Comparison Console
Microtech Mini UDT vs Microtech UTX-70 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$325Most expensive
US$249Cheapest
Weight
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)
143 mm (5.63 in)
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Lock type
Automatic
Slide Lock
Opening method
Side-opening push button
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Common complaints
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
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