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Microtech Ultratech S/E vs Spyderco Karahawk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Karahawk 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 S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Karahawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G10 with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Black titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating / DLC coating
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Emerson Opener (Emerson Wave Opener)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Tactical and self-defense carryMartial artistsLaw enforcementEDC users valuing speed, control, and reliability
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
Reliable deploymentComfortable to holdStrong lock mechanism
Common complaints
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
Relatively high price
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