Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Fact vs Microtech UTX-85 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-85 T/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 T/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$322Cheapest
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)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf DefenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryTactical UseCollectors And EnthusiastsUsers Needing Fast Deployment Automatic Knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Prying, Chopping, Or Carving DutiesUsers Sensitive To Handle Ridges DiscomfortUse In Dirty Environments
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
Exceptional Build Quality And MaterialsFast, Smooth, And Reliable DeploymentCompact And Ergonomically Comfortable SizeSuperior Steel With Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle Ridges May Be Sharp And Uncomfortable With Prolonged UseClip Is Large And May Be IntrusiveNot Suited For Heavy Duty Use Or Dirty Environments
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