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Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini Amphibian RAM-LOK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$274Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
196 mm (7.72 in)Longest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
RAM-LOK bar lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseField Utility
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
Compact and pocket-friendly tactical designSuperior edge retention and resistance to chipping from M390MK steelSmooth ambidextrous thumb stud deploymentStrong and reliable RAM-LOK locking systemLightweight and durable aluminum handle with low pocket dragReversible titanium clip for left or right carry
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
Unknown
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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