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Microtech Exocet D/E vs Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% 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 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 274% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 60% 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$299Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Common praise
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
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
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
Blade thickness and size not suitable for heavy-duty useHandle surface finish can scratch easilyLarge pocket clip may be bulky
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