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Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech Stitch Shadow
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow 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 Shadow 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$422Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 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
216 mm (8.50 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
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black DLC
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Push Button
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
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 machining and fit and finishStrong, solid lockup with no blade playFast and powerful automatic deploymentDurable M390 blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and ergonomic handle with secure grip
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
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