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Microtech Hawk Auto vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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