Comparison Console
Microtech Feather vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Feather stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$329Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Stainless Steel
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Unknown
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCProfessional useCollectors
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retentionLightweight and easy to carryErgonomic gripFlawless fit and finish
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
Cutting edge length could be longerLack of a small finger guard to prevent slipping
Unknown
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