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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs Microtech UTX-85 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 17% 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$329Most expensive
US$322Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)
88 g (3.10 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)
79 mm (3.11 in)
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)
194 mm (7.64 in)
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
Common praise
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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