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Microtech Select Fire vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$296Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size
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