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Microtech Tachyon III vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$290Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
129 mm (5.08 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
Unknown
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
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
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users
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