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Microtech Ultratech Spartan vs WE Knife Ignio
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Ignio stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Ignio stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Spartan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$315Most expensive
US$289Cheapest
Weight
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.33 mm (3.32 in)Longest
83.9 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
211.33 mm (8.32 in)Longest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111.8 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390
CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash Apocalyptic
Stonewashed (blade)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double-action out the front automatic
Flipper & Thumb Hole
Clip type
Stainless steel tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectingBeater toolReliable pocket carry
EDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional OTF actionHigh-quality materialsLifetime durabilityGood grip and balanceVersatile blade shape
High quality CPM 20CV steel bladePrecise frame lock mechanismQuality titanium handleErgonomic blade design with compound grind
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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