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Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E vs WE Knife Smooth Sentinel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Smooth Sentinel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$217Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
58.5 g (2.06 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Longest
Overall length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
177.1 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Cuibourtia Wood Inlay
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewashed depending on variant
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Out The Front
Frame Lock
Opening method
Double-action OTF automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Down
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCDiscreet UtilityTactical UseCollector
EDCTacticalCollector
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting Requiring Large Blade Length
Unknown
Common praise
Compact size fits watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismPremium M390 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleHigh build quality and craftsmanship
Durable CPM 20CV steel bladeErgonomic titanium handle with wood inlaySmooth flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Small blade size limits heavy cutting tasks
Discontinued status leading to varied pricingLimited availability
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