Comparison Console
CRKT Padawan 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 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb slide
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Common praise
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
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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