Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall 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$310Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Legal carry restricted areas where OTF autos are prohibited
Unknown
Common praise
Quick deployment and retractionReliable, durable spring mechanismHigh grade blade steel optionsErgonomic contoured handlesLightweight yet strong design
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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