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Microtech Mini UDT vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% 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.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Automatic
Compression Lock
Opening method
Side-opening push button
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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