Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$235Cheapest
US$249Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
82 mm (3.23 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
M390MK
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Lock type
Fixed blade
Out The Front
Opening method
Unknown
Double-action OTF automatic
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
Common praise
Extremely light weight (~47g)Excellent edge retention and cutting performanceComfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handleBlade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressingSharpness lasts through extended use
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
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