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Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Spyderco Worker
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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Worker 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$249Cheapest
US$280Most expensive
Weight
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Green G10
Finish
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Unknown
Lock type
Slide Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Round Hole for ambidextrous one-hand opening
Clip type
Tip Down
Four-position steel pocket clip (configurable tip-up or tip-down on both sides)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard Use Cutting ToolSmall, Nimble CarryLaw EnforcementMilitaryFirst Responders
Everyday CarryAmbidextrous UseIntricate Slicing And Trimming
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Small Size Fits Watch Pockets ComfortablyReliable Automatic Otf MechanismHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionVariety Of Blade Steels And Finishes Available
Functional Ambidextrous DesignHigh Quality Vg 10 SteelClassic Spyderco Design With Modern Improvements
Common complaints
Limited Production Runs Make Some Models Rare And CostlySome Reports Of Wear On Clips And Blades With Use
Unknown
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