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Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Spyderco Kapara
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$370Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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
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
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Exceptional edge geometry and retentionComfortable and secure gripStrong, safe locking mechanismLightweight and easy to carryAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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