Comparison Console
Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech 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 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech 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 Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$470Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Slide lock
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Thumb slide (double action)
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Everyday carryTactical 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)
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Unknown
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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