Comparison Console
Microtech Iconic vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the longest option for overall 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$650Most expensive
US$609Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
100.3 mm (3.95 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Damasteel
Handle material
Milled Black Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Black anodized
Lock type
Button lock w/ safety
Button lock
Opening method
Side-opening automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip up Right carry
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
High retail priceLimited availability
Unknown
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