Comparison Console
Microtech Ultratech Gen III vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech 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 16% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech 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 Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$395Cheapest
US$470Most expensive
Weight
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390MK
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Thumb slide (double action)
Clip type
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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