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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade 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$470Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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