Comparison Console
Microtech 158-10BH vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% 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$320Cheapest
US$329Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
Green apocalyptic 6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb slide (double-action auto)
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSlicingPiercing
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Precision engineeringSmooth automatic deployment and retractionExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous pocket clip for versatile carry
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
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