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Microtech Tachyon II vs WE Knife Integral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Integral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% 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.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Integral 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.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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
141.7 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Overall length
252.7 mm (9.95 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash or satin or black finish depending on variant
Satin blade finish, gray anodized titanium handle finish
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Butterfly (balisong)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Removable titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Balisong flipping and tricksCollectorsEDC
Everyday carryGeneral EDC conditionsUsers wanting an integral folder with good ergonomics and aesthetics
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy hard useUsers requiring extreme ruggedness
Common praise
Excellent fit and finishIdeal weight and balance for balisong tricksHigh-quality materials and constructionDurable 154CM stainless steel bladeEasy maintenance with Torx hardware
High value integral folderBeautiful and affordableExcellent ergonomicsSmooth and reliable flipper mechanismSolid and reassuring feel in handGood build quality for the price
Common complaints
May be hard to find and expensiveDiscontinued models may show signs of wear
Heavier than typical folding knives due to integral handlePocket clip may be polarizing due to 3D sculpted designStop pin placement might limit extreme hard use
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