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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs WE Knife High-Fin

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife High-Fin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

WE Knife High-Fin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

WE Knife High-Fin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife High-Fin stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife High-Fin stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for overall 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.

Microtech UTX-85 D/E — Blade length: 79 mm (3.11 in)Microtech UTX-85 D/E — Overall length: 194 mm (7.64 in)Microtech UTX-85 D/E — Blade thickness: 3.23 mm (0.13 in)Microtech UTX-85 D/E — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Microtech UTX-85 D/E — Retail price: US$329WE Knife High-Fin — Blade length: 76 mm (2.99 in)WE Knife High-Fin — Overall length: 177 mm (6.97 in)WE Knife High-Fin — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)WE Knife High-Fin — Weight: 99 g (3.49 oz)WE Knife High-Fin — Retail price: US$305Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$329Most expensive
US$305Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Smooth opening with ceramic ball bearing
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday carryEDCTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High durability and edge retentionSmooth opening mechanismAttractive titanium handle finish
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly supported by sources

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