Comparison Console
Microtech Exocet 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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 32% 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$249Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)
143 mm (5.63 in)
Closed length
Unknown
82 mm (3.23 in)
Blade thickness
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF)
Slide Lock
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical use
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
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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