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Microtech Vector Auto vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$489.95Cheapest
US$609Most expensive
Weight
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Damasteel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin or Black finish
Black anodized
Lock type
Plunge lock
Button lock
Opening method
Push button automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEDCCollectors
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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