Comparison Console
Microtech Hera D/E vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$448Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash / Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Out The Front
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Milled roller ball / Stonewashed steel with ceramic ball (varies)
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical UseLaw Enforcement
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality M390 steel offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.Smooth and strong double-action OTF mechanism.Attractive and ergonomic aluminum handle with durable finish.USA made with superior craftsmanship.
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Blade finish may vary and is prone to showing wear over time.Automatic OTF knives may have legal restrictions in some areas.
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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