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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs WE Knife Vision R
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$275Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
CPM-20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Silver bead blasted blade, tiger stripe flamed titanium handle
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Superlock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Manual thumb hole with caged ceramic ball bearings
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Tip-up, ambidextrous titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical cutting tasksGeneral cutting tasks
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
Premium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceInnovative Superlock lock mechanismSmooth deployment with thumb hole and caged ceramic ball bearingsLightweight and attractive tiger stripe flamed titanium handleFully ambidextrous design suitable for left and right hand use
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Price is approaching more expensive premium knives like the SebenzaSome users find the pocket clip divisive
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