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Microtech Tachyon II vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 XL 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.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$290Cheapest
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
Unknown
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
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
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users
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