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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for blade 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$310Cheapest
US$489.95Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Push button automatic
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Legal carry restricted areas where OTF autos are prohibited
Unknown
Common praise
Quick deployment and retractionReliable, durable spring mechanismHigh grade blade steel optionsErgonomic contoured handlesLightweight yet strong design
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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