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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs WE Knife Orpheus
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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Orpheus stands out as the longest option for overall 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$470
US$470
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
121.5 g (4.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
216.2 mm (8.51 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
127.8 mm (5.03 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Nebula Fat Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Hand Rubbed Satin
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Frame 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
Everyday 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
High quality materialsExcellent build and fitSmooth flipping action
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Unknown
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