Comparison Console
Microtech Hawk Auto vs WE Knife Ziffius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the longest option for closed length.
WE Knife Ziffius stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$422.4Cheapest
Weight
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
136.9 g (4.83 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
93.9 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
221.4 mm (8.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Black Stonewashed, Satin Flat (one variant) / Hand Rubbed Satin (another variant)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Flipper, Thumb Stud
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 carry (EDC)
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 fit and finishExcellent edge retention and durabilitySmooth and versatile deploymentSolid and reliable button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
Higher price pointLimited availability due to limited production
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