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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo 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 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$425Most expensive
US$382Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
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
Higher price pointLimited availability
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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