Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Makora Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$438Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Handle material
Aluminum
Aircraft aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
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