Comparison Console
Microtech Hera II Mini vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 211% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$314Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Slide
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preference
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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