Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech UTX-70 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 229% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$438Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Slide lock
Slide Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
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