Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV OTF Auto DE DLC Diamondwash Hefted Black Anodized Alloy DLC Hard Cut Stainless AUMT11474-1DLCDWHFDLCS

The Microtech UTX-70 Gen IV OTF Auto Double Edge DLC Diamondwash is built for users who want uncompromising performance in a platform that disappears into the pocket until it’s needed. Compact, fast, and engineered for real-world reliability, this out-the-front automatic carries the DNA of a full-sized hard-use tool while maintaining one of the smallest footprints in the Microtech lineup. At just 6 inches overall and 1.4 ounces, it’s light enough for daily carry in a watch pocket, yet capable enough to step up when a serious cutting task hits.

This Gen IV update refines the legendary UTX platform with meaningful performance upgrades. The addition of Crud Kutter™ technology helps reduce internal debris buildup for more consistent operation over time, while the Dual-Fuel Drive Train™ enhances the smoothness, speed, and reliability of the double-action mechanism. The result is an OTF that fires and retracts with authority, delivering crisp, controlled deployment in a form factor that stays minimal and highly portable.

The 2.5-inch double-edge dagger blade is crafted from premium M390 or M390MK stainless steel, chosen for its elite edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. Finished in a Diamondwash DLC coating, the blade combines a low-reflective tactical appearance with added surface durability, helping it resist wear while maintaining a hard-use aesthetic. The double-edge profile ensures aggressive piercing capability while still offering controlled slicing performance for precision tasks.

The handle is constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished in a hefted black anodized DLC coating that enhances grip feel and durability while reinforcing the knife’s stealth-forward design language. Despite its compact size, the ergonomics are dialed in for confident handling, and the textured hefted structure improves control during deployment and use.

Equipped with a glass breaker for emergency utility and a secure pocket clip for discreet carry, the UTX-70 Gen IV remains one of the most practical micro-OTF tools available. Built in the USA, it reflects Microtech’s commitment to precision machining, dependable mechanics, and field-ready reliability.

Purpose-driven and refined through generations of improvement, this is a compact automatic designed to disappear until the moment it’s needed most.

Available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world’s largest knife store.