Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet Tanto vs Microtech UTX-85 T/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 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 T/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 T/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 T/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$322Most 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
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic finish
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Double-Action OTF automatic
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
Common praise
Smooth deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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