Comparison Console
Microtech Makora Hellhound vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$450
US$450
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
M390
Handle material
Aircraft aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online