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Microtech Hera II vs WE Knife Magnetron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$430Cheapest
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
144.4 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
218.8 mm (8.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
123.3 mm (4.85 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Copper Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Thumb Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Flipper
Clip type
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
High-quality materials and constructionSmooth flipper openingDurable CPM 20CV blade steelAttractive and functional handle design
Common complaints
High price point
Relatively high priceWeight slightly on the heavier side for some users
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