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Microtech Tachyon III 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. 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.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
WE Knife Integral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Integral 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$300Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 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
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
4.06 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Satin blade finish, gray anodized titanium handle finish
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Removable titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryGeneral EDC conditionsUsers wanting an integral folder with good ergonomics and aesthetics
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Heavy hard useUsers requiring extreme ruggedness
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
High value integral folderBeautiful and affordableExcellent ergonomicsSmooth and reliable flipper mechanismSolid and reassuring feel in handGood build quality for the price
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
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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