Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs Spyderco Bodacious
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, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$315Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Blue G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Satin finish (blade)
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Round Hole
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Reversible broad-based pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
EDCHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHiking
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
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM SPY27 blade steelRobust and reliable Compression Lock mechanismComfortable and secure blue G-10 handleFull-flat grind enables smooth slicingReversible broad-based pocket clip allows ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Compression Lock can be stiff initially requiring a break-in periodHigher price point
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online