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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs Spyderco Kapara
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$470Most expensive
US$370Cheapest
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Satin
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
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
Exceptional edge geometry and retentionComfortable and secure gripStrong, safe locking mechanismLightweight and easy to carryAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Unknown
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