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Microtech Tachyon II vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$298Most expensive
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
236 mm (9.29 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
136 mm (5.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding 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
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)
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