Comparison Console
Microtech Hera II vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 45% 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$537Cheapest
US$650Most expensive
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.35 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Stonewash
Lock type
Thumb Lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Common complaints
High price point
High retail priceLimited availability
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