Comparison Console
Microtech Makora Hellhound vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$450Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aircraft aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Unknown
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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