Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$325Cheapest
US$329Most expensive
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
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
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Unknown
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