Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Spartan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$315Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
84.33 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
211.33 mm (8.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Stonewash Apocalyptic
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Unknown
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Double-action out the front automatic
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryCollectingBeater toolReliable pocket carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Exceptional OTF actionHigh-quality materialsLifetime durabilityGood grip and balanceVersatile blade shape
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
Unknown
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