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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs WE Knife Tayra
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 Tayra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 Tayra 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tayra stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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$315Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
97.2 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
55.5 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
119.1 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
Bohler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats (variant WE24069-1); Plain Stonewash (variant WE24069-2); Hand Rubbed Satin (variant WE24069-3)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Flipper with Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Tip-Up, Left/Right reversible titanium clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Utility workCollectorsEnthusiasts
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
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and fast deploymentHigh-performance M390 blade steelErgonomic titanium handle with integrated finger ringLightweight and compact for carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Price may be high for some usersVariant availability varies
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