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Microtech UTX-70 T/E vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$256Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Unknown
Compression Lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHard-use cutting tasksUsers needing a compact, reliable automatic knife
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and easily fits in a watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh-quality M390MK blade steelLightweight and durable aluminum handleInnovative Crud Kutter and Dual-Fuel Drive Train technologies improve dependability
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
Not explicitly stated in the sources
Unknown
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