Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet Tanto vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet Tanto 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 Exocet Tanto 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 Exocet Tanto 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 Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% 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
50.3 mm (1.98 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
142.2 mm (5.60 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
91.9 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
6061 T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Double-Action OTF automatic
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical tasks
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
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Common praise
Smooth deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
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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