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Microtech Stitch Shadow vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$422Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390
Handle material
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Button Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Push Button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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