Comparison Console
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK vs WE Knife StarHawk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife StarHawk 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 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk 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.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$288.3Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
102.1 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
170.5 mm (6.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV (also available in Damasteel variant)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted (20CV variant), Black Stonewash (20V variant); Handle color/finish: Blue or Black titanium
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Tip-Up, reversible, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
EDCTactical useCollector
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
Quality frame lock mechanismPremium blade steels optionsLightweight titanium handleSmooth flipper opening with ceramic bearings
Common complaints
Unknown
Model variants can be expensive (especially Damasteel version)Discontinued status can limit availability
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