← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Kizer Begleiter vs Microtech Ultratech
Kizer Begleiter runs a 3.5″ drop point blade in VG-10; Microtech Ultratech runs 3.5″ of drop point in Bohler M390. The Microtech Ultratech is the lighter of the two by 0.28 oz.
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- Kizer Begleiter · Drop Point3.5″ blade · 3.88 oz · ~0.85″ tall (derived)
- Microtech Ultratech · Drop Point3.5″ blade · 0.125″ spine · 3.6 oz · ~0.85″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.125″
| Spec | KizerKizer Begleiter | MicrotechMicrotech Ultratech |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.5″ | 3.5″ |
| Spine thickness | — | 0.125″ |
| Overall length | 8.17″ | 8.5″ |
| Closed length | 4.59″ | 5″ |
| Weight | 3.88 oz | 3.6 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | VG-10 | Bohler M390 |
| Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Liner | OTF Automatic |
| Handle material | G-10 | Aluminum |
| Country of origin | China | USA |
| Price band | Mid | High-End |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
VG-10
The Japanese standard. Takes a very keen edge quickly; loses it sooner than the powder steels.
Bohler M390
The steel that defined the premium tier. Mirror-capable, extremely wear resistant, and unhappy about lateral loads.