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Microtech Stitch Auto vs WE Knife Thug XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
WE Knife Thug XL 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$445Cheapest
Weight
178.6 g (6.30 oz)Heaviest
153.6 g (5.42 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.66 mm (3.69 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
124.5 mm (4.90 in)
Blade thickness
4.83 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 / Bohler M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum / 6061-T6 Aluminum / Aluminum Cerakote (varies by model)
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed / Two-tone / Pink Cerakote / Bronzed Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Hand Polished Satin
Lock type
Button lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right-hand
Milled Titanium, Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingTactical useHeavy-duty tasks
Heavy-duty useEDCCollectors and knife enthusiasts
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
Premium materials and outstanding craftsmanshipSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistanceUltra-smooth deploymentStrong and lightweight titanium handleSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanismRelatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
Unknown
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