Comparison Console
Microtech Troodon S/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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$329Cheapest
Weight
140.39 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Black (blade)
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Out The Front
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Double Action OTF Automatic
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Reversible titanium roller ball pocket clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Law EnforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelDuty CarryEveryday CarryHard-use situations
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and snappy OTF actionReliable and heavy-dutyExceptional grip from jimping and groovesExceptional build qualityQuick and effortless deployment
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
Unknown
Unknown
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