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Microtech MSI S/E vs Microtech Stitch Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$309Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
G-10 (tan) or aluminum (blue or orange)
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
2-tone or stonewash or bead blast, black blade coated or apocalyptic Wharncliffe
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Excellent edge retentionSecure RAM-LOK lockAmbidextrous thumb hole openingDurable and grippy handle materialsSolid build quality
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly reported in sources
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