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Microtech MSI G10 vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI G10 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$328Most expensive
US$300Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)
128 mm (5.04 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole, cutout for reverse flick or thumb roll
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseTactical Use
EDCTactical UseAccurate Thrusting And Cutting
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
Unique Blade To Handle Angle For Greater Accuracy And Force Transfer In ThrustingHigh Quality CPM Cru Wear Steel With Excellent Edge Holding And ToughnessMultiple Carry Options With Four Position Reversible Pocket ClipSturdy Back Lock Mechanism And Skeletonized Liners For Strength
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued Model, May Be Hard To FindPre Owned Units May Vary In Condition
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