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Microtech MSI S/E vs Spyderco Civilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$287.25Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Varies - Aluminum or Black High Strength Polymer or Black G10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Varies - Black, Fluted Blue Stonewash Partial Serrated, Apocalyptic, Stonewash
Unknown
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual folder with RAM-LOK crossbar opening system
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryUtility tasks
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Not best for
Unknown
General utilityEveryday use
Common praise
Durable constructionQuality M390MK steel bladeStrong RAM-LOK locking mechanismAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipErgonomic handle optionsMultiple finish and handle material variations
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
Common complaints
Unknown
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
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