Comparison Console
Microtech Hawk Auto vs WE Knife Sine Wave
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Sine Wave stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$429.95Most expensive
US$375Cheapest
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)
141 g (4.97 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
225 mm (8.86 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed / Gray Hand Rubbed - Satin Titanium
Lock type
Plunge lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Flipper tap
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseCollector's Piece
Every Day Carry
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 Materials And BuildSmooth Flipper Opening On BearingsEffective Nested Liner Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
Handle May Feel Uncomfortable To Some Users Initially
Unknown
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