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CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG vs Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 43% 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$80
US$80
Weight
71.8 g (2.53 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
59.4 mm (2.34 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
139.9 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
80.5 mm (3.17 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
Satin finish
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Crossbar lock
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible for left or right carry
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision and detail workUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Common praise
Excellent grip from milled G10 handleHigh edge retention and easy sharpening with 14C28N steelSmooth action with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotIntegrated tweezers and toothpick in handleCrossbar lock is safe and user-friendly
Compact and lightweight for an automatic knifeExceptionally fast and reliable out-the-front deploymentHigh-quality M390/D2 steel blades with good edge retentionDurable CNC-machined aluminum handle with quality anodizingTactical and EDC versatile blade options including tanto and drop point
Common complaints
Tight tolerances may make it hard to flick openSize and sub-6 inch overall length may not appeal to users preferring larger knives
Blade thickness and size not suitable for heavy-duty useHandle surface finish can scratch easilyLarge pocket clip may be bulky
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