Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech T/E vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$437Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
M390
Handle material
6161-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
DLC coating on blade
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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