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Microtech Tachyon III vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$298Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
236 mm (9.29 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
136 mm (5.35 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)
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