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Microtech Makora D/E vs Spyderco Kapara
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$370Cheapest
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
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
Exceptional edge geometry and retentionComfortable and secure gripStrong, safe locking mechanismLightweight and easy to carryAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Unknown
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