Comparison Console
Microtech UTX-85 D/E vs Zero Tolerance 0609
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$350Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Titanium, anodized bronze
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Stonewashed & satin finish
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Slide
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system with flipper
Clip type
Reversible, Tip Down
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCompact CarryPrecision CuttingTactical Use
Everyday CarryGentleman's KnifeEDC Folding Knife Use
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
High Quality Steel With Excellent Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceStrong And Smooth Frame Lock MechanismAttractive Anodized Titanium Handle With Good GripCompact And Carry Friendly Size And Weight
Common complaints
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