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Microtech Hawk Auto vs WE Knife Thug XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$445Most expensive
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
153.6 g (5.42 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Hand Polished Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Milled Titanium, Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Heavy-duty useEDCCollectors and knife enthusiasts
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
Premium materials and outstanding craftsmanshipSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistanceUltra-smooth deploymentStrong and lightweight titanium handleSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
Unknown
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