Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$500Most expensive
US$437Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Slip joint
Unknown
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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