Comparison Console
Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$249Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thickest
1.9 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Satin
Lock type
Slide Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Tip Down
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
Common praise
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models
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