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Microtech Scarab II Gen III vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade 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$547Most expensive
US$434Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
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
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
No specific common complaints found in source texts
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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