Comparison Console
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$395Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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