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Microtech Mini MSI 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 Mini MSI 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 MSI 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini MSI stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK
M390MK
Handle material
Titanium or Aluminum depending on variant
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Varies including Apocalyptic, Stonewash, Frag finish, Antique Blue/Green Anodized, Gold/Champagne
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Manual, dual thumb studs or thumb studs
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHeavy-duty useCollectorsTactical use
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelAmbidextrous RAM-LOK lock with smooth one-handed operationVersatile blade shape with partially serrated optionsWell-balanced and pocket-friendly sizeHigh quality American craftsmanship
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
Premium pricingWeight varies by handle materials and finishes
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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