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Microtech MSI S/E vs Microtech Tachyon II
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E 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 S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E 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.
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$309Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Titanium
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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 fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Unknown
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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