Comparison Console
Microtech Scarab II S/E vs Microtech UTX-70 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 319% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% 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$554Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blade)
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
Out The Front
Unknown
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Everyday carryHard-use cutting tasksUsers needing a compact, reliable automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Compact and easily fits in a watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh-quality M390MK blade steelLightweight and durable aluminum handleInnovative Crud Kutter and Dual-Fuel Drive Train technologies improve dependability
Common complaints
Unknown
Not explicitly stated in the sources
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