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Microtech Ultratech S/E vs WE Knife Vision R
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, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R 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.
Microtech Ultratech S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$275Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler M390MK stainless steel
CPM-20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Stonewashed (blade) / machined aluminum (handle)
Silver bead blasted blade, tiger stripe flamed titanium handle
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Superlock
Opening method
Automatic thumb slider/firing button
Manual thumb hole with caged ceramic ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent ball
Tip-up, ambidextrous titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMilitary, LEO, first responders
Everyday carryTactical cutting tasksGeneral cutting tasks
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
Premium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceInnovative Superlock lock mechanismSmooth deployment with thumb hole and caged ceramic ball bearingsLightweight and attractive tiger stripe flamed titanium handleFully ambidextrous design suitable for left and right hand use
Common complaints
Some users report initial difficulty applying thumb pressure to trigger opening or closing
Price is approaching more expensive premium knives like the SebenzaSome users find the pocket clip divisive
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