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Microtech Troodon S/E vs Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/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 Gen IV S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 251% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 60% 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
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2 mm (0.08 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black (blade)
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Lock type
Out The Front
Out The Front
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Double-action OTF automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Tip-Down
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
Common praise
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
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