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Kizer Microbe vs Kizer Wharning

Kizer Microbe ($49.99) vs Kizer Wharning ($79.98) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Kizer Microbe
Kizer
Microbe
$49.99
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Kizer Wharning
Kizer
Wharning
$79.98
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Spec-by-spec
SpecKizer MicrobeKizer Wharning
Price$49.99$79.98
Weight66g105g
Blade Length2.19" / 55.57mm3.4" /86.47mm
Overall Length5.33" / 135.34mm7.76" / 197.18mm
Blade MaterialAEB-LN690
Handle Materialvortex pattern micartavortex pattern micarta
Blade Thickness0.118" / 3.0mm0.12" / 3mm
Weight66g (2.33 oz, Kizer product page)105g (3.70 oz, Kizer product page)
Pros & Cons

Kizer Microbe

  • AEB-L blade steel
  • vortex pattern micarta handle
  • Sold direct by the brand, so availability and shipping vary

Kizer Wharning

  • N690 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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