Comparison Console
Microtech Makora D/E vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% 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$395
US$395
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Thumb slide
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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