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Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$300Cheapest
US$384Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
212.6 g (7.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
G10, Carbon Fiber, or Titanium (depending on variant)
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Apocalyptic finish or Black full serrate variant depending on model
Lock type
Liner Lock
RAM-LOK (Bar Lock)
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Manual thumb hole or dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip up or tip down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCollection
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
High-quality materials and constructionReliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismErgonomic handle and secure gripGood balance of size and weight for EDC
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Price is high for some variantsSome users desire automatic version
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