Comparison Console
Microtech Hera II Mini vs Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$314Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Lock type
Slide
Out The Front
Opening method
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Double-action OTF automatic
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preference
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
Common praise
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
Common complaints
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online