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Microtech Iconic vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/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 Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$650Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
Milled Black Titanium
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock w/ safety
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Side-opening automatic
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip up Right carry
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
High retail priceLimited availability
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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