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Microtech Stitch Auto vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 III 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 III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$289Cheapest
Weight
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 / Bohler M390
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Button lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push button automatic
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
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 flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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