Comparison Console
Microtech Hawk Auto vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$429.95Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.35 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
High price point
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