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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs Spyderco Starmate
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Satin
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
One-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
High-quality CPM 20CV steel with excellent edge retentionVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip with multiple carry optionsOne-handed opening with Spyderco's Trademark Round HoleSturdy liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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