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Microtech Feather vs Microtech UTX-85 T/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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Feather stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% 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 T/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 T/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 T/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$322Most 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
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Stainless Steel
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewashed
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Unknown
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Kydex sheath with belt clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCProfessional useCollectors
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
Exceptional edge retentionLightweight and easy to carryErgonomic gripFlawless fit and finish
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Cutting edge length could be longerLack of a small finger guard to prevent slipping
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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