Comparison Console
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$194Cheapest
US$295Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.55 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
226.7 mm (8.93 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Polymer or aluminum depending on model
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash, Apocalyptic, Two-Tone, or Cerakote (varies by model)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useHard-use tasksUsers wanting robust and reliable lock
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and confidence-inspiring RAM-LOK lockupExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth one-handed operation ambidextrous lockVariety of handle materials and blade finishesDurable and reliable for hard-use tasks
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Some FRN polymer handles have sharp edges out of production that can be smoothed with sanding
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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