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Microtech Ultratech T/E vs WE Knife Orpheus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall 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$437Cheapest
US$470Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
121.5 g (4.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
216.2 mm (8.51 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127.8 mm (5.03 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6161-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Nebula Fat Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
DLC coating on blade
Hand Rubbed Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Flipper
Clip type
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseTactical ProfessionalsLaw EnforcementEmergency Use With Glass Breaker
Everyday Carry
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 MaterialsExcellent Build And FitSmooth Flipping Action
Common complaints
Double Edged Blade Limits Thumb Pressure Control During Cutting
Unknown
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