Comparison Console
Microtech Troodon D/E vs Microtech UTX-70 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 382% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% 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$511Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)Heaviest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2 mm (0.08 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Slide lock
Slide Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide open and lock
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementArmed ForcesFirst RespondersEveryday CarryClose Quarter Combat
EDCHard Use Cutting ToolSmall, Nimble CarryLaw EnforcementMilitaryFirst Responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Sturdy And Beefy ConstructionSmooth And Reliable ActionAmbidextrous Use With Pocket ClipMade In The USA
Small Size Fits Watch Pockets ComfortablyReliable Automatic Otf MechanismHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionVariety Of Blade Steels And Finishes Available
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited Production Runs Make Some Models Rare And CostlySome Reports Of Wear On Clips And Blades With Use
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