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Microtech Scarab II S/E vs WE Knife Tighe Down
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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down 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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$554Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front
Button Lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
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
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
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