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Microtech Tachyon III vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall 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$289Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
128 mm (5.04 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Back Lock
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition
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