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Microtech MSI T/E vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI T/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$208Most expensive
US$97Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Polymer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash (varies by model)
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
RAM-LOK
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Stainless steel reversible pocket clip
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty useEveryday carryTactical applications
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance due to proprietary M390MK steel.Reliable and secure RAM-LOK locking mechanism that is ambidextrous.Lightweight polymer handle with ergonomic and textured grip for comfort and control.Compact size with balanced weight around 142 grams.High-quality craftsmanship made in the USA.
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Unknown
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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