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Microtech Stitch Shadow vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% 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 Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow 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$422Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black DLC
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
High quality machining and fit and finishStrong, solid lockup with no blade playFast and powerful automatic deploymentDurable M390 blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and ergonomic handle with secure grip
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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