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Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0230
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0230 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$255Most expensive
Weight
34.02 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
51 g (1.80 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
157 mm (6.18 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.1 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
Finish
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
Slide Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Manual washers, nail nick
Clip type
Tip Down
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Common praise
Small size fits watch pockets comfortablyReliable automatic OTF mechanismHigh quality materials and constructionVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Common complaints
Limited production runs make some models rare and costlySome reports of wear on clips and blades with use
Older models lacked pocket clip
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