Comparison Console
Microtech Iconic vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 78% 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 Ultratech T/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$437Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Milled Black Titanium
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Button lock w/ safety
Unknown
Opening method
Side-opening automatic
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Tip up Right carry
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
High retail priceLimited availability
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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