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Microtech Hera S/E vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie 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$454.74Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Out The Front
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday CarryMedium Sized Folding Knife UsersUsers Desiring A Premium Titanium Framelock Folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Cutting ChoresUsers Needing Large Fixed Blades
Common praise
Sleek Carry And Dependable PerformanceSmooth And Consistent Dual Action Otf MechanismDurable Yet Lightweight Aluminum HandleExcellent Control And Slicing Efficiency With Single Edge Drop Point BladeUnique Clip Design With Ceramic Glider Ball Allows Smooth Pocket Slide
High Quality ManufacturingComfortable ErgonomicsSmooth DeploymentRefined Frame LockGood Balance And Medium SizeExcellent Blade Steel (M390 Or Cts Xhp)Suitable For Everyday Carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher Price PointSome Design Changes Less Desirable Compared To Original ModelOriginal Stonewashed Finish Replaced By Satin In Newer VersionRough Edges At Blade Opening Hole And Jimping On New VersionLong Handle May Feel Disproportionate For Some Users
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