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Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Canis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$357Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Satin
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Compression Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Unknown
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Excellent ergonomics for secure combative gripHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with superior edge retentionStrong, reinforced tip for piercing strengthFour-position versatile clipLightweight and well-balanced
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks
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