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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$335Most expensive
US$329Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
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Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
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