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Kizer Doberman vs Kizer Microbe

Kizer Doberman ($169) vs Kizer Microbe ($49.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Kizer Doberman
Kizer
Doberman
$169
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Kizer Microbe
Kizer
Microbe
$49.99
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Spec-by-spec
SpecKizer DobermanKizer Microbe
Price$169$49.99
Weight167g66g
Blade Length3.66"/93mm2.19" / 55.57mm
Overall Length8.66"/220mm5.33" / 135.34mm
Blade MaterialS35VNAEB-L
Handle MaterialTitaniumvortex pattern micarta
Blade Thickness0.12"/3.0mm0.118" / 3.0mm
Weight167g (5.89 oz, Kizer product page)66g (2.33 oz, Kizer product page)
Pros & Cons

Kizer Doberman

  • S35VN blade steel
  • Titanium handle
  • $169 is a considered purchase

Kizer Microbe

  • AEB-L blade steel
  • vortex pattern micarta handle
  • Sold direct by the brand, so availability and shipping vary
Kizer Microbe is the better value at $49.99. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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