Comparison Console
Microtech Feather 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 45% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$241Cheapest
US$249Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
82 mm (3.23 in)
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Unknown
Slide Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCProfessional useCollectors
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionLightweight and easy to carryErgonomic gripFlawless fit and finish
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Cutting edge length could be longerLack of a small finger guard to prevent slipping
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
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