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Microtech Tachyon II vs Microtech Tachyon III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$295Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Handle material
Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Butterfly knife
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Common praise
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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