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Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1275% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Bounty Hunter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$1100Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
D2 High-Speed Steel
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
T6061 Aviation Aluminum
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize, Sandblasted and Brushed (black handle), Mirror Polish Stone Wash + Sandblasted and Brushed (green handle)
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Out-the-front Automatic (Double-Action)
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Large bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCollectors seeking high-quality automatic knives
Everyday carryTactical useCompact carryFast deployment use
Not best for
Users needing fixed blade knivesUsers needing manual folding knives
Heavy-duty pryingChoppingCarvingTasks requiring robust blade thickness
Common praise
Excellent build quality and smooth OTF mechanismHigh performance blade steel options such as M390 and MagnacutComfortable slim handle despite large sizeReversible tip-down pocket clipDistinctive Hellhound Tanto blade style
Compact and lightweight for an automatic knifeExceptionally fast and reliable out-the-front deploymentHigh-quality M390/D2 steel blades with good edge retentionDurable CNC-machined aluminum handle with quality anodizingTactical and EDC versatile blade options including tanto and drop point
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointWeight of around 165 grams may be heavy for some users
Blade thickness and size not suitable for heavy-duty useHandle surface finish can scratch easilyLarge pocket clip may be bulky
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