Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$395Cheapest
US$437Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)
102.3 g (3.61 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Unknown
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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