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Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 512% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$80Cheapest
US$489.95Most expensive
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 High-Speed Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Push button automatic
Clip type
Large bent steel clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for an automatic knifeExceptionally fast and reliable out-the-front deploymentHigh-quality M390/D2 steel blades with good edge retentionDurable CNC-machined aluminum handle with quality anodizingTactical and EDC versatile blade options including tanto and drop point
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Blade thickness and size not suitable for heavy-duty useHandle surface finish can scratch easilyLarge pocket clip may be bulky
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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