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Microtech Tachyon III vs WE Knife Minax
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Minax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Minax stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Minax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Minax stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Minax stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% 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$310Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
87.3 mm (3.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
201.7 mm (7.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
114.4 mm (4.50 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
EDCTactical useHunting
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
High-quality CPM 20CV steel bladeStrong frame lock mechanismLightweight titanium handleVersatile opening methods (flipper and thumb hole)Ergonomic and well-sized for EDC and tactical use
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Unknown
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