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Microtech Select Fire vs WE Knife Swordfin
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Swordfin 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.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire 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$300Most expensive
US$294Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
EDCTactical Knives
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 CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
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