Comparison Console
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 234% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$329Cheapest
Weight
164.7 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (Bronze Apocalyptic finish in some versions), Magnacut (Hellhound Tanto)
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum (Black Aluminum with ULTEM top in some versions, Antique bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminum in others)
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
DLC Standard, Bronze Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Out The Front (OTF) automatic
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb slide
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-down, reversible, right-left hand
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryCollectors Seeking High Quality Automatic Knives
Everyday CarryCompact CarryPrecision CuttingTactical Use
Not best for
Users Needing Fixed Blade KnivesUsers Needing Manual Folding Knives
Unknown
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 Size Fitting Comfortably In HandSmooth And Reliable Double Action Otf MechanismDurable M390mk Steel Blade With Good Edge RetentionVersatile Partially Serrated Or Double Edged Dagger BladesHigh Quality Build And MaterialsIncludes Functional Glass Breaker And Reversible Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Relatively High Price PointWeight Of Around 165 Grams May Be Heavy For Some Users
Unknown
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