Comparison Console
Microtech Mini UDT vs Microtech UTX-85 T/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 UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT 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 T/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 T/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 T/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$325Most expensive
US$322Cheapest
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)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Aluminum with rubber inserts
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Automatic
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Side-opening push button
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
Common praise
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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