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Microtech Stitch Auto vs Microtech Tachyon II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$460Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 / Bohler M390
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
Button lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push button automatic
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
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 fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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