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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs WE Knife Swordfin
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 Swordfin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$294Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Longest
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
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
EDCTactical Knives
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-quality CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
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