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Microtech UTX-70 T/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 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% 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 T/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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
152.4 mm (6.00 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
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Clip type
Tip-down
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHard-use cutting tasksUsers needing a compact, reliable automatic knife
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
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
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
Not explicitly stated in the sources
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
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