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Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Spyderco P'Kal
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Unknown
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
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