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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$500Most expensive
US$470Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Slip joint
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Thumb slide (double action)
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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