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Microtech MSI G10 vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$328Cheapest
US$330Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Full-flat grind
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useTactical use
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and heavy-duty designHighly secure RAM-LOK locking systemExcellent edge retention with M390MK steelAmbidextrous with reversible clipVersatile opening methods
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Unknown
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