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Microtech Makora D/E vs WE Knife Thug XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$395Cheapest
US$403.4Most expensive
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
116.4 g (4.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
197.6 mm (7.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Shredded Carbon Fiber and 6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Hand-Polished Satin
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Dual Thumb Stud with Ceramic Ball Bearings
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Everyday carryPremium knife collection
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
Excellent edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelDurable titanium and carbon fiber handleSmooth deployment via ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong and reliable frame lockStylish hand-polished satin blade finish
Common complaints
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Unknown
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