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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$609Most expensive
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
Damasteel
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Black anodized
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
EDCDaily cutting tasks
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
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Unknown
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