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Microtech Ultratech Hellhound vs Zero Tolerance 0454
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. Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0454 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$500Most expensive
Weight
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
238.4 mm (9.39 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
CPM D2 / 14C28N
Handle material
Aluminum
3D machined carbon fiber
Finish
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Unknown
Lock type
Out the front blade lock
Sub-frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Thumb slide (double action)
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Single position titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
CollectorsEDC enthusiasts seeking high-quality limited edition folding knives
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy use cutting tasks (knife is primarily a collectible)
Common praise
High reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
High-quality craftsmanshipLightweight despite size due to carbon fiber handleInnovative composite blade designAward-winning design by Dmitry Sinkevich
Common complaints
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
Not intended for hard use; considered primarily a collectibleLimited availability due to rarity
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