Comparison Console
Microtech LUDT 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$286Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useProfessional mission-critical tasks
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
Lightning-fast deploymentHigh-quality Bohler M390 steel bladeErgonomic design and secure gripRobust build with aircraft-grade aluminum or titanium handleSmooth action due to 24 silica carbide bearingsRefined aesthetic and functional details
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 point is relatively highRight-handed tip-up pocket clip onlyMay be too specialized for casual users
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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