Comparison Console
Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$547Cheapest
US$554Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Out The Front
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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