Comparison Console
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 29% 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$274Cheapest
US$295Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and pocket-friendly tactical designSuperior edge retention and resistance to chipping from M390MK steelSmooth ambidextrous thumb stud deploymentStrong and reliable RAM-LOK locking systemLightweight and durable aluminum handle with low pocket dragReversible titanium clip for left or right carry
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Unknown
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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