Comparison Console
Microtech Makora D/E 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$395Most expensive
US$382Cheapest
Weight
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb slide
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEDCUsers Wanting Double Edged Dagger Blade
Everyday CarryTactical UseThose Desiring A Smaller Otf Knife
Not best for
Non Automatic Knife PreferenceUsers Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade Knives Only
Those Requiring Folding Or Fixed Blade KnivesUsers Desiring Zero Blade Play Mechanism (not All Models)
Common praise
Smooth And Reliable ActionHigh Quality Materials And ConstructionEffective Double Edged Dagger Blade Profile
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
Relatively Large Size For Some UsersLimited Availability Due To Being Out Of Stock At Retailers
Non Zero Blade Play Version In Some ModelsPrice Is Relatively High Compared To Other Knives
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