Comparison Console
Kershaw Kindred 2053 vs Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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.
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$89.99Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Button lock
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Dual thumb studs on KVT ball bearings
Thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip, tip-up, left or right carry
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCClean slicing performanceDurable edge retention
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Common praise
Smooth KVT ball bearing deploymentComfortable and lightweight aluminum handleSecure and intuitive button lockDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionReversible clip for left or right hand 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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