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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs WE Knife Thug XL
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Thug XL stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall 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$403.4Cheapest
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
116.4 g (4.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)
85 mm (3.35 in)
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
197.6 mm (7.78 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112.6 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
Shredded Carbon Fiber and 6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Hand-Polished Satin
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Dual Thumb Stud with Ceramic Ball Bearings
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Everyday CarryPremium Knife Collection
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
Excellent Edge Retention Due To CPM 20cv SteelDurable Titanium And Carbon Fiber HandleSmooth Deployment Via Ceramic Ball Bearing PivotStrong And Reliable Frame LockStylish Hand Polished Satin Blade Finish
Common complaints
High Price PointLimited Availability Due To Popularity
Unknown
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