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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Microtech UTX-70 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$175Cheapest
US$249Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Unknown
Common praise
Ultra-light at 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams)Strong and smooth AXIS lockCompact size fits in a standard survival mint tinPremium CPM-S30V steel holds edge wellUSA-made with lifetime sharpening service
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Grivory scales feel less premium than G10S30V steel is harder to sharpenAXIS lock parts may fail after heavy years of useHandle size too small for larger handsPremium pricing
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
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