Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet 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 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 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 27% 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 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Plunge lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Push button automatic
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical use
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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