Comparison Console
Microtech Makora D/E vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 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-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$395Most expensive
US$329Cheapest
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
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
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
Unknown
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