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Microtech Ultratech T/E vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$437Most expensive
US$389Cheapest
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
CPM S30V
Handle material
6161-T6 aluminum
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
DLC coating on blade
Unknown
Lock type
Unknown
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
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