Comparison Console
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Stitch 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 Stitch 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 Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 48% 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
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.47 mm (3.05 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
181.36 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
RAM-LOK (Bar Lock)
Unknown
Opening method
Manual folder
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryControl and reliabilityPremium performance
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Secure lockup with RAM-LOK Bar LockLightweight and durable aluminum handleExceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth, confident manual operationCompact and aggressive design suited for EDC
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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