech Mini MSI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 32% 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$274Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.3 mm (1.98 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
142.2 mm (5.60 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061 T6 aluminum
Titanium or Aluminum depending on variant
Finish
Apocalyptic finish
Varies including Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Frag finish, Antique Blue/Green Anodized, Gold/Champagne
Lock type
Double-Action OTF automatic
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Manual, dual thumb studs or thumb studs
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical tasks
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelAmbidextrous RAM-LOK lock with smooth one-handed operationVersatile blade shape with partially serrated optionsWell-balanced and pocket-friendly sizeHigh quality American craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium pricingWeight varies by handle materials and finishes
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