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Microtech MSI Polymer vs Spyderco Shaman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$212Cheapest
US$240Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Polymer
FRN or G-10
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty prying
Common praise
Robust and reliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelAmbidextrous one-handed operationGood grip and handle texturesPremium USA manufacturing quality
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users
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