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Microtech Hera II vs Microtech Ultratech S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$537Most expensive
US$327.47Cheapest
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
Thumb Lock
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Smooth and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Common complaints
High price point
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
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