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Microtech Tachyon III vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III 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$289Cheapest
US$437Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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