Comparison Console
Microtech Stitch Auto vs Microtech Stitch Manual
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$460Most expensive
US$340Cheapest
Weight
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
121 mm (4.76 in)
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 / Bohler M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
G-10 (tan) or aluminum (blue or orange)
Finish
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
2-tone or stonewash or bead blast, black blade coated or apocalyptic Wharncliffe
Lock type
Button lock
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Everyday carryTactical usePrecision cutting
Not best for
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, snappy automatic actionRobust and durable build qualityPremium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handlesAttractive finishes and unique handle colorsComfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choilReliable pocket clip and carry options
Excellent edge retentionSecure RAM-LOK lockAmbidextrous thumb hole openingDurable and grippy handle materialsSolid build quality
Common complaints
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
None clearly reported in sources
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