Microtech 232II-12S UTX-85 – Stepside Handle

The Microtech 232II-12S UTX-85 – Stepside Handle has been updated and refined over the previous UTX-85 models from years ago. It features improved ergonomics, and the firing button has been redesigned to increase surface contact for effective engagement, and the glass breaker has a ball-tip set in the trip-angle pattern base to increase its everyday carry manners. Features Microtech’s new Stepside handle (6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum) with an anodized black finish This UTX-85 model has a double edge dagger (fully serrated & plain edge) Bohler M390 or Carpenter CTS-204P steel blade with a stonewash finish. It’s outfitted with bead-blast finished hardware, pocket clip, and glass breaker tip. The UTX-85 gets its name because it is 85 percent the size of the Microtech’s Ultratech model, and is an excellent option for those who prefer a smaller OTF auto knife. Note: Current models can have either a Bohler M390 steel or a Carpenter CTS-204P steel blade.

Carpenter CTS-204P Steel: CTS-204P is made by the USA-based Carpenter Technology Corporation. The unique combination of wear resistance, toughness, polish ability and corrosion resistance makes CTS 204P an excellent choice for knife blades. CTS-204P fine grained alloy is a popular choice for high end folders and small fixed blades with a working hardness up to 62HRC. It exhibits excellent performance with both, coarse and high polished edges.

Bohler M390 Steel: Bohler M390 is widely revered as being one of the best all-around knife steels, which has led top companies, and makers to widely utilize it in higher end knives. Bohler M390 exhibits excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and high level toughness.

Microtech 232II-12S UTX-85 – Stepside Handle Specifications:

Overall Length: 7.50″
Blade Length: 3.125″
Cutting Edge: 2.875″
Blade Thickness: 0.13″
Blade Material: Bohler M390 or Carpenter CTS-204P
Blade Style: Double Edge Dagger
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Stonewash
Edge Type: Fully Serrated & Plain
Handle Length: 4.375″
Handle Thickness: 0.47″
Handle Material: Aluminum – Milled Stepside
Color: Black
Weight: 3.10 oz.

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