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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$340Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Compact size with excellent blade-to-handle ratioSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeErgonomic handle made of durable aluminumIncludes glass breaker
Common complaints
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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