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Microtech UTX-70 D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0545
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 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.
Zero Tolerance 0545 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.
Zero Tolerance 0545 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 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$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
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-204P Stainless Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum (various colors including black, blue, tan, carbon fiber, micarta)
Titanium frame with carbon fiber show scale
Finish
Damascus, Satin, Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Serrated variants noted
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slide Lock
Titanium framelock
Opening method
Thumb Slide, Automatic OTF (Out the Front)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing pivot
Clip type
Tip Down
Reversible mini deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHard-use cutting toolSmall, nimble carryLaw enforcementMilitaryFirst responders
Everyday carryLightweight daily tasksEDCProfessional use
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
Lightweight and slim profileHigh-quality materials and buildSmooth action with ball bearing pivotStrong lockup and centeringDurable MagnaCut steel blade
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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