Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs WE Knife Essential Knight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Essential Knight 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$310Most expensive
US$298.95Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
216.5 mm (8.52 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium (6AL4V)
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Satin blade finish, etched gray/black titanium handle finish
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Flipper, caged ceramic ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
EDCCutting tasks requiring a premium steel bladeUsers desiring a high-end titanium frame lock folding knife
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390 steelSmooth flipper opening with ceramic ball bearingsLightweight yet durable titanium handleSolid frame lock for secure blade locking
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Unknown
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online