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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs Spyderco Phoenix
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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$310
US$310
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Satin finish
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
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