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Microtech UTX-70 T/E vs Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF
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 41% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0450BLUCF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$272Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down
Tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryHard Use Cutting TasksUsers Needing A Compact, Reliable Automatic Knife
Everyday CarryGentleman CarryEDC
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
High Quality Materials And Fit & FinishSmooth, Fast Flipping Action With Kvt BearingsExcellent Edge Retention And Toughness Of Magnacut SteelLightweight And Comfortable Handle BalanceDurable And Secure Frame Lock
Common complaints
Not Explicitly Stated In The Sources
Unknown
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