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Microtech MSI S/E vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$289Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
Aluminum
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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