Comparison Console
Microtech Select Fire vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$300Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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