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Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$511Most expensive
US$382Cheapest
Weight
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Blackwash
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
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
Robust and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
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
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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