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Microtech Stitch Shadow vs WE Knife Tighe Down
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$560Most expensive
Weight
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
Böhler M390
Handle material
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Black DLC
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push Button
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
Unknown
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
Smooth, Fast Opening ActionHigh Quality Blade Steel And Handle MaterialsSolid Integral Handle ConstructionErgonomic DesignEye Catching Timascus Pivot Collar
Common complaints
Heavier Weight Compared To Lighter EDC KnivesRequires Significant Button Pressure For DeploymentNot Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Or Lightweight Knives
Unknown
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