Comparison Console
CIVIVI Imperium vs Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 31% 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
89.3 g (3.15 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.9 mm (7.83 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
115 mm (4.53 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Thumb stud and front flipper
Thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryTactical UseCompact CarryFast Deployment Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty PryingChoppingCarvingTasks Requiring Robust Blade Thickness
Common praise
Strong Blade Steel With Good Corrosion ResistanceAmbidextrous Opening
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
Unknown
Blade Thickness And Size Not Suitable For Heavy Duty UseHandle Surface Finish Can Scratch EasilyLarge Pocket Clip May Be Bulky
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