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Microtech Exocet 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 36% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet 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 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
102 mm (4.02 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Slide
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet CarryCalifornia Legal CarryUtility And Practical Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseCombat ReadinessCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Non Automatic Knife Preference
Common praise
Compact And LightweightInnovative Money Clip IntegrationCalifornia Legal Blade LengthHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionSharp Dual Edge Dagger Blade
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
Unknown
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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