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Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$249Most expensive
US$119Cheapest
Weight
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
58 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
FRN
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
Clip type
Tip Down
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard Use Cutting ToolSmall, Nimble CarryLaw EnforcementMilitaryFirst Responders
Everyday CarryLightweight Usage
Not best for
Unknown
Legal To Carry In Germany
Common praise
Small Size Fits Watch Pockets ComfortablyReliable Automatic Otf MechanismHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionVariety Of Blade Steels And Finishes Available
Lightweight And Compact SizeQuality Blade Steel And ConstructionConvertible Deep Carry Clip
Common complaints
Limited Production Runs Make Some Models Rare And CostlySome Reports Of Wear On Clips And Blades With Use
Not Legal To Carry In Germany
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