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Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs WE Knife Thug XL
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 lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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.
WE Knife Thug XL 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 6% 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$395Cheapest
US$403.4Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
116.4 g (4.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
197.6 mm (7.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112.6 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Shredded Carbon Fiber and 6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Hand-Polished Satin
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Dual Thumb Stud with Ceramic Ball Bearings
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryPremium knife collection
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Excellent edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelDurable titanium and carbon fiber handleSmooth deployment via ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong and reliable frame lockStylish hand-polished satin blade finish
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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