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Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0022
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Clip type
Tip Down
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Everyday carry (EDC)Full range of cutting tasks around home and officeDeep concealmentGentleman's knife for formal environments
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty knife fighting
Common praise
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
High quality buildGood grip with deep finger contoursExcellent blade steel with superior hardness and edge retentionSmooth and easy opening with KVT ball bearingsLightweight and compact for deep concealmentAttractive design with blue anodized pivot and tube spacers
Common complaints
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
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