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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$450Most expensive
US$382Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Slide lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseOutdoor TasksFirst Responders
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
Not best for
Wet Environments Due To Slightly Slippery Handle
Those Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade KnivesUsers Desiring Zero Blade Play Mechanism (not All Models)
Common praise
Fast And Smooth Blade DeploymentExcellent Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceLightweight Yet Durable ConstructionComfortable And Ergonomic Handle DesignDurable Black Dlc Blade FinishReliable Locking Mechanism
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
Handle Can Be Slippery When Wet
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
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