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Microtech Ultratech S/E vs Microtech Ultratech Spartan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E 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$327.47Most expensive
US$315Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
84.33 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
211.33 mm (8.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Stonewash Apocalyptic
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Double-action out the front automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Everyday carryCollectingBeater toolReliable pocket carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable deploymentPremium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleUSA-made craftsmanship
Exceptional OTF actionHigh-quality materialsLifetime durabilityGood grip and balanceVersatile blade shape
Common complaints
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
Unknown
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