Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River 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, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/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 T/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 T/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$325Most expensive
US$322Cheapest
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)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
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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