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Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter vs Spyderco Delica 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 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.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$85Most expensive
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 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
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 High-Speed Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Satin
Lock type
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Large bent steel clip
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseCompact CarryFast Deployment Use
Everyday CarryGeneral UseOne Handed OpeningSecure Lockup
Not best for
Heavy Duty PryingChoppingCarvingTasks Requiring Robust Blade Thickness
Heavy Prying Tasks Due To Fine Tip
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
Lightweight And Slim DesignComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Bi Directional TextureSecure And Reliable Back Lock MechanismVersatile And Sharp Vg 10 BladeAmbidextrous Clip Placement And Opening Hole
Common complaints
Blade Thickness And Size Not Suitable For Heavy Duty UseHandle Surface Finish Can Scratch EasilyLarge Pocket Clip May Be Bulky
Initial Stiffness In One Handed Opening That Improves With UsePocket Clip Coating May Wear Off With Time
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