Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$395Most expensive
US$327.47Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Smooth and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
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