Comparison Console
Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Microtech Stitch Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$547Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 (tan) or aluminum (blue or orange)
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
2-tone or stonewash or bead blast, black blade coated or apocalyptic Wharncliffe
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryMilitary And Law Enforcement
Everyday CarryTactical UsePrecision Cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Excellent Edge RetentionSecure Ram Lok LockAmbidextrous Thumb Hole OpeningDurable And Grippy Handle MaterialsSolid Build Quality
Common complaints
No Specific Common Complaints Found In Source Texts
None Clearly Reported In Sources
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