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Microtech Tachyon II vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon II 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 II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$295Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Back Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition
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