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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade 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$470Cheapest
US$489.95Most expensive
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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