Comparison Console
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK vs Microtech UTX-85 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$274Cheapest
US$322Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.77 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
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
Compact And Pocket Friendly Tactical DesignSuperior Edge Retention And Resistance To Chipping From M390mk SteelSmooth Ambidextrous Thumb Stud DeploymentStrong And Reliable Ram Lok Locking SystemLightweight And Durable Aluminum Handle With Low Pocket DragReversible Titanium Clip For Left Or Right Carry
Exceptional Build Quality And MaterialsFast, Smooth, And Reliable DeploymentCompact And Ergonomically Comfortable SizeSuperior Steel With Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
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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