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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet vs Spyderco SpydieChef
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$318Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Elmax or M390
LC200N
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Satin
Lock type
Plunge Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
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 corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening
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