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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Microtech UTX-70 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$260Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2 mm (0.08 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Button lock
Slide Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
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