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Microtech Ultratech S/E vs WE Knife StarHawk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$288.3Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
102.1 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
170.5 mm (6.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
CPM 20CV (also available in Damasteel variant)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted (20CV variant), Black Stonewash (20V variant); Handle color/finish: Blue or Black titanium
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Tip-Up, reversible, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
EDCTactical useCollector
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
Quality frame lock mechanismPremium blade steels optionsLightweight titanium handleSmooth flipper opening with ceramic bearings
Common complaints
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
Model variants can be expensive (especially Damasteel version)Discontinued status can limit availability
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