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Benchmade Mini Bugout 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 6% 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 Gen IV S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/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 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bugout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71.6 mm (2.82 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 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
M390MK
Handle material
Grivory polymer with stainless steel liners
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Double-action OTF automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
Minimalist EDC usersOffice professionalsOutdoor enthusiasts for hiking, backpacking, camping
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
Not best for
Those with larger hands (smaller handle is 3-finger grip)
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
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
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
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
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
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