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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs WE Knife Riff-Raff
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
WE Knife Riff-Raff stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$305Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
96.6 g (3.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
79.2 mm (3.12 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
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
Polished Bead Blasted
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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 blade quality with CPM 20CV steelTitanium handle with durable finishSmooth frame lock mechanismCompact size for everyday carryGood weight balance
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users may find the price on the higher end
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