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Microtech Makora D/E vs Microtech Ultratech S/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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$395Most expensive
US$327.47Cheapest
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
126 mm (4.96 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Thumb slide
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
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 and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Common complaints
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
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