Comparison Console
Microtech Hawk Auto vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Plunge lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Push button automatic
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical 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
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
High retail priceLimited availability
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