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Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0044
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. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$329Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Not best for
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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 edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
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