Comparison Console
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK 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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$384Most expensive
US$295Cheapest
Weight
212.6 g (7.50 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G10, Carbon Fiber, or Titanium (depending on variant)
Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic finish or Black full serrate variant depending on model
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Lock type
RAM-LOK (Bar Lock)
Unknown
Opening method
Manual thumb hole or dual thumb studs
Butterfly (balisong)
Clip type
Tip up or tip down pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollection
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and constructionReliable RAM-LOK locking mechanismErgonomic handle and secure gripGood balance of size and weight for EDC
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Common complaints
Price is high for some variantsSome users desire automatic version
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
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