Comparison Console
Microtech Mini UDT vs Microtech UTX-85 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 65% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$325Cheapest
US$329Most expensive
Weight
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum with rubber inserts
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Automatic
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Side-opening push button
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
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
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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