Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Spartan vs Spyderco SpydieChef
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$315Cheapest
US$318Most expensive
Weight
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.33 mm (3.32 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
211.33 mm (8.32 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390
LC200N
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash Apocalyptic
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Double-action out the front automatic
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingBeater toolReliable pocket carry
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional OTF actionHigh-quality materialsLifetime durabilityGood grip and balanceVersatile blade shape
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening
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