Comparison Console
Microtech Tachyon II vs WE Knife Curvaceous
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Curvaceous stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Curvaceous stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Curvaceous stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Curvaceous 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.
WE Knife Curvaceous stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for overall 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$275Cheapest
Weight
150.3 g (5.30 oz)
150.3 g (5.30 oz)
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
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Titanium
6AL4V Titanium / Micarta or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Silver Bead Blasted
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Front Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
EDCTacticalCollector
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 qualityComfortable ergonomic handleSharp and durable bladeSmooth flipping action
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Unknown
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